Miners' Union or Commemorative Bronze Token

A circular commemorative bronze or copper-alloy medal or token featuring a high-relief profile of a miner facing left. The miner is depicted with a lean, weathered face and is wearing a traditional soft mining skullcap. To the right of the bust is an essential diagnostic symbol: a 19th-century Davy-style safety lamp. Below the lamp, small stamped letters, possibly 'RHR', are visible as a maker's mark or artist signature. The surface exhibits a naturally aged brown patina with darker oxidation in the recessed areas, highlighting the sculpture's fine anatomical details and expressive facial features. The rim is raised and slightly irregular, suggesting a die-struck manufacturing process from the late 19th or early 20th century, likely between 1890 and 1930. The condition shows moderate handling wear on high points like the cheekbone and cap, but the overall integrity remains high with no significant gouges or warping. The metal has a dull, non-reflective finish consistent with long-term exposure. This piece appears to be a commemorative medal celebrating industrial labor or a specific mining organization, demonstrating high-quality medalist craftsmanship common in European or American industrial heritage art.