Anyone seen this before?

[wingmaster]

I found this at a site that dates from mid 1800's to early 1900's I've found about 30 old coins out of this spot but can't figure out what this was on or is. HH

 

[Toadman]

No help here, but wicked cool find !! eace:

 

[Epi-hunter]

I never know what anything is but I just have to say what a great find that is! :shocked04: Really nice!

 

[coinnut]

Tough to say, but it is a nice piece. Not good at people but is that Washington?? If you could see any evidence of lead in the back side, then it could have been mounted that way. I usually label everything as a horse harness decoration until someone smart comes along and tells me what it really is lol

 

[Cheap Thrills]

Very cool , I'm having a hard time gauging how big it is without a coin next to it .I'm wondering if it came off of a Patriotic memorial or some kind of plaque or award . Looks like it's George Washington's face to me .
From something with the name Washington like Washington Mutual or something like that ? Wasn't George Washington a Mason ? Could be Masonic or some other organization .It sure has me wondering . thumbsup01 thumbsup01 8)

 

[wingmaster]

Its about 6 long and about 4 wide at the widest point,I think its Washington. I found this there as well it was gold plated at one time it had very little left on it before I cleaned it up then the rest came off. I think it was a charm or jewelry piece when I seen a little gold on the edge I thought I found my first gold piece but I'm not that lucky, still cool though. It kinda looks like an old gold piece on the front but the back looks just like a 2 center with a 1864 date and thats the date of the oldest coin from there so far.

 

[SeabeeRon]

Really nice finds wingmaster, but sorry, can't help with the ID.

 

[wild willy]

you found george! our first president :happydance01: cool relic. willy

 

[giant056]

Very cool find indeed thumbsup01

 

[del]

the copper bust looks more like Patrick Henry to me than Washington .without question it is a very interesting piece Wingmaster .

 

[wingmaster]

The bust looks like it had some silver gilt left on it but I donated it to the township historical society along with a couple other items I found there for the exhibit about the place where I found these items.

 

[exsquid]

Sweet finds, for sure... :cheering:

 

[Salty Dog]

Looks like George to me,a lot bigger than i would have thought,bet that sounded off real good :beerbuddy:

 

[russellt]

yea that dude is on the quarter........ in1794 the largest whiskey producer in america was george washington .he was a wheat farmer by trade( when he wasnt killing redcoats) and back in the day they had to do something with all the grain that didnt sell or could not be sold because of its condition.so old george got him some copper line, yeast, sugar and went to work .. george washington ,, brewer,, patriot.. god bless him eace:

 

[HEAVYMETALNUT]

very nice finds! looks like a great spot! thumbsup01

 

[Nitro 54]

Nice finds thumbsup01 thumbsup01 You better get GW back in the Whites house, he is muchly needed lol lol lol

 

[tanacat]

Wow that is a neat find. :clapping: Any more details on it lately?

 

[zrickkid]

Cool piece there. Thanks for liberating it from the ground so it can be enjoyed again. :twirlingeyes: