Copper disc looked like flat button but has odd back

[Phishfarmer]

Found this yesterday thought it was a button at first glance but the back has two prongs instead of any kind of shank. Any ideas?

 

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[Tpmetal]

could have been attached to leather with the prongs? maybe not button but decoration?