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GCSE Classics · key term
The military treasury established by Augustus in AD 6 to provide discharge payments for army veterans, supported by dedicated tax revenues.
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Paper 5
Revise: Recruitment, Training and Funding of the Imperial MilitaryIn AD 6, Augustus established the aerarium militare, a military treasury intended to provide discharge benefits for army veterans. He contributed 170 million sesterces of his own money, and client kings and cities also made contributions.
Distinguish regular military expenditure from retirement benefits: Augustus’ aerarium militare was established to fund veterans’ discharge payments.
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