LS235 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Dupondius, Twelve Tables, Denarius
25 Oct 2016
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In early rome, wealth is based on property. Coinage begins to be used during the 3rd century bce. The as is the smallest coin in value. As and dupondius are made of bronze and later copper. Sesterce and denarius is made of silver and later brass. Values change over time based on inflation and devaluation. The roman diet was based on eating bread made from wheat. The average roman adult male ate two pounds of wheat bread per ay. Wheat was sold in a measure known as a modius, which provided enough wheat to bake 20 one pound loaves of bread. 200 bce a modius of wheat cost about 4 asses. The twelve tables are laws for a small agricultural community. The laws only apply to roman citizens and the laws attempt to help regulate self help. Both parties can settle out of court: one day to settle a case, plead case by noon,
