31 BC—AD 24) was a Roman senator and military officer who was elected suffect consul in 16 BC to replace Publius Cornelius Scipio.
A novus homo of obscure birth, and possibly hailing from Dalmatia,[1] Tarius Rufus was by profession a sailor.
[6] During his term as consul, he altered the imagery and text of the Roman coins to greatly amplify the prestige and paramount importance of the Princeps in the form of Augustus.
[9] Although noted for his stinginess, he spent 100 million sesterces to buy up the land in an attempt to enhance his social standing, only to have his heir refuse to accept the estate after Tarius Rufus’ death.
He found his son guilty and exiled him to Massilia; Augustus declared that he would not accept any inheritance or bequest from Tarius Rufus.