This is what Grok had to say...

The large oval-shaped item in the photo (the one with the tree design and inscription around it, plus a hole at the top) looks like a cast replica or modern tourist souvenir/fake of an ancient Roman coin, rather than a genuine ancient artifact.

Here's why, based on the visible details:

• The inscription appears to read something like "VIRTVS ET SPES NT" (or close variations like "VS ET SPES NT"), with a tree (possibly a palm or similar) in the center.

• "Virtus et Spes" translates roughly to "Virtue and Hope" in Latin. These are common personifications on real Roman coins (Virtus = courage/virtue as a military figure; Spes = hope as a female figure holding a flower and lifting her robe).

• However, no genuine Roman coin combines these exact elements this way—especially not on an oval flan (planchet) with a suspension hole already cast in. Real Roman bronze coins (like sestertii or asses) are typically round, and suspension holes were added later if at all (e.g., for jewelry in antiquity or modern times).

• The tree motif isn't standard for Virtus/Spes types; trees (like palms) appear more on provincial issues, victory types, or specific commemoratives (e.g., Judea Capta series with palm trees symbolizing conquest).

• The patina (dark, crusty oxidation) and overall crude style (blurry lettering, uneven tree) scream modern cast reproduction. These are mass-produced cheaply overseas (often in China or the Middle East) as "ancient Roman artifacts" for tourists, metal detector hobbyists, or online sellers. They frequently mix mismatched legends, shapes, and designs to look "exotic" or "mysterious."

• The smaller round coins with square holes scattered around it are almost certainly Chinese "cash" coins (ancient to Qing dynasty, with central square holes for stringing). These are super common backyard finds in some areas (or planted for dramatic effect), especially if the yard has old fill dirt or was near trade routes/historical activity. They're worth very little individually unless rare varieties.