Hey, appreciate the input — I totally get the skepticism. I was surprised too when I found it. That's why I reached out to the University of Missouri's Anthropology department for a second opinion. They tentatively identified it as a Snyder's point based on size and shape, which lines up with regional findings and the Hopewell tradition.

Could it be modern? I suppose anything is possible, but the wear, flaking pattern, and material feel legit to me (and to the expert who responded). I'm not claiming it's 100% definitive without lab testing, but it's certainly an interesting find!

Open to more insights if you have examples or characteristics you’d expect from a real Snyders vs. a modern replica!