Coin Identifier
Clothing Button or Trade Token — obverse
Obverse
Clothing Button or Trade Token — reverse
Reverse
Not applicable

Clothing Button or Trade Token

Croatia (Zagreb) · 19th to early 20th century

A small circular metallic item with a shank on the reverse, featuring a stylized bust or portrait on the front and the word Zagreb stamped on the back, identifying it as a manufactured button rather than a currency coin.

Country
Croatia (Zagreb)
Year
19th to early 20th century
Denomination
Not applicable
Metal
Brass or copper alloy
Grade
Poor / Heavily worn

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Overview

A small circular metallic item with a shank on the reverse, featuring a stylized bust or portrait on the front and the word Zagreb stamped on the back, identifying it as a manufactured button rather than a currency coin.

Historical significance

Represents local manufacturing and garment production in Zagreb during the Austro-Hungarian or early Yugoslav period.

Obverse (front)

Features a raised profile bust facing left, heavily worn.

Reverse (back)

Features a central attachment shank and the stamped text Zagreb near the top edge.

Estimated value

$1-$5

What drives this coin's value

Historical interest, material composition, and condition

Grade assessment

Poor / Heavily worn

Mintage & rarity

Common manufactured item

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Examine the reverse for typical period manufacturing marks and shank construction.

Notable varieties & errors

Various local maker marks or backstamps

Similar coins

Small low-denomination contemporary coins or tokens from the region

Care & preservation

Store in a dry environment to prevent further corrosion or verdigris buildup. Avoid aggressive chemical cleaning.