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How much salt did a Roman soldier get paid?
How much salt did a Roman soldier get paid?
JamesBrown
Wed Oct 30 2024
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I'm curious about the payment system in ancient Rome, specifically how much salt was given as payment to a Roman soldier. I want to understand the value of salt in that era and its role in their economy.
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Raffaele
Fri Nov 01 2024
Consequently, a legionary's salary in terms of salt would amount to approximately 230 liters annually.
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Lorenzo
Fri Nov 01 2024
If their pay was distributed weekly, they would receive roughly 4.5 liters of salt each week.
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Silvia
Fri Nov 01 2024
Salt served as a medium of exchange and a crucial commodity in ancient times.
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Valentina
Fri Nov 01 2024
The value of the currency was restricted due to inflation.
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KpopHarmonySoulMateRadiance
Fri Nov 01 2024
This implies that it was logical to deduce that the value was not higher in the year 235 AD.
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