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An Inscription from Aquileia
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Quote:The milites who had been entrusted with the defence of Aquileia probably came from Adiutor's cohort. (I'd guess.)
Is that implied by the inscription, would you say? I think the cohort in question was supposed to be in Syria at the time (although... third century crisis... who knows?)

Quote:Different name?
Ach, rats - you're quite right! That's what comes of staring at inscription texts too long, you go word-blind and wishful thinking gets to work :oops: It's a shame though - Mr Servilianus would have fitted rather nicely there, right date, rank and everything. Don't suppose I could blame the carver for making a mistake? No? Oh well...

Quote:"Special Units" , which is the case with that numerus exploratorum divitiensium, more of an elite unit than "the scum" of the roman Army.
Thanks - that might explain why they were being commanded by a man with the rank to lead a milliarian ala! If only it was the same man as the first inscription... :neutral:
Nathan Ross
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An Inscription from Aquileia - by Nathan Ross - 03-06-2012, 04:51 AM
Re: An Inscription from Aquileia - by Simplex - 03-06-2012, 06:35 AM
Re: An Inscription from Aquileia - by Nathan Ross - 03-06-2012, 07:49 AM
Re: An Inscription from Aquileia - by Simplex - 03-06-2012, 06:23 PM
Re: An Inscription from Aquileia - by Nathan Ross - 03-06-2012, 06:49 PM
Re: An Inscription from Aquileia - by Michael P. - 03-08-2012, 09:09 PM
Re: An Inscription from Aquileia - by Nathan Ross - 03-08-2012, 11:54 PM

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