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This playing piece, made from a sherd of coarse Roman pottery, was found at the native hillfort settlement of Traprain Law in East Lothian. It was used sometime between 80 and 200 AD.

Gaming counter made from a sherd of coarse Roman ware, from Traprain Law, 80 - 200 AD

The evidence for Roman games in Britain consists mainly of dice and boards for games similar to backgammon and draughts. Playing pieces are generally of bone or pottery sherds, though quality glass counters are also known.

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• Online ID: 000-100-102-551-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.GV 1384
• Date: 80 - 200 AD
  Between 80 and 200 AD
  
• Material: Ceramic, dark, coarse
  Counter, gaming
  
• Dimensions: 0.94" D
  
• What: Counter, gaming
  
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• Where: Scotland, East Lothian, Traprain Law
  
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