looks like a hockey puck, not smooth.

[berti]

 

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[CoinandRelicMan]

Used to find those all the time as a kid out here, doubt it is an Indian Artifact, most likely it is a core sample from oil well drilling, was a big oil rush out here in the 1930s.

 

[monsterrack]

That is a chunky stone also called game stone. A core sample would not be dished or cupped in like that one is and core samples that I have held have always been way longer.JMO

 

[1320]

That is a chunky stone also called game stone. A core sample would not be dished or cupped in like that one is and core samples that I have held have always been way longer.JMO

A buddy of mine works in the highway construction biz and they remove asphalt core samples with a hole saw type bit. The item in question is about the same diameter and thickness of an asphalt sample and the hole in the "bottom" could have been created from the drill bit in the hole saw. The item in question also looks to have temper material in it, like mica? However, I don't think asphalt samples have the dish/cup as you mention. Interesting.

 

[quito]

interesting alright. The small hole isn't near enough to center to make me think it's the result of the guide drill bit from a typical coring.

 

[GatorBoy]

It looks like a discoidal at first glance the material and the hole is odd though

 

[GatorBoy]

What state did it come from? That might answer the question of whether or not it was a common material used for that artifact there

 

[unclemac]

i would think a chunky stone would be "nicer"

 

[Tnmountains]

Not a chunky stone? Looks like a core from a drill except the off center hole. Chunky stones were usually works of art and cupped on both sides.Was it found in association with other artifacts?
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[1320]

Op says "not smooth" Gator says "material is odd" (agree). Also agree with Gator that location found is a great clue. Buddy says asphalt cores get distorted from heat...could explain off center small hole..
never seen a discodial or game stone that's rough, has a hole and made with that material but I would not rule that out. Association would be a great clue. Fwiw...I have witnessed very few discoidals/game stones, my mind is very open on this piece.

 

[GatorBoy]

I did a little looking.. He's in Missouri

 

[monsterrack]

Not all chunky stones are well made, it would depend on time period, stone and the persons that made it. Look at this one that a friend found just the other day. It looks close JMO.

 

[The Grim Reaper]

When I first looked at it I thought it was a Discoidal, but I'm not really sure. That is one I would have to have in hand to say for sure. It kind of looks like Pottery in one picture and like cement or stone in another.