Penny-like copper coin (tree on one side; shield/bird with laurels and 2 banners)

[nickeloid]

I just got handed this worn old 'penny' by a grocery store cashier, and haven't been able to identify it.

One side has a palm-like tree. The other has what looks like a shield (bird?) surrounded by laurels, possibly with banners both above and below.

The shield side looks somewhat like an old US two-cent piece, except looks more like a banner where the date should be. An image search for trees on copper coins finds a few merchant tokens, but not this one.

Photo of tree side: http://imgur.com/BJBf23V

Photo of shield side: http://imgur.com/b0WmIjz

Anyone recognize this?

 

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From the Dominican Republic: 1957 Choice Red BU Dominican Republic 1 Centavo Palm Tree Coin Lot B | eBay

 

[nickeloid]

Awesome! Thank you! Guess it's worth less than a penny.

1 Centavo - Dominican Republic - Numista