Greek and Latin Inscription on Marble Tablet from Ostia, Italy
2nd or 3rd Century
For the safety of the Emperor. Mindius Faustus with his family built and made [it] from his own gifts, and set up the ark for the holy law.1
Source: JIWE 1.13
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