"Washington" button , Silver, & Video

[ModernMiner]

"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.

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.

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

 

[ringfinder]

Re: "Washington" button , Silver, & Video

Great finds guy, Really like the button. Awesome find! Know what you mean about the deer hunters, I had
to stay away from some of my good sites because this was the last day of deer hunting. Hope I can get back to my woods someday when it warms up again.


HH, Ringfinder

 

[kimsdad]

Re: "Washington" button , Silver, & Video

Nice hunting, Doug!! Great video, too!

That Merc is gorgeous!

What an outstanding place to hunt! A guy could spend some serious time there...
Neil

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: "Washington" button , Silver, & Video

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

Nana,
Thank you so much for that link. Yep, that looks like my button. That PBK doesn't miss a beat.
-Dressless Doug-

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: "Washington" button , Silver, & Video

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

Wow , thanks Neil. Great link. I didn't realize that there were so many varieties of GW buttons. Amazing.
-Doug-

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Re: "Washington" button , Silver, & Video

like the button and play coin! most cool!

 

[Dman]

Re: "Washington" button , Silver, & Video

Nice finds. Congrats on the Merc.
Dman

 

[Bavaria Mike]

Re: "Washington" button , Silver, & Video

I liked the video, good to see where people detect! Congrats on the finds and HH, Mike

 

[Hill Billy]

Re: "Washington" button , Silver, & Video

Nice little hunt you had .Enjoyed the show,congrats.

 

[LabradorBob (Missouri)]

Re: "Washington" button , Silver, & Video

Fantastic finds ,keep it up and watch out chris there plotting on you! lol,
best of luck guys
LabradorBob

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: "Washington" button , Silver, & Video

I liked the video, good to see where people detect! Congrats on the finds and HH, Mike
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Mike,
I agree buddy. I enjoy making the short videos and seeing others videos too. Whether there is a great find or not, it's neat to see where other TN members are detecting at.
Thanks,
Doug

 

[Maverick29]

Re: "Washington" button , Silver, & Video

Sweet find doug. I dont think ill check to see if the hunters are still out there. ill see ya later doug. cant wait to go mding with the rest of the guys. HH and Happy New Year.

 

[tymcmurray]

Re: "Washington" button , Silver, & Video

On those plain flat buttons, the backmarks are many times
the attraction of the button.
Good luck ID'ing that cool button.
You got some nice finds. I see what you mean about that
Silver umax!

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: "Washington" button , Silver, & Video

Sweet find doug. I dont think ill check to see if the hunters are still out there. ill see ya later doug. cant wait to go mding with the rest of the guys. HH and Happy New Year.

Sorry Chris, I couldn't help myself.
You guys pounding the Maverick site at all?
-Doug-

On those plain flat buttons, the backmarks are many times
the attraction of the button.
Good luck ID'ing that cool button.
You got some nice finds. I see what you mean about that
Silver umax!

Ty,
I agree, even the flat buttons are fun to find when they have the back mark. This is the first "Washington" one I've ever dug.
It's amazing how many different ones we dig up.

I'm glad you are enjoying that Silver Umax. It is a great little machine, and light enough to swing all day long.
Good luck this weekend.
-Doug-

 

[Maverick29]

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No not after Andy found that copper. I might go out tomorrow but only to the other side where all the buildings are. Might go to the field behind the hay barn. Hopefully if I find anything ill call Andy and he can come out if he isnt going with me anyway. Talk to you later and HH and Happy New Years to every one. Oh yea i forgot to ask if you are still going to Florida the end of this coming month?

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: "Washington" button , Silver, & Video

No not after Andy found that copper. I might go out tomorrow but only to the other side where all the buildings are. Might go to the field behind the hay barn. Hopefully if I find anything ill call Andy and he can come out if he isnt going with me anyway. Talk to you later and HH and Happy New Years to every one. Oh yea i forgot to ask if you are still going to Florida the end of this coming month?

Sorry Chris, no Florida for me. You guys enjoy yourselves and keep Andy in line.
Good luck at the Maverick site. Hopefully I can make it up there again soon. I'm not giving up yet.
-Doug-

 

[Maverick29]

Re: "Washington" button , Silver, & Video

hate to hear that. Ill Think about you up here in the cold mding and ill be there in the 70's mding see ya later.

 

[daytondigger]

Re: "Washington" button , Silver, & Video

Nice finds, congrats. and thanks for the picture of the play coin. I dug one in an old coal mining camp in Eastern KY. I thought I found my first piece of coal company scrip at first, 'til I saw the word play. Thanks to all the alluminum rot, I could make out the star and play but that was it until now.

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: "Washington" button , Silver, & Video

Nice finds, congrats. and thanks for the picture of the play coin. I dug one in an old coal mining camp in Eastern KY. I thought I found my first piece of coal company scrip at first, 'til I saw the word play. Thanks to all the alluminum rot, I could make out the star and play but that was it until now.

DD,
Those darn play coins fool me every time. I've dug about 10 now, and they look like silver in the hole at first glance.
-MM-

 

[phantomfinder]

Re: "Washington" button , Silver, & Video

Very cool , wtg

 

[leddel]

Re: "Washington" button , Silver, & Video

hello MM it could be a commemorative button to celibrate the centennial of Washington's birth heres a link to one
http://www.treasurenet.com/westeast/

cool find, Dan