From the camera reports for January 30, 1959. Looks like they only whacked Spartacus twice that day, maybe a couple more times in the long shot.
TIMESCENES AND SLATESDESCRIPTION
1:52-2:00Line up
2:00-2:25Discuss action - Dialogue, etc.
2:25-2:30Shooting Sc. 15C
62 - inc. PRINT 15"
63...