Thought the NYS Civil War Cuff Button Was Going To Be The Big Find...NOPE!

[ajaj]

Wow. Spent three hours in the woods that has seen a lot of history here in upstate NY. Found the NYS Civil War cuff button and was really excited; still has most of the gilt! Dug a bunch of 22 shells and shotgun shells. One signal I thought was another shotgun shell and out popped the lead seal. Anyone have any ideas on its ID. Well, getting pooped, shoulder a little achy, and dying of thirst. Passed an area in the woods with lots of iron (probably some fencing) and switched to 2TF with the eTrac. Got a solid 12-47. Hmmm. Only one inch under the rocky soil was this 1831 Capped quarter. YES! 44th silver coin for the year and it's a beut.

aj

 

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[Carolina Tom]

The button is nice, but the quarter is just plain killer. That is one sweet find, congrats!

 

[relic nut]

Awesome hunt!!! The button alone would have put me in a tizzy.

 

[Patriot Relics]

Quite a silver, any bust silver would make my year

 

[RJ55]

Congrats on the capped bust.

 

[Vino]

That button is awesome, and a capped bust quarter you dont hear of to often. Alot more Capped bust half Dollars are found.
Great job.

 

[ajaj]

Thanks. Researched the button...Albert NY30a, c1850s...so, technically not Civil War, but I'll take it. Already put it in a sports card holder with cotton and a history description.

aj

 

[Trezurehunter]

Outstanding !

 

[Erik in NJ]

That button is in amazing shape. Who is the manufacturer? There is one company who is known for buttons that retain a large percentage of gilt like that as I've dug one of their buttons. Great job!

 

[Ia.FurTrade]

Killer button....AND!!.........Killer quarter!!!
Congrat's! Those quarters are hard to find..........

Iowa Dale

 

[Scrappy]

Beauty capped. It's great when a button holds its gilt like that! Don't you wish they all did? Congrats on a day for the books. Steve

 

[joeyfresh]

Wow that button almost blinded me and the capped bust, which is the prettiest series of coins, is a great find

 

[PaDirtDigger]

Incredible quarter!! I hit a deep quarter signal today at an 1850s house, and I was going fur something like yours or maybe a large cent... Wouldn't you know it, 1965 quarter... :banghead:

Did give me a good feeling, and what you found makes up for that, at least that's what I'm gonna say... Haha

Congrats on the saves!! :thumbup:

 

[OutdoorAdv]

Great post ajaj! I can't get over the gilt on that button. You wouldn't have even known it was dug if it wasn't for the green patina on the back. That quarter is killer... I actually daydream while swinging that a bust quarter or dime will be in the next plug. Ha

 

[Bay Beagle]

Cloud 9 ..... great finds, and great condition

 

[bigfoot1]

...schweeeet quarter and button !!!!!

 

[pepperj]

Now that's a double smile right there, and the seal is very nice as well. Killed it!

 

[texjim]

sweet finds

 

[Loco-Digger]

The silver is a dream coin of mine. Congrats on digging one. The button is awesome shape.

 

[parsonwalker]

The button is nice, but the quarter is just plain killer. That is one sweet find, congrats!

Exactly opposite for me - but of course, BOTH great finds! Wow - prettiest NY button I've ever seen, and I've found some nice ones myself!