🔎 UNIDENTIFIED "Coin like" object found

[HobbyHuntress]

I found a very unusual coin-like object the other day. It is made from iron, as determined by my son, and is heavily rusted. Appears to have a stick figure on it. I'm not sure if it's a stick figure or if that's what the rust did.

I tried to remove the rust with a little LA's totally awesome, but decided to stop because I wasn't sure what kind of damage I could cause. It's larger than a quarter, it's roughly 27.4 mm in diameter and 7.2 grams. I tried to bring out a little more detail in photoshop, but not sure it helped.
Any clue? I found it in NW Georgia in an area known for gold mines.

I haven't posted here in a bit, so if the images don't upload properly, please forgive me. I'll edit it

Edit to add:

It was found near a grave from around the 1830s in a relatively undisturbed area (not publicly accessible, i.e. my property) that has eroded away from rain and deer walking on my trails over time. I regularly maintain my trails and this was not there when I first cut them in last year. I also found smooth balls of iron in low pockets throughout my property.

 

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[ticndig]

knock out plug from junction box

 

[pepperj]

I found a very unusual coin-like object the other day. It is made from iron, as determined by my son, and is heavily rusted. Appears to have a stick figure on it. I'm not sure if it's a stick figure or if that's what the rust did.

I tried to remove the rust with a little LA's totally awesome, but decided to stop because I wasn't sure what kind of damage I could cause. It's larger than a quarter, it's roughly 27.4 mm in diameter and 7.2 grams. I tried to bring out a little more detail in photoshop, but not sure it helped.
Any clue? I found it in NW Georgia in an area known for gold mines.

I haven't posted here in a bit, so if the images don't upload properly, please forgive me. I'll edit it

No problem seeing the larger version once I clicked on the photo.
You can edit, then click on the photo, then it will show an option for full version.

The find kind of reminds me of a large electrical panel knock out.

 

[Tony in SC]

I would say knock out also.

 

[HobbyHuntress]

knock out plug from junction box View attachment 2050369

That's usually galvanized steel. This is definitely iron. I should add that it was found near a grave from the 1830s. Near, definitely not in. I'm not digging those...and this was in an area that had eroded away. I have enough bad luck! haha! Plus, that would not be legal, I think.

 

[hollARDog]

Galvanized is just a coating

 

[HobbyHuntress]

Right, my husband is in the steel industry. This is iron. Not a galvanized knockout. If it were galvanized, it wouldn't be rusted. Also, I don't have galvanized steel boxes in my house. Not even original boxes. All plastic.

Galvanized is just a coating

 

[Deftone]

My guess would be a bridle rosette.

 

[hollARDog]

Right, my husband is in the steel industry. This is iron. Not a galvanized knockout. If it were galvanized, it wouldn't be rusted. Also, I don't have galvanized steel boxes in my house. Not even original boxes. All plastic.

Tell my barns and fences that🤘

 

[villagenut]

The size of a standard 3/4 knockout is about 27.84 mm. Not far off of your measurement of 27.4. I have been removing knockouts from boxes and panels for my whole life and I have seen galvanized, aluminum ,stainless, plastic, brass, and yes.....even good old iron.

 

[Gare]

I have been told they used to put large coins or other round type objects over deceased peoples eyes .when they buried them

 

[pepperj]

Right, my husband is in the steel industry. This is iron. Not a galvanized knockout. If it were galvanized, it wouldn't be rusted. Also, I don't have galvanized steel boxes in my house. Not even original boxes. All plastic.

Galvanized steel/iron is one thing, and galvanized sheet or other items are another.
The steel/iron is treated/dipped in zinc.
Sheet or other items (electrical box knock outs) are produced using an electrogalvanizing method.
This coating of zinc is thin, will rust in a few years.
I've dug knock outs where the rust is creeping in from the edge to the entire slug is as your example.

 

[invent4hir]

What is the average thickness and how does that compare to that of a knockout?

 

[invent4hir]

With the smooth balls of iron found I wonder if there was a foundry or something on the property years ago. Consider looking at a history book, old maps and aerials.