Ancient Roman army, under Julius Caesar, 1st century BC. lead sling-bolt. Unearthed at a battlefield site outside Nice, France, where Julius Caesar's legions battled Alpine Gallic tribes. Interesting cross-shaped raised lines with central pellet on surface. 39 mm (1 1/2") long, and thick at center. Ex-French collection. #7668: $145 SOLD
Ancient Roman army, under Julius Caesar, 1st century BC. lead sling-bolt. Unearthed at a battlefield site outside Nice, France, where Julius Caesar's legions battled Alpine Gallic tribes. Interesting cross-shaped raised lines with central pellet on surface. 35 mm long, and extremely thick at center. Cool dents from battle-damage! Nice dark patina. Ex-French collection. #7874: $115 SOLD
Roman lead sling-bolt. 1st century BC. Inscribed surface, details difficult to make out. Found at a Roman battlefield in Spain, near modern-day Cordoba and dates to the Civil War period (under Caesar). 38 mm (1 1/2") long. #7594: $95 SOLD
Roman lead sling-bolt. 1st century BC. Inscribed with a V for Legion V (5th legion of Julius Caesar). Found at a Roman battlefield in Spain, near modern-day Cordoba and dates to the Civil War period (under Caesar). Very cool, with lots of scars from battle damage. Nice patina. 36 mm (just under 1 1/2"). #7691: $125 SOLD
Ancient Roman army, under Julius Caesar, 1st century BC. Nice lead sling-bolt. Unearthed at a battlefield site outside Nice, France, where Julius Caesar's legions battled Alpine Gallic tribes. Beautiful glossy grey patina. Dents and dings from ancient use. ex-Los Angeles, CA private collection. ref: Petrie XLIV 15-23; Malloy, Weapons, #142. 35 mm (1 3/8"). #AR2170: $150 SOLD
Roman Empire, c. 1st Century BC. Fantastic lead sling-bullet, found at the site of the Battle of Munda in Spain, March 17, 45 BC. Very well-preserved and decorated on one side with a winged thunderbolt in relief. The other side shows dings from battle damage. 1 3/8" (35 mm), nice grey patina. Ex Arizona private collection. A rare and extremely fine example! #WP2141: $375 SOLD
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Ancient Roman army, under Julius Caesar, 1st century BC. lead sling-bolt. Unearthed at a battlefield site outside Nice, France, where Julius Caesar's legions battled Alpine Gallic tribes. Good condition, with serious scuffs and dents from battle damage, good patina. 34 mm (1 3/8") long. Ex-French collection. #slb73: $95
Large Celtic / Balearic lead sling-bolt. 1st century BC. Found at a Celtic-Roman battlefield in Spain, originally manufactured by an Iberian mercenary using his own die. This bullet was found near modern-day Cordoba and dates to the Civil War period (under Caesar). Bright white patina. 40 mm (over 1 1/2") long. #7696: $110 SOLD
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Celtic / Balearic lead sling-bolt. 1st century BC. Found at a Celtic-Roman battlefield in Spain, originally manufactured by an Iberian mercenary using his own die. This bullet was found near modern-day Cordoba and dates to the Civil War period (under Caesar). 40 mm (over 1 1/2") long. One indented/curved aerodynamic edge, great creme/white patina! #7655: $110 SOLD
Massive Celtic / Balearic lead sling-bolt. 1st century BC. Found at a Celtic-Roman battlefield in Spain, originally manufactured by an Iberian mercenary using his own die. This bullet was found near modern-day Cordoba and dates to the Civil War period (under Caesar). Measures a whopping 52 mm (over 2") long! Huge and heavy. Earthen brown patina. #7862: $125 Sold?
