How old is this "Hare Hound Coursing Button"

[tinpan]

hi all, I found this Hare or Lure Coursing Button in a gold mining camp with some clay pipes, pottery shards and muskets balls. Any ideas on its age ?

tinpan

 

[duggap]

I always considered the sportsman buttons came from around the 1850s. I have found a few in civilwar camps. If there is a readable backmark it would help in trying to tie the age down a bit.

 

[kuger]

I beleive they date to the 1840's,yours is one I have not seen,very cool!!

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1129266/index.htm