Latin token

[Crispytoo]

I was hunting an 1850's homestead when I found this medal. It has scalloped edges, appears to be made of copper and is quite thin. It has Latin on one side and Latin and Greek on the other. I have roughly translated the Latin side as saying "John the cook and his sons" or "John and his son, the cook". It was found in an area at a depth consistent to where a 1865 two-cent piece was recovered.



Any thoughts or ideas would be much appreciated.
Thanks,

Crispytoo

 

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[mech]

another ebay quick find..but this time in french lol

http://cgi.ebay.fr/ITALIE-Jeton-Joa...9746QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting

ps.. I have no idea what it says

 

[Crispytoo]

WOW! Great job finding that. Unfortunately, I have no idea what they're saying either. I wonder if they know what it is?

This is the first time that I've seen it anywhere else. Thank you for posting this! 8)

Crispytoo

 

[Siegfried Schlagrule]

the term jeton is used throughout europe for the american word token. Repost this request on the token forum and someone will have further information for you. exanimo, siegfried schlagrule

 

[mick1776]

its a VENETIAN Ducat, could be an imitiation, would need to examine it to tell you for sure

 

[Bavaria Mike]

It looks very similar to my 400 year old gold Ducat from Venicia. http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/board,301.0.html I also have a similar coin like yours but have not researched it. Nice find! HH, Mike

 

[Angelo]

Check this out for a little more info.

Mech, Mick and Mike nice going.

http://www.coinmac.com/Miscellaneous-utf8.html

Item #13839

 

[Crispytoo]

I am impressed...

You guys are GOOD! I spent hours translating Latin and cross referencing on the internet trying to come up with this and you guys nailed it in one day. An imitation Venetian ducat. Especially fun as my wife and I were in Venice three years ago. I bet someone here (in the U.S.) carried it as a pocket piece or "touch piece" at some time. Fantastic work to you all and thank you!  8)

 

[lonewolfe]

cool find~

HH

 

[mick1776]

hey glad we could help. great find! its not worth a whole lot but will make a great collection piece thats for sure, definitley brought to the new world and im sure its got a story too, imagine what its gone through! keep us updated on the site