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DIE
Unique ID: NLM-9E3991
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
Copper alloy die. Cast cubic die of 'sevens' type, meaning the number 1 is opposite 6, 2 opposite 5 and 3 opposite 4, in a series in which the sum of opposite faces is always seven. The numbers are rendered in lathe-turned or drilled ring and dot. The dice is apparently loaded towards higher values. Suggested date: Roman, 40-400.
Length: 10.2mm, Width: 10mm, Weight: 7.62gms.
Class: Sevens
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 40
Date to: Circa AD 400
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 10.2 mm
Width: 10 mm
Weight: 7.62 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 10th November 2010
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM16603a
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
District: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Low Risby
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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