✅ SOLVED pewter eagle with wreath on back/100 in center

[treblehunter]

I'm posting this for my friend (Vino/his username) He stopped back at that old church in Phila on his way home for a short hunt and found a LC and this thing.
We don't know what it is, we think it is either lead or pewter. It's about the size of a modern silver dollar. What do you guys think? Anyone know what this is?
I just added a better pic, looks like it might be an L not a 1 making it a LOO not 100 on the back?

 

[treblehunter]

He just washed it it looks like its starting to crumble to pieces, looks more like a 1 and not a L here is updated pix

 

[flyadive]

Now that's cool!
It has all the markings of a coin or token!
I'm keeping and eye on this !
I'm subscribed.

 

[treblehunter]

Now that's cool!
It has all the markings of a coin or token!
I'm keeping and eye on this !
I'm subscribed.

I know, it's so cool looking, he found a 1796 capped bust there at the same church this past summer along with I lost count how many LC's (15) I think. This thing is from that spot that has that history, makes it very exciting!

 

[fyrffytr1]

Is it oblong or round? The photobucket picture shows it to be round. I think it may be 1.00 on the back. Maybe a $1.00 token?

 

[cw0909]

found one similar, but it has a 20 on it,and the finder says its the same on both sides and
the finder says it is copper

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dont know what it is
QUERY: UNKNOWN COPPER TOKEN IDENTIFICATION SOUGHT
discussion mid pg think it is a gaming counter
The Numismatic Bibliomania Society Esylum: Volume 13, Number 20, May 16, 2010

 

[cw0909]

this is a big catalog, and only one word on the token, that can be used in the search

TokenCatalog.com

 

[treblehunter]

Is it oblong or round? The photobucket picture shows it to be round. I think it may be 1.00 on the back. Maybe a $1.00 token?

Round

 

[treblehunter]

found one similar, but it has a 20 on it,and the finder says its the same on both sides and
the finder says it is copper

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dont know what it is
QUERY: UNKNOWN COPPER TOKEN IDENTIFICATION SOUGHT
discussion mid pg think it is a gaming counter
The Numismatic Bibliomania Society Esylum: Volume 13, Number 20, May 16, 2010

I was looking through this and found this watch fob, check out this link

Radiant Eagle counter 50 and 100 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

It's hard to say but the pix are identical, seems like a casino token/counter/fob, the one in the pic looks like it is silver, while Vino's find is for sure pewter?

 

[flyadive]

How about a side shot photo?

I can't find a match, the eagle ( if it is an eagle) is facing left and is not holding a shield. What is around the perimeter 011011011011?

 

[cw0909]

wow so are the fobs at link, designed after, the pewter fob you have
interesting

 

[thrillathahunt]

wow so are the fobs at link, designed after, the pewter fob you have interesting

That is an interesting thought. Could it be a prototype?

 

[AQUA]

That is a very interesting find..no doubt !!!

Hope you get it identified.

 

[HenryWaltonJonesJr]

Seems to me it could represent a Phoenix with the rays around its head.

 

[Vino]

 

[Vino]

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Here it is all cleaned up and sealed with Elmers glue..

 

[doublet2a]

Seems I remember one of these before that was I.D. ed as a gaming piece/counter.
I found one with 50 on it.

Tim

 

[Bramblefind]

I was looking through this and found this watch fob, check out this link Radiant Eagle counter 50 and 100 | Flickr - Photo Sharing! It's hard to say but the pix are identical, seems like a casino token/counter/fob, the one in the pic looks like it is silver, while Vino's find is for sure pewter?

This says they come in different varieties and "gilt pewter" is mentioned.

Western & Eastern Treasures Magazine - Ask Mark Parker

 

[treblehunter]

That is an interesting thought. Could it be a prototype?

wow so are the fobs at link, designed after, the pewter fob you have
interesting

Now this is the thought that I had too when I found the watch fob from that link that cw gave us. Vino has found numerous relics and coins in this site that are positive 1700's dates. Maybe a casino or tavern that used these original chips? I of course am just speculating. I'm going to try looking up stuff in the morning, I couldn't resist looking while on my way to bed.

 

[treblehunter]

This says they come in different varieties and "gilt pewter" is mentioned.

Western & Eastern Treasures Magazine - Ask Mark Parker

Very interesting, thanks for the info.