Ancient Greek Lead Sling Bullet - 33.4 mm (No reserve price)

Ancient Greek Sling Bullet.
Ca. 4th–1st centuries BC.
Lead, 33.4 mm, 40.1 g.

Greek lead sling bullets were widely used from the Classical through Hellenistic periods as compact projectiles for slingers serving in civic armies and mercenary forces. Their almond-shaped form improved flight and impact, while inscriptions or symbols could identify units, commanders, cities, or carry taunts against the enemy. Surviving examples offer direct evidence for ancient warfare, military organization and battlefield culture.

Provenance: Bought in 2025 at a German auction house; previously in a private collection. Purchase invoice on file.

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