Latin token

[Crispytoo]

I was hunting an 1850's homestead when I found this medal. It has scalloped edges, appears to be made of copper and is quite thin. It has Latin on one side and Latin and Greek on the other. I have roughly translated the Latin side as saying "John the cook and his sons" or "John and his son, the cook". It was found in an area at a depth consistent to where a 1865 two-cent piece was recovered.

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Any thoughts or ideas would be much appreciated.
Thanks,

Crispytoo

 

[Crispytoo]

I have since found that this is a reproduction of a gold Venetian ducat. It in all likelihood it was carried as a religious pocket piece or "touch piece". I have yet to date it but based on where I found it, it is probably at least 100+ years old. Fun find and fun researching it.

Crispytoo

 

[doublet2a]

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