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Marcus Aurelius, like many emperors, spends most …
Years: 168 - 168
Marcus Aurelius, like many emperors, spends most of his time addressing matters of law such as petitions and hearing disputes.
Marcus takes great care in the theory and practice of legislation.
He shows marked interest in three areas of the law: the manumission of slaves, the guardianship of orphans and minors, and the choice of city councilors (decuriones).
He revalues the denarius in 168, increasing the silver purity from seventy-nine percent to eighty-two percent—the actual silver weight increasing from 2.57 grams to 2.67 grams.
Marcus and Lucius Verus set forth from Rome in the spring of 168; …
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- Marcomanni (Germanic tribe)
- Italy, Roman
- Roman Empire (Rome): Nerva-Antonine dynasty
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Years: 168 - 168
Locations
People
Groups
- Marcomanni (Germanic tribe)
- Italy, Roman
- Roman Empire (Rome): Nerva-Antonine dynasty
- Victohali (Germanic tribe)
- Pannonia Superior (Roman province)
Topics
Commodoties
Subjects
Regions
Subregions