Mangled coin or medal?

[Bev]

Here is one that may just remain a mystery!
Freshly dug today, it seems to have the letter "AR" or less likely "AB" and roman numerals on the other side? I found it on the side of a church.

I'm dying to know what it is... or was.

 

[jeff of pa]

is it Lead ?

could it be a Lead Seal

 

[FooserPaul]

I was thinking the same... Lead Seal... Should be heavy for it size...

 

[Bev]

It is heavy, I would say lead...

 

[jeff of pa]

Bale seal

 

[Bev]

I'm looking at a few on line, I've never heard of one before. It would be used for textiles?

 

[Bev]

Oh I just found the thread on this forum about them! Thanks guys!

 

[jeff of pa]

I'm looking at a few on line, I've never heard of one before. It would be used for textiles?

Seals were Used on many different things,
From Textiles, To Mail

 

[ivan salis]

back looks like
"rex"

 

[Ifoundit69]

RAILROAD BOX CAR SEAL MAYBE ? HERE IS A PICTURE OF THE ONES IVE FOUND OVER THE YEARS

 

[HISPAN]

lead seal .