Tiberius chastises the governor of North Africa for being stingy with his honors!

[**The following takes place during Tacfarinas’ Revolt, from 17-23 AD.**] >During this latest hectic battle, when a legionary of the 9th Hispana by the name of Rufus Helvius saved the life of a fellow soldier, his name was passed on to the governor with a recommendation that he receive an award for his bravery. Governor Apronius duly awarded Helvius the golden torque and silver spear, highly esteemed bravery awards. But the deed had deserved more, and, after [Tiberius](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a4/Tiberius%2C_Romisch-Germanisches_Museum%2C_Cologne_%288115606671%29.jpg) heard of the decorations conferred by Apronius on Helvius, he added the Civic Crown, Rome’s highest gallantry award, at [**the**] same time writing to tell Apronius, ‘without anger’, that as proconsul he himself could have bestowed this great honour. ________________________ **Source:** Dando-Collins, Stephen. “Part III: The Battles – Tacfarinas’ Revolt.” *Legions of Rome: The Definitive History of Every Imperial Roman Legion*. Thomas Dunne Books, 2012. 276. Print. **Original Source Listed:** Tac., *A*, III, 21. ________________________ **Further Reading:** [Tiberius / Latin: Tiberius Caesar Divi Augusti filius Augustus / Tiberius Claudius Nero / Tiberius Julius Caesar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiberius) ___________________________ **If you enjoy this type of content, please consider donating to my [Patreon]( https://www.patreon.com/HistoryLockeBox)!**