Is this an old button?

[z118]

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?

 

[del]

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

 

[OkieDigger]

It's a button. Looks about as big as the one I found 2.5 years ago in Ohio.

 

[z118]

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:

 

[OkieDigger]

:grin:

 

[MNDigger]

So Okie, are you saying my button is at least 2.5 years old? :grin:

If that is the case it sure didn't age well! :grin: Great find though Z!

 

[SeabeeRon]

Can you make any design out on it Z??

 

[Neil in West Jersey]

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 &quot:grin:andy: