Not sure...is it silver?

[gaetanomancini]

Anybody can tell me if this is silver or maybe lead?
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[Tony in SC]

May not be either. If it is heavy for it's size and scratches fairly easy it is probably lead.

 

[fyrffytr1]

How big is it? Are there any markings on it? Where was it found, just a general location such as part of a state or another country. Also, a better focused picture would help.

 

[Back-of-the-boat]

Maybe a sacrificial zinc anode for a boat?

 

[GoldieLocks]

a plate to put over a defunct electric indoor plug set?

 

[crashbandicoot]

Backoftheboat has a good possibility,also could be an old sounding lead.Used to determine water depth.

 

[Fossils]

It’s a homemade fishing weight/sinker. Chunk of lead with a hole punched through it for the line. Could have also been used to weigh down a fishing net or depth measure as crashbandicoot mentioned. I’ve found several similar ones while detecting old fishing holes.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Just seeing a pixilated image at this end. If you have it in your hand and can't tell what it is them we on the viewing monitors have a LOT less chance of determining what it is.

I'd say no. It is not silver.

 

[islamoradamark]

nice chunk what ever it is

 

[cannonball]

Lead fishing sinker.