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rainbowtraders New Member Canada 1 Posts	Posted 04/02/2017 1:21 pm This token is 15/16" (24.5 mm) in diameter, about 1 mm thick and weighs about 4-5 grams. The Reverse is totally blank. The material appears to be copper/bronze. There is a circle of beads that is 1/2" (12.5 mm) in diameter. The crown appears to indicate that it is from one of the British Commonwealth countries (I live in Canada and it was passed down to me). There are four stars - two on each side. It appears to be inscribed "PLATED", and yet it is not actually plated. Any ideas? Report this Post to the Staff

TNG Bedrock of the Community United States 10284 Posts	Posted 04/02/2017 3:11 pm maybe it's a button and not a token? Report this Post to the Staff
Circus Pillar of the Community United States 3079 Posts	Posted 04/02/2017 3:35 pm More likely a scale weight 4 stars 4 grams it was plated at one time, also appears to have spent time in the ground. Report this Post to the Staff
Buddy Rest in Peace United States 7075 Posts	Posted 04/02/2017 4:14 pm It's a puzzler. The crown hallmark is (generally) from Sheffield. 925 silver would have a lion on it as well -- so "plated" fits that. I thought it might just be a backing of some sort -- like an award pin or a tie tac would fit into the inner circle. It's also possible it fell off of something -- Given it's size, I'd guess it's some sort of button or pin enhancement. You may need to dig into your family history to find out if anyone received an award or decoration that would have come with it. Report this Post to the Staff
Dennman Valued Member Canada 496 Posts	Posted 04/02/2017 6:12 pm That looks like the backmark off a old British flat button.The Crown was stamped on British buttons and the "plated" has been mentioned.The fastener is missing from the central mounting spot. Report this Post to the Staff
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