How old flat button??

[DetectorMoe]

I wonder is anyone know how old this flat button could be I found on the banks of the intarcoastel waterway close to Lockwood folly river, It was about 5 to 6 inches deep, Its doesn't have any markings.. So if anyone got any info of this button plaz reply

 

[ATpro5]

Nice One! My Guess Would Be Late 1700S Early 1800s.

 

[ivan salis]

yep --typically they are late 1700 to say early 1800 era -- say 1770 to 1820 roughly

 

[DetectorMoe]

Really, I didn't it could be that old, But if it is, That is awesome..... Thanks for all the feed back guys!!

 

[462]

This has some good information about dating buttons: http://www.daacs.org/wp-content/uploads/buttons.pdf

 

[Gaspipe]

Hey 462 that's a good reference source. Thanks

 

[vpnavy]

Thanks for sharing...

 

[HomeGuardDan]

Your button is a tombac style spun button (dished). It will date 1760's-1800's. Most likely it is pre 1800.

Dan