European? Hammered? Crusader?

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Hello,
This coin turned up in a recent collection. I have no clue where to start with this one.

It is about 2 grams, Bronze, and about 20mm in diameter.

Any help or direction would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you

Hello
in that way
but your coin look strange:(
https://fr.numista.com/catalogue/pieces162088.html
Likely an English jetton that mimics the design of a penny of Edward I, II or III. It's not an area that I'm familiar with, but a google search comes up with some similar pieces. Here's one: https://hansonslive.hansonsauctioneers.co.uk/m/lot-details/index/catalog/15/lot/1980 Although yours has a cruder bust and only three pellets in each reverse quarter.

There is also what appears to be a punch mark on the bust. They seem to be a fairly consistent feature of English jettons. It can be seen on the first coin I linked, it is clearer on this jetton: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2627_Medieval_Copper_alloy_English_jetton_(FindID_253370).jpg

Wikipedia says: 'From the late 13th century to the end of the 14th century, purpose-made jetons were produced in England, similar in design to contemporary Edwardian pennies. Although they were made of brass they were often pierced or indented at the centre to avoid them being plated with silver and passed off as real silver coins. By the middle of the 14th century, English jetons were being produced at a larger size, similar to the groat.'

So it's probably an English jetton
Thank you for the information.

It is appreciated.

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