03-06-2012, 07:49 AM
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