Blei für Rom. Politische Loyalität durch ökonomische Abhängigkeit
Lead for Rome. Political loyalty through economic dependency
Author(s): Werner EckSubject(s): Archaeology, Cultural history, Ancient World
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego
Keywords: Metalla; private saltus as gift of Augustus; Valerius Messala Messalinus; Illyricum;
Summary/Abstract: Several recently discovered lead ingots refer to mining districts in the region of present- day Kosovo. Of particular interest is an ingot with the inscription metallo(rum) Messalini, which refers to M. Valerius Messala Messalinus Corvinus (cos. ord. 3 BC), who was employed as a commander during the Pannonian-Dalmatian uprising of 6–9 AD. He was obviously one of the senators whom Augustus not only honoured with awards for their service, but whom he also supported economically, not unlike Cn. Calpurnius Piso (cos. ord. 7 BC), who had received saltus in Illyricum. These gifts served to create loyalty; but they were precarious gifts because when loyalty ceased, they were reclaimed for the imperial patrimonium.
Journal: Electrum. Studia z historii starożytnej
- Issue Year: 2022
- Issue No: 29
- Page Range: 161-169
- Page Count: 9
- Language: German