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LOT 0795
Roman Bone Die
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 in. (5.07 grams, 14 mm).
Cuboid type with ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4.
ProvenanceEx Abelita family collection, 1980s-2000s.
LiteratureCf. Allason-Jones, L. & Miket, R., The Catalogue of Small Finds from South Shields Roman Fort, Newcastle, 1984, item 2.82.
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Opening Bid: £500
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Roman Bronze Mount with Phallus
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
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Roman and Other Artefact and Coin Group
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