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LOT 0882
Roman 'Wiltshire' Lead Dice Gaming Piece
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (44.8 grams, 22 mm).
Cuboid with impressed point markings disposed 1:5, 2:3, 4:6; with old collector's record card. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Wiltshire, UK.
From the important private collection of dice and gaming pieces of Colin Narbeth, London, UK, collection no.65.
Accompanied by a Colin Narbeth catalogue identification card.
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