American
Die: Arabic Script, late 19th century - early 20th century
Metal, 3.81 cm (1 1/2 in.)
This die is made of metal. We see one of its faces displayed perpendicular to our line of sight. It is engraved with Arabic script rendered on the inside of a circular path. The outside of the circle is broken with a small space at the top. Two small crescent-like projections extend from the circle at the 2 o’clock and 8 o’clock positions. A slender tail-like projection extends from the bottom.
Vatichino
Commentary
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