old cellar hole site

[teleman 2525]

went to a site in the woods today only found one old button but its big and cool found simalar button in area last year hers the pics darker one found today other last year little smaller bothe 50cent size

 

[Brian W]

Very nice Dandy buttons...They date from the 1700's

 

[teleman 2525]

yea found 177? king george in same area

 

[Deepdiger60]

yea found 177? king george in same area

That might be a KG III Farthing with the bust facing right nice find Dd60

George III farthings were produced in three distinct phases:-

* 1771, 1773-1775 (all years). Weight 4.3-5.3 grams, diameter 23-24 millimetres. Obverse shows a right-facing bust of the king, with the inscription GEORGIVS III REX, reverse shows a left-facing seated Britannia holding a spray and spear, with the inscription BRITANNIA and the date in the exergue beneath Britannia.
* 1799. Weight 5.8-6.6 grams, diameter 23-24 millimetres. Obverse shows a right-facing bust of the king, with the inscription GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA REX 1799, reverse shows a redesigned left-facing seated Britannia holding a spray and spear, with the inscription BRITANNIA 1 FARTHING.

 

[teleman 2525]

thank you deepdigger nice info on the king much appreceated 8)

 

[Kirk PA]

They are definitely Dandy buttons. When they are being dug, King George coppers are always nearby.

Kirk

 

[Sniffy]

Definetely a good site your at. The colonial buttons are a sure sign.

 

[Brian(upstateNY-Central Fla.)]

I like em