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Bronze Sestertius 29mm (15.09 grams) Struck in the Roman colony of Viminacium, 240 A.D. -
During the following decades the Empire was often divided along an East/West axis
one of the basic requirements was the wealth of 12,000 gold aurei (about 100 kg of gold), a figure which would later be raised with the passing of centuries
During and after the civil war, Octavian reduced the huge number of the legions (over 60) to a much more manageable and affordable size (28)
The tunic worn by plebeians (common people) like shepherds and slaves was made from coarse and dark material, whereas the tunic worn by patricians was of linen or white wool
Advancements were also made in relief sculptures, often depicting Roman victories
The annual total iron output is estimated at 82,500 t , assuming a productive capacity of c. 1.5 kg per capita
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