Hand carved lead button "8" "76"

[jhenry]

Hand carved lead button "8" "76"

Found at same site with silver tray that had "8" monogram.
This site spans 1817 large cent to 1908 Indianhead coins.
Better view of button, it's an "8" , then "76".
Possibly Rev War
This button is the size of a dime.
Any help would be appreciated! I just moved this to what is it with hopes of confirming if its rev war thank you for any help

 

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[Iron Patch]

Re: Hand carved lead button "8" "76"

Seal makes more sense for a few reasons, and even looks like one now that it's cleaned.

 

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[jhenry]

Re: Hand carved lead button "8" "76"

Here's a pic of back of this button next to a blank. On closer inspection, a blob of lead appears to have been added and carved on. The numbers appear to be stamped on by a die.
Any input would be appreciated!

 

[Breezie]

Re: Hand carved lead button "8" "76"

I still think it is a lead bag/bail seal, but really hard to judge not seeing it in person. Breezie

 

[mile-ender]

Re: Hand carved lead button "8" "76"

I still think it is a lead bag/bail seal, but really hard to judge not seeing it in person. Breezie

I'm with you Breezie. Was scrolling down waiting for someone to mention seal, just check out the best of posts - http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,291897.0.html

 

[jhenry]

Re: Hand carved lead button "8" "76"

thanks everybody for staying with it till I Finally understood that last set of pics did it sorry for doubting you Breeze thanks agin . Jeff