Ancient Roman Legionary 1-3 AD Dice

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Roman gambling dice (tesserae) from the Early Imperial period (1–3 AD), made of bone, weighing 3.87 g and measuring 12.9 x 12.5 x 12.4 mm, in very good condition and originating from Belgium as a single item.

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Roman Gambling Dice, 1-3 AD
Very rare piece !!!!!
Stunning Color
Latin Name: Tesserae
Weight: 3.87 grams - 12.9 x 12.5 x 12.4 mm
Bone
Very rare to find in this condition
See images for your own impression.
Own private collection inherited from Grandfather, who built the collection in the 1960's "

Roman Gambling Dice, 1-3 AD
Very rare piece !!!!!
Stunning Color
Latin Name: Tesserae
Weight: 3.87 grams - 12.9 x 12.5 x 12.4 mm
Bone
Very rare to find in this condition
See images for your own impression.
Own private collection inherited from Grandfather, who built the collection in the 1960's "

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture
Ancient Roman
Nr of items
1
Century/ Timeframe
1-3 AD
Material
Legionary 1-3 AD
Acquired from
Inherited
Year acquired
1985
Country acquired from
Belgium
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Previous owner - year acquired
1966
Country of Origin
Belgium
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Very good
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Sold by
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Objects sold
100%
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