Translate the writing on this coin, what is it ?

[danwebster]

I found this coin while water hunting with my Whites surf master, it was in a glacial lake thats been there forever. I also have a flint arrow head that showed up in my scoop in the same spot. If anyone can tell me more about this coin i would really appreciate it.

 

[Erik in NJ]

I did a very careful analysis of the Chinese writing on that coin and I'm fairy certain that it says:

Good For One FREE Eggroll


Seriously, I think what you have there is a Chinese Cash Coin -- you should be able to find some good info in the links in this post:

http://www.findmall.com/read.php?19,1001064,1002740#msg-1002740

 

[Dave~UT]

Here's a link to your coin. It's the last one on the page.

http://www.sportstune.com/chinese/coins/kuanghsu/1cash.html

 

[ronaldj2]

The coins would be carried on a string made of leather or woven rope of sorts. A knot on the end and then the coins slid onto the string. My brother found a nice stack of them still on the string while digging for old bottles. Nice find !!