Strand of Roman Glass Beads, Coins mold Heavy cast brass/bronze rounded bicones

Heavy cast brass/bronze rounded bicones beads were made in the early 1900s and have a 3mm hole

There are some red glass beads in the mix as well

and these red/blue are surely teh oddest of that variety

5mm holes)

Vintage piece from the 1980s

Strand of Roman Glass Beads, Coins mold Heavy cast brass/bronze rounded bicones19" strand of ancient Roman period thick glass pieces cut and drilled as beads recently. Over 2000 years old from various excavations in and around Afghanistan. A variety of mostly round lentil shape or coin shape beads, graduated sizes and mostly sea green. Wonderful as it is, but needs restringing. Sizes range from 10mm diameter to the large centerpiece 22mm and are mostly 3 4mm thick with small . 5mm holes. This ancient glass has calcification and