03-30-2006, 05:26 PM
Quote:Sorry for linking to ebay - I was so paralysed by seeing this plumbatum... :oops:You're forgiven. it's a very nice one, original or not..
Quote:Would be interesting to know if there are structures of wood preserved in the back of the lead or if there was iron again?Well, I hope it goes to a good home.. From the look of it, I'm willing to venture a guess that it had a wooden shaft.
Robert Vermaat
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FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)
MODERATOR
FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)