Large old copper

matmit · Jun 27, 2022

Today I found this old roached copper.

I can make out letters BL and what might be a person's head at about 10:00
It is approximately 31mm so it's definitely not a Largie.
I also found 5 coins from the mid-late 1800's here.

I suppose it could be a medal/token of some sort?
British halfpennies are 31mm so that's where I'm headed...

Any help would be appreciated.

matmit · Jun 27, 2022

Upon further Andre pencil treatment and closer inspection, I had it upside down.
I can now make out RACINE in the middle, and some letters along the top.
BL is now at 7:00
Getting closer...

FreeBirdTim · Jun 28, 2022

Might be similar to this one.

https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/977478/1900-johnson-amp-field-racine-wis-token-american-indian-iconography-s-o-l-d

matmit · Jun 28, 2022

FreeBirdTim said:
Might be similar to this one.

https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/977478/1900-johnson-amp-field-racine-wis-token-american-indian-iconography-s-o-l-d

Well, it’s the right size, I’ll keep searching

Kenosha Kid · Jun 28, 2022

Going with your 3rd pic of BL and D CAR (upper right of that pic), I’m going with Bloch Furniture and Carpet Company, Racine, WI.

Researching further but it is mentioned here under Denominational Tokens:

https://www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v18n20a21.html

This lists two types from Bloch, one needing an image:

http://tokencatalog.com/display_rec...ingAnyWord=&HomePageSearch=&view=All+Listings

matmit · Jun 30, 2022

Kenosha Kid said:
Going with your 3rd pic of BL and D CAR (upper right of that pic), I’m going with Bloch Furniture and Carpet Company, Racine, WI.

Researching further but it is mentioned here under Denominational Tokens:

https://www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v18n20a21.html

This lists two types from Bloch, one needing an image:

http://tokencatalog.com/display_rec...ingAnyWord=&HomePageSearch=&view=All+Listings

WOW, good eyes! I will continue to pick away at this and keep you posted

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