Old button with interesting back plus of couple other oddities

[rastinirv]

I found this button in the same spot I found a union eagle breast plate and a 2-cent piece, so maybe it dates from around then. I thought it was kind of unremarkable until I got home and noticed the markings on the back, comprising a crown and a wreath. No lettering that I can see. Front of button looks like it may have been silver-plated. Would love to know anything about this button.

Also found the horseshoe-shaped thingie, which kinda looks like thin bronze.

Then there is a strange little lead piece that kind of looks like it has a standing figure on the front but no other indications as to what it might be.

Thanks in advance for your help!

 

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[rastinirv]

Just checking in again to see if anybody has thoughts about that button

 

[paleomaxx]

It's a basket weave button. One of those was actually the third button I ever dug! The crown usually indicates British manufacture and the general style and shank construction suggests 1800-1820.

 

[rastinirv]

It's a basket weave button. One of those was actually the third button I ever dug! The crown usually indicates British manufacture and the general style and shank construction suggests 1800-1820.

Wow, that's super cool. Thank you!