CLST 201 Lecture Notes - Palatine Hill, Princeps, Poppaea Sabina
26 Mar 2013
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Augusts" principate: res publica restituta (restoration of the republic). 23 augustus relinquished his monopolistic hold on the consulship; he received full tribunician power in return. The scope of his pro-consular power was extended to be valid in rome, maius power. 15: only princeps can mint gold and silver coinage. 12 - lepidus died augustus became pontifex maximus. 2 became curator anonae, curator of the grain supply, due to a famine. Had broader scope and longer length of office made him even more powerful. His authority was absolute only because he held allllll the positions. Supreme control of armed forces, support and respect of government, reverence of the people: all came from his autoritas (his influence, his prestige). August held no official title after 23, just had tons of broad powers. He hid his veiled monarchy within the framework of the restored republic res publica restituta. Avoided shitty title of king, but created a legitimate title for himself and his successors.
