What type of Big Ear Dalton would you say this is? It was found in Hancock County Illinois and is made from a really high grade Burlington chert. It measures a little over 4 1/4” long and it is super thin. I’m a little torn between 2 different types that I believe it falls into and would like to hear other opinions.
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What type of Big Ear Dalton would you say this is? It was found in Hancock County Illinois and is made from a really high grade Burlington chert. It measures a little over 4 1/4” long and it is super thin. I’m a little torn between 2 different types that I believe it falls into and would like to hear other opinions.SE ARKANSASTags: None
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Looks like a couple different types, however, hate to say it but that thing looks like it was made yesterday. No patina, no ware on any flake scars. Really big thin pieces usually don't survive with no knicks or dings. Just saying, no expert and just judging from a couple pics. Lots of modern points out there. Hopefully others will give you a type and maybe disagree with my opinion that it might be modern.Central Ohio
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Not an exact match but with the notches, it looks a little like a Breckenridge or Hemphill to me. Not sure though.Last edited by flintguy; 07-31-2020, 08:03 AM.Central Ohio
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Looks more breckinridge to me.TN formerly CT Visit our store http://stores.arrowheads.com/store.p...m-Trading-Post
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Is this point beveled? I’m not seeing it.
Auriculate form? Not seeing it. Notched
Dalton? Never seen one. Is this point authentic?
I can’t say.... it lacks the patina and is questionable
In my opinion..... it does resemble a graham cave
To me.... more close up pics would help....✌️
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There are several types of notched Dalton varieties including Breckenridge, Fishtail, and Hemphill. As for authenticity it has natural patina and mineralization. It has been evaluated by multiple professionals but had different opinions on the ID. It was found in relation with some other Dalton points so the finder called it a Big eared Dalton.
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