Roman Barbed Bronze Javelin Head | Time of Jesus | 1st Century AD

This Roman bronze barbed javelin head dates to the 1st century AD and originates from the eastern provinces of the Roman Empire. Featuring a slender blade, pronounced lateral barbs, and a long tang for secure hafting, this weapon was designed for both hunting and warfare.

Barbed projectile points such as this were favored for their effectiveness in combat, as the projecting barbs increased retention upon impact. Similar examples were employed by auxiliary troops serving alongside Roman legions throughout Judea and the broader Levant during the Early Imperial period.

The artifact displays an attractive green patina developed naturally over centuries of burial, preserving the character and authenticity of this ancient military relic from the time of Jesus.

Length: 11.5 cm (4.53 inches)

Roman Period, 1st Century AD (Time of Jesus)

During the early Roman Imperial period, auxiliary units recruited from the eastern provinces played an important role in military activity across Judea and surrounding territories. Light projectile weapons such as bronze javelin heads continued to be used alongside iron arms and illustrate the diversity of equipment carried by soldiers serving Rome in the time of Jesus.

Cast Bronze

The spearhead is cast in bronze, a copper alloy valued for its durability and resistance to corrosion. Bronze remained especially suitable for lighter projectile weapons and continued in use in the eastern provinces of the Roman Empire during the 1st century AD.