George Washington funeral token?

remmy

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• Sep 8, 2016

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I dig this up today at a house built in the late 1700s. I am not sure what it is made of, it has black areas on it like silver tarnish and weighs in at 1.945 grams. Feels too light to be silver? It is the same on both sides. Any info or confirmation is appreciated.

Thanks for looking!

 

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It appears the token proves he was a skoal fan.

 

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Awesome token your on a tear this week I hope my detecting is as productive when I take a detecting vacation. Congrats

 

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There's variations of this type of thing ..but this is an example. Same on both sides.

 

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http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...1789-1797+Commemorative+Medal+Token+&_sacat=0

 

Dsm_mechva

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Here's some reading for you.

https://www.justcollecting.com/miscellania/george-washington-funeral-coins