Some recent finds and a 1869 mystery coin

[lostlake88]

ground is hard as a rock and the heat stinks, but I have managed to get out few times. The coin with the eagle on it says 1869 (barely visible).

 

[ruck]

Cool Digs!

 

[cntrydncr1]

congrats on the flying eagle!!!

 

[Blind Squirrel]

Great finds It makes the heat and the hard ground a little easier to bear.

 

[Historyhound]

That is more than likely a "Hard Times" token. They are generally dated in the mid 1800's.

 

[Tuberale]

Coin is not a flying eagle cent, as the eagle is flying to the right. On a flying eagle cent, the eagle is headed to the left.

The eagle looks older than 1869. I cannot make out the date, except maybe an 8 with a 5 over it. Flying eagle cents were made in only 3 years: 1856-1858.

 

[jeffmrgan]

if it were silver would look like one of these http://cgi.ebay.com/1837-Feuchtwang...em&pt=Coins_US_Individual&hash=item19bd8bb399

 

[De.Digger]

Nice finds lostlake ! you guys are right, flying eagles are flying to the left. Im lost on that coin.
I might add those are some great photos, with awesome enlargements. I can see every detail of your fingerprint ! May I ask what camera you are using ?

 

[westerntreasurehunter]

Can you make out what the words on the coin are? It looks like "owsteder" on top... that would help you identify it.

 

[Tennessee Treasure Hunter]

Awesome finds Congratulations

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Great looking finds lostlake88 Love the patina on the 1905 copper

 

[BuffaloBill]

Nice finds! That mystery coin is hard to make out but I think I see the words "JOHN ? OKSTEDER" and under that looks like what could be "IN TR". Maybe it's a trade token of some sort? Or maybe my eyes are just playing tricks on me. Either way it's a nice find.

 

[westerntreasurehunter]

I'm sure someone will know what it is. I cant see where the date is though... where is the 1869?

 

[lostlake88]

Nice finds lostlake ! you guys are right, flying eagles are flying to the left. Im lost on that coin.
I might add those are some great photos, with awesome enlargements. I can see every detail of your fingerprint ! May I ask what camera you are using ?

I use a cannon ELF. Good cameras.

 

[Groovedymond]

**** I already posted to this... but is seems it did not show up... so this is a retry******

That is a great token you found!

I definitely think Jeff was onto something. The eagle does seem to appear to be based on the Feuchtwanger design. The only difference is that the original design does not have stars on it (as your token does). See below for his original design.



I was able to do some scientific in depth research (a.k.a. Google) and was able to find this example of a token:



As you can see, the eagle on the obverse certainly does seem to match yours. I think it's a direct hit, however, on the reverse, you can see the example I found was a Cincinnati token. Without seeing more letters/words on your coin, it is hard to tell which region/area yours is from!

I hope this helps!

 

[ES66]

Sweet finds!!! Congratulations on some great digs...

 

[lostlake88]

**** I already posted to this... but is seems it did not show up... so this is a retry******

That is a great token you found!

I definitely think Jeff was onto something. The eagle does seem to appear to be based on the Feuchtwanger design. The only difference is that the original design does not have stars on it (as your token does). See below for his original design.




I was able to do some scientific in depth research (a.k.a. Google) and was able to find this example of a token:




As you can see, the eagle on the obverse certainly does seem to match yours. I think it's a direct hit, however, on the reverse, you can see the example I found was a Cincinnati token. Without seeing more letters/words on your coin, it is hard to tell which region/area yours is from!

I hope this helps!

You nailed it! Outstanding work man. That is the same style token for sure. It says John Okstedder on the back. He ran for the governership of Kentucky in 1869. This may be a political type token. There is more writing on the back that I can't read. What is really interesting is I live in Cincinnati.

 

[lostlake88]

Breezie nailed it on the what is it forum http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,340636.0.html , 1863 John Sakstedder Sewing Company token. After further inspection I can make out an 1863 date on it. Thanks everyone.

 

[GioTheGreek]

You gotta love this place.

When in doubt, bring it to Tnet.

Nice token

 

[Mr Tuff]

sweet old Ihs and cool token!!!!!!!!! MR TUFF