what is this?

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avatargrove
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what is this?

Post by avatargrove » Mon Jul 31, 2023 5:07 pm

is this a coin or just a token of some sort?
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coinguy
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Re: what is this?

Post by coinguy » Tue Aug 01, 2023 4:53 am

It is not a coin, it is either a medallion or a token.

Bill in Burl
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Re: what is this?

Post by Bill in Burl » Tue Aug 01, 2023 7:15 am

It looks like a token/commemorative celebrating probably from Martin luther. One of the dates is 1987, but can't read the rest.
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TBH
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Re: what is this?

Post by TBH » Tue Aug 01, 2023 9:27 pm

Neither coin nor token.
A coin is government issued legal tender, a token (usually privately issued) has or had a redeemable value.
Your item appears to be a medallion commemorating 750 years of the city of Wittenberg.

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