Not sure...is it silver?

gaetanomancini

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Anybody can tell me if this is silver or maybe lead?
Thanx BB8BCC93-1E7D-4D01-A285-01EB2AE612AF.jpeg View attachment 1943113
 

Tony in SC

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

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fyrffytr1

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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.
 

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Back-of-the-boat

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Maybe a sacrificial zinc anode for a boat?
 

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Fossils

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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.
 

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Charlie P. (NY)

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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.
 

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