Ancient Roman Legionary 1-3 AD Dice
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Roman gambling dice from the Oud-Romeins culture, dated to 1-3 AD, made of bone, weighing 2.92 g with dimensions 11.7 × 11.5 × 11.6 mm, Latin name Tesserae, in very good condition, one piece, acquired in Belgium in 1985 from a private collection.
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Roman Gambling Dice , 1-3 AD
Very rare piece !!!!!
Stunning Color
Latin Name : Tesserae
Weight : 2.92 Gram - 11.7 x 11.5 x 11.6 mm
Material : Bone
Very rare to find in this condition
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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 : 2.92 Gram - 11.7 x 11.5 x 11.6 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
Number of objects
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
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Yes
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