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Archaeologists speculate that a “bullet” bearing the name of a Roman dictator, dating back 2000 years, was most likely utilized for propaganda purposes.
The projectile found in Spain bears the name of Julius Caesar and may have been utilized by his soldiers with a slingshot.
The ancient object, referred to as a “glans inscripta” by experts, has dimensions of 4.5 by 2 centimeters and a weight of 71 grams. It is believed to have been created by pouring molten lead into a mold.
One side has an inscription of “IPSCA,” possibly meaning a Spanish town that is unknown, while the other side reads “CAES” for Ceasar.
According to specialists, this finding may indicate that Indigenous Spaniards were in favor of the dictator during the civil war that took place in 49-45BC.
The inscription on one side says “IPSCA,” possibly in Latin and referring to an unidentified Spanish town. The other side reads “CAES” for Caesar.
According to lead author Javier Moralejo Ordax, during the first century BC, numerous engraved glandes were created due to their high functionality in storing concise and targeted messages.
According to him, the statement on the bullet was most likely intended as a form of political propaganda and motivation for Caesar’s soldiers.
The Battle of Munda, also known as the final offensive, occurred in Andalusia, Spain and was a part of Caesar’s civil war that impacted Greece, Egypt, Africa, Spain, and the Balkans.
Previously, only one additional bullet bearing Caesar’s name has been discovered in Spain. It contains the inscription “CAE / ACIPE,” which translates to “Suck it, Caesar” in Latin. This was likely a taunting message from Pompey’s soldiers to their rival.
Source: independent.co.uk
