The Roman Army, 31 BC–AD 337: A Sourcebook

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altars of the gods with his blood, an unheard of occurrence even among
enemies.
216 CIL 2. 6183=ILS 2293, inscription, Emporiae (Ampurias), Spain
In honour of Jupiter Best and Greatest, the detachment of Legion VII
Gemina Fortunate, under the direction of Junius Victor, centurion of
the same legion, for the birthday of the eagle (set this up).
217 CIL 3. 6224=ILS 2295, inscription, Moesia, AD 224
In honour of the military deities, Genius, Courage, the holy Eagle, and
the standards of Legion I Italica Severiana, Marcus Aurelius Justus
from the community of Horreum Margi in Upper Moesia, chief
centurion from the position of trecenarius, granted this gift. (On the
side) Dedicated on 20 September in the consulship of Julianus for the
second time and Crispinus, through Annius Italicus, legate of the
Emperor with propraetorian power.
218 CIL 3. 3526=ILS 2355, inscription, Aquincum (Budapest),
Lower Pannonia, AD 216
Publius Turranius Firminus, veteran, after being a horn-player of Legion
II Adiutrix Antoniniana, at his own expense entirely restored the sentrybox
for the safeguarding of the standards and sacred statues, in the
consulship of Sabinus for the second time and Anullinus.
For imperial statues, see also texts nos 232–3.
219 CIL 8. 2634=ILS 2296, inscription, Lambaesis, Africa, AD 253
To the God Mars, powerful in military life, this statue in honour of
Legion III Augusta Valeriana Galliena Valeriana was provided in
fulfilment of his vow by Sattonius Jucundus, chief centurion, who, when
the legion was reconstituted, was the first to place his centurion’s stick
beside the eagle; it was dedicated by Veturius Veturianus, most
distinguished man, legate of the three Emperors with propraetorian
power.
This legion, named after Valerian and Gallienus and the latter’s son, had been
disbanded by Gordian III, and was reconstituted by Valerian in 253.