Square with animal design - SOLVED

[ModernMiner]

Does anyone know what this is? I've found them before at numerous old properties with CW ties.
This is the first one I've dug with what looks like an animal on it.
Measures 1/2" square & 1/8" thick.
Thanks,
MM

 

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[trusty]

Re: Square with animal design

A wax seal??

 

[TRHunter]

Re: Square with animal design

Thats a neat thing, The animal looks like what you see on English silver or pewter. dont know but I like it.

 

[relic lover]

Re: Square with animal design

game piece?

 

[greydigger]

Re: Square with animal design

Maybe a personal made coin?

 

[PBK]

Re: Square with animal design

I believe that it is a coin weight. A couple of square weights with dots can be seen about 3/4 of the way down the page at:

http://www.ourpasthistory.com/metal/trade-weights

 

[robfinds]

Re: Square with animal design

Yes looks like a weight to me, 18th Century. Find these types of weights in England. This one as 3 dots on it and the square stamp mark is worn, but it may be a lion.

HH- Robert

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: Square with animal design

I believe that it is a coin weight. A couple of square weights with dots can be seen about 3/4 of the way down the page at:

http://www.ourpasthistory.com/metal/trade-weights

PBK,
I've said it before, and I'll say it again.....
You Sir are AMAZING!!!! I can't believe not only were you able to ID this thing, but you found a site with pictures of them too AND some fantastic history on these weights. That is a very informative link.
Thanks so much for your help. I have to go look now to see if I've kept the others that I've found or tossed them.
Thanks PBK!!!
-Doug-

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: Square with animal design

Yes looks like a weight to me, 18th Century. Find these types of weights in England. This one as 3 dots on it and the square stamp mark is worn, but it may be a lion.

HH- Robert

Robert,
Thanks so much. In a million years I wouldn't have guessed what these were. Thanks for the pictures too.
-MM-

 

[robfinds]

Re: Square with animal design

Yes looks like a weight to me, 18th Century. Find these types of weights in England. This one as 3 dots on it and the square stamp mark is worn, but it may be a lion.

HH- Robert

Robert,
Thanks so much. In a million years I wouldn't have guessed what these were. Thanks for the pictures too.
-MM- No problem MM, nice find. HH-Robert