What honor was Nero Claudius Drusus likely to receive before his death?
The Corona Graminea
The Grass Crown
The Civic Crown
The Spolia Opima
Answer
The Spolia Opima is the highest military honor in Rome, given to a general who kills the enemy commander in single combat. It was last awarded in 279 BC, and Nero Claudius Drusus was likely to receive it before his death in 9 BC. He had defeated the Germanic tribes in several battles, and was on the verge of conquering the region.
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