Buchanan and Breckenridge Die Stamp! Never guessed Id dig something this rare!

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cumberlandgray

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Buchanan and Breckenridge Die Stamp! Never guessed I'd dig something this rare!

Hey guys!
My friend and I were digging a Confederate camp that seems to be early war. My buddy managed a really awesome Va button. A couple hours later I got a sweet +74 on the MXT. Thinking it was a penny (it sounded like it was only about 2" down), I went to digging. There were no house sites in the area, and this was an isolated signal in the middle of some really old hardwoods. I'd dug a couple nails close by also. I got down to 4" and realized this was not the 2" Penny I thought it was gonna be. I kept on going, and at about 6" I turned over this plate. It's a Buchanan/Breckenridge Presidential Campaign stamp from 1856. I believe it is made of pewter...not positive, but I think so.
It measures 56mm X 45mm and is 4mm thick (about 2 1/8" X 1 3/4").
On the face is "The Constitution", and near the top it states "Buchanan" and "Breckenridge". Buchanan was our 15th President, and Breckenridge was his Vice President. So far no one has ever seen one before! I'm super excited to have dug this! You just never know do ya!!
Thanks for looking!
Tony "cumberlandgray" Hochstetler
 

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BuckleBoy

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Re: Buchanan and Breckenridge Die Stamp! Never guessed I'd dig something this rare!

You forgot to post a photo of Buchanan's 1856 campaign ribbon which used the same printing plate:

buchanan breckenridge.jpg


That's one helluva find!


Regards,


Buckles
 

Iron Patch

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Re: Buchanan and Breckenridge Die Stamp! Never guessed I'd dig something this ra

No one has seen one.... but who have you contacted? It sure is something different than we're used to digging and seeing!
 

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cumberlandgray

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Woops! Thanks for the reminder and post!

BuckleBoy said:
You forgot to post a photo of Buchanan's 1856 campaign ribbon which used the same printing plate:





That's one helluva find!


Regards,


Buckles
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{Sentinel}

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Re: Buchanan and Breckenridge Die Stamp! Never guessed I'd dig something this rare!

Thats an INCREDIBLE find :icon_thumleft: :icon_thumleft: :icon_thumleft: :icon_thumleft: :icon_thumleft: :headbang:

As you know, Breckinridge became Buchanan's vice president when they won the election that fall and then seceeded from the Union and became a Lt. General in the Confederate States of America, and eventually Jeff Davis's Secretary of War for the Confederacy. :headbang:
 

The Patriot

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Re: Buchanan and Breckenridge Die Stamp! Never guessed I'd dig something this rare!

such an awesome find there...rare in my books no matter how you look at it...
 

hikeinmts

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Re: Buchanan and Breckenridge Die Stamp! Never guessed I'd dig something this rare!

You have found, and preserved, a great piece of American history.
Why was it lost where it was lost? Maybe some research will reveal that secret. WTG!!! :thumbsup:
 

curbdiggercarl57

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Re: Buchanan and Breckenridge Die Stamp! Never guessed I'd dig something this rare!

You obviously need to research further, and never, ever take the first offer. You may be pleasantly surprised with your results. Can you scan, then reverse? Is it made of thin lead? I'm gonna have to hit the Banner Button for this one.
Carl
 

cntrydncr1

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Re: Buchanan and Breckenridge Die Stamp! Never guessed I'd dig something this rare!

wow!
 

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Re: Buchanan and Breckenridge Die Stamp! Never guessed I'd dig something this rare!

I can reverse images on my PC hope this helps and really nice find :icon_thumleft: Dd60
 

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djm of PA

djm of PA

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Re: Buchanan and Breckenridge Die Stamp! Never guessed I'd dig something this rare!

WOW, that is an amazing find! Getting some more info on it would be even better. Keep us posted :icon_thumleft:
 

Baldingboy

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Re: Buchanan and Breckenridge Die Stamp! Never guessed I'd dig something this rare!

My Gawd!!! Now THAT is freaking COOL! :notworthy:
 

N.J.THer

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Re: Buchanan and Breckenridge Die Stamp! Never guessed I'd dig something this rare!

Fantastic find...congrats.

NJ
 

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Re: Buchanan and Breckenridge Die Stamp! Never guessed I'd dig something this rare!

Hey, you made the banner!!!! Good for you. Congratulations! :hello2: :hello2: :hello2: :wav: :occasion18: :angel8: :blob5: :thumbsup:
 

postalgriff

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Re: Buchanan and Breckenridge Die Stamp! Never guessed I'd dig something this rare!

a big congrats to you on digging an amazing piece of history :thumbsup: :thumbsup: in the middle of some woods too...wow, hope you are able to get more info. :thumbsup:
 

Swingit

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Re: Buchanan and Breckenridge Die Stamp! Never guessed I'd dig something this rare!

Holy Crap!! Thats Cool!!
 

Tnmountains

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Re: Buchanan and Breckenridge Die Stamp! Never guessed I'd dig something this ra

Fantastic find. What a piece of history. :thumbsup:
What State was it found in?
Congratulations !!
 

fossis

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Re: Buchanan and Breckenridge Die Stamp! Never guessed I'd dig something this rare!

Fantastic find, welcome to Treasure-Net by the way. ;D

Fossis............
 

Breezie

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Re: Buchanan and Breckenridge Die Stamp! Never guessed I'd dig something this ra

OH MY!!!!!!!! UNREAL!!!!! Congratulations on a super rare piece! Welcome to the forum; I look forward to seeing more of your finds. Breezie
 

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