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Help Identify A Can Lid Please


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while MDing on a turn of the century stage road in AZ, I found this can lid in the main road at 4 in down solidly packed in the hard soil. i figure it's a can lid but like no other I have ever seen.

it is 2 3/8 in across. appears to have been cut of at the side. the top has a distinctly been pressed ring. the raised center Circle has a light colored dot in the center that appears to be lead. the underside has a large disc centered with a stub (pin) dead center. The only markings appear to be "22" on the top inside the raised ring. 

anyone have a clue or a lead to where I might look?

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Lead was used to seal the can after filling.  Lots of turn-of-the-century food containers used this method.  Not the most healthy of choice!  GaryC/Oregon Coast

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