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Old 04-27-2008, 04:12 PM
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Pappy,
I found a button with the marking "Peter Thomson Phila & NY".

I can't find any infor on it. Looks military, Eagle surrounded by stars. Do you think this would be old?
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Pennies (mem)..917
Pennies (wheat).204
Indian Head ......14
Nickels:.............169
War nickels.........6
Buffalo nickels.....8
Dimes:...............319
Silver Rosie........13
Merc Dimes.........23
Barber Dimes........5
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Old 04-27-2008, 04:22 PM
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To bad ya don't have picture, sounds like it's old. Pappy will probably know. Good Going
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Old 04-27-2008, 04:23 PM
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Peter Thomson Co. put out many military buttons... Could you provide a pic please Debby?
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Old 04-27-2008, 05:51 PM
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Oh I should have done this earlier...I know...here they are.
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Coin Counter 2008
Pennies (mem)..917
Pennies (wheat).204
Indian Head ......14
Nickels:.............169
War nickels.........6
Buffalo nickels.....8
Dimes:...............319
Silver Rosie........13
Merc Dimes.........23
Barber Dimes........5
Quarters:............202
Silver Quart.........2
Large Cent..........1
Foreign...............14
Silver Halves……1
Total Coins:........1872
Amount............$104.80
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Old 04-27-2008, 07:36 PM
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Is this the same as yours?

Military button back mark Peter Thompson Son Phila. & NY - $5.00 : Blue House Buttons, Antique And Vintage Button Sales

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Old 04-28-2008, 09:44 AM
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That looks like it Pappy!!! I guess mine isn't worth that much in the condition it is in. Any idea how old?

thanks for the help!
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Coin Counter 2008
Pennies (mem)..917
Pennies (wheat).204
Indian Head ......14
Nickels:.............169
War nickels.........6
Buffalo nickels.....8
Dimes:...............319
Silver Rosie........13
Merc Dimes.........23
Barber Dimes........5
Quarters:............202
Silver Quart.........2
Large Cent..........1
Foreign...............14
Silver Halves……1
Total Coins:........1872
Amount............$104.80
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