Inscriptions of Aphrodisias 2027

12.541. Cross-monograms

Description: Two adjacent white marble masonry blocks.

Text: On the face, ii to the east of i; to the west of these are three carefully cut crosses.

Letters: Monograms: i: 0.17 high; ii: 0.185 high.

Date: Sixth century or later. (monogram)

Findspot: Aphrodisias: Walls, South-east stretch: south face, a little west of 12.516; .

Original location: Unknown

Last recorded location: Findspot

Interpretive

i
((monogram))(αβιεου)
ii
(Ποϲστύμιοϲ)

Diplomatic

i
ii

English translation

Translation source: ALA 2004

i: not resolved; ii might be Ποστυμ for Postumios.

Bibliography

Transcription: New York University expedition

Publication: Roueché, ALA 210 , whence McCabe, PHI, 1996 703, 683 , ALA 2004 210, IAph2007 12.541.

Images

Fig. 1. i: Face (M. Roueché, 1973)

Fig. 2. ii: Face (M. Roueché, 1973)

Fig. 3. Drawing of Monogram i

Fig. 4. Drawing of Monogram ii