Purpose of stamped lead disk

[McCDig]

This flexible piece of lead, roughly circular with a diameter of one and one-eighth inch and a minimum thickness of one sixteenth inch is stamped with the letters 'R' and 'V'. Any ideas as to what this may have been used for? I am assuming an age that pre-dates 1900.


The 'R' and 'V' style are similar to the 'serif' typeface examples seen in this 1836 document

 

[fyrffytr1]

Are there any spots on the edge that look like rust? It could be a bale seal.

 

[Tony in SC]

I would say a seal of sorts.

 

[McCDig]

No rust around edge and no evidence of wires.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Might just have been used to try out RV's new initial stamps.

 

[Tpmetal]

looks like a bale seal? weird it has no evidence of wire or anything going through it. whats the back and edges look like?

 

[McCDig]

Wondering if it may be the other half of a textile seal.

 

[McCDig]

Yes, could have been a trial stamp.....looks like it worked