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Identify One-Sided Louisiana Purchase Exposition "Token"?

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I found a number of these types of "tokens" and wondered what might have been their purpose. Are these designs that were used in the manufacturing process? The metal is quite soft, possibly lead?

Here's one example. Any help identifying what these are is appreciated...
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There were gold dollars produced as commemorative issues for that event. Although the designs are completely different from your lead token, I'm betting collectors of classic commemoratives would love one of these.
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Thanks for the response. I have seen lists of those commemoratives but, like you, not this specific design.

I'm thinking these are die mold hobs, which would make sense. RI was a huge manufacturer of jewelry in the late 1800s and early 1900s. For instance...
https://picclick.com/Antique-Die-Mo...3798577.html

Any additional info about these is appreciated.
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