Strange old button

[SquidRow]

Found at an old site (1600-1700?) thought a coin but must been a button.
Any help on design?

 

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[gwdigger]

No but I have found that exact button at an old site in Maryland.

 

[billb]

Very nice indeed I’m not familiar but it’s a great find congratulations

 

[Digger RJ]

Nice!!! Congrats!!!

 

[SquidRow]

Cool! Knowing there is a match is nice to know.

 

[Silvermonkey]

A very interesting button! Nice find.

 

[Joe-Dirt]

I’ve seen one like that, but can’t remember if I found or a friend. I look through my jug of buttons. Looks old, before 1840’s maybe?

 

[ToddsPoint]

Design was made with a wiggle tool. Looks like a small screwdriver and sharp. End of tool is "walked" back and forth as it moves forward. Very common on gun engraving and goes way, way back. Gary

 

[CRUSADER]

Circa 1820s, but need a reverse picture?

 

[SquidRow]

I will post the reverse

 

[CRUSADER]

OK, its late 1700s based on its shank scar and lack of backmark.

 

[Hunk-a-lead]

beauty, nice find