✅ SOLVED unknown button, a what is it, and what I think is a copper coin.

[Johncoho]

If anyone can help Id the button with an airplane on it I would greatly appreciate it. The other item with the quarter beside it for reference is much too large to be a button, but I am not sure what it is. It looks to be Military, but I am not sure. The copper item is really toasted and shows nothing on the back side and the front looks like an image of a head? there is also some writing on the upper left, but I can't tell what it is. any help on these items would be very much appreciated. Thank you

 

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[coachbedford]

Per the coin, I would say its a 1770's British halfpence of George III, but the shape of the bust looks pretty different from the standard type--- pointing to it being a contemporary counterfeit. Or who knows, maybe some type of 1780's American copper. Can you tell if the last two letters above the back of the head are "VS" as in "Georgivs"?

 

[duggap]

Army enlisted man's hat pin.

 

[Johncoho]

What time period would you say the pin is?

Army enlisted man's hat pin.

 

[deepsecrets]

I don't think airplane button is military - the aircraft design is distinctive - belive that is a Lockheed 5C Vega. May be a commemorative-type button to honor Wiley Post's Round-the-World flights 1931-1933. Have not found a match on the Internet but hopefully someone will positively ID for you.

 

[Johncoho]

I honestly can't make out what the letters are. Is there a web page that shows images of the colonial coins and old state coppers?

Per the coin, I would say its a 1770's British halfpence of George III, but the shape of the bust looks pretty different from the standard type--- pointing to it being a contemporary counterfeit. Or who knows, maybe some type of 1780's American copper. Can you tell if the last two letters above the back of the head are "VS" as in "Georgivs"?

 

[Johncoho]

Thank you for the info.

I don't think airplane button is military - the aircraft design is distinctive - belive that is a Lockheed 5C Vega. May be a commemorative-type button to honor Wiley Post's Round-the-World flights 1931-1933. Have not found a match on the Internet but hopefully someone will positively ID for you.

 

[Johncoho]

I found one on ebay that looks very similar, but I'm not sure. It looks like a 1773 Virginia half penny?

I honestly can't make out what the letters are. Is there a web page that shows images of the colonial coins and old state coppers?

 

[nhbenz]

Often sellers attribute these aeroplane buttons to commemorate Lucky Lindy's transatlantic flight in 1927, (even if the airplane depicted isnt correct) but I've never seen proof (like a 1920's or early 30's ad) that they were made for anything specific. There is a match in this search:
st louis brass button - Google Search

 

[deepsecrets]

For reference: http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/what/315471-airplane-button.html

 

[sutphin]

DANG JOHN NICE OLE GEORGE , REALLY NEAT BUTTON WITH THE PLANE. , ,

 

[Johncoho]

Thank you for the info

Often sellers attribute these aeroplane buttons to commemorate Lucky Lindy's transatlantic flight in 1927, (even if the airplane depicted isnt correct) but I've never seen proof (like a 1920's or early 30's ad) that they were made for anything specific. There is a match in this search:
st louis brass button - Google Search

 

[Johncoho]

I appreciate the information. There is a wealth of info out there with all the members.

For reference: http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/what/315471-airplane-button.html

 

[BARKER]

Hi; Not sure on the Button. NOW for the coin. It is a 1790's Large Cent. You can see the Cap On Pole Design. The Word you referred to is LIBERTY ok.
Here is the Link :
1794 Large Cent, 1794 Liberty Cap 1C NGC MS65

PEACE:RONB

 

[Johncoho]

Thank you. I appreciate the info.

Hi; Not sure on the Button. NOW for the coin. It is a 1790's Large Cent. You can see the Cap On Pole Design. The Word you referred to is LIBERTY ok.
Here is the Link :
1794 Large Cent, 1794 Liberty Cap 1C NGC MS65

PEACE:RONB

 

[coachbedford]

Granted the shape on the back of the head somewhat resembles the liberty cap but.... I still think the shape of the head is of George III (or crude facsimile thereof). I don't see the flowing hair that should come beneath the liberty cap...plus the lettering seems to be more where "Georgius" would be, not the "LIBERTY" that would be above the head of the liberty cap bust.

There is a great web site on Colonial and early US coins put out by the Univ. of Nortre Dame. A LOT of information and a LOT of pictures...including pics of counterfeit George III halfpennies.