Vintage Copper lucky Penny

This is a vintage oversized "Lucky Penny" souvenir medallion made of copper, featuring a detailed relief of a Native American chief wearing a traditional feathered headdress.Key FeaturesDesign: The front features the profile of an indigenous chief with the words "LUCKY PENNY" embossed along the top and bottom borders.Historical Context: These oversized copper tokens were incredibly popular novelty items and travel souvenirs in the United States from the 1910s through the 1950s.Purpose: They were typically sold at world fairs (such as the 1933 Chicago World's Fair or the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition), national monuments, or tourist towns. The back of the token often features a stamped landmark name, a calendar, or a good luck message.Function: Because of their heavy copper structure and large scale (usually measuring around 2.5 to 3 inches in diameter), they were commonly used by travelers as desk paperweights or trinket dishes.