Record ID: BERK-72DAB4
Object type: DIE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete bone die of Roman to Post-Medieval date. The die is rectangular in section and plan. The numbers are indicated by a two sunken concentric rings and a central dot. The numbers follow the expected arrangement with opposite sides adding to 7 (1/6. 2/5, 3/4). The sides with 1 and 6 are squarer (13.8 x 12.6mm) than the others (2 and 5 = 12.8 x 11.6 and 3 and 4 = 13.8 x 11.6mm).
Created on: Friday 17th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2023
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Record ID: LON-6181C7
Object type: DIE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman stone die dating from AD 50-410. The die is cuboid and each value is marked by a ring and dot design, which range from 1 to 6. Opposite sides add up to 7. The die has a polished surface with faint vertical groves on each face. This die is Potter variant 14 (Finds Research Group 700-1700, Datasheet 23, Dice by Geoff Egan). Dimensions: length: 8.33mm; width: 8.11mm; thickness: 7.04mm; weight: 1.19g Similar dice are illustrated in Crummy (1983, 96-97) which date to the Roman period.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd February 2023
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Record ID: LON-82BA8C
Object type: DIE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman to Post Medieval ivory or bone die. The die is cuboid and each value is marked by a ring-and-dot design, which range from 1 to 6. Opposite sides add up to 7. This die is Potter variant 8 (Finds Research Group 700-1700, Datasheet 23, Dice by Geoff Egan). Dimensions: length: 7.76mm; width: 7.80mm; thickness: 7.84mm; weight: 0.96g Similar dice are illustrated in Crummy (1983, 96-97) which date to the Roman period and Egan et al (1998, 290-291 ref 953 and 954) which are dated to c. 1350 to 1450 AD. Therefore a wide cross period date is suggested.
Created on: Thursday 13th October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 14th September 2023
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Record ID: ESS-B8734F
Object type: DIE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead die of uncertain date (Roman to late Medieval). The die is in the form of a cube with the values 1-6 displayed by punched or drilled dots. Values on opposite faces add up to seven. 
Created on: Thursday 4th August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 16th August 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Braintree', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-428230
Object type: DIE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman ivory die. The die is square and each value is marked by a ring-and-dot design, which range from 1 to 6. Opposite sides add up to 7. This die is Potter variant 1 (Finds Research Group 700-1700, Datasheet 23, Dice by Geoff Egan). Dimensions: length: 13.45mm; width: 13.79mm; thickness: 13.09mm; weight: 4.1g A similar Roman die on the database is LON-24B3A6. Similar dice are illustrated in Crummy (1983, 96-97) which date to the Roman period and Egan et al (1998, 290-291 ref 953 and 954) which are dated to c. 1350 to 1450 AD. Therefore a wide cross period date is suggested.
Created on: Tuesday 5th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 22nd September 2022
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Record ID: NMS-0988A1
Object type: DIE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Small and worn lead die in the form of a cube with the values 1-6 displayed by punched dots. Values on opposite faces add up to seven in the 'standard' manner. Weight 6.83g. 9 x 8.5 x 9mm. Probably Roman.
Created on: Friday 27th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 8th June 2022
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Record ID: LIN-CA954D
Object type: DIE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead gaming die of probable Roman to medieval period, AD 43 - 1500. The object is cuboid in shape with each of the 6 sides. Not all the sides are regular and are very worn. There are no traces of the original numbers. Height: 14.92 mm, Thickness: 11.75 mm, Weight: 17.98g
Created on: Friday 17th December 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 12th January 2022
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Record ID: WILT-9258E8
Object type: DIE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy gaming die of uncertain date, probably Roman to Medieval, c. AD 43 - 1500. It is cuboid, with the numbers marked by 'pips' of incised or stamped ring and dot motif . They are in a non-regular arrangement (meaning that the opposite sides do not add up to seven). However, the six, three and two are next to each other, as on regular dice, so the dice can be classifed as Potter type 15, though the Potter types only really hold true for regular dice. On this die, the six is opposite the five, the one is opposite the two, the three is opposite the four. Th…
Created on: Monday 8th November 2021
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Marlborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-942F07
Object type: DIE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman die with slight damage to the edges. There are no designs or marks on the faces.
Created on: Thursday 22nd July 2021
Last updated: Thursday 29th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-B73F3E
Object type: DIE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman ivory die dating from AD 50-410. The die is cuboid and each value is marked by a ring-and-dot design, which range from 1 to 6. Opposite sides add up to 7. This die is Potter variant 9 (Finds Research Group 700-1700, Datasheet 23, Dice by Geoff Egan). Dimensions: length: 7.86mm; width: 6.36mm; thickness: 7.02mm; weight: 1.03g Similar dice are illustrated in Crummy (1983, 96-97) which date to the Roman period and Egan et al (1998, 290-291 ref 953 and 954) which are dated to c. 1350 to 1450 AD. Therefore a wide cross period date is suggested.
