🔎 UNIDENTIFIED Lead with Scalloped Edge?

[buckslayer32]

Dug up this heavy piece of lead at a mid 1800s site. Can’t make out writing or numbers on it….for a minute I thought there was a big 3 or 5, but in the pictures I can’t see that. Any suggestions or info is appreciated

 

[Lenrac2]

I see a 5 too. Interesting find!

 

[Kray Gelder]

Lead back fill from a bridle rosette, maybe.

 

[Florida Finder]

Dug up this heavy piece of lead at a mid 1800s site. Can’t make out writing or numbers on it….for a minute I thought there was a big 3 or 5, but in the pictures I can’t see that. Any suggestions or info is appreciated

It’s a very interesting piece. Wish I could help! Congratulations

 

[GoldieLocks]

Did people ever use caps over the top of a cork on wine bottles so they didn't shatter when using the metal wire-like metal mechanism to pull the work out?