I found this coin in my grandpa's collection(who has been deceased for some time now)
It is about the size of a nickel and I am sure it is silver.
I can not seem to find any info at all. Any specs and value on this coin would be much appreciated.[attachmentid=62][attachmentid=64]

Definately not a U.S. coin. It's most likely a French medal commemerating the French Havre- New York line.

I second that 16d.

Ah... that would explain it not being in the red book. Can anyone offer some specs on it or where to find some specs.
thanx

I can't help other than to say I like it.

well, thanks anyway 28. It's the only one I've seen anywhere.

Oh, 16d. Do you happen to know what Transatlantique Havre - New York means? It sounds like a boat or something

Passenger Liner 'Blue Ribband' Competion perhaps?

Covington:

Check this site:
http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/lines/french.html
It has some information about the shiping line that is mentioned in your medal/token.

That is a very interesting site frost. Very informative.
thanks very much

It is a medal token or badge from a ship out of le havre

COINS, MEDALS AND BADGES

It is tradition in many domains of activity to celebrate an event with the striking of a medal. This is the case in the Merchant Navy. The launching of a vessel was celebrated by presenting the important guests with a medal in souvenir of the memorable day. The memory of a president will be honoured in the same way. It is also a way of showing gratitude to a vessel and its crew for war and rescue duties.
Many other occasions are also honoured with this kind of ceremony. More commonplace is the sale of medals and badges to passengers during the life of the vessel.
Other collectors’ items are Assembly coins and seniority medals.

http://www.frenchlines.com/collections_en.php