1805 Large Cent and RI Civil War button

93vector

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Had a great day in about 1/2 hour time in my back yard. (Rhode Island) Found large cent and button about 50 feet from one another. Land was farmland at one time. Have found quite a few objects in my yard now, 1 other large cent.

Today's large cent is much nicer than my other. Clearly reads 1805.

Did some quick research this afternoon on the Rhode Island button. It is in fact a civil war cuff button. Reads Rhode Island on the top, has an anchor in the middle and reads "HOPE" on the bottom. (same as our current state flag) I can't get a clear picture of the back, but it reads TREBLE GILT.
I am pretty excited about my finds...especialy since they were from my own back yard.
 

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Nice finds... Now THAT is the kind of backyard we all need!!!

Thanks for sharing.

How do you like the Minelab detector?

HH

Sanat
 

Both fantastic finds. Way to go. Awesome button!
-MM-
 

I like my Minelab alot. I am still very new to detecting and have found some neat things already...hope it keeps up!


p.s. Marc Savard is a hockey player for the Boston Bruins...my favorite sports team as my avatar shows :icon_thumleft:
 

Holy sheepshank! I sure wish I had a back yard filled with stuff like that ! Very nice!
 

birdman said:
Holy sheepshank! I sure wish I had a back yard filled with stuff like that ! Very nice!

Yes, I have found some cool stuff in the yard including this crucifix last winter
 

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You should be excited. I would be. Not many people find 1805 Draped Bust Large Cents yet alone in such great shape. Very Sweet. :icon_thumleft:

Bob
 

Nice colonial coppa and LOVE THE RHODE ISLAND staff button!!;)
 

Congrats, two nice finds! The Rhode Island button is great, could you either post photo of the back or post what the back says, exactly. That is the only way to date it for sure, knowing the backmark.

Don
 

Nice old copper!
Man would I love for one of those to find it's way under my coil!
Congrats on the GREAT find!
 

Super sweet finds!
Baggins
 

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