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Need assistance in identifying this coin or token it is slightly smaller than a quarter and very thin and made of copper. It was found at a location I've recovered early 1800s 1/2reale and late 1800s IHs. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
 

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Some writing but only a letter or two. Saw a similar back on Washington memorial token but that had the memorial on front. I thought this bust was Washington or a British figure
 
Try this

Put it on a blank white piece of paper
Use a good flashlight set it down beside it (depending on the flashlight you may have to try different angles)
Turn off the other lights in the room (a dark room is better)

Basically you want to shine the light across the surface of the token.
It may help you identify letters or etc..

And take a picture !

Kinda like this...
 

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Dsm_mechva said:
Try this

Put it on a blank white piece of paper
Use a good flashlight set it down beside it (depending on the flashlight you may have to try different angles)
Turn off the other lights in the room (a dark room is better)

Basically you want to shine the light across the surface of the token.
It may help you identify letters or etc..

And take a picture !

Kinda like this...
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+1 - this will definitely help ID the item:yes:
 
Updated photos think may word HERO along upper left edge and word Free on the back with UND before it
 

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Jetton
Prussia Frederick William III

Mint Place: Nurnberg?
Mint Year: 1810s-1820s
Denomination: Jetton
Diameter: 23mm
Weight: 3.19gm
Material: Brass

Obverse: Uniformed bust of Frederick William III right.
Legend: FRI : WILH : KRONPR : V . PREUSSEN

Reverse: Eagle flying above nest and feeding sparrows placed on base, flanked by flags (trophies).
Legend: RUHM UND SIEG ("Fame and Victory!")
Exergue: IETTON ("jetton = token")
 

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Building on Dsm_mechva's post, this article explains what the jetton's purpose was...if it's of interest to anyone.
 
Dsm_mechva said:
Jetton
Prussia Frederick William III

Mint Place: Nurnberg?
Mint Year: 1810s-1820s
Denomination: Jetton
Diameter: 23mm
Weight: 3.19gm
Material: Brass

Obverse: Uniformed bust of Frederick William III right.
Legend: FRI : WILH : KRONPR : V . PREUSSEN

Reverse: Eagle flying above nest and feeding sparrows placed on base, flanked by flags (trophies).
Legend: RUHM UND SIEG ("Fame and Victory!")
Exergue: IETTON ("jetton = token")
Click to expand...

Nice job as usual!
 
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