Lot 5177
Sale 93 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
Description
Ancient Roman, bone stylus (a writing utensil), length 97mm., 1st - 3rd century A.D. Fine, very scarce with certificate.
Ex Mark and Susan Marshan Collection. The word stylus along with the word "style" came from the Latin word stilus meaning: "a stake; a pointed instrument", used by the Romans, for writing upon wax tablets.
- Estimate
- $100
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $100