Ancient Roman Lead Sling bullet with inscription 'COS / blank [L PISO L F]'
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Lead sling bullet with inscription 'COS / blank [L PISO L F]', Roman, 2nd–1st century BC, measuring 17 × 40 mm, in good condition, from a German private collection (acquired 1960s–1970s) and acquired in 2020, authentic/original, with Certificate of Authenticity and export license.
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ITEM: Sling bullet with inscription 'COS / blank [L PISO L F]'
MATERIAL: Lead
CULTURE: Roman
PERIOD: 2nd - 1st Century B.C
DIMENSIONS: 17 mm x 40 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex German private collection, acquired in 1960s - 1970s
REFERENCES: MCAUL, J., On Inscribed sling-bulllets, p. 3. Zangemeister, C., Glandes Plumbeae - Plate I, Fig. 1 to 8
Sling, implement for propelling missiles, one of the first missile weapons used in warfare. It consisted of a small strap or socket of leather to which two cords were attached. The warrior, or slinger, held the ends of the cords in one hand, placed the missile snugly in the strap, and whirled the socket and missile rapidly around his head; by letting go of one cord at the right moment, the slinger could let the missile fly out of the socket at a high speed.
In the Roman army of the time of the Punic Wars (3rd–2nd century BC), the slingers were auxiliaries from Greece, Syria, and Africa. The Balearic islanders who constituted a part of Hannibal’s Carthaginian army fighting the Romans were renowned as slingers.
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export license
Seller's Story
Your Antiquarian offers ancient art and ancient coins. Our main objective is to offer the highest quality at the best price respecting and strictly complying with the laws of heritage protection and UNESCO heritage norms. Therefore, all the pieces that are published come from private collections in which the provenance can be checked or international auctions. All our antiquities and coins are accompanied by their Certificate of Authenticity. We have a no quibble 90 day return policy. At Your Antiquarian we are committed to helping disadvantaged groups and for this reason a portion of each purchase is donated to charities to help people in need.
Translated by Google TranslateITEM: Sling bullet with inscription 'COS / blank [L PISO L F]'
MATERIAL: Lead
CULTURE: Roman
PERIOD: 2nd - 1st Century B.C
DIMENSIONS: 17 mm x 40 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex German private collection, acquired in 1960s - 1970s
REFERENCES: MCAUL, J., On Inscribed sling-bulllets, p. 3. Zangemeister, C., Glandes Plumbeae - Plate I, Fig. 1 to 8
Sling, implement for propelling missiles, one of the first missile weapons used in warfare. It consisted of a small strap or socket of leather to which two cords were attached. The warrior, or slinger, held the ends of the cords in one hand, placed the missile snugly in the strap, and whirled the socket and missile rapidly around his head; by letting go of one cord at the right moment, the slinger could let the missile fly out of the socket at a high speed.
In the Roman army of the time of the Punic Wars (3rd–2nd century BC), the slingers were auxiliaries from Greece, Syria, and Africa. The Balearic islanders who constituted a part of Hannibal’s Carthaginian army fighting the Romans were renowned as slingers.
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export license
Seller's Story
Your Antiquarian offers ancient art and ancient coins. Our main objective is to offer the highest quality at the best price respecting and strictly complying with the laws of heritage protection and UNESCO heritage norms. Therefore, all the pieces that are published come from private collections in which the provenance can be checked or international auctions. All our antiquities and coins are accompanied by their Certificate of Authenticity. We have a no quibble 90 day return policy. At Your Antiquarian we are committed to helping disadvantaged groups and for this reason a portion of each purchase is donated to charities to help people in need.
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Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
2nd - 1st Century B.C
Name of object
Sling bullet with inscription 'COS / blank [L PISO L F]'
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2020
Material
Lead
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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