Is this a coin? If so what is the deal with it?

[turtlefoot13]

I went to a sale today and picked up a button and some coins. I am having a bit of trouble understanding this one. First, I honestly don't even know if it is a coin. If it is, what is going on with it?

Thanks for all of the input.
Doug

 

[ivan salis]

might be more of a store / trade token than a "coin" per si -- it was meant to be "money" only at a certain store / place. often they were made by the store / place owner and gave out as part of your change in a effort to get you to do "repeat bussiness" with them .

 

[turtlefoot13]

I thought of that. I was wondering if it was some sort of large copper that is totally smooth and someone to a pipe and a hammer to.

Doug

 

[ivan salis]

looks like a 5 is stamped on it to me

 

[QUICKSILVER (appletree)]

Looks to me like someone took an old copper or other coin and tried to make a ring!

 

[jeff of pa]

looks like the bottom of a chair or table leg

 

[traderoftreasures]

looks like a Large Cent that someone put a heavy soda machine or something sharp and heavy on top of.

 

[turtlefoot13]

I guessing that it is a coin of some sort that has been really abused in its life. Thanks for all of the input. I appreciate it.

Doug