"Washington" button , Silver, & Video

ModernMiner · Dec 30, 2008

"Washington" button , Silver, & Video

I detected at the farm again today after work. Still reworking the front yard using less discrimination.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_vdOYZ9z4s

After a long drought I finally dug a silver coin. A 1940 Merc. :thumbsup:

I dug a flat button that was under a rusty nail. I'm so glad I rescanned the hole.

This 15mm flat button has a back mark with an Eagle and "Washington". There is still a shank and small bit of gold gilt on it.
Is "Washington" a button maker, or does it mean George Washington?
Any info on this one would be greatly appreciated. Age?

Another item that I thought was junk turned out to be a religious pendant of some sort. Rough shape, but I'll take it. :wink:

And more asst'd trinkets.
Thanks for looking Folks.
-MM-

John Deere Digger · Dec 30, 2008

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Nice merc.
JDD

DD-777 · Dec 30, 2008

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Way to go on that sweet silver Doug! That button has got to be pretty old - no luck finding it in your book? No wonder you didn't take us over to that site...

Love that "Grimland" token - sounds like a real happy place to take the kids... :wink:

ModernMiner · Dec 30, 2008

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DD-777 said:
Way to go on that sweet silver Doug! That button has got to be pretty old - no luck finding it in your book? No wonder you didn't take us over to that site...

Love that "Grimland" token - sounds like a real happy place to take the kids...

Thanks Andy.
I'll try to loo the button up. I can tell it's a nice solid quality made button, so I'm hoping for early 1800's on this one. My eyes lit up when I saw "Washington" as the back mark. A first for me. :thumbsup:

You guys are welcome to hit this place whenever we can set up a time. The hunters will be gone in a few days. We'll tie some antlers to Chris's head & send him out into the woods in a light brown jacket to be sure. :tard:

-Doug-

crazyjarhead · Dec 30, 2008

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Nice Merc, Doug. Is that button just flat on the front?? Any

seger98 · Dec 30, 2008

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Nice finds Doug! You sure got yourself a nice spot to detect!

Happy New Year, hope you find more in the coming year!

Chris

DD-777 · Dec 30, 2008

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ModernMiner said:
DD-777 said:

Way to go on that sweet silver Doug! That button has got to be pretty old - no luck finding it in your book? No wonder you didn't take us over to that site...

Love that "Grimland" token - sounds like a real happy place to take the kids...

Click to expand...

Thanks Andy.
I'll try to loo the button up. I can tell it's a nice solid quality made button, so I'm hoping for early 1800's on this one. My eyes lit up when I saw "Washington" as the back mark. A first for me.
You guys are welcome to hit this place whenever we can set up a time. The hunters will be gone in a few days. We'll tie some antlers to Chris's head & send him out into the woods in a light brown jacket to be sure.
-Doug-

I just might have an old deerskin we can put him in - just to be sure... :wink:

I would say that button looks "colonial" to me - w/cheese... :occasion17:

ModernMiner · Dec 30, 2008

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crazyjarhead said:
Nice Merc, Doug. Is that button just flat on the front?? Any

Yep, just a flat front Ron.
I hope the Washington back mark turns out to be old.

I'll trade you for that 2 center.

-Doug-

RELICDUDE07 · Dec 30, 2008

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That button looks cool,i see the washington also.I hope its from the man :thumbsup:

I like the charm also :coffee2:

ModernMiner · Dec 30, 2008

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RELICDUDE07 said:
That button looks cool,i see the washington also.I hope its from the man I like the charm also

RD,
With my luck it will turn out being a button from Freddie "Boom Boom" Washington from "Welcome Back Kotter".

-MM-

RELICDUDE07 · Dec 30, 2008

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Like my civil war buckle ,instead from the salvation army :'(

Burdie · Dec 30, 2008

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MM is that the eagle with arrows on the back? Which way is the head facing?

Burdie

civilman1 · Dec 30, 2008

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Not much into the Washington stuff Doug......I hope the Button Man chime's in real soon.Good Night Brother!!!!.....Got some sweet propertie's :thumbsup:

ModernMiner · Dec 30, 2008

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Burdie said:
MM is that the eagle with arrows on the back? Which way is the head facing?

Burdie

Yep, the eagle is on the back and he's facing LEFT.
Doug-

Ohio Jerry · Dec 30, 2008

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Cool finds MM and enjoyed the video. Does that religious medalion have any writing on the back? Dug a similar Saint Joseph medalion with a prayer on the back. Nice finds,Jerry

ModernMiner · Dec 30, 2008

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Ohio Jerry said:
Cool finds MM and enjoyed the video. Does that religious medalion have any writing on the back? Dug a similar Saint Joseph medalion with a prayer on the back. Nice finds,Jerry

Thanks Jerry.
I'm going to give the medalion a good scrubbing tomorrow with a bristle brush to see if I can make out more detail.
-Doug-

Detectingfreak · Dec 30, 2008

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Nice job on the button and the Silver!!!

nc-joe · Dec 30, 2008

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Cool finds, Doug. I found a Garland Play Money 5 cents earlier this year! That farm has a lot of potential!!

Nana40 · Dec 30, 2008

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You're cleaning that place up nicely! :icon_pirat:

I think that button is REALLY old. I did a search on here and came across this older post. Is this one like yours?

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,33837.0.html

No dress comments tonight. I need a new picture please. :wink:

Great video as usual~ Nana

West Jersey Detecting · Dec 30, 2008

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Nana40 said:
You're cleaning that place up nicely! I think that button is REALLY old. I did a search on here and came across this older post. Is this one like yours?

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,33837.0.html

No dress comments tonight. I need a new picture please.

Great video as usual~ Nana

Nice going on the research, Nana and Terrific find Doug!!! I love those old buttons. I found a great page on the Geo Washington inaugural buttons here. You need to be patient tho. The images load really slowly. http://mosc95.pld.com/kirk/CobbGW/index.html

WTG!
Neil