08-25-2010, 05:04 PM
Hi Vindex,
Plumbatae heads are either shafted or socketed. Yes, it's firmly inserted over or in the shaft, but the real means or securing it is the lead weight, which is poored over the junction.
The nail (still showing in the attached image) was a mistake - either way it's never been noticed on any of the 120+ plumbatae that I now know of.
Chesters - I was tipped that there were plumbatae there, but the museum denied it. Could you (or anyone in the neighbourhood) perhaps take pictures for me?
If you are interested in articles (Bennet, Eagle, Rebus Bellicis), PM me your email address.
Plumbatae heads are either shafted or socketed. Yes, it's firmly inserted over or in the shaft, but the real means or securing it is the lead weight, which is poored over the junction.
The nail (still showing in the attached image) was a mistake - either way it's never been noticed on any of the 120+ plumbatae that I now know of.
Chesters - I was tipped that there were plumbatae there, but the museum denied it. Could you (or anyone in the neighbourhood) perhaps take pictures for me?
If you are interested in articles (Bennet, Eagle, Rebus Bellicis), PM me your email address.
Robert Vermaat
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MODERATOR
FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)