Help Identifying East India Company Token – “Two Anna” with Tree Symbol.

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I found this old coin/token and I’m looking for more information about it. Here are the details:

Front side says: "EAST INDIA COMPANY TWO ANNA"

It also has a star-like symbol and a wreath around the text.

The word "BIGI" appears on the side.

The backside shows what seems to be a tree design, possibly a banyan tree.

The item has two welded lumps, possibly where it was attached to something (like jewelry or badge).

Appears to be made of brass or copper, and is about the size of a large coin/medal.


Questions:

Is this an authentic historical token or a replica/souvenir?

Any idea about its origin, use, or year?

Does it have any collectible value?


Attached are front and back images for reference.
Thanks in advance

 First picture a miniature for some reason 

https://en.numista.com/forum/images/6863abf31abe6.jpg 

Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins

 Pictures quickly cropped 

 

 

 The reverse has been wiped, including most of the rim, and the tree design added. 

Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins

i want to sell this antique coin.

It's not an antique coin. More like a religious token (modified). Not worth much but you may be able to sell it for a dollar on ebay.  See here for more information:  https://en.numista.com/forum/topic.php?id=123347

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