Gen Winfield Scott for president token and other finds!!!

[tater307]

Found this stuff today. Token was my 13 year olds find! Cant find the exact token anywhere. Its 1 3/8 diameter so its big.

 

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[oxbowbarefoot]

Very interesting. I haven't seen that one before either. Nice score, hh
-Ox

 

[jb58]

wow-great great finds! that token is awesome

 

[BobinSouthVA]

very interesting token,

great finds.

 

[BuckleBoy]

Is that an early Marines button too? Great day you had!

 

[Ken in Georgia]

do not see the tokens like that often, Great digs !!!!

 

[kilmer]

Awesome finds! I have been wearing out the internet looking for that token and no luck. Most are much smaller without the Lundy Lane reference. It is a good one. Got to love the Marine button. Knew it was something cool, but that early is special. Congrats!

Don
HH

 

[KYshooter]

Than Scott token may be an incredibly rare find. He was the Whig Party candidate for president in 1852. The coin commemorates him as "The Hero of Lundy's Lane," a battle in 1814 (War of 1812) in which he distinguished himself. He was later the general in charge of the forced removal of the Cherokee from their lands ... the famed "Trail of Tears."

I would have that looked at by a professional. That may, indeed, be a banner find. Try getting some clearer pictures.

Good job!

 

[Tigger]

wash that token gently - don't clean off the patina! (in case you didn't know that already.)
I love the square nail hole in it!
That is an awesome find!
Tigger