help with flat button

[Goes4ever]

this is the first flat I have ever dug, odd I know because I hunt farm houses and fields all the time, but yet this is my first, can anyone give me any info on it, front has a nice green patina, same size as a penny. I thought I had dug a smooth indian when I first found it

 

[vayank54]

It was made in England between the 1790's and about 1830. You can tell it's British by the way color is spelled. The British started backmarking their buttons in late 1700's. I believe it was 1797 but can't swear to it. The US didn't start until about 1810 or so. By the 1830's most buttons were 2 piece. It was gold plated. You can tell by the word gilt on the back.

 

[Goes4ever]

thank you very much for the info!

 

[vayank54]

You're welcome. Glad I could help.