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HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 24858 Posts	Posted 11/03/2025 11:22 pm I took a chance on it in an online auction. It was only $2 and although not a token, it looks really cool. Took me just a few minutes to find out what it is, and the answer surprised me. 5.49 g; 20.3 mm X 2.45 mm. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff

Marv65 Bedrock of the Community United States 10470 Posts	Posted 11/04/2025 12:44 am Very cool. I know exactly what that is as I used to refurbish antique oil lamps (I won't say so others can guess) Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34393 Posts	Posted 11/04/2025 08:54 am Pretty cool wick knob @hon. This would be a welcome addition to the "Things That Aren't Actually Coins, But Kinda Look Like They Could Be" thread: https://goccf.com/t/267806 "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187446 Posts	Posted 11/04/2025 09:36 am A wick knob. Very interesting! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 24858 Posts	Posted 11/04/2025 09:56 am Thank you, Marve Spence and jbuck! Quote: This would be a welcome addition to the "Things That Aren't Actually Coins, But Kinda Look Like They Could Be" thread: Thank you, Spence! I searched for that thread but was using the wrong keywords! Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
CoinForMe Pillar of the Community United States 2113 Posts	Posted 11/04/2025 10:13 am Hondo, are those lumps on your token 'melting' spots? Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73559 Posts	Posted 11/04/2025 9:28 pm Very interesting purchase, Hondo Boguss. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 24858 Posts	Posted 11/04/2025 10:45 pm Quote: 'melting' spots CoinForMe, I think that they're "rim fins" from punching the rod hole through the knob. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94585 Posts	Posted 11/05/2025 8:57 pm pretty cool item Hondo! Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 24858 Posts	Posted 11/05/2025 10:10 pm Thank you, Dearborn! I find that I'm growing attached to it. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
CoinForMe Pillar of the Community United States 2113 Posts	Posted 11/06/2025 09:04 am Quote: CoinForMe, I think that they're "rim fins" from punching the rod hole through the knob. Thank you, Hondo.. Report this Post to the Staff
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