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.

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[ajaj]

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!

The button was manufactured by Scovill, Waterbury; it can just be read from the photo. The "soil" where both of these were pulled was coarse broken rocks from an eroded rocky ridge; no farmers' fertilizer to eat in to the items. Now, when I got home, I put a dab of Naval Jelly on my thumb and forefinger and VERY lightly rubbed the button. I was not expecting such a bright shine after a few seconds. Then rinsed the button under warm water. For the Capped quarter, just running lukewarm water from the tap. To be honest, I kind of wish I hadn't; the dirt added some contrast and created more eye appeal. However, leaving dirt on a silver coin can create scratches later.

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[Ahab8]

Oh hell yeah! That is my kind of hunt. Huge quality and one coin and awesome relic for the collection

 

[Fingerlakes119]

very nice finds. My sons found a number of those NYS buttons this summer. Yours looks great. Capped bust is super. HH George

 

[Steve in PA]

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

Nice finds, love the quarter. Vino is right, you see a lot more capped bust halves posted than quarters. Your button is considered Civil War because it would have been in use at the time of the war.