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Some remarks on the engraved gems from Tilurium and the purchasing power of Roman soldiers

Among the military sites in the Croatian part of the Roman province of Dalmatia, the legionary fortress of Tilurium has been known to have the largest number of engraved gems, presently outnumbering the gem finds from other sites such as Burnum (Ivoševci near Kistanje) and Andetrium (Muć Gornji). The Tilurium gems are, therefore, clearly significant for analysis and comparison of this category of small archaeological finds with other military sites in Croatia, which is somewhat difficult to do due to lack of published glyptic material. Engraved gems are present in considerable numbers in other Roman legionary fortresses, such as Carnuntum, Vetera or Brigetio. Wearing finger rings with engraved gems among the Roman soldiers was common and well-attested practice. Therefore, some remarks in relation to the acquisition of engraved gems and Roman soldiers from Tilurium can be outlined.

engraved gems ; Tilurium ; Roman soldiers ; prices

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