Antique railroad tag what is it?

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I found this tag metal detecting in Minnesota. After a little research I believe it to be from the St, Paul & Pacific Railroad circa 1857-1879. I am wondering if anyone can tell me what kind of tag it is (what would it have been used for)? Any idea what it might be worth$ ?
 

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