Portland area. Anyone find phoenix buttons?

[Tom_in_CA]

Hi, I'm from Salinas, CA (south of San Jose). Down here, we find "phoenix buttons" at sites that date from the 1820s/30s. The buttons are 1820s french military in origin, that made their way into the trading circuit to pacific coastal sites of the period.

I have heard that many have/were found along the Columbia river area, specifically from Portland to Dalles area. Does anyone here know of anyone who's found any of these buttons up your way? Thanx!

[Silver Nickels]

Jim Siel found a Phoenix Button during an Oregon Treasure Trail Society outing on Sauvie's Island several years ago.
http://otts.org/Great%20Finds/Great_Finds_Artifacts.htm

[SFHunter]

Just found the small flat style, reginment No 4. Sweet button, found about two miles from San Rafael Mission.