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« 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  Smiley

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« Reply #1 on: October 30, 2011, 03:09:30 PM »
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« Reply #2 on: October 30, 2011, 03:18:01 PM »
Very similar to a "Twinkle" circa 1900`s  Smiley
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« Reply #3 on: October 30, 2011, 03:33:56 PM »
Quote from: Metalmickey on October 30, 2011, 03:18:01 PM
Very similar to a "Twinkle" circa 1900`s  Smiley
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.
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« Reply #4 on: October 30, 2011, 04:08:53 PM »
Quote from: Chef  Geoff on October 30, 2011, 03:33:56 PM

What at 3cm? never seen one that big,
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You aint lived then Geoff  Grin there`s one on "Silversimon" that measures 2.7cm, that`s pretty close !  Tongue
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« Reply #5 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
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« Reply #6 on: October 30, 2011, 10:31:51 PM »
Is it a shield or a harp Huh  could be an Irish coin.

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« Reply #7 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.  Grin

Thanks again
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« Reply #8 on: October 31, 2011, 11:17:10 PM »
I think Val is spot on with her id. This is what it once looked like:-

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« Reply #9 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.

Charlie
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