1829 coin made into a button

[Smilodon]

Thought this was a cool find today, has anyone ever seen a coin that was used as a button, this is a first for me.

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

That's a very cool find Don!
Can't say I've ever seen anything like that posted here before!

Dave

 

[smf399]

That is such a unique find I have to vote banner!

 

[gtfm2345]

Very cool find never seen anything like it

 

[dutchtoga]

Sweet!! I'd vote banner.

 

[Argentium]

What is the denomination? ( if not legible - what is the size ? dime or quarter ? ) I've not seen a Capped Bust button before - NICE !

 

[beez0404]

That's a very unique and wonderful find. Way to go.

 

[Smilodon]

What is the denomination? ( if not legible - what is the size ? dime or quarter ? ) I've not seen a Capped Bust button before - NICE !

Hello, it is a 5 cent coin

 

[Threshold]

That is really cool! Congrats!

 

[CASPER-2]

VERY COOL

 

[Greg407]

My buddy detected a Seated Half that had a similar modification. Very interesting.

Congrats on the find!

 

[Roger Mn.]

It could be a pair of coins made into cuff links. Go back and find the other half.

 

[West Jersey Detecting]

It was actually pretty common practice to use small coins for buttons. Most often it was Spanish half reales. I've only found one that was used as a button, but I know others who've found half reales make into buttons as well. Here's mine:

 

[blugotti1]

that's kool! I found a wheatie made into one before also. great find!!

 

[park pirate]

Very cool..

 

[jewelerguy]

very cool find. first year of issue for the capped bust half dime.

 

[shawninNY]

It was actually pretty common practice to use small coins for buttons. Most often it was Spanish half reales. I've only found one that was used as a button, but I know others who've found half reales make into buttons as well. Here's mine: <img src="http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1008831"/>

I Too have heard of reales being used for buttons , I believe there are revolutionary military examples too! Have also seen large cents used as coat buttons, First bust coin! Awesome job!

 

[sandy shoes]

wow that is a great find thanks for sharing

 

[coinman123]

Awesome find!

 

[CRUSADER]

Yes, it happens quite a lot. I've even seen Roman Coin buttons. They also make them into cuff links & bracelets etc....