Epitaph of Gaius Oius Secundus

Edition

D(is) M(anibus) s(acrum)
G(aius) Oius Secundus
(O)stip(ponensis) ann(orum) CXXV (!)
p(ius) i(n) s(uis) h(ic) s(itus) e(st) s(it) t(ibi) t(erra) l(evis)

Apparatus

Translation

Sacred to the spirits of the dead, Gaius Oius Secundus of Ostippo, 125 years old, dutiful to his own. Here he lies, may the earth rest lightly upon you.

Commentary

The inscription was found only 5km away from the point of origin, but was in a different town, suggesting local movement.

Bibliography

3169 5, 942 1450 31268

Bibliography

CILII: 5, 942

CILII: 1450

EDH: 31268

HEpOnl: 3169

Object Type

Stele

Date

CE 1-50 AD

Modern Findspot

Lora de Estepa

Ancient Findspot

Olaurum

Conventus

Astigitanus

Province

Baetica

People

Gaius Oius Secundus