Early 1700s Spanish Silver, Dandy Buttons, Copper, and Brass.

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Finally got back to my early 1700s site and had a great day.
Just getting around to posting Saturdays finds. Ended up digging a large Dandy button with shank and Colonial Copper coin right off the bat, which was 2 firsts for this site.
Also dug some strange Brass and lead I put in the What is it section. Would appreciate it if anyone would check these out for IDs. There is one lead piece with drilled holes with wood still in it. Would love to know what this is, as well as the others.
Click here to see other finds. http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/what/484988-lots-strange-lead-brass-early-1700s-site.html
The copper is 22mm. Not sure what it is yet. Im pretty sure its colonial, but its pretty toasted and I haven't been able to get any details yet.
Ive tried 24 hour soak in dist water. Light room temp Q-tip rub with room temp peroxide to remove any surface dirt that I couldn't get with a toothpick. and several Verdi-care treatments and still nothing. I know this baby is toast, but we don't dig many old coppers here, and id love to get some details. My buddy found one a little smaller than mine Saturday, and rubbed his and got some letters on the side. I cant remember the letters, but I do know the U was spelled with a V. Not sure what to do next, any advice appreciated.
Also dug another Phillip V Half Real Cob.
Its kind of funny/sad, im actually more excited about the copper and the buttons, as theyre firsts, as ive already dug several silver cobs here.
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So heres the pics of the 2 dandys. Ones is 26.5mm and the other is 27.2mm. Im really excited about these.
Also there is a piece to a small buckle, some .59 cal round balls, an end to an old spoon or fork.
Would really love to know more about these pieces, esp the dandy buttons and spoon ends.
This area had a French Miltary presence here. Wondering if the Dandys are Military or civilian.
Ok, just discovered these are pre 1730's military.
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Here are a few other brass items I just wasn't sure about, would love to get help on these. Id/ages..
The S shaped item looks like a crank. Theres one item that looks like a trigger guard, and the long item has a design on it.
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Also last but not least. My first 1865 Indian head penny and a St Rita Religious necklace pendant.
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Any IDs and suggestions will be greatly Appreciated.
HH.
 

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Beat me to one of my wish list coins, I wonder how many years I will have to wait, done 29 without one!
 

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More nice finds! Congrats on cob #7. I agree on the piece of trigger guard. Can't really comment on the rest.
 

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Can't help with the ID's but what a dandy hunt! WTG
Thanks Calis. First Dandys. Woohoo...
Beat me to one of my wish list coins, I wonder how many years I will have to wait, done 29 without one!
Thanks Crusader. You have many of my wish list items... Always enjoy reading your posts.
The 1/2 real was minted in Mexico City.
Don..
Thanks Don. So far all of the Cobs are Mexico City. Really hoping for one that isn't. Not complaining, but would love more variety.
Man, you are killing it. Thats a beautiful pile you have there. :occasion14:
Thanks GW. You have been killing it as well. Always enjoy reading your posts
More nice finds! Congrats on cob #7. I agree on the piece of trigger guard. Can't really comment on the rest.
Thanks Steve. And thanks for the ID. Any idea as to the age, or is it too hard to tell from such a tiny piece.
 

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Awesome cob and other excellent colonial find!!!
 

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WOW... a killer selection of goodies you got there. I am a coin guy, so that cob looks mighty good to me. Congrats on making me envious!
 

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Nice early stuff, and great find with the cob. Keep 'em coming ...
 

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Congrats on the great looking assortment of finds, and what a nice cream topping getting the cob.
 

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Awesome cob and other excellent colonial find!!!
Thanks Isaac. Im trying to keep up with ya...
WOW... a killer selection of goodies you got there. I am a coin guy, so that cob looks mighty good to me. Congrats on making me envious!
Thanks Tom. I was strictly a coin guy til this year. I started digging relics earlier this year, and now im hooked.
Its like a whole other side of this hobby opened up.
Nice early stuff, and great find with the cob. Keep 'em coming ...
Thanks Bill. Looks like we are going back there this coming weekend. So hopefully I will have more great stuff to post soon.
Congrats on the great looking assortment of finds, and what a nice cream topping getting the cob.
Thanks Pepper. Really liking the cobs too.
 

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NICE COLLECTION PBR ......
 

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Wow! Wow!
That was a great hunt.
Im sooo jealous. I want a cob.
 

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Another great hunt, and the French Marine buttons are especially interesting to me because I've never dug one with that type of shank and have dug A LOT of them.
 

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Another great hunt, and the French Marine buttons are especially interesting to me because I've never dug one with that type of shank and have dug A LOT of them.
Thanks Patch. Yours have the thinner wire staple looking shank? I just sent you a PM.
These 2 are the first "old" buttons ive found at this site. My hunting buddy also dug one just like mine on Saturday.
So that makes 3 so far, all with similar shanks.
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My kind of hunt...love those relics...really like the cob..Congrats
Thanks Brian. Was a great day. Some nice relics, and the cob was one of the nicer looking cobs ive dug.
 

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Congrats on the cob and french marines buttons not to mention all the other sweet relics
 

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