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LOT 1049
Romano-British Lead Gaming Die
ENGLAND, 1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
3/8 in. (6.42 grams, 9 mm).
Cuboid type with lightly-impressed pellet markings. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound UK.
From the collection of a Bedfordshire, UK, lady.
Cf. Allason-Jones, L. & Miket, R., The Catalogue of Small Finds from South Shields Roman Fort, Newcastle, 1984, item 2.82.
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LOT 1049
Romano-British Lead Gaming Die
Estimate £30 - 40€35 - 46 (for guidance only)$41 - 54 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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