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hic jacets

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plural of hic jacet

as in inscriptions

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Pictures show the ancient Roman silver denarii after they were carefully cleaned, some bearing portraits and inscriptions.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
Some contain inscriptions of short poems, according to the Dave the Potter Legacy Trust, which is run by his living relatives.

— Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026

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