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Title: Strange button object ID please Post by: charlieboy on October 30, 2011, 03:05:09 PM Hi All
Found this object whilst detecting a field today. It measures 3cm across and is very thin - a similar thickness to a 'hammy'. I initially thought it was some sort of coin but on closer inspection noticed the decorative pattern. Hope someone can shed some light Many thanks Charlie :) Title: Re: Strange button object ID please Post by: archie on October 30, 2011, 03:09:30 PM dandy button
Title: Re: Strange button object ID please Post by: Metalmickey on October 30, 2011, 03:18:01 PM Very similar to a "Twinkle" circa 1900`s :)
Title: Re: Strange button object ID please Post by: Chef Geoff on October 30, 2011, 03:33:56 PM Very similar to a "Twinkle" circa 1900`s :) What at 3cm? never seen one that big, and not quite big enough to be a true Dandy button either they tend to be in the 5 to 6 CM range. I would say it was just your average 18th century copper button.Title: Re: Strange button object ID please Post by: Metalmickey on October 30, 2011, 04:08:53 PM [/quote] You aint lived then Geoff ;D there`s one on "Silversimon" that measures 2.7cm, that`s pretty close ! :P Title: Re: Strange button object ID please Post by: charlieboy on October 30, 2011, 04:57:38 PM Thanks for the info guys. Found a few objects today including more buttons, a musket ball and a couple of very worn coins. I could just about make out a picture on one of the coins. This is about the size of a 'modern' penny and the markings appear to be some sort of shield, with a crown on top - any ideas? Sorry about the picture but that is as clear as it gets.
Cheers Charlie Title: Re: Strange button object ID please Post by: Val Beechey on October 30, 2011, 10:31:51 PM Is it a shield or a harp ??? could be an Irish coin.
Val Title: Re: Strange button object ID please Post by: charlieboy on October 31, 2011, 10:23:34 PM Hi Val - thanks for having a punt
Could be a harp I guess. Maybe it's destined to join my ever increasing pile of unidentifiable 'worn out' coppers. ;D Thanks again Charlie Title: Re: Strange button object ID please Post by: Chef Geoff on October 31, 2011, 11:17:10 PM I think Val is spot on with her id. This is what it once looked like:-
Title: Re: Strange button object ID please Post by: charlieboy on October 31, 2011, 11:25:57 PM Fantastic! That does look very similar, fair play Val - that was very well spotted. Also thanks Chef Geoff for adding further clarification.
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