As they were in office at the end of the consular year 178, they are to be listed in 177 (cf. Niccolini, FTP 122). (Broughton MRR I)
The praenomen is not preserved, but the date fits well with the careers of either Aulus or Gaius. (Broughton MRR I)
Both attacked Manlius Vulso for his mismanagement in Istria in 178 and proposed to revoke the prorogation of his command (Liv. 41.6.1-3, and 7.4-10). See Lübker no. 16. (Broughton MRR I)
Münzer has shown (RE) that two men of this name held office about this time. The Licinius Nerva who was active in Illyria in 168 is probably not to be identified with the Praetor of 167, who was sent to Spain, but with the Legate who appears in Illyria and Thrace in that year (see 167, Legates). (Broughton MRR I)
Sent to Rome by Anicius to announce the subjugation of Illyria (Liv. 45.3.1-2, in an annalistic notice; see no. e). (Broughton MRR I)
Praetor
167
Hispania Ulterior
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Provinces Liv. 45.16.3. (Broughton MRR I)
See 168, note 1, and below on Legates. (Broughton MRR I)
p. 736 (Brennan 2000)
Legatus (Lieutenant)
167
Illyria
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See above, Praetors; and 168, Legates, and note 1. (Broughton MRR I)
Placed in command of Rhizon and Olcinium in Illyria by Anicius (Liv. 45.26.2). See 169, Legates, and above, Ambassadors. (Broughton MRR I)
Legatus (Ambassador)
167
Thracia
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Sent to Thrace to return to King Cotys his son and the other Thracian hostages (Liv. 45.42.11). (Broughton MRR I)