Object numberCC41.031

Plaque from a tomb erected by the soldier Aurelius Achilles for his young son Valentinus.

Date3rd c

Artist Classical (Ancient European: Roman) (Classical (Ancient European: Roman), NA)

CultureRoman

MediumMarble

Dimensions6 11/16 x 9 5/8 x 1 in. (17 x 24.5 x 2.5 cm)

Credit LineTransfer from Vassar College Classics Department, 1968

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Not on view

Period3rd ce

Classification(s)

InscribedTranscription: D M | VALENTINO FILI- | O QUI VIXIT AN V | MES V AUR ACH- | ILLES M CHO VIIIP ((centurio)) PATER FECIT DULC- | ISSIMO B M FECIT Edited Text: D(is) M(anibus). | Valentino fili|o qui vixit an(nis) V Me(n)s(ibus) V Aur(elius) Ach|illes m(iles) C(o)ho(rtis) VIII p(raetoriae) | ((centurio)) pater fecit dulc|issimo b(ene) m(erenti) fecit Translation: To the Divine Shades. Aurelius Achilles, soldier of the 8th praetorian cohort made this for Valentinus, who lived five years and five months, a father for his sweetest son who well deserved it.

DescriptionFrom Praeneste. Complete; remains of later plaster on back; bordered writing field

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