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sold under the spear

sub hasta

Public auction (especially of war-booty), conducted beneath a planted spear, the symbol of lawful Roman ownership by conquest.

Mentioned in 5 works (7 total)

The History of Rome, Book 4 history · 2 mentions
The History of Rome, Book 5 history · 1 mention
The History of Rome, Book 6 history · 1 mention
The History of Rome, Book 8 history · 1 mention
The History of Rome, Book 23 history · 2 mentions

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