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The Rebel

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Went back to the site where I found the Pres. Adams cufflinks. I gridded the entire site & was rewarded with what looks like a CT as well as this beautiful ball button. Luckily did not see any bears today or any porcupines.

Any ideas on the ball button for age? Was this a military button?
 

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Digger RJ

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Went back to the site where I found the Pres. Adams cufflinks. I gridded the entire site & was rewarded with what looks like a CT as well as this beautiful ball button. Luckily did not see any bears today or any porcupines.

Any ideas on the ball button for age? Was this a military button?
Very Cool!!! Congrats!!!
 

Florida Finder

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Went back to the site where I found the Pres. Adams cufflinks. I gridded the entire site & was rewarded with what looks like a CT as well as this beautiful ball button. Luckily did not see any bears today or any porcupines.

Any ideas on the ball button for age? Was this a military button?
Nice haul Rebel. I find ball buttons at an 1830s military site.
 

Hunk-a-lead

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Went back to the site where I found the Pres. Adams cufflinks. I gridded the entire site & was rewarded with what looks like a CT as well as this beautiful ball button. Luckily did not see any bears today or any porcupines.

Any ideas on the ball button for age? Was this a military button?
nice copper, looks like it was a fun hunt
 

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The Rebel

The Rebel

Bronze Member
Sep 20, 2011
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Southwest, CT
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Spectra V3i with wireless headphones
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All Treasure Hunting
Thanks Guys!
 

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The Rebel

The Rebel

Bronze Member
Sep 20, 2011
2,015
3,454
Southwest, CT
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Spectra V3i with wireless headphones
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
East coast colonial coppers : Sick sick sick :cussing:
If you think that's sick have a look at these, lol.

 

ANTIQUARIAN

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Nice save on the early Connecticut copper and the ball button, good job on gridding the site to save these relics. :thumbsup:
Dave
 

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