Two portraits of Agrippa Postumus in the British Museum

Abstract Two damaged and partially restored Roman portraits in the collection of British Museum, previously identified as either emperor Caligula or an unknown “Julio-Claudian prince,” are here reassessed Agrippa Postumus, youngest grandson adopted heir Augustus. The first portrait, from southern Britain, may have come a temple dedicated to worship Julio-Claudian house, while second was probably part equestrian group standing outside Aedes Castoris Rome. This is significant reinterpretation, providing potential evidence not only for links between Rome's family rulers distant client kingdom, but also framing imperial power uncertain nature Augustan succession early years 1st c. CE.