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>>21087212
Dunno about Rome but UK stats are pic. 1 shiling = 5.2g silver

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Imagine earning 45oz silver per year.

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(UK soldier wages)

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Shilling had 5.2g of pure gold in 5.6g 92.5% silver coin.
Normal foot soldier made just 1s per day. That is 5oz silver per 30 days of work.

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