✅ SOLVED copper coin/token apoth/ancient symbols or letters

[steelheadwill]

Hi all, found this piece on the surface of a rocky tidal inlet, the nearby property owner advised me that visitors from FL scour the area each year, however I pulled lots of targets from the iron around a stone pier foundation.
This is 29 mm, one side shows two Vs on opposite sides of the centerline, a couple symbols or letters near the edge, and a device that resembles a chalice or martini glass

The other side seems to have a rectangular shield or device slightly wider at the top, and Roman #3 to the right

It is rather thin and my first thought would be a late 1830s token but the letters look like something old.

The white material is some kind of marine growth, Thanks for looking, HH everyone.

 

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[Bramblefind]

Neat find! I think it may be a "false shekel" token for a masonic organization -- like this:

Syrian Shekel of Tyre and a modern False Shekel

 

[steelheadwill]

Bramble, my hat is off to you .
Speedy and intelligent replies to my usually obscure toasted whatsits.
We are now on track for an ID, I removed the white material which I assumed was covering nothing important, (I'm sure you know the old adage about what happens when we assume )
Underneath it shows 'Maine Chapter' my next thought was a Fraternal organization, I come back to post my new info and see you already have that much .
Next I'm on trying to find an exact match which I think will come fairly easily. Thanks Much! Herbie

 

[steelheadwill]

It is a similar token from the Royal arch Masonic Branch, I'm pleased I was correct in identifying the symbolism as ancient, and an early 19th c Fraternal token with a 150 BC design is a pretty neat recovery from this
'you don't stand a chance' site. (which also gave up silver and gold on the same two hour hunt
Thanks again and HH All ! Herbie.

 

[steelheadwill]

I'll contact this branch and ask if there is knowledge of this items existence, maybe they would like it for their collection, placed in a Riker with images and info.
Grand Chapter of Maine

 

[steelheadwill]

Found a couple examples from other States , none show the 'III' to right of keystone and they both have state below keystone instead of above as this ME example does. I like it