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z118
11-01-2009, 12:22 PM
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
11-01-2009, 12:44 PM
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
11-01-2009, 01:34 PM
It's a button. Looks about as big as the one I found 2.5 years ago in Ohio.
z118
11-02-2009, 07:58 AM
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
11-02-2009, 08:26 AM
:grin:
MNDigger
11-02-2009, 09:34 AM
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
11-06-2009, 04:56 PM
Can you make any design out on it Z??
Neil in West Jersey
11-23-2009, 12:45 PM
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:

http://www.freewebs.com/neilinwestjersey/photos/2008%20Metal%20Detecting%20Finds/P4180002.JPG