✅ SOLVED ID AND DATING OF A COPPER DOME BUTTON W/ SHANK

[mburnsgps]

I found this yesterday at an early 1800s farm site.

It’s heavy, weight equals 5.9 grams ( 0.21 ounces)
Whites V3i VDI = 75
Also there appears to be a letter “D” on the backmark




Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks

Mike

 

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[fyrffytr1]

I think what you have there is known as a blow hole button and would date to the first half of the 18th century (1700-1750). If you take a small pick I believe the holes will open up. Here's a link to a discussion on them.
http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/my-best-finds/216095-blowhole-buttons-only.html

 

[coinman123]

I think what you have there is known as a blow hole button and would date to the first half of the 18th century (1700-1750). If you take a small pick I believe the holes will open up. Here's a link to a discussion on them.
http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/my-best-finds/216095-blowhole-buttons-only.html

Agreed!

 

[mburnsgps]

Thank you very much.

 

[mburnsgps]

I did as you said and cleaned out the second hole (see below). I thank you for your expert help. I am very excited because this is the oldest relic I've found in my 3 years of detecting.



mike

 

[fyrffytr1]

I did as you said and cleaned out the second hole (see below). I thank you for your expert help. I am very excited because this is the oldest relic I've found in my 3 years of detecting.

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mike

Congratulations. I don't think I have ever found one. But, I've only been detecting a little over 45 years!

 

[Underwonder]

That is one cool button and I learned something new (again!). Thanks for posting and congratulations on quite a button find!

 

[mburnsgps]

Congratulations. I don't think I have ever found one. But, I've only been detecting a little over 45 years!

Thanks for making me laugh. I hope you do find one.

 

[mburnsgps]

That is one cool button and I learned something new (again!). Thanks for posting and congratulations on quite a button find!

Thanks. I learn something from the experts on Treasurenet all the time and I am very appreciative of their willingness to share.