Created on: Monday 23rd November 2020
Last updated: Thursday 28th October 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-F9B8C9
Object type: DIE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Roman to Post Medieval cuboid bone die with irregular size faces (6 and 1 larger than 5, 4, 3 and 2). The values are in negative relief and indicated by double ring and dot marks, positioned in a regular layout (the opposite sides add up to 7), in an arrangement known as Potter's variant 14. A similar example can be found in Crummy (1995, 97, nos. 2500), from an archaeological context dating circa AD 100 - AD 350. Egan (FRG Datasheet 23) lists four examples of Potter's variant 14 dice (one dating circa AD 1660, three dating 5th-9th century or possibly Roman). Ther…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd September 2020
Last updated: Monday 28th March 2022
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Record ID: SUR-3FE56D
Object type: DIE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy die with slightly uneven dimensions and rounded corners. The numbers are indicated on each face by circular pits. The die is not regular and the sums of dots on opposing faces is 3, 8 and 10 (1 & 2, 3 & 5, and 4 & 6), suggesting that it may be of Roman date. Egan (1997) suggests that Medieval and later dice are usually of the regular layout (opposing faces totalling 7).
Created on: Sunday 19th July 2020
Last updated: Sunday 19th July 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-896497
Object type: DIE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possible square copper alloy die. Some of the dots representing numbers are visible, although it is very worn and it is not possible to identify the numbering scheme. Possibly of Roman date although these are known later, see for example LON-C42ABA Dimensions: 5mm high, 5mm wide and 5mm thick, it weighs 1.6g
Created on: Monday 23rd September 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Harrogate', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-1E9BBB
Object type: DIE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman ivory or bone die. The die is sub-square and each value is marked by a ring-and-dot design, which range from 1 to 6. Opposite sides add up to 7. This die is Potter variant 1 (Finds Research Group 700-1700, Datasheet 23, Dice by Geoff Egan). Dimensions: length: 17.78mm; width: 16.67mm; thickness: 15.42mm; weight: 8.90g A similar Roman die on the database is LON-24B3A6. Similar dice are illustrated in Crummy (1983, 96-97) which date to the Roman period and Egan et al (1998, 290-291 ref 953 and 954) which are dated to c. 1350 to 1450 AD. Therefore a wide cross peri…
Created on: Tuesday 25th June 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd March 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-633C2C
Object type: DIE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman to Post Medieval bone die. The die is of cuboid form and each value is marked by a ring-and-dot design, which range from 1 to 6. Opposite sides add up to 7. Tool marks from filing or cutting the die blank to size are apparent on each face. This die is a Potter variant 9 (Finds Research Group 700-1700, Datasheet 23, Dice by Geoff Egan). Other examples are recorded on the database at: LON-C1D9E9 and LON-0DF491. Similar dice are illustrated in Crummy (1983, 96-97) which date to the Roman period and Egan et al (1998, 290-291 ref 953 and 954) which are dated to c. 1350 to 1450 AD. …
Created on: Sunday 16th June 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd March 2021
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Record ID: KENT-31B2A0
Object type: DIE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast and inscriebd complete, copper-alloy possible Roman die. Description: This small copper alloy die is oblong in shape and features incised lines on its four faces starting with II, III, IIII and X. The incised marks are heavily worn and it features minimal corrosion on its edges. Measurements: 6.71g in weight, 17.77mm in length, 8.92mm thick and 7.85mm wide. Discussion: Oblong or rectangular Roman die are recorded on the PAS database, such as ASHM-383087 and LANCUM-E6101C, unfortunately the wear on this example make exact ID difficult to pin down.
Created on: Friday 26th April 2019
Last updated: Thursday 9th May 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-C9A904
Object type: DIE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman to Post Medieval cuboid bone die with irregular size faces (2 and 4 smaller than the rest), facetted edges and rounded corners. The die was manufactured by cutting a section from the shaft of a long-bone and stopping up the medullary cavity with two bone plugs to face 4 (still in situ) and face 3 (lost in antiquity). The numbers are in negative relief and indicated by double ring and dot marks, positioned in a regular layout, so the opposite sides add up to 7, and in an arrangement known as Potter's variant 1. MacGregor (1985: pg130-131) notes: "The dice in use …
Created on: Sunday 21st April 2019
Last updated: Monday 13th May 2019
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Record ID: LON-A65BBD
Object type: DIE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy die dating from AD 50-410. The die is cuboid and is unfinished with only one side with the number six, stamped with ring and dot. Dimensions: length: 10.33mm; width: 10.15mm; thickness: 11.10mm; weight: 9.37g
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2019
Last updated: Friday 15th May 2020
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Record ID: LON-C1D9E9
Object type: DIE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman to Post Medieval ivory or bone die. The die is cuboid and each value is marked by a ring-and-dot design, which range from 1 to 6. Opposite sides add up to 7. This die is Potter variant 9 (Finds Research Group 700-1700, Datasheet 23, Dice by Geoff Egan). Dimensions: length: 8.13mm; width: 8.31mm; weight: 1.00g Similar dice are illustrated in Crummy (1983, 96-97) which date to the Roman period and Egan et al (1998, 290-291 ref 953 and 954) which are dated to c. 1350 to 1450 AD. Therefore a wide cross period date is suggested.
Created on: Thursday 7th February 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 17th September 2019
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Record ID: NMS-05F9FA
Object type: DIE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Crudely modelled probable Roman lead die, a cube with an arrangement of drilled dots close to Brown's numbering system Type Bii, with the exception of a blank where the four dots are missing (Biddle 1990, 692-4). 16 x 16.5 x 16.5 x 16mm. Weight 41.41g. AD43-409.
Created on: Tuesday 29th January 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 29th January 2019
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