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| Reference | Postumia 8 | Silver Denarius (20mm, 3.60 grams) Rome, 81 B.C.
The reverse of the United States "Mercury" dime (minted from 1916 to 1945) bears the design of a fasces and an olive branch
Little headway was made in the countryside, however, until the late 4th century, by which time Christianity was the official religion of the Roman Empire
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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