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Four Roman Sling Shot Bullets, c. 1st Century A.D.

(Roman Sling Shots)

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Item No.
33.37111
Culture
Roman, c. 1st Century A.D. 
Item Details.
Lentoid-section lead slingshot (glans) specimen group of four bullets.
The sling was a popular weapon in the 1st century A.D. although it went out of fashion during the 2nd century A.D. Soldiers trained in this lethal weapon used it with great dexterity. Similar shots were used in the civil war among Pompey and Caesar and in all of Caesar's wars. The funditores of Caesar's age were part of the light infantry. Caesar speaks of his Balearic slingers during the conquest of Gaul. They wore a short tunic, with leather or rope sandals to the feet and a warm overcoat which could also have been used to store projectiles. They also used a satchel to carry very deadly lead-like stones or bullets.

Provenance: Found Roding, Essex, UK. Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985. Albert Ward collection, Essex, UK.

Size
Largest= 3.5 cm - 1 3/8 inch - Smallest= 2.9 cm - 1 1/8 inch
Material
Lead, 59.5 grms, 51 grms, 39.8 grms and 32.8 grms 
Condition
Intact 
Categories
Live Auction 23
Price.
US$ 350
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