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Old 20th September 2012, 10:20 AM   #1
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I do not know of the cannonball and the historical period comes. Weighs 2.6 kg, has a diameter of 8.5 cm and is made ​​of metal. In Romania was found in the Bocsa, Caras Severin, at a depth of 60 cm. Thank you.
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Old 20th September 2012, 12:56 PM   #2
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Hi Multumesc,

Although it is almost impossible to tell I would tentatively say that, regarding the relative depth it was found at and the state of corrosion, it might be quite an early ball - 15th to 17th c.?

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Yeah, it looks like the real thing. A five pounder ?
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It can be dangerous??
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Old 27th September 2012, 02:22 PM   #6
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Only if you drop it on your foot!

Don't worry!

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Old 5th October 2012, 12:46 PM   #7
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Thank you very much for answers.
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