Inscription | Translation |
Advent Aug (Augg) | Arrival of the emperor (emperors). |
Adventuri Aug Felicissimo | Refers to the felicitations of the Roman people upon the return of the emperor. |
Aeternae memoriae | (to) Eternal remembrance. |
Apolloni sancto | (to) Holy Apollo. |
Augustus, (Augusta - feminine) | Most distinctive of imperial titles which is used only by the reigning emperor or his family. |
Beata tranquillitas | Blessed Peace (of the state). |
Bono Genio Pii Imperatoris | (to) the good Genius of the emperor. |
Bonus Eventus | Good events, or happenings. |
Cereri Frugif | (to) The fruit-bearing Ceres. |
Claritas Reipub | Brightness of the Republic. |
Clementia Temp | Clemency of the emperor (at the time). |
Colonia Bostra | Colonia of Bostra (Arabia) |
Concord Aequit | Concord of Equity. |
Concordia Augg | Concord of the emperors. |
Concord Mili or Concordia Militum | Military concord. |
Conserv Urb Suae | Conserver of the city (Rome). |
Comiti Augg NN | Retinue of the emperors. |
COS (Consul) | One of the two chief magistrates of the Roman state, and often the emperor was one. |
Dacia | A country. |
Deo Vulcano | (to) The god Vulcan. |
Diana Lucifera | Diana the bringer of light. |
Dis Genitalibus | For having children. |
D N (Dominus Noster) | Our Lord, in the context of our lord and ruler of the Roman people |
D N Licini Augusti | (of) our lord Licinius, emperor. |
Dominor Nostror Caess | Caesars, our lords. |
Erculi Victori | To Hercules the Victor. |
E X S C Ob Cives Servatos | A decree of the senate bestowed for having saved the lives of citizens. |
Fecund Augustae | Fertility of the Empress. |
Fel Temp Reparatio | Restoration of the happy times. |
Felicitas Augg NN | Happiness of our emperors. |
Felicitas Republicae | Happiness of the Republic. |
Felix Advent Augg NN | Happy arrival of both our emperors. |
Fides Exerc, or Fides Exercitum | Fidelity of the soldiers, or of the army. |
Fides Mutua Augg | Mutual faith of the emperors. |
Fort red, or Fortuna Redux | Fortunate return of our emperor. |
Fortunae Reduci Augg NN | (to) the fortunate return of our emperors. |
Genio Antiocheni | Genius (Guardian) of Antioch. |
Genio Augg et Caesarum NN | (to) the genius of the emperors and our Caesars. |
Genio Augusti, Genio Imperatoris | (to) the genius of the emperor (or emperors). |
Genio Pop Rom | (to) the genius of the Roman people. |
Genius Senatus | Genius of the senate. |
Germania | A country, province. |
Gloria Novi Saeculi | The glory of the new age. |
Gloria Romanorum | The glory of Rome (Of the Romans). |
Hilaritas Augg | Mirth, or joy, of our emperors. |
Hoc Signo Victor Eris | By this sign shalt thou be the victor (or, shalt thou conquer). |
Honos | Honor. |
Honos et Virtus | Honor and virtue. |
IMP (Imperator) | Emperor. |
Indulgentia Augg In Carth | Indulgence of the emperors to Carthage. |
Iovi Conservatori Augg NN | (to) Jupiter, conservator of our emperors. |
Iov Exsup, etc. | Jove (Jupiter) who excels in all things. |
Iovi Propugnatori | (to) Jupiter the defender. |
Iovi Statori | (to) Jupiter the stabilizer. |
Iovi Vot Susc Pro Sal Caes Aug SPQR | Vows to Jupiter by the senate and the Roman people for the restoration of the health of the emperor. |
Iul | Julius, or Julia. |
Iun | Junior. |
Iuno Felix | Happy Juno. |
Iuno Lucina | Goddess of light. |
Iuno Regina | Juno the Queen. |
Iunoni Martiali | (to) the war-like Juno. |
Iuppitor Custos | Jupiter the custodian. |
Iustitia | Justice. |
Iuventus Augustus | The young Augustus. |
Isis Faria | Isis, protector of the Island of Pharos. |
Laetit Fundata, Laetitia Fund | Well-founded rejoicing. |
Leg I, Leg II, Leg III, etc. | The numbers of the legions. |
Lib Aug, etc. | Liberality of the emperor |
Mag Pius | Great and pious. |
Mars Ultor | Mars, the avenger. |
