Cahokia Discoidal?

rocke · Jul 30, 2014

Is this a Cahokia Discoidal. It seems to be too large to be one based on most of the images I have seen. It is 6" round and 3" thick. The material seems to be smooth granite, not quartz.

Could it be something else?

Thanks for your comments.

Mark Todd · Jul 31, 2014

Is it a discoidal ? I would say yes, if it's authentic ( a St. Louis Cahokia discoidal, I don't know). Discoidals are found in a great variety of sizes , form, and refinement, and also various geological materials. If the one pictured is authentic, it would be of great interest to a serious.collecter of Discoidals

Americus · Jul 31, 2014

Is it a personal find. Thanks for sharing.

joshuaream · Jul 31, 2014

I think there are a three different Cahokia style discoidals (out of about 15 different types), but it certainly looks Cahokian influence to me. How deep is the cupping on each side?

Joshua

rocke · Jul 31, 2014

This was not found but is from a collection purchased in the 1920's.

It is 6" in diameter, 3" in width, cups are 3/4" deep, weighs 7 lbs. and is not quartz. The edge of the cup is about 1/2" in from the edge.

joshuaream · Jul 31, 2014

I can't think of any that sized, but maybe they exist.

discoidal roller · Aug 1, 2014

This article references 6"ers and granite.

Discoidals

Beautiful - super find!

rock · Aug 1, 2014

discoidal roller said:
This article references 6"ers and granite.

Discoidals

Beautiful - super find!

Are you a member of that site roller?

rocke · Aug 2, 2014

discoidal roller said:
This article references 6"ers and granite.

Discoidals

Beautiful - super find!

Thanks for the site. Actually, I had found that site and that's where I got my preliminary education on discoidals. Great site.

rock · Aug 3, 2014

Hey rocke I was at a show yesterday and a guy found this one local and it is made from quartz. Its perfect and the owner was offered a huge $ amount for it. I don't know if the guy was serious or not on the price. It was one of those prices that you could buy a almost new truck with. He actually turned it down what an amazing thing. I would of had to flip a coin to help me decide. Here it is its a real beauty for sure and perfect. Found in N GA.