Record ID: HESH-5792F7
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Glass gaming counter of probable Roman date (50-400 AD). The counter is circular in plan and D shaped in cross section. The edges of the counter are faceted and the reverse face is flat. It measures 20.1mm diameter and is 5.6mm thick; it weighs 3.17 grams. The overall colour of the counter is a dark opaque blue; however the upper face has two turquoise irregular spots and a much smaller yellow one. These spots are caused by inclusions in the glass and maybe deliberate or caused by happenstance. A direct parallel has not been found but due to other material recorded from this site a…
Created on: Thursday 21st May 2009
Last updated: Friday 13th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Weston Under Penyard', grid reference and parish protected.