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Valued Member
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Also, what does it seem to be made of?
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I'm sure one of these was posted here for ID on the forum a year or two ago, but I can't find the old thread. I can't recall what (if anything) was determined about it, but it's not a coin. I think it's a 19th century British gaming counter, but then, I can't rule out a Burger King promo either.  Meanwhile, one of you two guys should change your avatar; it looks like someone's talking to themselves.   Don't say "infinitely" when you mean "very"; otherwise, you'll have no word left when you want to talk about something really infinite. - C. S. Lewis
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I have been here longer, no you haven't, yes I have  Now see sap you are causing conflict? I do not know who I am talking to  Hey sap do you belong to a Russian coin site also? I have seen a sap on the Russian forum I am signed up on. When I get a better photo I will be at least be able to eliminate what it is not. I am changing my direction on collecting. I am moving into the Russian and Prussian coinage. Edited by zakota
07/21/2009 9:56 pm
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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These two are very confusing when they get together!  That looks like something that was on this site before to me too, but I can't locate the thread either. |
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When I first got on the thread I was wondering when I posted this. Then I looked at the name. It sure is taking him a long time picking his wife up. They live in LA and she works in NY?
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07/21/2009 9:59 pm
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What is on either side of the "king"?
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Valued Member
United States
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I am starting to think it is made of Plastic or some type of cheep ivory. It more and more is starting to look as a gameing piece, counter or chip. It should not be play money in that era. Play money did not really take off till the 20th century. I think sap is correct on this one.
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You know how they say "King me" in chequers , if one were to then flip your gaming piece over..theres a king..maybe not but possibly along those lines?
The Date is offputting for that idea ...whats the gobbbledgook on the left side from the date?
Also , below the king at 6 o clock , is that a human skull ?
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07/22/2009 5:26 pm
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United States
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What is the size of the coin? The width and diameter.
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07/22/2009 7:38 pm
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Being that weight and size I would say it is a type of gaming token. Wagering token. It is definatly made in the 20th century. I have asked another person and waiting on his reply. It may be a checkers piece, but the edges are rough. The only checkers pieces I have seen were smooth so you did not do damage to the boards. Other places to try is antique gaming collectors. If it is play money or a childs gaming piece they would be able to tell you. The letters were not meant to be clearly read. So by no means is it a coin as you already know. I had some casino chips I was researching at one time. There are sites around. You may want to check and see if any of those know about it.
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07/22/2009 8:03 pm
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New Member
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Thank you very much for your time and patience and if I find out where this thing originated I will post it back for future reference. thanks again
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I can remember chequers pieces with milled edges rather than smooth , that helped them stack when kinged for instance.Probably true of gambling chips too.
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Ours had the ridges on the kings side only. For stacking. I am sure there are many different types. Those are the ones I remember.
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