Latin Inscription on Marble Tablet from Capua, Italy
Publius (?) Alfius Juda the archon (and) archisynagogos, who lived 70 years 7 months 10 days. Alfia Soteris, with whom he lived 48 years, made (the monument) for her incomparable, well-deserving husband.
Source: JIWE 1.20 / CIJ 1.553
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