Any idea what this disk is?

[sjb]

We found this 2 1/4" disk on an island in the Boston area today. Anyone know what it might be? Thanks!

SJB

 

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[sjb]

Ok, I am obviously a newbie here, what does a banner mean?

 

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[N.J.THer]

Some of the more unique or rare finds are put up on the banner at the top of the page. There will be a picture for each banner find and if you click on the picture it will take you to the thread of that find. It just gives your find a nice little spotlight and you get some recognition from the T-Net community.

 

[CRUSADER]

Some of the more unique or rare finds are put up on the banner at the top of the page. There will be a picture for each banner find and if you click on the picture it will take you to the thread of that find. It just gives your find a nice little spotlight and you get some recognition from the T-Net community.

Agreed.

The problem is that although its extremely rare in the US, its not 'pretty' enough, so will probaly never make it, although it should.

Don in SJ is a big name in US history, as far as I'm concerned, & if he backs it, like some of those in 'the know' then be happy with that. Becuase this WILL be hard to beat.(PERIOD)

 

[sjb]

I agree, it is not very pretty, but we are just so fascinating with the history of the piece - and how it came to the US. There is one difference in this trade weight than any I've seen- (although maybe it's our imagination). In the photo where I am holding the disc and the hallmark is showing, there are tiny raised round dots in a pattern around the piece just inside the raised lip. It is not as easy to see in the photo as when we look at it live.

Thanks again for all your input, it has been so remarkable learning about trade weights!

SJB

 

[BuckleBoy]

Voting Banner. Fantastic find!

-Buck

 

[Steve in PA]

I will go Banner also, due to the (USA) rarity and historical significance. Congrats on a special find!

 

[CRUSADER]

I agree, it is not very pretty, but we are just so fascinating with the history of the piece - and how it came to the US. There is one difference in this trade weight than any I've seen- (although maybe it's our imagination). In the photo where I am holding the disc and the hallmark is showing, there are tiny raised round dots in a pattern around the piece just inside the raised lip. It is not as easy to see in the photo as when we look at it live.

Thanks again for all your input, it has been so remarkable learning about trade weights!

SJB

The way they made theses allows for many different outcomes in the look of the piece, the dots maybe defects or decor, but doesn't put at question the age of the piece.

 

[sjb]

Thank you Crusader. We are going back today to see if we can find anything else. I emailed a couple of archaeologists in our area but being summer, I haven't heard back from them yet. I appreciate all your help, this had been a great distraction as our family dog passed the day before we found this and keeping our mind on history is much better.

SJB

 

[CRUSADER]

Thank you Crusader. We are going back today to see if we can find anything else. I emailed a couple of archaeologists in our area but being summer, I haven't heard back from them yet. I appreciate all your help, this had been a great distraction as our family dog passed the day before we found this and keeping our mind on history is much better.

SJB

Sorry to hear that, I understand how much a Dog becomes part of the family. Keep positive, & dig out every signal you get.

 

[sjb]

Thanks, we do miss her. It is funny that our oldest finds are from England (except the Native American artifacts) - this photo is similar to the half penny we found on my birthday a few years ago- same place. It fascinates me that these are found on an island in the US, if only they could talk! Thanks again.

SJB

 

[CRUSADER]

I'm making up a theory here, but if you had 16th C British Ships in the area (like recorded in the history books), then It would seem logical to me to make 'port' in a safe place, & a small Island would be perfect. I also assume they maybe able to take small boats to the mainland?

 

[DCMatt]

Very significant find! I vote banner.

DCMatt

 

[N.J.THer]

I'm making up a theory here, but if you had 16th C British Ships in the area (like recorded in the history books), then It would seem logical to me to make 'port' in a safe place, & a small Island would be perfect. I also assume they maybe able to take small boats to the mainland?

That makes lots of sense. Especially if there were hostiles or the local people are unknown in the area. It would give the British the opportunity to make contact but they could not be attacked by a large numbers of people. That would give the British plenty of time to prepare or raise anchor and leave if there was an attack.

Someone aready said this but I wish that weight could talk. Love the history behind it.

Congrats again
NJ

 

[oldsalty19]

but very cool