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| Reference | Antonia 1 | Silver Denarius 18mm (3.81 grams) Rome mint: 83-82 B.C.
This moneyer was a member of the Marian party and was appointed praetor in Sardinia in B.C. 82, from whence he was driven by L. Philippus, the legate of Sulla, and slain
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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