buffalo nickel whatzit

[iskirkra]

I found this piece of metal and almost chunked it but noticed some writing on it, looking at is closer it was the impression of the back side of a buffalo nickel. I did not find the buffalo nickel it is only in the pictures for reference. I know they put buffalo nickels in pendants and cuff links etc, but this little piece of metal is to heavy for that. Any ideas on what this was?

Thanks Randy

 

[plymouthian12]

for counterfitting maybe?

 

[Aarong81]

Looks like someone left a lead bullet or some low melting point metal and a nickel in their pant pocket when they burnt the pants. Coins end up in trash burns pretty often.

 

[GoGoGopher]

Someone having some fun with melted lead

HH,

 

[iskirkra]

I think you guys are right about the melting idea. Thanks for the info.

Randy