Thin copper with coronet style bust on it???

[Ed-NH]

Hi all, I found this one receintly. This is very thin copper and has a raised lip on one side as if it was a cap to a small container. It's about the size of an 1800's silver dollar. I have no clue as to what it is. I found it in an area that I found Civil War relics. Any ideas?? Thanks for the look.
Ed-

 

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[Gypsy Heart]

Matron Large cent....looks like 1838

 

[Montana Jim]

I know the pics are not great, but it really looks thin, and almost like a lid to something that had the edge folded over. I see pattern through the back side too?

A makeup, rouge, or some other kind of tin lid... container lid?

Just my two cents.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Could it be the top for a container of muzzleloader percussion caps?

 

[Ed-NH]

Yes this is a very thin piece and the design is pressed into it. It reminds me of those big gold chocolate covered coin candies. It's a bit thicker than gold foil though. I can't figure it out.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

What is the date on it?

 

[Ed-NH]

What is the date on it?

The date is either 1868 or 1863.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

This is a very interesting find that warrants more research.

 

[Ed-NH]

This is a very interesting find that warrants more research.

I will certainly post if/when I find out what this piece is. I wonder if it was just a decorative cover plate on some horse bridal equipment or something like that.

 

[PBK]

Hi, Ed—

I believe that your find is one half of a type of token known as a "shell card" (also written as "shellcard"), which consisted of two thin, die-stamped metal shells with a cardboard disk sandwiched in between. Many of them were made to resemble gold coins. Here's an example:

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[coinman66]

I think PBK is right, thats what you got.

 

[Ed-NH]

Hi, Ed—

I believe that your find is one half of a type of token known as a "shell card" (also written as "shellcard"), which consisted of two thin, die-stamped metal shells with a cardboard disk sandwiched in between. Many of them were made to resemble gold coins. Here's an example:

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Fantastic! That is great to know. You solved this one for me. Thanks to all for the help.

 

[mountainplayer]

PBK, I think you did it again. It's nice to know that members of our forum have access to your knowledge.

MP