A Note on a Fragmentary List of Names from Noviodunum
A Note on a Fragmentary List of Names from Noviodunum
Author(s): Florin Topoleanu, Mihail ZahariadeSubject(s): History, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Archaeology, Local History / Microhistory, Ancient World
Published by: Muzeul de Istorie Națională și Arheologie Constanța
Keywords: inscription; Noviodunum; classici; Classis Flavia Moesica; Lower Moesia; citizenship; recruitment; peregrini;
Summary/Abstract: The fragment of inscription found at Noviodunum (Isaccea) contains the names of five individuals. They hold each two names suggesting their initial peregrin origin. Given the importance of the find place and especially the position of Noviodunum as the headquarters of the Moesian Fleet (Classis Flavia Moesica), the five men must be considered most likely discharged classici from the same unit, apparently in the same headquarters. The piece may be part of a longer list of veterans from the fleet written up and exposed on the occasion of the discharge of a contingent likely in late 2 nd or early 3rd century.
Journal: Pontica
- Issue Year: 2017
- Issue No: 50
- Page Range: 407-414
- Page Count: 8
- Language: English