epitaph plaque
- Museum number
- 1867,0508.61
- Description
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Marble epitaph plaque with a Latin funerary inscription to Titus Flavius Fruendus, by his heirs.
- Production date
- 100 (circa)
- Dimensions
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Height: 45.72 centimetres
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Length: 31.75 centimetres
- $Inscriptions
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- Curator's comments
- The legions of the Roman army were all given a title, often related to their creators or historic campaigns. In this case, Legion VIII, created in about 65 BC was given its name "Augusta" by the Emperor Augustus in about 15 BC. Legion XXI created by Caligula in AD39 was named by him "Primigenia" another name for the goddess of Fortune.
Frumentarii, named after frumentum, the latin word for corn were attached to all the legions and were resonsible for providing supplies of food and other goods. They later used their good operational connections in a different way, and became, in effect, the emperor's secret service.
- Location
- On display (G70)
- Acquisition date
- 1867
- Department
- Greek and Roman
- Registration number
- 1867,0508.61
