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The Romans had several denominations of coins, the basic unit being the as. It was made of bronze. The denarius is/was the most common Roman coins and is made of silver. The aureus was the gold coin of ancient Rome. It was struck and used originally only to make paying large debts more convenient. Julius Caesar gave the coin a fixed weight and introduced it into general circulation. The aureus was 99% pure gold and weighed about 8 grams.
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What are some fun facts on ancient roman clothing?
They wore togas! Togas are awesome. No togas are regal. Fez's are cool!
What are some famous ancient Roman families?
The Julio-Claudians!
What are some ancient Greece facts that starts with V or Y?
v for vage
What are some ancient Chinese facts?
Food Clothes the great wall of china and things like that.
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by some ancient dumb roman with pink fluffy toilet seats
What are some fun facts on ancient roman clothing?
They wore togas! Togas are awesome. No togas are regal. Fez's are cool!
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What are some Ancient Roman achievements?
roads
Were ancient roman woman wealthy?
Some of them were, but some were slaves
What are some Architecture that the Ancient Roman Made?
The coliseum
What are some Roman Catholic Church facts about kids?
The Roman Catholic Church is over a billion members !
In the Ancient Roman times did the people use money?
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What are some ancient roman jobs?
Builders, gladitors, and soldiers ;}
What are some famous ancient Roman families?
The Julio-Claudians!
What are some ancient Greece facts that starts with V or Y?
v for vage
What are some cultural facts about ancient Egyptians?
that they celebrate Islamic new year
