Death
Publius Valerius Publicola died in 503 BC, shortly after passing the consular office to his successors, Agrippa Menenius Lanatus and Publius Postumius Tubertus. He had little money, so, by decree, each citizen contributed a Quadrans for the funeral. The remains of Publicola were buried within Rome, at the Velian Hill. His death was mourned by the Romans for an entire year. After Publicola, all noted members of the Valerius family were buried near the same spot.
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