Coin? Token? Toy?

[ModernMiner]

I dug this piece up at the farm today, and have no idea what it is.
I'm pretty sure it's copper. It sounds like a coin when I drop it, it's the size of a nickel, but thin like a dime. Nothing on the back side either. I think I can make out "PLAT...". There is more lettering, but too tough to read.
I tried to clean it up a bit, but was hoping someone could ID it before I scrubbed further.
I know it's a longshot, but I thought I'd give it a try.
Any ideas?
Thanks,
MM
P.S. NO, it's not a Chucky Cheese token.

 

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[junkdigger]

Maybe the printed side is the back of a (Colonial?) button. Some of them say gilt or "plated".

 

[nhbenz]

I'd venture a guess that its a button, missing the shank off of the back. The "plat" would be part of "plated"... I think I can see where it might have said "treble plated", a common (but old) backmark.

 

[ModernMiner]

I'd venture a guess that its a button, missing the shank off of the back. The "plat" would be part of "plated"... I think I can see where it might have said "treble plated", a common (but old) backmark.

Ben,
You are good! I definetly see the "D" now at the end of "PLATED".
I can also make out a few letters in the word "TREBLE".
Any idea of the age?
Thanks,
MM

 

[nhbenz]

I roughly remember ones like listed that were from 1820-40, but take that with a grain of salt... although I'd like to figure it out before PBK wakes up.

 

[ModernMiner]

I roughly remember ones like listed that were from 1820-40, but take that with a grain of salt... although I'd like to figure it out before PBK wakes up.

As Borat would say..... "very nice."
Thank you.
-MM-

 

[nhbenz]

Dang, the only additional info I can find would expand the date range a bit (1800-1840)... and I had to steal that from a previous post from PBK, regarding one-piece buttons. By the way, I forgot to mention: Nice find! The age beats the oldest identifiable thing I've found.

 

[dugupfinds]

Button.

 

[Montana Jim]

... although I'd like to figure it out before PBK wakes up.

Too funny... but I also think that all the time!

 

[MD Dog]

Hey what are you guys talking about? I like PBJs.


Oh you said PBK, Never mind

 

[montepollock]

i love finding "coin"buttons,it is a certain proof of an old usually pre CW site.