- Marcus Scipio is carrying the weighted pilum in this picture. The weighted pilum was a somewhat later development, the weight having been added to give the pilum better balistics and a more forceful impact.

Marcus Scipio is carrying the weighted pilum in this picture. The weighted pilum was a somewhat later development, the weight having been added to give the pilum better balistics and a more forceful impact.

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Marcus Scipio is carrying the weighted pilum in this picture. The weighted pilum was a somewhat later development, the weight having been added to give the pilum better balistics and a more forceful impact.