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Rickster67
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Rickster67
3y ago
*It appears that it could be used to measure coins, but old Roman coins in that time period were not very round. They were hammered on a die, not cast, so they weren’t a perfect circle. Weight and material constitution was more important
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Rickster67
3y ago
The Roman-Gallo dodecahedron was created for the Roman troop arms merchants (Negotiatores) & Auxiliary troop arms officers. It was used to measure, procure & maintain the Roman Auxiliary troop polearm weapon shafts; to ensure standa
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Rickster67
3y ago
Some dods are too small for this; also some holes are too small; finally, that type of 'French' knitting tube size is based on number of knobs(pins), not the opening/hole sizes. It's the original 'Swiss Army' m
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Rickster67
3y ago
*Knitting tool- interesting, but some dods are too small for this; also some holes are too small; finally, that type of 'French' knitting tube size is based on number of knobs(pins), not the opening/hole sizes. It's the
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3y ago
Contrary to published work comments, many dod openings DO show signs of chips/dents, scrapes and cuts (especially some of the larger opposing openings and the largest opposing openings – damage is not just from oxidation). This damage