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<p>[QUOTE="octavius, post: 3559680, member: 100777"]Here is a dynastic aureus of Vespasian with his two sons riding horseback on the reverse. This makes Vespasian's intentions crystal clear.</p><p><br /></p><p>Next is an aureus of Claudius proclaiming Nero as next in line. It is still mysterious concerning all the factors contributing to his decision to gloss over his own son Britannicus in favor of Nero. Some historians say he wanted to spare Britannicus the hardships and perils of ruling (some success that achieved!); I thing rather it was Agrippina's enormous influence.</p><p><br /></p><p>Lastly, I am including a denarius of Octavius which is sort of a "retrospective" dynastic issue. He claims legitimacy to succession by claiming to be the son of a god.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]946316[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]946317[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]946318[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="octavius, post: 3559680, member: 100777"]Here is a dynastic aureus of Vespasian with his two sons riding horseback on the reverse. This makes Vespasian's intentions crystal clear. Next is an aureus of Claudius proclaiming Nero as next in line. It is still mysterious concerning all the factors contributing to his decision to gloss over his own son Britannicus in favor of Nero. Some historians say he wanted to spare Britannicus the hardships and perils of ruling (some success that achieved!); I thing rather it was Agrippina's enormous influence. Lastly, I am including a denarius of Octavius which is sort of a "retrospective" dynastic issue. He claims legitimacy to succession by claiming to be the son of a god. [ATTACH=full]946316[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]946317[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]946318[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
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