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Description: | A cast copper-alloy gaming die. Dating dice is difficult as they were used at various stages in history. It may be Roman through to post-medieval in date. The die is cuboid with drilled holes on each face for numbers. The numbers on the die are arranged so that the one and two are at opposite faces whilst the three, four, five and six are arranged in order on each adjacent face. Each face measures approximately 12.5 mm wide. The die weighs 13.6 grams. It has an abraded dark green patina.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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