place
Firmum Picenum
Firmum
also: Firmani, Firmum
A loyal Roman colony in Picenum whose citizens (the Firmani) were the first to promise money to the war effort against Antony. Cicero proposes they be praised by the Senate.
Reading notes
- Seventh Philippic §23 The men of Firmum, who were the first in promising money
Firmum Picenum, a loyal colony whose citizens led the way in funding the war; Cicero proposes they be commended by the Senate alongside the Marrucini, who penalised draft-dodgers.