American Civil War era lead bullet used specifically in Sharps carbine guns. While both are made from lead and are conical in shape, Sharps bullets are distinct from the standard Minié ball bullets that were popular at the time, the tip is more pointed, there are only two indented rings around the base, these rings are wider and slightly differ from one another in size, however the feature that most clearly sets them apart is the lack of the recess in the base that Minié balls are known for, instead the bullet is completely filled and has a flat base. This bullet looks particularly similar to a Confederate Minié ball due to the two, wide, uneven rings, however, the filled base distinguishes the two. There is some minor pitting and scratching on the surface of the object as well as a white patina (iron carbonate) beginning to form in several areas, this is considered to be a normal sign of age in lead objects as it is most often caused by long-term exposure to carbon dioxide.