830 - Greek Lead Slingshot of Alexander the Great, The Invincible. 336-323 B.C. Biconical in profile with reserved monogram 'AB' for ?????????? ????????' (?lexandrou Basileos) to the obverse and a laurel wreath to the reverse. For similar, see Nankov, E., Markers of Military Mobility: Toward an Archaeology of the Sling in Ancient Thrace (5th c. BC 4th c. AD), with a corpus of the inscribed lead sling projectiles from Bulgaria. Glandes Plumbeae Inscriptae in Bulgaria Repertae, Sofia, 2023, p. 75 and pl. XXV LI14; ?ahin, F., Patara, vol. V.2: Patarametal buluntulari, Istanbul, 2018, pp. 57 58, D11, fig. 13. Ye, D. and P. Rothenh fer, Notes on Greek Inscribed Sling Bullets, Journal of Ancient Civilizations (forthcoming). 26.4 grams, 29 mm (1 1/8 in.).

Greek Lead Slingshot of Alexander the Great, The Invincible. 336-323 B.C. Biconical in profile with reserved monogram 'AB' for ?????????? ????????' (?lexandrou Basileos) to the obverse and a laurel wreath to the reverse. For similar, see Nankov, E., Markers of Military Mobility: Toward an Archaeology of the Sling in Ancient Thrace (5th c. BC 4th c. AD), with a corpus of the inscribed lead sling projectiles from Bulgaria. Glandes Plumbeae Inscriptae in Bulgaria Repertae, Sofia, 2023, p. 75 and pl. XXV LI14; ?ahin, F., Patara, vol. V.2: Patarametal buluntulari, Istanbul, 2018, pp. 57 58, D11, fig. 13. Ye, D. and P. Rothenh fer, Notes on Greek Inscribed Sling Bullets, Journal of Ancient Civilizations (forthcoming). 26.4 grams, 29 mm (1 1/8 in.). Previously property of an Austrian collector, Vienna, Austria. From a German private collection, formed since the 1980s. In the case of Alexander III, who never lost a battle, the laurel wreath began to be an important attribute already during his lifetime. This is best illustrated on coins, cf. a gold stater struck c. 330/325-320 (NAC auction 169, lot 74): Nike stands in the centre on the reverse holding a laurel wreath, with the name of Alexander behind the goddess on the right. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.