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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Oldhoopster, post: 3144554, member: 84179&quot;]You can do some quick math to get an idea of the density and maybe that can help narrow down the composition</p><p><br /></p><p>Density (grams/cm3) = Weight / (Length x width x thickness)</p><p>Density (g/cc) = 28.82g/(7.95cm)(2.7cm)(?? Thickness)</p><p><br /></p><p>Obviously, there may be some minor variation in the dimensions, but the closer you can come to an accurate average length, etc, the closer it will be.&nbsp; I would ignore any distortion from the strike.</p><p><br /></p><p>Depending on how accurate you are with the dimensions (which can be tough if the cut is uneven), <u>maybe</u> it could be matched up with some common metal compositions.</p><p><br /></p><p>FWIW: it looks like it was a die test pressing and may be one of the brass compositions.&nbsp; But that&#039;s just a guess</p><p><br /></p><p>Remember, Math is your friend <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie4" alt=":mad:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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