concept
civic crowns
also: corona civica
The civic crown of oak leaves, awarded for saving the life of a fellow citizen in battle; Manlius displayed eight.
Reading notes
- The History of Rome, Book 6 §20 eight civic crowns
The civic crown of oak leaves, awarded for saving the life of a fellow citizen in battle; Manlius displayed eight.
- The History of Rome, Book 23 §23 had received the civic crown
The civic crown of oak leaves, awarded for saving a citizen's life in battle—a qualification for the new senate.