Roman Inscriptions Flashcards
1
Q
General formula - graves (2+)
A
D M = dis manibus
‘To the spirits of the departed = dedicates grave to friendly spirits of the deceased
2
Q
AEQVES (2)
A
‘Horseman’
‘Trooper’
3
Q
STIP (2)
A
Stipendiorum
Served… years
4
Q
CON’VX
A
His wife / spouse
5
Q
FAVCIENDUM CVRAV’T
A
‘Had the made’
6
Q
Numbers (5)
A
L = 50
C = 1000
S = semis = half
Messes = months
Dies = days
7
Q
What is a ligature (2)
A
Joined letters
Art form
