1788 CT copper and a solid silver flower design button

[Don in SJ]

Went back to a site that in 2011 produced two NJ coppers and a decent KGIII Halfpenny. I have pounded this site quite a bit so I was pleasantly surprised to squeeze out a few more relics and one more State Copper. The CT is sort of good news bads news, although the bad is not really bad. The coin had a lot of detail left, kind of surprised when you compare it with the before cleaning photo, the not so good news is , almost all 1788 CT coppers are Scarce to very rare varieties, except the one I found today. But, I will take condition or rarity in this case....

 

Amazon Forum Fav 👍

Cry Of The Eagle: History And Legends Of The Cherokee Indians And Their Buried Treasure - Grab it through Amazon!

[Don in SJ]

Phenomenal restoration! Congrats from a midwesterner on some outstanding treasures! Does the button have any detail on its reverse? Just curious if you think the button was made from silver coinage?

Nothing special about the back of the button, only question would be if it was part of a set of cufflinks (very likely) or a button. I did search the immediate area thoroughly in hopes its twin was there but nothing but a big ole square nail left in the hole.

 

Amazon Forum Fav 👍

Agony and Death on a Gold Rush Steamer: The Disastrous Sinking of the Side-Wheeler Yankee Blade - Grab it through Amazon!

[Wildcat1750]

Beautiful button and awesome CT Copper. Any CT Copper is rare to me since I haven't found any yet...and I live in CT!

 

[Bill D. (VA)]

Beautiful coin Don. I'm still amazed at how those coppers come out of the NJ soil. And I'm even more impressed with your cleaning expertise. I've just never had much luck using your warm peroxide method. And that's an awesome button too!

 

[Steve in PA]

Fantastic looking Connecticut copper Don! You are so lucky to have nice soil for the most part where you dig. I am certain that button is a cufflink, circa 1750 -1770 or so. It is a real beauty too!

 

[skunemonk-1]

Nice finds Don! Love the copper!!

 

[cntrydncr1]

that copper is in amazing condition! love the button too!

 

[TheDirtDiggler]

my CT cent doesn't look nearly as good as your, awesome find!

 

[BuckleBoy]

That's a Beautiful CT, Don! Nice cufflink too!

 

[CRUSADER]

Until I saw the reverse, I thought the button was a Tombac. I'm more convinced now, but as you know these are so rare you need a second look. Our silver button collection, doesn't even run into the 1 in every 3 years. (bearing in mind that's over 6000 buttons dug)