Composition of this 1887 Gioacchino Rossini Token

Rob85635

I found a few examples of this item in bronze, but I am questioning the composition of this one. It almost looks to me like it is some kind of gold colored plate on top of some other metal. It just looks bad and seems to be corroded or worn through. It is non magnetic if that helps anyone. Does anyone have ideas on what this might be made of?

Manifest_Destiny

Probably gilt bronze. Just a guess of course.

dcarr

It looks like bronze with gold paint on it.
Acetone or paint thinner would dissolve the gold color if it is paint.
If it is plated, the solvent won't do anything.

CaptHenway

Looks like gilt bronze.

CaptHenway

Btw, there are other groups on here that might be able to help you better on non-US material

MedalCollector

@dcarr said:
It looks like bronze with gold paint on it.
Acetone or paint thinner would dissolve the gold color if it is paint.
If it is plated, the solvent won't do anything.

I agree with this.

Also, based on the surface texture and the large lumps in certain areas (like 5:30 on the obverse,) it appears to be a low quality cast piece rather than a die struck medal that was corroded. My guess is that the OP medal is a counterfeit, or a very low quality re-issue.