2018 - Greek Lead Slingshot Inscribed HERMARCHOY Above Lance Tip. 3rd-2nd century B.C. Biconical in profile, one face decorated with a lance tip above the Greek inscription 'EPMAPXOY'. 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. Ye, D. and P. Rothenh fer, Notes on Greek Inscribed Sling Bullets, Journal of Ancient Civilizations (forthcoming), no. 5. 34.1 grams, 30 mm (1 1/4 in.).

Greek Lead Slingshot Inscribed HERMARCHOY Above Lance Tip. 3rd-2nd century B.C. Biconical in profile, one face decorated with a lance tip above the Greek inscription 'EPMAPXOY'. 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. Ye, D. and P. Rothenh fer, Notes on Greek Inscribed Sling Bullets, Journal of Ancient Civilizations (forthcoming), no. 5. 34.1 grams, 30 mm (1 1/4 in.). From a German private collection, formed since the 1980s. This is an important lead sling bullet; the previously unknown general Hermarchos is attested for the first time. 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.