I NEED HELP WITH A BUTTON

Petrie502

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I need help with ID'ing this button both came from the same place I know what the small one is but the big one has me flustered!! The dime and nickel are for size reference only, you can see where it use to have a shank!!!
 

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That large button looks like a dandy button does it have any detail on the front of it? Can't tell from the pic nice finds hh
 

Here's some examples there mostly from the 18th century
 

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Wow the 18th century
 

I have several of these I found at my ghost town. I believe yours to be around 1800 to 1850. Hope this helps. HH
 

Thanks man I appreciate it VP
 

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