What is this?

MICHAELDIXON

Anybody know?

ModCrewman

My first (uneducated) instinct is that it's from the Middle East...or Near East.

indeetlib

This Link might help.

Shamika

It's a mason token.

Shamika

Very similar token

CoinZip

What is this?


I have no clue what it is, is it copper or bronze?

TavernTreasures

The side of the coin (on the right) reminds me of the Keystone State symbol of Pennsylvania.

shorecoll

I agree that it's likely a Masonic medal or chapter penny. I do not have a copy of King to look it up. The earlier works by Wright are mostly lists with only a few pictures.

lostincoins

It is a masonic token most likely bronze or even brass . The lettering with the dots is considered part of the angelic alphabet from what I read and have been told by a Mason friend. dont know if that helps.

MICHAELDIXON

You guys are good!

lostincoins

It's a Masonic chapter membership token. The design imitates a Jewish shekel of Simon Maccabaeus?

The keystone is a familiar Masonic symbol, of course. H.T.W.S.S.T.K.S. is said to be the mark of the order's ancient Grand Master and to stand for, "Hiram The Widow's Son Sent To King Solomon."

The small space in the center of the circle is reserved for the member's own mark: initial(s), number, or some other personal symbol.
Also not on this token but the representation is "They received every man a penny", This is also similar to the Paleo-Hebrew/Samaritan alphabet.

Type2

Sorry cant help. But looked at the link and got stuck looking at the vido something cought my eye.