[Civil war button] - I think its a good find, but im a coin guy…

[Franklaham Jeffevelt]

My sister asked me to go through a bag of change of hers, because like the title says.. im a coin guy, not a button guy. I found this inside of it, a little research later and new account creation later.. and I present to to you a
Civil war (Union?) General Service Button Dated (1830-1860s)?
Back says “SCOVILLS & C° • Extras •”
Front has an eagle, the shield has vertical lines in the bottom portion and a blank top portion (potentially stars which have rusted away?)

Anyway, my research tells me there are a million different variations and specific use cases. If anyone could provide a specific answer as to what this is, and its worth, that would be greatly appreciated. Oh, and I apologize for being able to stumble onto something like this.. dont want to insult anyones time spent in this hobby with this beginners luck.

 

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[ticndig]

Welcome to Treasurenet , union eagle button. value around $ 12 where I live as they are quite common.

 

[Franklaham Jeffevelt]

Welcome to Treasurenet , union eagle button. value around $ 12 where I live as they are quite common.

Thanks for the engagement!

Im currently in the Carolinas, assume it was found here as well. Could you give me a rough estimate on its subjective condition, relative to others obtained in a similar manner?

Also, do you have a date or range of years it would have been made?

Is this something worth getting graded or just something to keep in an unsealed plastic case?

Thanks again!

 

[ticndig]

The condition is good , many eagle buttons are coming out of the ground rotten or separated into two pieces.
the condition is usually related to soil conditions . 1840-1850 date range . they are a common find here in Va, I have at least 50 of them of various back marks. worth about $12 -$ 20. I've never heard of getting relics graded . don't wash it, water will get in and be very hard to get out leading to decay