American Civil War era lead bullet, it is not possible to determine the exact type due to extensive warping and damage to all areas that could normally be used for identification. The bullet is conical and rather pointed in shape, although the very tip has been slightly flattened; the bottom has been smashed completely, significantly widening the base and obliterating any recess or divot that could be used in identification; there does appear to have been at least two grooved rings based on a small section in which they are visible, although their original size and placement is unable to be determined, along with whether or not there was ever a third ring present; the very bottom has a slight dip in the center that may imply that there was once a recess in the base, but it may also just be due to whatever impact caused the damage, making its presence there notable but not definitive. The entire bullet is covered in a brown and white patina, this is common in old lead objects and is considered to be a normal sign of age.