Un nuovo miliario di Teodosio II e Valentiniano III da Verona

Abstract

Abstract

This contribution examines a new milestone from the territory of Verona dedicated to Theodosius II and Valentinian III. However, the names of these two emper-ors were engraved over those of Magnus Maximus and Flavius Victor, to whom the milestone was originally dedicated. On the one hand, Magnus Maximus and Flavius Victor appear quite often on milestones erected in the territory of Verona and in Italy in general. On the other, no other milestones dedicated to Theodosius II and Valentinian III are known in these regions, and the only comparisons come from Gaul and Asia Minor. It is therefore difficult to establish the exact circumstances in which this milestone was re-engraved. It may be that this occurred during Aetius’ campaigns in Rhaetia and Noricum. On that occasion, the road connecting northern Italy to Rhaetia via the Val d’Adige may have acquired a certain strategic importance.