[SunkenCiv]

I think he meant, the silver was used for coinage, or perhaps the editor mangled it. I’m sure the BBC will correct it once they see the criticism here on FR. ;’D

[ClearCase_guy]

I agree the intent seems clear, but the wording is very mangled.

I remember reading about the Balearic slingers -- very good auxiliary troops for the Romans across many centuries. I had assumed that they hurled stones, but lead shot of a certain size would have been ideal.