Roman Gold Coins
Roman Gold Coins were a sign of great wealth.
They were not used by average citizens but rather by businessmen and for trade between countries
Gold coins were seldom seen by ordinary people at all.
The head of the Emperor on a gold coin emphasised the wealth and power of the Roman Empire .
An Aureus would buy 400 litres of wine or 100 Kilos of Flour.
45 Aurei would weigh one Roman Pound or Libra
Clipping a Gold coin was punishable by death.
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US $1,000.00
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Gold coins were often used for ransom or bribery
