French copper?

[Brian in MA]

Hello all,

I dug what I assume is a French copper. What I would like to know is what type of coin it is and from what era?

I apologize for not having anything in the photo for size comparison. But, it is just slightly smaller than a quarter and slightly larger than a nickel. It is also quite thin.

It is well worn and all I can make out is three fleur-de-lis with the letter D above them. The other side has some letters on the outer edge but I can't read them.

Any help would be greatly appreciated !!

 

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[Iron Patch]

French Liard, 1655, 56, or 57. D is the Lyon mint.

 

[Bramblefind]

What a great ID!

Here's a picture of an example:

 

[Brian in MA]

French Liard, 1655, 56, or 57. D is the Lyon mint.

Thank you IP. Just the time frame I was hoping for.

Brian in MA

 

[Brian in MA]

What a great ID!

Here's a picture of an example:

Thanks for the picture. It's nice to be able to see what my coin should look like.

 

[Iron Patch]

French Liard, 1655, 56, or 57. D is the Lyon mint.

Thank you IP. Just the time frame I was hoping for.

Brian in MA

I hear ya on that one!

 

[boondocker]

Nice find Brian, keep looking there could be some tree coins there. Dean

 

[Brian in MA]

Nice find Brian, keep looking there could be some tree coins there. Dean

Thanks Dean. I hope so !!!!