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30-05-23, 11:58 AM
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Musket ball markings
Hi,
I assume what I have is a musket ball but need help identifying the markings. There are two strips that cross over each other and encircle the full circumference of the ball. A third strip also runs diagonally to these two, also around the full circumference of the ball Where the two strips converge are 4 circular indentations (see picture) and each indentations holds a value . The lower one in picture is the letter 'Y', to the left is the letter 'O', to the right appears to be a shield but could be an incomplete letter and the top mark is not identifiable due to damage. size of ball approximate 17-18mm Any assistance as to what the markings indicate, and if it is indeed a musket ball and what period it my be from. Regards Steve 
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13-10-23, 02:21 PM
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Hi,
Perhaps this could be a vintage counter from a board game of some description? Or could it be off an ornament? I am not an expert, but I would imagine that it is unusual for a musket ball to be marked. Is it made of lead? Many thanks
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#3
13-10-23, 02:43 PM
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Could be musket shot but they are more commonly lead cast or solid shotgun ball.
Small arms collecting has its own forum at https://cartridgecollectors.org/
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#4
13-10-23, 03:11 PM
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A slingshot perhaps?
Rob
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13-10-23, 03:25 PM
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I have musket balls from Waterloo (British, French and Prussian) and the ECW and all are just plain round balls with no markings. I would not expect a musket ball to be so ornate as this.
Perhaps it is some kind of weight measure??? Terry
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13-10-23, 03:28 PM
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My assumptions were initially a musket ball, but as others have suggested it may be a form of weight measure or something else. Steve
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