Old Gold Coin Medallion?

[Greeneman215]

I recently inherited this piece from my Grandmother.
She said it was found on the ground out behind some homes where the Reynolds (the tobacco Reynolds) Family often vacationed.
My grandfather purchased it for $100 from the lady that found it many many years ago.
One side has Two faces they look like women. The other a weird star pattern kinda.
I couldn't find or make out any makers mark.
She said it was pure gold, and that a jeweler offered him $2000 for it in the 1980s.
Looks like it, feels like it.
Is it an old coin of some kind?
Or a home made folk charm of some kind?
Any Ideas? Thank you much!

 

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[lairmo]

I would definitely have it tested or test it yourself for gold purity. If real that's pretty AWESOME!!!

 

[jewelerguy]

it could possibly be gold, but it is definitely a cast fantasy piece meant to look like a coin but made for the purpose of jewelry, such as a necklace or watch fob or some such.

 

[huntsman53]

If it is a fantasy piece then why would it have what appears as Celtic symbols and other items which appear to possibly be animals on the Reverse and the Obverse depict possibly a King and Queen since it appears that both figures are wearing Crowns??!! Whatever it is, it definitely appears to be high purity Gold and the loop was added to aid in wearing it as a pendant.

 

[Slowtaknow]

Nice piece

 

[Greeneman215]

Thank you all for your responses!
Does this look like a 1900? Or is it just me?

 

[Carolina Tom]

Almost looks like a Celtic gold coin, but I almost positive that it's NOT a coin.

I believe it was specifically made to be jewelry, and look like a coin.

 

[xr7ator]

Agreed.

 

[G.A.P.metal]

Thank you all for your responses!
Does this look like a 1900? Or is it just me?
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Looks like 1906 to me... enlarged