Oval Copper Token with Portrait

[strycker]

I found this today in the same area I found my 1800 US Large Cent. Have found a 1700's farthing nearby as well previously. I can't find anything on this anywhere. I thought it might be one of those coins used to press wax seals on letters, but it has a reverse side as well. It appears to be copper. Thicker than a penny but roughly the same size and oval. Portrait on front and what looks like a Phoenix on the back? Could this be a family crest or something? What do you think / know it is? BTW, the images you see are depressions and not raised. Photo makes it look raised on the surface.

 

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[artemis moon]

The very stylized eagle reminds me of the one on the coat of arms of either Poland and Germany, except that the head is turned in the opposite direction. Could this be a very early American eagle? Looking forward to seeing more updates on this awesome find!

 

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