Ancient Roman Legionary 1-3 AD Dice

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Roman gambling dice (Tesserae) from the 1st–3rd century AD, made of bone, weighing 3.57 g and measuring about 12.3 × 12.1 × 12.5 mm, in very good condition and originating from Belgium, acquired in 1985.

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Roman Gambling Dice , 1-3 AD
Very rare piece !!!!!
Stunning Color
Latin Name : Tesserae
Weight : 3.57 Gram - 12.3 x 12.1 x 12.5 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 : 3.57 Gram - 12.3 x 12.1 x 12.5 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
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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Objects sold
99.86%
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