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A denarius was a Roman silver coin containing about 3 grams or 3.9 grams of pure silver. It's difficult to give its present day worth because its value would depend on the price of silver today. To find an exact answer, you would have to check the precious metal prices in the financial pages of your daily newspaper.

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How many denarii were roman sandals?

The price of sandals fluctuated. They could cost as little as one or two denarii for used sandals, all the way up to the empress's' sandals which could be jewel encrusted and be worth hundreds.


How much was a roman legionary paid?

A legionary would be paid in metal coins (denarii). From each soldier's pay there was deducted the cost of the food issued to that soldier, panis sordis, "dirty [brown] bread" (the kind for anyone who was not rich). There was also a pay deduction for the cost of weapons, armor and other equipment the soldier was issued, and also another pay deduction for what each soldier was issued to drink. This tended to be a weak alcohol, since it took longer to go bad and it was good for disinfecting things. Total pay BEFORE deductions would vary based on rank. Each private in a legion would get about 20 denarii each month, or, before Julius Caesar increased the pay, it used to be half that. On the other hand, if you were one of the centurions -- officers who commanded 100 soldiers each -- then you would get 300 denarii each month. If you were an enlisted man in a legion of the Praetorian Guard, in charge of guarding the Emperor, and his residence {palatium) in Rome, and the other very important people, then you would get 60 denarii each month. The higher pay was to discourage traitors among the Praetorian Guard, but this did not really work very well. In the first century A. D., a middle-class civilian secretary would get about 15 denarii each month. If you wanted to buy a tunic to wear, it would cost a little less than 4 denarii. If you wanted to buy a cheap slave, the slave would cost about 500 denarii.


How much were roman brooches sold for in the roman times preferalbly hadrian's reign and in ancient roman currency?

It is actually quite difficult to know an exact price of a Roman brooch during Hadrian's reign. However, one can speculate based on what we know about exchange rates during that time period. A typical bronze brooch would have likely been rather cheap, around 1 or 2 denarii. However, the price would have jumped up over 25 denarii for a silver brooch, and a gold would have been reserved for the select few at over 600 denarii.


How much did the roman soldiers get payed?

The amount varied over time, but a good average would be 200 denarii a month. The denarii was a silver coin similar to the US dollar as the basis of the Roman monetary system.You can gauge this against the cost of some common items:A bath or haircut would cost you around 2 denarii.A loaf of bread cost around 5-10 denarii.A tailor could make around 25-50 denarii a day.A pair of good leather work shoes cost between 100-150 denarii.A cow could go for around 500 denarii a head.A slave could cost anywhere from 20,000 denarii and higher.Of course, the monetary system wildly fluctuated over the years, so there is no definative answer unless you get very specific with the time you are talking about. However, saying 200 denarii a month is a good ballpark figure to answer your question.


Which is more denarii or aureu?

An aureus was/is worth more than a denarius. A denarius is a coin of silver and the aureus was a coin containing about 8 grams of pure gold. A denarius was anywhere from 3 to 3.9 grams of silver. Their present day value depends greatly on the price of gold and silver in today's world.

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How much is 300 denarii worth?

Around $6,000


How much would 300 denarii be worth today?

$6000 is about the equivalence of 300 denarii


How much is 300 denarii worth today?

Around $6,000


How much is a denarii worth?

It depends on its age and condition. They are worth from $15.00 to $100.00 + on ebay.


What was a roman slave worth?

They could range from 2000 denarii to 6000 denarii. But later the boy slaves where lots of denarii!!!


How much is a pre Jesus Christ denarii worth in US dollars?

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How much is 25 silver denarii?

A silver denarius during the first century was worth about $21 of bread, so 25 silver denarii probably would be about $525.


How much is 500 denarii worth today?

The value of 500 denarii today can vary based on historical context and current market conditions. Generally, ancient Roman denarii are estimated to be worth between $10 to $20 in modern currency, depending on factors like their condition and rarity. Therefore, 500 denarii could be approximated to be worth around $5,000 to $10,000 today, but this is a rough estimate and can fluctuate. For an accurate valuation, specific coins would need to be assessed by a numismatic expert.


How much is a denarii?

Denarii were coins used in Roman times. The value in modern times varies greatly depending on the condition it is in and who is intending to buy it.


How much was 100 denarii in the Bible?

A denarius was one day's pay, so 100 denarii was equal to 100 day's pay.


How many denarii were roman sandals?

The price of sandals fluctuated. They could cost as little as one or two denarii for used sandals, all the way up to the empress's' sandals which could be jewel encrusted and be worth hundreds.


How does a denarius compare to a shekel?

From different sources I studied, a shekel is worth about 3 to 4 denarii (plural form of denarius).