Very large minie from Union camp

Nick A · Jul 25, 2015

Found this today at a site that was a Union camp in the Civil War. I've only ever found smaller size minies, so this seems unusually large. I've pictured it with an Indian head and two of the smaller minies, which are what I usually find. The diameter is about the same as a dime. Any info on what I've got here?

etex · Jul 25, 2015

.69 caliber minnie

Patriot Relics · Jul 25, 2015

Nice looking Minnie, etcx is spot on!

flintchip · Jul 25, 2015

Nick A said:
Found this today at a site that was a Union camp in the Civil War. I've only ever found smaller size minies, so this seems unusually large. I've pictured it with an Indian head and two of the smaller minies, which are what I usually find. The diameter is about the same as a dime. Any info on what I've got here?

The one in the center, with two rings, is called a Prussian bullet. It was used in the Prussian rifled musket, which was an early war import issued to a lot of Ohio infantry. They were gradually replaced with the Springfield rifled musket as the war progressed. They are not rare, but they are by no means something you find everyday. Looks like yours may have been fired.