Mars Victor | Mars, the victor. |
Mart Pac, Marti Pacif, or Pacifero | Mars, the pacifier. |
Marti Conservatori | (to) Mars the Conservator. |
Marti Pacifier | (to) Mars the Pacifier. |
Marti Propugt (or Propugnatori) | (to) Mars the Defender. |
Mauretania | A province. |
Miliarum Saeculum | Commencement of the new era, or age. |
Miner Fautr | Minerva who gives favors. |
Moneta Aug | Money of the emperor. |
Munificentia Aug | Munificence of the emperor. |
N F (Nobilissima Femina) | Most noble woman. |
Oriens Aug | Rising sun (of the emperor). |
Pacator Orbis | Pacifier of the earth. |
Pace Pr Ubiq Parta Ianum Clusit | Refers to the portal of Janus being closed, indicating peace. |
Paci Augustae | To the peace of the emperor. |
Par, Ar, Ad, etc. | Parthia, Arabia, Adiabenicus (conquered nations). |
Pax Fundata Cum Persis | Firm peace with the Persians. |
Pietas Mutua Aug | The mutual piety of the two Augusti. |
Pietas Romana | Roman piety. |
PM (Pontifex Maximus) | Literally "head priest", the ruler's title as supreme head of the Roman religion. |
Popul Iussu | By order of the Roman people. |
PP (Pater Patriae) | Father of his country. |
Primi Decennales | (of the) First period of ten years. |
Profectio Aug | The emperor setting out for a visit or expedition. |
Prov Deor, Provid Deor, Providentia Deorum | Providence of the gods |
Providentiae Caess | Foresight of the Caesars. |
Rector Orbis | Master of the world. |
Regi Artis | (to the) King of the Arts. |
Relig Aug | Religion of the emperor. |
Reliqua Vetera H S Novies Mill Abolita | Refers to the liberality of the emperor (Hadrian) in remitting debts. |
Reparatio Reipub | Restoration of the Republic. |
Restitutor Africae | |
Restitutor, or ruler of Africa. | |
Restitutor Orbis | |
Restitutor, or ruler of the world. | |
Restitutor Urbis | |
Restitutor, or ruler of the city. | |
Sac Mon Urb Augg et Caes NN or Sacra Monet Augg et Caes Nostr | Sacred money of Rome, our emperors and our Caesars. |
Saec Fel | Happy Age. |
Saeculi (or Seculi) Felicitas | Happy Age (also, refers to the secular games). |
Saeculo Frugifero | (to) The fruitful age. |
Saeculum Novum | The new age. |
Sal Gen Hum, or Salus Generis Humani | Lasting health to all humans. |
Salus DD NN Aug et Caes | The health of Augustus and Caesar, our lords. |
Salus Reipublicae | the health of the Republic. |
Sanct Deo Soli Elagabal | (to) Holy Sun-God Elagabalus. |
Sarmatia Devicta | Victory over Sarmatia. |
Securit Imperii | Security of the empire. |
Securit Perp | Eternal security. |
Serapi Comiti Aug | (to) Serapis, Companion and god of the emperor. |
Soli Invicto Comiti | (to) The unconquerable Sun-God. |
Senatus Populusque Romanus | The senate and the Roman people. |
SPQR Optimo Principi | The senate and the Roman people to the highest prince. |
Spes Perpetua | Eternal hope. |
Spes Romanorum | Hope of the Romans. |
Summus Sacerdos Aug | Highest prince (or priest) Augustus. |
Tempor Felix | the happy times. |
Tiberis | The Tiber (a personification). |
TR P (Tribunicia Potestate) | The tribunician power, the emperor as civil head of the state. |
Ubertas | Fertility. |
Undique Victores | Victory everywhere. |
Urbs Roma Felix | The happy city, Rome. |
Veneri Victrici | (to) Venus the Victress. |
Venus Coelestis | Heavenly Venus. |
Venus Felix | Happy Venus. |
Victoria Aeterna Aug N | Eternal victory for our emperor. |
Victoriae DD Augg NN | (to) Victory of our emperors. |
Virtus Exerciti | Referring to the courage of the army. |
Virtus Militum | Victory (Virtue) of the army. |
Virtus Romanorum | Virtue of the Romans. |
Vot Susc or Vota Suscepta | Sacrifice vows. |
Votis Decennalibus | Vows of the ten years, or the tenth year. |
Vota Publica | Public vows. |
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