well worn coin larger than large cent ID help

[sonnyjam]

It weighs 24 grams and its made out of copper. I found it down by the bay. The oldest coin I have found there was 1794. The salt ate it up pretty bad. Thank you.

 

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[Mackaydon]

Looks like first pic is that of an 1825 large cent (10.9 grams) that is connected/fused (in the second pic) to another larger coin that must weigh about 13 grams--to get to your total of 24 grams.

 

[Tuberale]

May be colonial coinage. May also be valuable in the condition shown. PLEASE be very careful with it until some much more expert than I has a chance to examine it.

I would give it a gentle soak for 2-3 days in extra-virgin olive oil. See if that doesn't help bring any remaining details out.

 

[sonnyjam]

Thanks for the replies. Its not fused i just used the 1825 as a size reference. Heres another pic of the face of the coin. The coin alone weighs 24 grams. Thanks.

 

[Tuberale]

I see more detail on the last photo. Bust appears to have a headband. May have reeding on the edge.

Totally up to you to decide what to do next, but I'd take a wooden toothpick, and abrade under the bust: might yield a visible date without untoward damage. More photos of the other side?

 

[Bramblefind]

Maybe a version of one of these?

Parys Mine Company (Anglesey) copper Conder penny token dated 1787. Obverse: Hooded bust of a Druid to the left, thick wreath with one acorn below the tie. Reverse: Cypher of “PMC” (Parys Mine Company), with date, “1787” above: “WE PROMISE TO PAY THE BEARER ONE PENNY”. Edge inscription: “ON DEMAND IN LONDON LIVERPOOL OR ANGLESEY .X..”. The Parys Mine Company was first to issue tokens, for payment to their workers, and general circulation, ahead of John Wilkinson the Shropshire Ironmaster. This precipitated the development of the whole commercial token series as catalogued by Dalton & Hamer. Nice collectable condition.D&H Anglesey No: 18. Diameter 33mm. VF-. £30.00

 

[lazooro]

it really looks like druid token.

 

[CRUSADER]

Maybe a version of one of these?

Parys Mine Company (Anglesey) copper Conder penny token dated 1787. Obverse: Hooded bust of a Druid to the left, thick wreath with one acorn below the tie. Reverse: Cypher of “PMC” (Parys Mine Company), with date, “1787” above: “WE PROMISE TO PAY THE BEARER ONE PENNY”. Edge inscription: “ON DEMAND IN LONDON LIVERPOOL OR ANGLESEY .X..”. The Parys Mine Company was first to issue tokens, for payment to their workers, and general circulation, ahead of John Wilkinson the Shropshire Ironmaster. This precipitated the development of the whole commercial token series as catalogued by Dalton & Hamer. Nice collectable condition.D&H Anglesey No: 18. Diameter 33mm. VF-. £30.00

it is an 18th C halfpenny token