Martial V. 17, 4
Hector Thomson
Cistifero was the reading of A and B, but for want a satisfactory interpretation it, or indeed any evidence cistibero (from CA) has been preferred. Hirschfeld, who first brought this forward (in Hermes , 1889, p. 106; cf. Heraeus, Rhein. Mus. 1899, 309), explained it as meaning one ‘quinqueuiri cis Tiberim,’ low official contrasting effectively with senator Gellia's dreams. It seems worth while to call attention (without prejudice) Abstrusa gloss (C.G.L. IV. 192, 27),‘Vicorum et cistifer nomina sunt metallorum’ There be no doubt that word should uiocurus (cf. 194, 8; V. 613, 44); in Notae Tironianae (XXXVI. 94–5) stand thus succession at end ofa list officials. Heraeus thinks author must have confused words cistophorus uictoriatus ; would he likely write metallorum ‘coins’ ? For last magistratuum proposed, somewhat violent change even glossary. I suggest metatorum Abstr . 116, 17,‘Metatores: mansionum praeparatores.’ Was perhaps title low-grade had something (but what?) do on staff quartermaster?
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