Please help identify this metal.

[smokedaddy]

Hi all, I dug this metal at an old home site dating to the 1870's. I have no idea as to what it is and was hoping that someone here would be of help. Here is what I can tell you. It showed a +38 VDI (Gold/Pulltab) Range. It is very heavy and hard. Not aluminum, too heavy. Not lead, cannot carve into it. A magnet will not stick to it. I threw it on the belt sander to give you and idea of it's color. Thanks for any help here.

 

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[CRUSADER]

Looks like a lead-alloy

 

[Bridge End Farm]

does it melt? quickly

 

[Montana Jim]

I dunno about melting but she sanded out pretty good!

 

[smokedaddy]

I just hit it with my MAPP Torch and it did not melt.

 

[mtntrekr2]

nickel slag from welding rods

Just my thoughts
Joe

 

[Nail Digger]

Melted pewter?

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Nickel ore?

 

[dozer dan]

dime ore? sorry, could'nt stop myself.