Block of copper

[jss1216]

I found block of copper- maybe brass - i can’t tell difference— it has an 8 on one side - anyone have any idea what it was for

 

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[Professor of Engineering]

Interesting find!

 

[A2coins]

I'm guessing a counter weight??

 

[TWray]

That’s what I was thinking. Maybe 8oz.?

 

[smokeythecat]

Weight would make sense.

 

[vpnavy]

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[Anduril]

Here's a cute little link to calculate (i.e., "verify") the weight based on whether your block is copper or brass, etc...

Copper, Brass and Bronze - Metal Weight Calculator

You'll have to guess at the exact alloy, but maybe you'll get lucky?

 

[cudamark]

Brass is usually a yellow color whereas copper is more orange/red. Use a buffed and shiny '81 and older memorial cent to use as a copper sample to compare the color.

 

[bradyboy]

Put it on a scale and see what the weight is - seems like a pretty simple ID