An ancient ‘bullet’ engraved with the name of a Roman dictator has been discovered by archaeologists and is estimated to be 2000 years old.

Archaeologists suggest that a “bullet” bearing the name of a Roman dictator, dating back 2000 years, was probably utilized as a form of propaganda.

A projectile with the name of Julius Caesar engraved on it was discovered in Spain and may have been utilized by the general’s soldiers with a slingshot.

The object, referred to by experts as a “glans inscripta,” has dimensions of 4.5 by 2 centimeters and a weight of 71 grams. It was likely created by pouring molten lead into a mold.

One side of the inscription says “IPSCA,” which is possibly Latin for an unfamiliar Spanish city. The other side says “CAES” for Caesar.

According to experts, the finding suggests that Native Spaniards may have backed the dictator during the 49-45BC civil war.

“The production of inscribed glandes was prevalent during the 1st century BC due to their practicality in storing concise and targeted messages,” stated Javier Moralejo Ordax, lead author of the research, in an interview with Live Science.

The statement on the bullet was possibly intended to promote a political message and boost the morale of Caesar’s soldiers, according to his comment.

The conflict between Caesar and his opponents spread to various regions including Greece, Egypt, Africa, Spain, and the Balkans. The last major attack was called the Battle of Munda and occurred in Andalusia, Spain.

Previously, only one additional bullet bearing the name of Caesar had been discovered in Spain. The inscription on the bullet reads “CAE / ACIPE,” which is the Latin translation of “Suck it, Caesar.” This was most likely a message from Pompey’s troops to their adversary.

The article is from the Independent publication.

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