Wondering what period this cannonball is from

[Bruce Hingst]

It measures exactly 4” across and weighs 8 pounds

 

[A2coins]

Nice relic Ive seen alot of these posted that turn out to be something else hope it is well done

 

[A2coins]

Also welcome from Mi. Tommy

 

[HuntinDog]

Try matching it up on this chart so graciously posted by TheCannonBallGuy.
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I don't see where it would fit, I know nothing about them.
My thinking is it is for some other use like A2cions said.

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[Red James Cash]

I don't think that it's a cannon ball.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

I'm not sure this is a cannon ball, but could be a large bearing?

 

[TheCoinKid]

Youth shot put?

 

[Lanny in AB]

Nicely done, and all the best,

Lanny

 

[huntsman53]

Welcome to TNET and hope you will tarry with us and share stories and pics of finds! I am sorry to say but I agree that it is not a cannonball. From the damage and the overall appearance, the ball appears to be Steel and is likely a very large bearing.