Published Military Diploma of a Member of Ala 1 Vespasiana Dardanorum

Culture: Roman

Period: 118-119 A.D.

Material: Bronze

Dimensions: 7.5 cm x 6.7 cm

Price: Sold

Ref: 3454

Provenance: From the German collection Peter Weiß, acquired between 1967 and 2015.

Condition: Fragment of beautiful quality with dark green patina.

Description: Fragment of a military diploma of an auxiliary unit dating to the period of Emperor Hadrian. Preserved is the left lower corner of Tabella II. The diploma originates from a constitution for Moesia Inferior from 118 or 119. The owner was a member of Ala 1 Vespasiana Dardanorum, which was under P. Baebius' command. Published in: P. Holder "Roman Military Diplomas V" (2006), p. 747, no. 349. As well as in: Werner Eck, Peter Weiß "Chiron 32", 2002, p. 453-457.