Details
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Object numberCOLEM:1947.313
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Institution nameColchester Collections
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Object name
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DescriptionInscribed Roman plaque found at Colchester Royal Grammar School. It is designed with a double frame of inscribed lines and small nail holes in centre top. The inscription has been punched with a chisel. The inscription translates as: "Hermes willingly and gladly honours his obligation to the god Silvanus".
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CreatorHermes (dedicant)
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Production date0100 - 0200
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Production periodRoman
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Inscription ContentDEO SILVA/NO / HERMES / V[OTVM] S[OLVIT] L[IBENS] M[ERITO]
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Inscription TranslationTo the God Silvanus. Hermes willingly and gladly fulfils his vows
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Material
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Dimensions
- height: 25.00 mm
width: 63.00 mm
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