Need help identifying this interesting piece

danglen

It was purchased as an 1883 British Columbia gold token inserted into a British 1884 farthing. The host coin is actually a British Shilling. As for the gold token, I don't even have a clue. The diameter of the gold insert is 11.5mm.






Any constructive input from any of you Graysiders would be greatly appreciated.

silverpop

cool looking token

MrBreeze

I can't tell you what it is, but I think it's a really neat piece. It also looks like it took some skilled work to look so "natural."

1960NYGiants

I am fairly certain that it is not a BC gold token. Maybe YQQ can confirm.

TomB

It looks like a California Gold Miner token. These were made by Herman Brand and I believe they were dated correctly as to when they were produced.

YQQ

Gene, thank you for your trust.
But, I am not into BC gold coinage or tokens at all. Give me NFL gold any day. George Manz, a Dealer in Regina might know a whole lot more.
H