Is there a reason why it has an 8 stamp on it. A New Zealand trade token [résolu]

I know not the best. But is there a reason. Other than someone had too much time on their hands.

thank you daryl

edit looks like two O or two rings

Unusual to find one of these counterstamps on an old Merchant Token. They are usually found on more modern coins and are placed there as vending machine test coins.

Mike

 Thank you very much brismike For your thoughts. Just a odd ball i guess 

Hello ALLRED1950,

This is actually not an "8" but two (or three) circles punched side by side. It's possible that the "puncher" wanted to make it look like an “8”. 

We see this kind of thing over coins in all periods, but especially in the 19th-20th centuries. All the time I see eBay sellers trying to pass such things as legitimate counterstamps. 

 Thank you Canerinvs Just what a thought someone with too much time on their hands. But wanted to know for sure.