Roman Milestone from Gemeinlebarn at Traismauer

3D Model

Roman Milestone from Gemeinlebarn 🏛️

Location: Castle of Traismauer

Historical Context 📅

Emperor Licinius, a co-emperor (Tetrarch) of Constantine I and the adopted son of Diocletian, ruled from 308 to 324 AD, when he was executed for alleged high treason.

Milestone Details 📜

The inscription reads: »To the pious, fortunate, and undefeated Emperor Flavius Valerius Licinianus Licinius.«

Commentary 📝

It is notable that the milestone does not feature any distance indications, suggesting it may primarily have served as a propaganda tool, unless the absence of such information is due to its poor preservation.

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