possibly some sort of stamp?

[garrettJL]

Found this the other day in the woods behind my house. Pretty sure its a stamp of some sort. The lettering around the perimeter says "Marion Beneficial Society Of Pennsylvania". The center says "Incorporated March 1829". On the back is an arrow which would seem to point at the top of the front face. Anybody ever see one of these or something similar? Roughly 2" diameter and about 3/8" thick and seems to be made of brass. Fairly heavy for it's size too.

 

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[creskol]

I think it is the plate out of a paper seal embosser, similar to those that notary's use to use on documents, etc.