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I found a coin buried in the dirt the other day that is obviously very old. Its fairly faded and is brown like copper but it does not feel like copper. It says 10 cents on it and has a large single star on one side of it. It says what looks like NCO Club on the top of it and Patterson Field on the bottom, I could not find a date. I live in Ohio if that helps identify it at all.
It sounds more like a drink token or exchange token. The reason I say that is NCO is probably "Non-Commisioned Officers" and isn't Patterson Field an airfield in Ohio?
Just a guess but if it were a legal tender coin, it would be dated and say UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Regards
Joe Hylas
www.AllCoins.US
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Joe Hylas
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Numismatic professional with over 30 years experience can answer your questions about US coins, their values, how best to sell them and where to buy them. Interested in starting a collection? Find out which areas are undervalued and how to acquire those coins at the best price.
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Ex-Head Precious Metals trader for Deak-Perera International with 42 offices worldwide. Industry experience since 1978. Has worked co-operatively with US Mint, Royal Canadian Mint, Austrian Mint, Chamber of Mines of South Africa, World Gold Council and Platinum Guild International. Professioanl numismatist specializing in US Coins. Always buying collections, will travel if size of collection warrants. Website: www.AllCoins.US
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PCGS, NGC, Rotary
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Physician's Money Digest
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Paul Harris Fellow
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