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

[PBR]

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.
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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.

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.

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.

Also last but not least. My first 1865 Indian head penny and a St Rita Religious necklace pendant.

Any IDs and suggestions will be greatly Appreciated.
HH.

 

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[ironhorse]

Cobs and French Marine buttons go hand in hand, round these parts anyway , I guess it happens in other places too!
Nice hunt!

 

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[PBR]

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

Thanks Patriot. Cant wait to go back.

Cobs and French Marine buttons go hand in hand, round these parts anyway , I guess it happens in other places too!
Nice hunt!

Thanks Ironhorse. Crazy thing is that ive dug more cobs than buttons here. Perhaps its because im still cherrypicking the high and mid tones.
Running out of high and mid tones though. I know im supposed to be digging low tones too, but every time I do it turns out to be a tiny piece of lead or something worthless.

 

[ironhorse]

Thanks Patriot. Cant wait to go back.

Thanks Ironhorse. Crazy thing is that ive dug more cobs than buttons here. Perhaps its because im still cherrypicking the high and mid tones.
Running out of high and mid tones though. I know im supposed to be digging low tones too, but every time I do it turns out to be a tiny piece of lead or something worthless.

That is another aspect of hunting early French sites, ever present lead especially small little pieces infesting the area; do yourself a small favour and dig ALL those lower tones!
I think you'll be pleasantly surprised!