Completely Unexpected...1832 Capped Bust dime

Silvermonkey

Silvermonkey

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Hi T-Net Diggers!
I returned to the rather unassuming lot that recently produced several silvers and a silver coin ring. There was a section bordering the road that I had missed on the first trip, so that's where I headed. Not much going on for the first few passes..really just some clad, one wheatie, and an old suspender clip...

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But then, with no warning out pops a a silver coin. Sorry for the crappy picture...

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I knew it was a prize right off the bat, but was able to confirm it when I got home an cleaned it up-

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A short distance away I came across this button:

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The obverse reads" "Sempter Paratue" with a "CC" in the eagle's breast. The reverse reads" "Wadhens Webster & Co", " Superfine", and "Walcottville Conn." with a star. At least that's what my aging eyes can see...

If anyone can help me with more information on the button, I'd really appreciate it!.

In all honesty, I don't understand why this early 1800's silver coin and button were in this spot. Old aerials show a house, but I had no idea that the home-site would have been this old.
Metal detecting as a hobby ( or obsession) is always such as joy! HH.

Thanks,

Scott
 

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Silvermonkey said:
Hi T-Net Diggers!
I returned to the rather unassuming lot that recently produced several silvers and a silver coin ring. There was a section bordering the road that I had missed on the first trip, so that's where I headed. Not much going on for the first few passes..really just some clad, one wheatie, and an old suspender clip...

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But then, with no warning out pops a a silver coin. Sorry for the crappy picture...

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I knew it was a prize right off the bat, but was able to confirm it when I got home an cleaned it up-

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A short distance away I came across this button:

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The obverse reads" "Sempter Paratue" with a "CC" in the eagle's breast. The reverse reads" "Wadhens Webster & Co", " Superfine", and "Walcottville Conn." with a star. At least that's what my aging eyes can see...

If anyone can help me with more information on the button, I'd really appreciate it!.

In all honesty, I don't understand why this early 1800's silver coin and button were in this spot. Old aerials show a house, but I had no idea that the home-site would have been this old.
Metal detecting as a hobby ( or obsession) is always such as joy! HH.

Thanks,

Scott
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Love that dime!
 

Silvermonkey said:
A very helpful link! Based on this information, the button doesn't seem to have anything at all to do with the Coast Guard. Rather the " CG" is a reference to the Boston " City Guard", a reportedly elite militia unit that pre-dates the civil war. Here is some information posted by CannonBallGuy back in 2006:

Button depicts an eagle with "CG" in the shield, and Latin motto "Semper Paratus" (always ready), this is the motto adopted by the Boston City Guard and is found on other buttons and memorabilia associated with this famous unit. This militia unit has a long and rich history from 1821, and is one of the elite units from Boston. It became Company A, 13th Massachusetts Infantry and participated in First Bull Run and numerous other battles until July 1864. Backmark: "WADHAMS WEBSTER & CO / (dot) SUPERFINE (dot) WOLCOTTEVILLE CONN (dot) (star) (dot)", dm middle solid ring and two inner solid rings, manufactured 1838 to 1846., (Wadhams01). Three part low convex officer staff button, coat size.
Reference: Albert MS56, Tice MS230A1.

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction!
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You’re welcome. Thecannonballguy sure knows his stuff. I think a Coast Guard button would be great, but a Boston City Guard button is older and even more interesting and unique, in my opinion. What a special piece of local history you dug, and in great shape too. That combined with the beautiful Capped Bust dime makes for an impressive hunt indeed. Congrats!
 

Silvermonkey said:
Hi T-Net Diggers!
I returned to the rather unassuming lot that recently produced several silvers and a silver coin ring. There was a section bordering the road that I had missed on the first trip, so that's where I headed. Not much going on for the first few passes..really just some clad, one wheatie, and an old suspender clip...

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But then, with no warning out pops a a silver coin. Sorry for the crappy picture...

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I knew it was a prize right off the bat, but was able to confirm it when I got home an cleaned it up-

View attachment 2077100View attachment 2077101


A short distance away I came across this button:

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The obverse reads" "Sempter Paratue" with a "CC" in the eagle's breast. The reverse reads" "Wadhens Webster & Co", " Superfine", and "Walcottville Conn." with a star. At least that's what my aging eyes can see...

If anyone can help me with more information on the button, I'd really appreciate it!.

In all honesty, I don't understand why this early 1800's silver coin and button were in this spot. Old aerials show a house, but I had no idea that the home-site would have been this old.
Metal detecting as a hobby ( or obsession) is always such as joy! HH.

Thanks,

Scott
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Unexpected finds are the best! Big congratulations! 👍
 

One of the amazing benefits of living and hunting is Mass is finds like that- can't recall ever seeing a Capped dime in better shape that yours, and that CG button- not enough superlatives! Big Time Congrats fellow Mass Hunter!
 

pepperj said:
Congratulations on the beautiful silver, hardly any wear on the wing tip.
It would great if you could get a few good photos to show off the quality.
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Hi pepperj-
As requested, here are a couple of closer pics of the dime. Cheers!
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Silvermonkey said:
Hi T-Net Diggers!
I returned to the rather unassuming lot that recently produced several silvers and a silver coin ring. There was a section bordering the road that I had missed on the first trip, so that's where I headed. Not much going on for the first few passes..really just some clad, one wheatie, and an old suspender clip...

View attachment 2077098

But then, with no warning out pops a a silver coin. Sorry for the crappy picture...

View attachment 2077099


I knew it was a prize right off the bat, but was able to confirm it when I got home an cleaned it up-

View attachment 2077100View attachment 2077101


A short distance away I came across this button:

View attachment 2077102View attachment 2077103

The obverse reads" "Sempter Paratue" with a "CC" in the eagle's breast. The reverse reads" "Wadhens Webster & Co", " Superfine", and "Walcottville Conn." with a star. At least that's what my aging eyes can see...

If anyone can help me with more information on the button, I'd really appreciate it!.

In all honesty, I don't understand why this early 1800's silver coin and button were in this spot. Old aerials show a house, but I had no idea that the home-site would have been this old.
Metal detecting as a hobby ( or obsession) is always such as joy! HH.

Thanks,

Scott
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You had a great day out there, well done!
 

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