My First Civil War Buckle

[462]

I couldn't believe it when this came out of the ground today. I knew there was a possibility of finding CW artifacts on this property but I never though I would find a buckle. I can see where the back is marked W H Smith Brooklyn.




I also found some nice flat buttons today including a dandy with a zigzag design.

 

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[pong12211]

That's an impressive find. Thanks for sharing and congrats on the success.

 

[Tnmountains]

Great save this needs to be back up towards the top where it is seen. You can hunt a life time and dig everything but that! Nice assortment of buttons as well.
Happy Hunting!

 

[okerraine]

Very nice. Congratulations!

 

[pepperj]

Congrats on the buckle! It seems that when aa person gets a totally unexpected find like this, it makes it a little more special.

 

[Old Dude]

Congrats to you. Hope you can make some more unexpected finds there.

 

[RJ55]

Great save. Congrats

 

[Ahab8]

Wow what a great piece of history. Congrats in that beauty

 

[CoilyGirl]

Congratulations,there is nothing like finding your first CW buckle,hope it's not your last. Great buttons too!

 

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[Gary1963]

Nice find !! You never forget your first !

 

[Mike N Tn.]

Super Nice Plate! - Congratulations on your first US Belt Plate!!!

 

[smokeythecat]

Very nice.

 

[462]

Thanks for all the reply's everybody! By the way these were found on a friends property near Middletown Maryland and hopefully there is still more left to find.

 

[Doc Arey]

Congrats!

 

[beez0404]

I think I know your friend. What did you say his address was? Seriously, that is a fantastic find. Love all the buttons too.

 

[462]

While this is an awesome find for me it may not be the find of the day. My buddy found this 1803 Large Cent that has a Large Date and may have a Small Fraction, you be the judge! I posted this on the coins forum but have had no response.
According to the 2013 Red book if this is what we think it is, it may be worth $2000 or more.

 

[parsonwalker]

Beautiful buckle! Congrats to you!! And what's a fraction?

 

[462]

Beautiful buckle! Congrats to you!! And what's a fraction?

Thanks! The fraction is on the reverse of the coin and is the 1/100 at the bottom. Some had small numbers some had large, also the date on the obverse (front), some were large some were small. If you have a combination of the large date and small fraction, that is the most rare for this date large cent and the value jumps from about $40 to $2000 in the minimum grading of About Good. To receive an About Good grading you only need to be able to identify the coins date and variety.

 

[DigIron2]

Sweet buckle,The makers mark makes it even sweeter.Congratulations!great save