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[jrwill56]

can anyone ID found in field quarter size

 

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[Gene Mean]

Someone will ID it for you. There are some prominent letters on the piece you found.

 

[paleomaxx]

George Washington Inaugural Button. The lettering says "Long Live the President" Excellent Find!

It's tough to tell for sure with the level of corrosion, but the lack of wreath or stars strongly suggests that it's type GWI-8:

 

[smokeythecat]

Oh jeez! Paleomax nailed it! A George Washington Inaugural button. Way to go!

 

[Rookster]

Great find. Congratulations

 

[cmthunder]

Saw the long live excellent find

 

[Joe-Dirt]

Nice!! Found in Colorado?

 

[Noah_D]

George Washington Inaugural Button. The lettering says "Long Live the President" Excellent Find!

It's tough to tell for sure with the level of corrosion, but the lack of wreath or stars strongly suggests that it's type GWI-8:

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Holy cow! That wasn't the ID I was expecting to see as I scrolled down! Awesome find!