Friend From Europe Finds

[Count Boris]

A friend came over from Europe, and showed me these finds. Can anyone give me info on these coins? Is there any value to them?

 

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[CRUSADER]

The coppers have been destroyed by cleaning, so very little value.

 

[Count Boris]

Thank you.

 

[Mackaydon]

First image is a 'counter' (or jeton) commemorating Malta delivered from the Turks; as shown here:
On This Day - from culturepics.org
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[Mackaydon]

The reverse of the jeton reads: MELITA LIBERATA
The date of 1565 has historical significance as can be read in this vivid account of the jeton's commemoratioin.
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[Mackaydon]

The second coin is a British Pro Bon Publico Promissory Halfpenny token; as shown here:
http://www.greatcollections.com/Coin/247498/Great-Britain-1794-Pro-Bono-Publico-Promissory-Halfpenny-Token-ANACS-MS-64-BN

and here: https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces17516.html
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