These are a unique bead in a couple of ways. They are a White Heart bead

such as used by early fur traders with a twist. The inner layer of White

is a Star pattern or as the Italian's refer to as a Rosetta. The Chevron bead

is also referred to as a Rosetta Bead. The size is about a 6/0.

You are getting (1) bag equal to about a 16 inch strand each.

The outside appearance has the looks of a Gooseberry or

Onion Skin Trade Bead; also a very old style.

Beads are not antique and the penny is for size

reference only.