1780 pendent

[Bslager97!]

Found near a civil war battle field. It doesn't feel heavy enough to be silver. It almost feels like aluminum. All ones I have seen pictures of have a different mount where the chain goes. Any help would be appreciated .

 

[Kurtlg]

It appears to be a Maria Theresa of Austria silver thaler. Do you have a picture of the back side?

 

[RobertP]

Yes, an Austrian Maria Theresa. Has been minted since the 1750s but all coins minted after 1780 still carry that date. It may be a modern restrike and if so worth 30-50 dollars.

 

[Belfoured]

Found near a civil war battle field. It doesn't feel heavy enough to be silver. It almost feels like aluminum. All ones I have seen pictures of have a different mount where the chain goes. Any help would be appreciated .View attachment 471235

Which battlefield, out of curiosity?