Epitaph of Gaius Iulius Gallus

Edition

G(aio) Iulio [G]allo
Emeri[tensi v]eterano
[l]eg(ionis) VII [G(eminae) F(elicis)] stipendi(i)s
emeriti[s] ann(orum) LXX
5h(ic) s(itus) e(st) s(it) t(ibi) t(erra) l(evis) Iulia Prima
lib(erta) et coniux patrono
bene mer(enti) d(e) s(uo) f(aciendum) c(uravit)

Apparatus

Translation

To Gaius Iulius Gallus of Emerita, veteran of the VII legion Gemina Felix having served out his time, 70 years old. Here he lies, may the earth rest lightly upon you. Iulia Prima freedwoman and wife had this made for her well-deserving patron.

Commentary

Bibliography

22015 5212

Bibliography

CILII: 5212

HEpOnl: 22015

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Gaius Iulius Gallus