I assume this is a button... I dug it this morning from the same site that gave up an 1822 large cent last week. I thought I had another large cent at first, but no such luck. Any thoughts on the age of this thing?
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I assume this is a button... I dug it this morning from the same site that gave up an 1822 large cent last week. I thought I had another large cent at first, but no such luck. Any thoughts on the age of this thing?
hey z118 that looks like an old colonial button sometimes called a dandy or cloak or even frock buttons is it designed on the front ? your G.W. buttons are that size , these type of buttons were very popular from the late 1700's to about 1800 . the area is looking like an old colonial site is nearby or dirt brought in was from an ols site .nice find.
Dan
It's a button. Looks about as big as the one I found 2.5 years ago in Ohio.
So Okie, are you saying my button is at least 2.5 years old? :grin:Quote:
Originally Posted by OkieDigger
:grin:
If that is the case it sure didn't age well! :grin: Great find though Z!Quote:
Originally Posted by z118
Can you make any design out on it Z??
I think it is a large, flat button (not a dandy). Most likely early 1800's. Most dandies are thinner metal, had designs, and tend to be even larger than yours. I could be wrong tho. I have only dug a handful!
Here is a typical ":grin:andy:
http://www.freewebs.com/neilinwestje...s/P4180002.JPG