Ancient Roman Legionary 1-3 AD Dice

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Roman gambling dice dating to 1–3 AD, made of bone, weighing 4.12 g and measuring 13.3 × 13.1 × 13.2 mm, from the Oud-Romeins culture, a very rare single piece in Zeer goed condition.

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Roman Gambling Dice , 1-3 AD
Very rare piece !!!!!
Stunning Color
Latin Name : Tesserae
Weight : 4.12 Gram - 13.3 x 13.1 x 13.2 mm
Material : Bone
Very rare to find in this condition
See images for 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 : 4.12 Gram - 13.3 x 13.1 x 13.2 mm
Material : Bone
Very rare to find in this condition
See images for 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
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Objects sold
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