🥇 BANNER Nice 1798 Large Cent, a Waterloo halfpenny, and lots of buttons

[lenmac65]

I took a half-day off from work this past Friday to start the new detecting year. The year got off to a good start when I dug this 1798 Draped Bust cent at a former home site in the woods. Not a rare date, but it is in nice shape. I also dug this Waterloo half penny or token, which I thought was a Hibernia coin at first. It features a portrait of Wellington, who defeated Napoleon at Waterloo. As I understand it, they were minted for circulation in lower Canada. It is in rough shape, but has plenty of detail left to identify it. In addition, I dug 14 buttons, Including what I think is a US Army eagle cuff button, possibly pre-Civil War. Pretty excited about this find, as this is my first button of that type. Any info would be much appreciated. Hoping for low snow totals, as I can’t wait to go back. Good luck out there.

 

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[iAmMike]

Wow, that LC is in nice shape, congrats!

 

[sibbley]

Great looking coin! All the finds are awesome!

 

[pepperj]

Congratulations on the LC, I see it's a Style 2

The Wellington is in good shape-I have dug a few over the years, and your's would be most welcomed anyday.
Looks like a 8 string one leaf.
I'd be wanting to go back after a hunt like this for sure.
Great selection of buttons as well.

 

[Almy]

I really like those coins especially. I have a real liking for old coins. The buttons are nice too.
I found a Field Marshall Wellington button on our farm in New Brunswick. It was the first time I had heard of them and the only one I ever found. Pictures attached.

 

[The Rebel]

Nice finds!

 

[lenmac65]

Congratulations on the LC, I see it's a Style 2

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The Wellington is in good shape-I have dug a few over the years, and your's would be most welcomed anyday.
Looks like a 8 string one leaf.
I'd be wanting to go back after a hunt like this for sure.
Great selection of buttons as well.

Thank you Pepperj for the comments and IDs. I agree with the style 2 ID on the Large Cent. I was not familiar with the different types for the Waterloo coin, as that is a new one for me, so that is also welcomed info. I am anxious to hit the site again, perhaps with a small coil, but may need to wait for some melt off. Good luck with your searches.

 

[lenmac65]

I really like those coins especially. I have a real liking for old coins. The buttons are nice too.
I found a Field Marshall Wellington button on our farm in New Brunswick. It was the first time I had heard of them and the only one I ever found. Pictures attached.

Thanks for the comments. That is a very nice button. I have never found a button with any sort of portrait, let alone a historical figure such as the Duke of Wellington. Nicely done!

 

[Digger RJ]

I took a half-day off from work this past Friday to start the new detecting year. The year got off to a good start when I dug this 1798 Draped Bust cent at a former home site in the woods. Not a rare date, but it is in nice shape. I also dug this Waterloo half penny or token, which I thought was a Hibernia coin at first. It features a portrait of Wellington, who defeated Napoleon at Waterloo. As I understand it, they were minted for circulation in lower Canada. It is in rough shape, but has plenty of detail left to identify it. In addition, I dug 14 buttons, Including what I think is a US Army eagle cuff button, possibly pre-Civil War. Pretty excited about this find, as this is my first button of that type. Any info would be much appreciated. Hoping for low snow totals, as I can’t wait to go back. Good luck out there.

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1700’s!!! Very Cool!!!!! Congrats!!!!!

 

[ModernMiner]

That LC is in beautiful shape. Congrats on the coins and the buttons. Great hunt. 👍
-MM-

 

[ToddsPoint]

Your large cent is a beauty. I love seeing coins from the earliest days of the US mint recovered.

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Amazing finds - what a great looking Large Cent !

 

[Gare]

Amazing finds CONGRATS !!!

 

[grasshopper]

Congrats on some nice early finds!!

 

[scruggs]

What a fabulous hunt you had! Congrats on your coins and buttons!

 

[JohnnyMac]

I took a half-day off from work this past Friday to start the new detecting year. The year got off to a good start when I dug this 1798 Draped Bust cent at a former home site in the woods. Not a rare date, but it is in nice shape. I also dug this Waterloo half penny or token, which I thought was a Hibernia coin at first. It features a portrait of Wellington, who defeated Napoleon at Waterloo. As I understand it, they were minted for circulation in lower Canada. It is in rough shape, but has plenty of detail left to identify it. In addition, I dug 14 buttons, Including what I think is a US Army eagle cuff button, possibly pre-Civil War. Pretty excited about this find, as this is my first button of that type. Any info would be much appreciated. Hoping for low snow totals, as I can’t wait to go back. Good luck out there.

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Wow. That Draped bust cent is beatiful. Congrats!

 

[oldmxrat]

Holy cow, that was a dream hunt right there, congrats!

 

[lenmac65]

Your large cent is a beauty. I love seeing coins from the earliest days of the US mint recovered.

Thanks! I feel the same way, and love seeing any U.S. coin with a 1700s date on it. High on my bucket list is 1700s U.S. silver, but that seems very hard to come by. Good luck out there.

 

[Silvermonkey]

Outstanding finds lenmac65! That LC is in fantastic shape. Did you do anything special in the cleaning process?
Love the Waterloo token too. I don't ever recall seeing one posted on this site before. Great start to the new year!
PS- Congrats on all those buttons. That's quite a site you have there. Well done.

 

[Lenrac2]

Stellar finds! That coin is a real beauty!!