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Lot of 6 Ancient Roman Whistling Sling Bullets,

Note: Since the sling bullets contain natural dust, it is possible that they were used in the legendary battle of Munda (Spain). Some of the pieces have dents, suggesting use on the battlefield.

The dexterity and courage of the Balearic slingshots, a dreaded “weapon” of antiquity, have been sung about by poets of antiquity. Her fame lives on to this day in the fortress anecdotes. It is said that the mothers themselves trained their sons to fight from early childhood: she expects to shoot her bread with a sling from the branches of a tree.

Reference:

Condition: Very Fine

Weight: Diameter: lot