✅ SOLVED Celtic Coin?

[Kassianne]

It definitely Looks Celtic but my question is what is it exactly? Is it an old coin possibly. It is very lightweight it doesn't even feel like metal and it doesn't stick to a magnet. It almost feels like I could bend it (maybe its gold!) but I don't want to break it. In some places it is 1/2cm thick. It's not even so it was definitely handmade. Please Help

 

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[ANTIQUARIAN]

If you can give us an idea of where you found it... I don't think this piece has ever been in the ground?
I'm thinking it's either made of copper or brass due to the verdigris on the metal.

But I don't think that it's a coin, my first thought was that it's an Arts & Crafts period decoration from a chest or document box.
We need guys like Cru or Red-Coat to chime in here with their theories.

Dave

 

[Red-Coat]

Definitely not a coin. It might be a counter or other piece from a board or adventure game, but I think it’s more likely what is known as a “pocket charm”.

Over here you’ll see these things sold in “new age” shops… the kinds of places that sell joss-sticks, crystal wands, aromatherapy candles and such. They usually have designs such as tree of life, Celtic knot or cross, scandinavian runes and (more recently) Lord of the Rings type inscriptions. The Celtic ones are often cast in pewter but you’ll see white metal, stone, resin and glass too. Sometimes sold in sets in a little leather or cloth pouch.



The typical blurb that comes with them often says something about “inspirational symbols” or “magic protection” and “perfect to share with someone you care about as a unique gift idea, or for yourself as pocket totems.”

 

[Georgivs]

Hot needle test?

 

[Kassianne]

That answers my question. Thanks for the help!

 

[Baribal]

Just out of interest. How do you think would a celtic coin find its way to the states?

 

[Retired Sarge]

Just out of interest. How do you think would a celtic coin find its way to the states?

Tourists, immigrants, military personnel, etc.

My mom had tons of old European coins that she brought from Holland to the US after she married my dad. Of course me being a kid and a male, I played with them and lost a bunch of them when we were stationed in Idaho.

So someone in Idaho is finding or found a lot of old, by old I mean 1700's and earlier coins, thanks to me. I guess I unintentionally seeded Mountain Home AFB, with old European coinage.

 

[A2coins]

Great I'd it does look like an ancient coin though