step eight money talks exercise
After listening to the lecture, tackle the following questions:
- What does the general development of coinage from the period of c. 32 BCE to CE 14 tell us about Augustus as a leader (and about the formation of the principate?)?
- What does the return of a Golden Age (e.g. the revival of the Secular Games in Rome in 17 BCE) during Augustus’ reign tell us about his leadership?
- How does the Forum Augustum represent Augustus’ leadership?
Recommended Time: 1:00
FURTHER VIDEO REFERENCEThe Forum Augustum
Reconstruction of the Forum Augustum