PATTERN 1839 OVAL US BELT PLATE DUG IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA

PATTERN 1839 OVAL US BELT PLATE DUG IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA

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Item Code: 1000-1235

The face of this plate has a dark reddish-brown patina with scattered light dirt and discoloration from ground action. There are no cracks and no signs of dents to the edge.

Reverse has 100% of the lead fill with both arrow hooks and tongue. Written on the back of the plate in two places in modern ink by the digger is “MOSER 58.” Glued to the plate is a small paper tag marked “58.”    [ad] [ph:L]

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