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Lot of 2 Roman Lead Slingshot Bullets w/ Inscription
Lot of 2 Roman Lead Slingshot Bullets w/ Inscription
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Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. Two hefty lead slingshot bullets; one almond shaped and the other faceted with pointed ends. The smaller has an indecipherable relief inscription and carving on both sides, as it was a popular practice for soldiers to carve curses or insults on the bullets for their targets. These small projectiles could be deadly, and Virgil wrote a colorful description of their destructive force; hopefully not an event he witnessed in close range! Size of largest: 1.875" L (4.8 cm)

Provenance: ex-Estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA acquired before 2000

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#158528
Condition
Tip is worn down on smaller bullet. Surface wear and nicks as expected with age and use to both. Faint inscription on one!
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Lot of 2 Roman Lead Slingshot Bullets w/ Inscription

Estimate $300 - $450
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Starting Price $150
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