Found this at estate sale

[hughmaster10]

I can’t tell what language it is.
Or if it is silver. It does look kind of old. But I can’t tell that either.
Need help..

 

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[jason4kstate]

It's Japanese. Once my wife comes back from her work conference I will ask if she can translate. The position of the hole is bizarre. The back of the token is probably the persons name. Since it's blurred and old it may be hard for her to read the name.

 

[goldencoin]

Actually Chinese, my wife thinks it's a soccer medal- probably from the third year of the Chinese republic (1915). The back is the team name and player's name. Certainly very collectable

HH
-GC

 

[randazzo1]

Interesting tidbit - I studied both languages as a westerner and there is Tremendous overlap in the written characters. I think something like 80% both in depiction and meaning. So don’t feel bad about confusing the two. Now, as spoken - well that’s a totally different story.

 

[mugsisme]

Interesting tidbit - I studied both languages as a westerner and there is Tremendous overlap in the written characters. I think something like 80% both in depiction and meaning. So don’t feel bad about confusing the two. Now, as spoken - well that’s a totally different story.

My father's girl friend is Japanese. A few years ago I got a cool pendant with writing on it. I sent a picture to her, and she translated it in both Chinese and Japanese for me.

 

[Rookster]

That's A nice find. Could be worth some serious $$$$$$$$.

 

[hughmaster10]

Thank you all for the interesting takes. I’m still trying to find exactly what it is. If you guys come across more info or know anyone who might be able to read it, by all means feel free to post any info you receive! Thanks

 

[randazzo1]

In the center of it - the first two characters (top to bottom) are definitely “foot ball”

 

[hughmaster10]

In the center of it - the first two characters (top to bottom) are definitely “foot ball”

That’s really cool! Thanks!

 

[Thecoinpicker]

Reading the front of the medal counter clockwise from the 2pm to 10pm position: Tianjian (city) School Alliance. Then reading clockwise from 3pm to 9pm position “Most Excellent/Superior commemoration Republic 3rd Year (1914). Center says “Football/Soccer Club.” The back has two stamp marks read top to bottom saying “Pure Fine” which must be referring to silver. Bellow that is a single character “WAH” which could mean Chinese people but likely the last character of a guy’s name (the recipient?) and the three characters on the right side reading down would be the silver smith’s name “Tian Xing De.” Last name is first. Awesome piece. Probably worth $100-200 to a Chinese collector. Cheers! CP

 

[Honest Samuel]

How much did you pay for it?

 

[hughmaster10]

Reading the front of the medal counter clockwise from the 2pm to 10pm position: Tianjian (city) School Alliance. Then reading clockwise from 3pm to 9pm position “Most Excellent/Superior commemoration Republic 3rd Year (1914). Center says “Football/Soccer Club.” The back has two stamp marks read top to bottom saying “Pure Fine” which must be referring to silver. Bellow that is a single character “WAH” which could mean Chinese people but likely the last character of a guy’s name (the recipient?) and the three characters on the right side reading down would be the silver smith’s name “Tian Xing De.” Last name is first. Awesome piece. Probably worth $100-200 to a Chinese collector. Cheers! CP

Wow thank you so much for that info! It’s Incredible find then!

 

[hughmaster10]

How much did you pay for it?

At an estate sale I bought a bag of foreign coins that were $10. I bought it because I saw there were multiple silver coins in it, one of which was a 1929 Canadian silver Half dollar. There was also other silver coins.
This Chinese medal was also in the bag.

 

[Thecoinpicker]

It is much more rarer and interesting than Japanese medals of the same period. Definitely more buyers with deep pockets for this kind of collectible. They are more commonly found made in brass alloy or cheap pot metal but rarely silver.

 

[hughmaster10]

How much did you pay for it?

This is the actual bag. With the silver finds on the left side of the bag. That medal is killer though. I’m amazed. Had no idea.

 

[hughmaster10]

It is much more rarer and interesting than Japanese medals of the same period. Definitely more buyers with deep pockets for this kind of collectible. They are more commonly found made in brass alloy or cheap pot metal but rarely silver.

Ok. So I want to sell it. But not sure which way to do it. Should I Ebay it, and start it as a bidding auction or list it at a buy it now/best offer type of listing? What’s your suggestion?

 

[randazzo1]

IMO, it’s unusual enough for the fixed price high vale on ebay. Same on etsy. I’d ask $400 and see what happens.

 

[randazzo1]

The con with auctions Is that it’s all “man in the room” so u might get $500 on week one and $10 the next. The real con to fixed price is that if you have the super extraordinary item, you’ll miss out on the upside. But for what you paid, $400 would be a sweet profit!

 

[hughmaster10]

The con with auctions Is that it’s all “man in the room” so u might get $500 on week one and $10 the next. The real con to fixed price is that if you have the super extraordinary item, you’ll miss out on the upside. But for what you paid, $400 would be a sweet profit!

Heck ya! I like that! Thanks

 

[hughmaster10]

Update:

I listed this medal tonight on eBay.

Listed it at $500 or best offer.

It was purchased outright for the full price.
Sold within 30 minutes after publishing the listing.

Thanks to all who posted offering info.
Especially to coinpicker for his detailed post.