05-22-2015, 05:43 PM
I'm sorry I stumbled upon this thread so late in the day. Most of the questions raised can be answered from the Greek transcript, which -- as you have surmised -- does not give the number of munifices (soldiers). Unfortunately, there is no photograph or drawing, so we cannot see what traces Professor Onur has decided to restore as the numerals "-[59?]".
Perhaps when he explains the significance of the Augustales and Flaviales, the structure of the legion will fall into place -- at first sight, it appears to have 340 centurions, but only 10 optios! This does seem a little top heavy to me, which is presumably why Professor Onur wishes to restore as many munifices as he can, to redress the balance somewhat. :errr:
Perhaps when he explains the significance of the Augustales and Flaviales, the structure of the legion will fall into place -- at first sight, it appears to have 340 centurions, but only 10 optios! This does seem a little top heavy to me, which is presumably why Professor Onur wishes to restore as many munifices as he can, to redress the balance somewhat. :errr:
