Colonial coin & Button Id please

[sscindercoop]

Detected a colonial site with Derek752, The same site that produced my first Continental USA Button. The site is very Historic and had lots of activity during the 7 years war as well as the American Revolutionary War. All finds were found on private property with owners permission. No clue on the small coin it measures in between 24-25mm, Maybe king William lll and the button has something on it as well but I cant tell. The key is defiantly my best find from the hunt and is believed by Derek and myself to have some historic significance. Thanks for looking HH http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11khbibJQ7o

 

[nsdq]

sweet hunt

 

[Bill D. (VA)]

Can't help with the coin, but the button appears to be a common pewter one of the period. I've found many of these on colonial sites and most have some kind of design (see pic below). Still a nice find, though, and you're definitely onto a good site.

 

[sscindercoop]

Can't help with the coin, but the button appears to be a common pewter one of the period. I've found many of these on colonial sites and most have some kind of design (see pic below). Still a nice find, though, and you're definitely onto a good site.

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Thanks for the help, Figured it was just decorative but was hoping it was something better. HH

 

[sscindercoop]

 

[sscindercoop]

Maybe a King George l Farthing counterfeit?

 

[HISPAN]

Merry Christmas and happy 2013 !

 

[CRUSADER]

William & Mary Farthing 1694

Love the key!

 

[sscindercoop]

William & Mary Farthing 1694

Love the key!

Thanks, At first I thought the same thing but the bust looks different to me. Im sure your right, I should have known by the size of the bust. HH

 

[fishstick]

Another STELLAR hunt there COOP!! I bet that button had ur heart rate up a few more beats than normal.. Holy cow that key is a MONSTER! It had to b to sumthing special for sure.. Wish I could help on an id on the coin but we don't find those coppers here, sad to say.. Keep at it bud.. CONGRATS.. HH

 

[70monte68]

That is one hec of a key! Great score and awesome finds!!!

 

[smokeythecat]

Is there a design on the pewter button with shank? It's very typical of Rev War American military buttons.

 

[Steve in PA]

Good hunt, that key is special.

 

[CRUSADER]

Is there a design on the pewter button with shank? It's very typical of Rev War American military buttons.

Yes, just a typical civilian 'swirl/flower' pattern, it is Rev War period though.

 

[Derek752]

It was a good day ! I'm looking forward to spring and getting the grass cut and the field plowed. Gonna be much more to find !

 

[NJLargeCent]

Great hunt! I'm not sure what to be fixated on the most--they are all downright exhilarating to me.

 

[kyrock]

The button looks (to me) like it might have a coiled snake on it...?

 

[sscindercoop]

The button looks (to me) like it might have a coiled snake on it...?

Thats what I thought at first but its just decorative. HH