11/16" Diam Lead Disk

[AlexDaugherty]

Would anybody have a good guess as to what this small lead disk was used for? I found it amongst other Civil War items, such as Minie Balls, buckle, and a button. I thought, maybe lead weight or button?
Dimensions:

• 11/16" Diam
• 3/16" thick
• Has 2 holes that go completely through (laterally)

 

[Iggyks]

I am always wrong on my guesses but it reminds me of a slide that closes a drawstring bag - the ends of the strings go through the holes and you slide it up to close the bag.

 

[AlexDaugherty]

I am always wrong on my guesses but it reminds me of a slide that closes a drawstring bag - the ends of the strings go through the holes and you slide it up to close the bag.

That's a good guess and it might very well be!

 

[noluckl]

What would an unused dropped bale seal look like?

 

[OldNBroken]

What would an unused dropped bale seal look like?

just like what he found I believe

 

[Reelfoot Relics]

I also think its an unstuck bale seal.

 

[floridabig]

I'm with some of the others and think it's an unused bale seal. Nice assortment of relics you have there.

 

[Iggyks]

Can I change my vote? It hit me five minutes ago lol when i remembered it was lead

 

[DuboistownDan]

Could it be a musket ball that was flattened out to be a poker chip? Does it weigh the same as any of your musket balls?

 

[bowwinkles]

Look here and u will find a multitude of items that are like that.

lead crimp wire security seal at DuckDuckGo

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[stetam]

Lead seal for a electric meter

https://www.grainger.com/product/1F246?gucid=N:N:PS:Paid:GGL:CSM-2295:4P7A1P:20501231&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_aHDhriqgAMVFIjICh0cbAdtEAQYASABEgIm8vD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Steve

 

[duggap]

Lead seals are still being used today. But I have one with a date of 1854 on it. Some of those rascals can actually be a fairly nice piece for your collection.

 

[ctj70]

I agree…. bag seal.