What is it?

DIGGING1971GUY · Dec 18, 2011

Found this today,some kind of coin or token ,never seen anything like it
It is made of copper ,that back is completely crusted :dontknow:

Some words I can make out ETAT AND MINER DE LASARRE

Thanks

Bigcypresshunter · Dec 18, 2011

Could it be ÉTAT FRANÇAIS . MINES DE LA SARRE?

DIGGING1971GUY · Dec 18, 2011

bigcypresshunter said:
Could it be ÉTAT FRANÇAIS . MINES DE LA SARRE?

Yes I think it could

Bigcypresshunter · Dec 18, 2011

French Coal Mining Medal This one is 1922 http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/1922-coal-mining-medal-for-saar-mines-de-la

image from eBay copyrighted on Worthpoint

DIGGING1971GUY · Dec 18, 2011

bigcypresshunter said:
French Coal Mining Medal This one is 1922 http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/1922-coal-mining-medal-for-saar-mines-de-la

Yep ,that is it thanks !! says very scarce ,wish it was in better shape

Bigcypresshunter · Dec 18, 2011

I just googled a few French words.

DIGGING1971GUY · Dec 18, 2011

bigcypresshunter said:
I just googled a few French words.

Thank you !!

kuger · Dec 19, 2011

My partner dug that in a button,but it didnt have any writing