Legio I Jovia

• The Legio I Jovia, also known as Legio I Jovia Scythica, was founded by Diocletian between 284-305 CE.
• Between c.284-c.400 CE the Legion was based at Noviodunum in Roumania.

Regimental Details

• Creation Date:
  • c. 284-305 CE (Exact date unknown) Raised by Diocletian along with the Legio II Herculea.
• Reason for creation
  • Late Empire Legion raised to Defend the new Province of Scythia Minor.
• Dates: c.284-c.400 CE
• Fortress Bases:
  • Noviodunum (Isaccea, Roumania) (c.284-c.400 CE)
• Title:
  • ‘Legio I Jovia Scythica’
    • from Diocletian’s title of ‘Jovianus’ meaning ‘similar to Jupiter’.
• Emblems:
• Notable Commanders:
• Structure of the Legion:
  • Roman Legion
  • Roman Army
  • Roman Weapons

Chronology

• Early Campaigns:

Posting in Scythia Minor (c.284-c.400 CE)

• c.284-c.400 CE Based at Noviodunum (Isaccea, Roumania) at the Mouth of the Danube.

Conclusion

• The Legion disappears from the record after c.400 CE.

Noviodunum, Isaccea, Roumania