flakefinder
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Bank Token 1837
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Mike from MI
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It is a help penny token used as money in Canada back then. just like it says, it is a half penny/ and a token. Nice find. Congrats.
flakefinder
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Hey Mike Thanks for the info and looking hope you get out and find something special.
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Fabulous find, you must be hitting an old spot!
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Yeah like Fistfull said, that thing didn't just drop there. Your on a good old spot.
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WTG! that's an oldie! congrats...
Michigander Dan
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That's a super find. Is this the size of a US Quarter? I like the Iroquois on it too.
flakefinder
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Thanks for the comments , and yes it has some age but have not pulled any sliver and the only old coin was this one and some wheat pennies, the site goes back to the early 1800s. Good Hunting to All!!!
Deerhunter24
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Man o man...thats an oldie. Sweet find!
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Brentallica
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WOW!! That is an oldie - excellent recovery!!
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I'd be happy with that old copper! 
Congrats!!
HH
Congrats!! HH
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