Roma Numismatics Ltd
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Roman PB Sling Bullet. 1st century BC. CN MAG / IMP. CIL II 4965. 70.47g, 48m x 21mm. Condition as seen. From a private English collection; Acquired from Jesus Vico S.A. This lead sling bullet is inscribed either with the name of Pompey the Great, or his son Gnaeus Pompey. These sling bullets are generally believed to be from the Pompeian legions stationed in Spain during the war against Caesar, and particularly The Battle of Munda (45 BC) which ended the civil war.