Augustus' wreath could be the civic crown (an oak wreath), reinforcing his image as saviour of Rome
Augustus' legend reminds of his most illustrious titles
Shields and spears - could reference their military might or the honorary shields and spears given by Roman nobles
Priestly symbols - simpulum and lituus refer to their priestly colleges (epulones and augurs) and convey their piety alike Augustus’
Legend lists their achievements in the inscription but there are few as they are so young
Title of ‘Augustus’ sons’ is the source of their legitimacy
Title of ‘princeps iuventutis’ a honorific title awarded to Gaius by the Senate which gave no official power but aligned him with Augustus (who was referred to as princeps)
