Large Cent turned into a Button or Toy? Solved - Whizzer Toy!

[turtlefoot13]

My last question for the night with buttons. Was the Matron Head Large Cent turned into a button or a "whizzer toy". I have seen them ID'd both ways and am not sure how to tell. Or is it just a poor, mutilated penny?

Thank you for the help.

Doug

 

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[Breezie]

Re: Large Cent turned into a Button or Toy?

Because of the location and size of the holes, I'd agree it's a 'whizzer' toy. Interesting find, Breezie

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Re: Large Cent turned into a Button or Toy?

The large cent wasn't too favored with the public.
The coppers were used as curtain weights, whizzers and buttons.

 

[traderoftreasures]

Re: Large Cent turned into a Button or Toy?

edges are pretty wore... probably whizzer

 

[turtlefoot13]

Re: Large Cent turned into a Button or Toy?

Thanks for the ID! I really appreciate it. I am going to go ahead and green check this one!

Doug