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Historical Wages + Prices in Ancient Rome

Started by Blackleaf, February 23, 2009, 09:31:45 AM

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Blackleaf

February 23, 2009, 09:31:45 AM
This is an incredibly useful resource I wanted to share:

What things cost in Ancient Rome

Including:

  • Wages in 301 AD in the Roman Empire
  • Prices for Food and Clothing
  • Exchange Rates of Currency (bronze, silver, gold)

25 Laureate (bronze) = 1 Argenteus (silver)
24 Argenteus (silver) = 1 Aureus (gold)

A Farm Laborer earned 1 Argenteus (silver) a day.
A Roman Solider earned about double that (including grain).
An Arithmetic Teacher earned 3 silver a day.

A Soldier's winter tunic cost 3 silver.
Soldier's Boots cost 4 silver.
A saddle cost 20 silver.

I'm hoping other people have links to more historical price lists.  :)
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