Ancient Celtic / Balearic lead sling-bolt. 1st century BC. Found at a Celtic-Roman battlefield in Spain. This bullet was found near modern-day Cordoba dates to the Civil War period (under Caesar). 30x22 mm (1 1/4 x 7/8") and diamond-shaped with wide center. Great patina! #7662: $95 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Time of Julius Caesar! late 1st century BC. Great lead sling-bolt. unearthed at an ancient battlefield outside Nice, France, where Caesar's legions battled the Alpine Gallic tribes. 30 mm (1 3/16"). ex-French private collection. #WP2128: $125 SOLD
MASSIVE Ancient Celtic / Balearic lead sling-bolt. 1st century BC. Found at a Celtic-Roman battlefield in Spain. This bullet was found near modern-day Cordoba dates to the Civil War period (under Caesar). An incredible 49 mm (nearly 2 inches) long and heavy... this would have create quite a whallop when used. Flat on one side due to the weapon having been crudely "field cast" where an impression was made in clay or sand and the molten lead poured in. Roman armies used proper mold-cast lead shot, but when in the field it was not uncommon for slingers to cast their own. Not having the materials, time, and inclination to build real molds, they would simply dig an almond-shaped depression in a suitable medium, and pour molten lead into it. Impressive! #WP2136: $150 SOLD
Gnaeus Pompey (Pompey the Great)! Roman, c. 45 BC. Lead sling bullet, inscribed CN MAG (for "Gnaeus Magnus"). Length: 43mm (1 3/4"). Intact and rare! ref: Roman Buckles and Military Fittings, p. 139; CIL II 4965 for type. Such sling bullets have been found in Spain and date to Pompey's war against Caesar, specifically the Battle of Munda which took place in March, 45 BC. Ex Simon Shipp, London, UK. #AR2868: $750 SOLD
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Roman lead sling-bolt. 1st century BC. Molded number or letter visible on surface (seen at center of top photo below). Found at a Roman battlefield in Spain, near modern-day Cordoba and dates to the Civil War period (under Caesar). Nice white patina. 36 mm (just under 1 1/2"). #7879: $125 Reserved
Ancient Roman army, under Julius Caesar, 1st century BC. lead sling-bolt. Unearthed at a battlefield site outside Nice, France, where Julius Caesar's legions battled Alpine Gallic tribes. Excellent, near perfect condition! Some dents from battle damage, nice patina. Massive and heavy! 37 mm (1 1/2") long. Ex-French collection. #slb72: $145 Reserved
Massive Celtic / Balearic lead sling-bolt. 1st century BC. Found at a Celtic-Roman battlefield in Spain, originally manufactured by an Iberian mercenary using his own die. This bullet was found near modern-day Cordoba and dates to the Civil War period (under Caesar). Measures a whopping 52 mm (over 2") long! Huge and heavy. #7621: $135
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Celtic / Balearic lead sling-bolt. 1st century BC. Found at a Celtic-Roman battlefield in Spain, originally manufactured by an Iberian mercenary using his own die. This bullet was found near modern-day Cordoba and dates to the Civil War period (under Caesar). Measures 33 mm. Long and narrow, one indented/curved aerodynamic edge, great creme/white patina! #7895: $110 SOLD
Ancient Rome, c. 1st century BC - 2nd century AD. Fantastic lead sling-bullet, with a spearhead decoration! The slightly raised depiction of a Roman spearhead clearly visible on one side. Small round depression, likely battle damage above the spearhead. L: 3cm (1 3/16"). Dark gray patina. ex-David Liebert; ex-Mark Reid, Time Machine. Very rare! #WP2389: $325 SOLD
Roman Republic, c. 3rd-2nd century BC. Found at a Roman battlefield in Spain. Light grey patina with earthen deposits. ref: Petrie XLIV 15-23; Malloy, Weapons, #139. 39 mm (1 1/2"), nicely preserved with good form. #WP2134: $150 SOLD
HUGE Ancient Celtic / Balearic lead sling-bolt. 1st century BC. Found at a Celtic-Roman battlefield in Spain. This bullet was found near modern-day Cordoba dates to the Civil War period (under Caesar). 41 mm (1 5/8"), one side showing a dramatic flattening from impact during battle. Light grey patina with earthen deposits. #WP2135: $99 SOLD
HUGE Ancient Celtic / Balearic lead sling-bolt. 1st century BC. Found at a Celtic-Roman battlefield in Spain. This bullet was found near modern-day Cordoba dates to the Civil War period (under Caesar). 41 mm (1 5/8"), one side showing a dramatic flattening from impact during battle. Light grey patina with earthen deposits. #WP2133: $99 SOLD
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