Strange coin

[chrisanddiane]

First I want to say I don’t think I have some magnificent find here. That said it’s about the only thing I’ve pulled out of the ground I keep going back to in total confusion.
The story.
My wife and I were detecting around what was once an old school. Currently it needs some repair as it is just a few rocks; foundation stones in a squareish type layout in the woods. The school, called Buffalo School, appears on a 1904 map I have so I know thats what it is. The funny thing I lived right across from it for 4 years and didn’t even know it.
Anyways, we found this and some other coins (mostly wheat pennies in the pre1930 range).
This stands out because by all appearances it looks...... Roman. I know it’s not- Roman coins are not generally found in the woods in the middle of West Virginia. Beer tabs (by the ton), 30.06 casings and even the occasional hot wheels car, but not ancient coins.
Can somebody ID this for me?

Thanks
Chris and Diane

 

[romeo-1]

Looks like a repro Roman...or Greek.

 

[sniffer]

I agree looks like a reproduction, real ones aren't quite that smooth.
but, just because you're in WV, doesn't mean you won't find one there

 

[ModernMiner]

I don't know what the coin is, but I love your avatar. Go Cartman!
-MM-

 

[hodge]

Not a real coin, maybe an image or impression of a Greek based item. BUT, just an opinion.
hodge

 

[SoreKneesDayton]

Good find and keep digging there! I have found Spanish Reale coins in a field in Ohio and foriegn coins in my area amaze me too. Bet your site will give you some other great finds.

SKD

 

[CRUSADER]

As others have said its a copy of an ancient Greek coin

 

[West Jersey Detecting]

Replica coin, also known as a fantasy token. Still a pretty cool find!

 

[civil war hunter]

I live in WV. Thing is I only hunt at French Creek.