Matron, Draped, Hail Columbia

[OxShoeDrew]

Sniffy and I apparently had similar hunts :yes:
Got out with merc and another friend today and had my first double large copper day :happydance01:. They have lots of detail under that last layer of smooth green crud. Also found the tombac, flat button, and hail Columbia button. The 1918 merc, saddle shield, and ox knob are from yesterday. Thank you for looking, Drew

 

[Merc]

Sweet hunt Drew , A two copper day still eludes me. Some great detail on those coins. The lucky Indian saved me from the skunk today. Lol Can't wait to get out again.

 

[HEAVYMETALNUT]

nice! you were due for a multiple day! that hail columbia button is freakin cool! hope Dan can shed some light on that one thumbsup01

 

[Rob L]

Great hunt. That Hail Columbia token or coin is in nice shape. What does the other side look like? Congrats on the coppers.

 

[CODY]

Very nice! Excellent hunt and finds. Congrats! thumbsup01

 

[Fire Fighter 43]

Great hunt with some very nice finds, WTG |:cheering:

 

[Toadman]

I can smell old silver at that spot from here !! happydance02 happydance02 happydance02 happydance02 happydance02 happydance02

 

[Cheap Thrills]

Great hunt and pictures Drew .Those are some mouth watering finds . erfect10: |:cheering:

 

[aloldstuff]

It was just a matter of time till you got that double LC day. the Hail Columbia button looks great, any idea of its story? Congrats on all those keepers

 

[del]

great looking coppers Drew and congrats on a double copper day :cheering: :cheering: the Hail Columbia button , is that the back your showing or the front Drew?? its hard to tell the age of the button but here is a little info about the Hail Columbia subject matter




http://purplepeg1.blogspot.com/2011/03/hail-columbia-button.html

 

[angellionel]

Very sweet finds Drew! :smitten:

 

[sniffy]

Super nice coppers! Let us know what you find on that button!

 

[Merc]

Very interesting history on that Hail Columbia button. thumbsup01

 

[OxShoeDrew]

great looking coppers Drew and congrats on a double copper day :cheering: :cheering: the Hail Columbia button , is that the back your showing or the front Drew?? its hard to tell the age of the button but here is a little info about the Hail Columbia subject matter




http://purplepeg1.blogspot.com/2011/03/hail-columbia-button.html

Thanks everyone, thanks Dan, that is the front. The back is iron and corroded....like some of my rosettes....but it isn't large enough for that. Its about the size of a large cent.

 

[HuntinTheBerks]

I recently found one of the Hail Columbia Button/Badge you mention above, in Great Barrington, MA. I'm commenting as I would love to have some more info on this piece.

Here are the pics of mine. Its diameter is about 32cm and its weight is 6.5 grams. Any help is VERY appreciated.


So far, all I can find is the following info: The below book written in 1862, with description below it that i think perfectly matches what I found.. But gives no further listing besides miscellaneous political medals, etc.

"*An Arrangement of Medals and Tokens Struck in Honor of the Presidents of the United States, and of the Presidential Candidates, from the administration of John Adams to that of Abraham Lincoln, inclusive.* By Alfred H. Satterlee: 1369. An eagle with shield hanging from its beak, “Hail Columbia” above, struck over a U.S. cent; fine and rare, size 18"


There is also a button referenced:
on this site:http://www.georgewashingtoninauguralbuttons.com/1775-1789american-patriotindependence-prosperity-buttons-2/
and on this site: http://purplepeg1.blogspot.com/2011/03/hail-columbia-button.html
But it is not exactly the same thing.

 

[Bell-Two]

Nice button

 

[OxShoeDrew]

I hope someone will chime in with some more info.

 

[Digger Don]

Wow, everything you dug looks great. Congrats on a couple of very nice coppers

 

[HuntinTheBerks]

Is it possible for anyone to identify the type of object the Hail Columbia item is based on the photo below? Here's hoping

I.e. is it a button? If so, how did it originally connect to a shirt/jacket? Many thanks!
Would it make sense for me to cross post this in the 'What is it' Forum? forgive me, I'm new... :notworthy:

I recently found one of the Hail Columbia Button/Badge you mention above, in Great Barrington, MA. I'm commenting as I would love to have some more info on this piece.

Here are the pics of mine. Its diameter is about 32cm and its weight is 6.5 grams. Any help is VERY appreciated.
View attachment 48438 View attachment 48439

So far, all I can find is the following info: The below book written in 1862, with description below it that i think perfectly matches what I found.. But gives no further listing besides miscellaneous political medals, etc.

"*An Arrangement of Medals and Tokens Struck in Honor of the Presidents of the United States, and of the Presidential Candidates, from the administration of John Adams to that of Abraham Lincoln, inclusive.* By Alfred H. Satterlee: 1369. An eagle with shield hanging from its beak, “Hail Columbia” above, struck over a U.S. cent; fine and rare, size 18"


There is also a button referenced:
on this site:http://www.georgewashingtoninauguralbuttons.com/1775-1789american-patriotindependence-prosperity-buttons-2/
and on this site: http://purplepeg1.blogspot.com/2011/03/hail-columbia-button.html
But it is not exactly the same thing.

 

[del]

it is a button , late 1800's with an iron back that rusted away as well as the wire loop .