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Reference | Antestia 1 | Silver Denarius 18mm (3.84 grams) Rome mint, circa 146 B.C. They are sometimes called the Tyndaridae or Tyndarids, later seen as a reference to their father and stepfather Tyndareus The tunic worn by plebeians , or 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 The Roman poet, Horace mentions another Roman favorite, the olive, in reference to his own diet, which he describes as very simple: "As for me, olives, endives , and smooth mallows provide sustenance Advancements were also made in relief sculptures, often depicting Roman victories
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