Basic info

Collection

Archaeology

Object name

Inscribed object

Object category

Roman

Description

Described in Eboracum as "Slip of bone, 5 ins by 1 and 1/2ins, with serrated edges and incised inscription, found... on the breast of a corpse in a coffin. DOMINE VICTOR VINCAS FELIX 'Lord Victor, may you have a lucky win!' The formula is that used for gladiators or charioteers."

Production date start

43

Production date end

410

Period

Roman