Blei für Rom. Politische Loyalität durch ökonomische Abhängigkeit

<p> 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 Corvi...

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Main Author: Werner Eck
Format: Article
Language:deu
Published: Jagiellonian University 2022-10-01
Series:Electrum
Online Access: https://new.ejournals.eu/czasopismo/electrum/artykul/blei-fur-rom-politische-loyalitat-durch-okonomische-abhangigkeit
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Summary:<p> 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 <em>saltus </em>in Illyricum. These gifts served to create loyalty; but they were precarious gifts because when loyalty ceased, they were reclaimed for the imperial <em>patrimonium</em>.</p>
ISSN:1897-3426
2084-3909