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Electronic Auction 393  15 March 2017
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Lot 955

Estimate: 100 USD
Price realized: 525 USD
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Lead sling bullet with the name of Gnaeus Pompeius Jr. (son of Pompey). Roman, circa mid 1st century BC. Biconical sling bullet inscribed CN MAG / IMP (for Gnaeus Magnus Imperator). Length: 39mm. Light scrape. Intact and rare. CIL II 4965.

Such sling ballistas have been found in Spain and are generally associated with Pompey's war against Caesar, particularly the Battle of Munda (March 45 BC).
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