what is it? and how much is it worth?

[zackcrabtree1987-migration]

I can't upload picture I will gladly email pictures to you. The coin I believe is german, it's date is 1816 u 1817. The coin comes apart and has some sort of chart on the inside. One side has a girl giving a reef to a man with a angel above, the other has a family mourning under a olive tree. I would like to know the value if anybody could help me. Thanks zack

[ZarLady-migration]

Hi There

 

A socalled german hungertaler - it is hollow ( backside and front can be unscrewed ... inside papers with the insane high prices of food 1816/1817 :

 

Here is a link for you

 

http://www.lauf.de/index.php?goto=archivregal1&sid=

http://historum.com/general-history/6893-volcanic-eruptions-world-history.html

 

[zackcrabtree1987-migration]

It's the very last one on that link that you sent. What do you think a price for one in fair condition would be

[CyberspaceVoid]

Interesting piece. I saw something similar lately using a US Trade Dollar, but it was most likely used to store opium.

[ZarLady-migration]

Well now that you have the name and an image online to base your search on, i suggest you send it tyo a couple of dealers and ask around.

 

I unfortunately do not have an indication.

[zackcrabtree1987-migration]

Anybody else have an idea on value?