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LOT 0611
Roman Lead Gaming Die
CIRCA 1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 in. (21.14 grams, 14.4 mm).
Cuboid with slightly concave surfaces showing some pellet markings, collector's number sticker '178' to one side. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the Colin Narbeth collection, 1990s, collection no.178.
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