This Is Just A "slug" Right?

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MontCollector Pillar of the Community United States 2403 Posts	Posted 06/14/2018 11:29 pm I think that is what they call these. I have been going through a collection someone inherited. In one of the bags of coins I found a couple of these. I think it is just a slug. Maybe off an electrical box. Not a coin. Just in case I am wrong I took a photo hoping to get more opinions. It's weight is 6.4 grams and in non magnetic. Same thickness as a US quarter. So is my assumption correct? Thanks...Mont. * Moved by Staff moved to a more appropriate forum. * Report this Post to the Staff

Crazyb0 Rest in Peace 10197 Posts	Posted 06/14/2018 11:36 pm Never used on back boxes for electrical work, galvanized steel, even in old days. Brillo pad? Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34409 Posts	Posted 06/14/2018 11:38 pm Yeah, punch-outs from electrical boxes would be attracted to a magnet so you have something else. "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
MontCollector Pillar of the Community United States 2403 Posts	Posted 06/14/2018 11:42 pm Quote: Never used on back boxes for electrical work, galvanized steel, even in old days. Brillo pad? Thanks, I learned something today. I don't quite understand the Brillo Pad part though. Edit. It has no rim like a plank planchet does and is really smooth to the touch. Edited by MontCollector 06/14/2018 11:45 pm Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 06/15/2018 05:06 am Maybe a blank from a different country? If it had a rim it would be a planchet. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
chafemasterj Pillar of the Community United States 6514 Posts	Posted 06/15/2018 07:50 am It looks brass. Many years ago our shop could order blank brass rounds and ovals of different sizes so we could stamp them with information then rivet them to a piece of equipment for our future reference. This may be something similar. Check out my counterstamped Lincoln Cent collection: http://goccf.com/t/303507 Edited by chafemasterj 06/15/2018 07:51 am Report this Post to the Staff
tdziemia Pillar of the Community United States 7940 Posts	Posted 06/15/2018 11:37 am Is there some lettering on this item at about 3:00?. It looks more like bronze or copper to me, but lighting can affect the color seen in a photo. I have seen some extremely worn coins from the 18th and 19th century, and would not rule out the possibility that it is a coin or token. Report this Post to the Staff
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