✅ SOLVED Coin Weight?

[steelheadwill]

Though there's not much for markings I don't think it's a ricochet ball.
seems too hemispherically perfect.. it measures .67" and weighs 13.5 grams. (207 grains)
I think that's 4 escudo/Reales regal weight.
Most finds from this site date 1750-1850. any thoughts on this one are appreciated.

 

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[Mackaydon]

It isn't gold (escudo) nor does it appear to be a coin due to its thickness.
Don........

 

[CRUSADER]

I think, as the title suggests, that he thinks its a coin weight. I think its just a crude homemade weight for general purpose.

 

[Silver Searcher]

It could possibly be some type of a gaming weight, the bottom is nice and flat like a gaming piece.

SS

 

[Mackaydon]

Cru and SS,
OK, 'weight' as in an object called a weight, not a measurement, per se.
That makes sense.
Don.....

 

[CRUSADER]

True, it might also be a crude poker chip. There are just too many possibilities to be sure, lots of people could easily melt lead for whatever reason they liked.

 

[BIGSCOTT]

Maybe a die for striking reals, whats it made of?

 

[steelheadwill]

Thanks all. When items like this come up I always weigh them. Odds of matching so closely seemed remote, also an odd denomination. maybe one weight from a set, or one of the possibilities suggested.
I just weighed a .68 ball, 26.8 grams, about twice that of this piece, hmmm.
Of course I'd prefer the coin over the weight

 

[steelheadwill]

Maybe a die for striking reals, whats it made of?

Lead or mostly lead, so not a likely ID. I've had many cfts analyzed for content, generally the older the item, the greater the number of elements in any given alloy.

 

[steelheadwill]

It isn't gold (escudo) nor does it appear to be a coin due to its thickness.
Don........

I can understand the misunderstanding, many whatsit posts about coins refer 'Coin Weight' Thanks, I appreciate your input.

 

[steelheadwill]

Since the subject is lead, I'll ask if anyone has seen similar to this item?

 

[CRUSADER]

Since the subject is lead, I'll ask if anyone has seen similar to this item?

yes, its like a cloth or bag seal

 

[steelheadwill]

yes, its like a cloth or bag seal

Thanks, it's the biggest one I've seen, lead Cob