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Hi Joe ! While metal detecting along the banks of the Red river in Winnipeg Manitoba, I dug up what I thought was a large penny size slug. It was covered in corrosion, but I decided to keep it ,just in case. When I got home, I stuck it in the electrolisis machine for about a half hour,scrubbed it up with a toothbrush, and low and behold, this is what I came out with ! I searched all Canadian tokens on E-Bay and could not find a match,so, maybe you could help me Identify it. Note the pic below, I rendered what I could glean off it in a drawing.On one side it says,O G & Co . the reverse has a big 2 followed by a D, as well as two 2`s stamped on it. it`s copper,has reeded edge and denticles. Thats all I know . If you, could help in ANY way , in identifying this coin/token Please do ! Thanks for your time, Lawrence.Wpg. Canada
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Hi Lawrence,
I know very little about tokens but I did find one on eBay, and 2 other references that may help you.
Good Luck!
Joe
http://cgi.ebay.com/OG-CO-2D-NO-TOKEN-7043C-/300376459315
http://www.bidorbuy.co.za/item/18339477/OG_and_Co_token_5d.html
http://www.coinsandcollectables.co.za/newsletter.htm
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Joe Hylas
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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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