Equus publicus
The equus publicus (literally "horse bought by the commonwealth") was an honourable status in ancient Rome, granting its holder a military horse paid for by the state, along with the cost of its fodder for its whole life.[1] The money for the horse was called aes equestre, whilst the annual money for the horse's provisions for a year was called aes hordearium.[2]
History
Equus publicus was originally given to all members of the
denarii or else inheritance, but the equus publicus was only attainable by way of inheritance from a father.[3][4] In imperial times, after the reforms of Augustus, the status could be granted by an emperor, along with inheritance from a father.[5][6]
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