- May 17, 2019
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- Detector(s) used
- Minelab Equinox 900
Minelab CTX 3030
- Primary Interest:
- All Treasure Hunting
Found this button detecting this afternoon along an old overgrown cart way. Rang up a funky 8-9 on Equinox 800. I was interested as it showed being pretty deep. Thought for sure it was going to be a small lead shot. But was surprised when it finally appeared. Thought it looks like one of the old pewter buttons I find now and then. Very fragile, not in the best of shape. I would have guessed if it was copper the ring number would have been a bit higher and condition would be more solid. Have not tried to read the back yet. Found near a homesite that so far come up with several 1802-3 large coppers. But that site has given up over 45 tombac buttons but nothing in this bad of shape or as deep. I don't think it was tied to the homestead. I have not tried to clean except dusting with a small paint brush. Few other interesting items I found will get posted soon. Look forward to any feedback on this button. I'm sure it's probably American. thanks, Bill
UPDATE: I think I answered how this British button ended up next to a old homestead in Brewster, Cape Cod
During the War of 1812, Cape Cod bore the brunt of British aggression. The British Navy blockaded all the Cape ports, raided the harbors and seized vessels with abandon. They came ashore to steal crops and livestock. They extorted money from every Cape Cod town but Barnstable, Falmouth, Sandwich and Orleans.
This home was in the raided area and abandoned probably after the British finally left. There is nothing in the ground such as as daily life articles you find at homestead. Only 45+ plain tombac buttons scattered all over the yard. Probably clothing left behind and tossed out by the British. Family probably took any thing of value before the raid and never came back. Only other coin found was the 1806 King George penny. Bet that was lost by a soldier as.
UPDATE: I think I answered how this British button ended up next to a old homestead in Brewster, Cape Cod
During the War of 1812, Cape Cod bore the brunt of British aggression. The British Navy blockaded all the Cape ports, raided the harbors and seized vessels with abandon. They came ashore to steal crops and livestock. They extorted money from every Cape Cod town but Barnstable, Falmouth, Sandwich and Orleans.
This home was in the raided area and abandoned probably after the British finally left. There is nothing in the ground such as as daily life articles you find at homestead. Only 45+ plain tombac buttons scattered all over the yard. Probably clothing left behind and tossed out by the British. Family probably took any thing of value before the raid and never came back. Only other coin found was the 1806 King George penny. Bet that was lost by a soldier as.
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