530 4a. FROM THE ANNALS (TACITUS) Translated by Michael Grant

Question

530 4a. What are three regulations that were part of Nero's plan to rebuild the city?

Asked by greta r #218157 on 9/12/2013 4:40 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 9/12/2013 6:52 PM

Answered by Aslan on 9/12/2013 6:52 PM

Nero needed major cash to rebuild Rome.

Nero devalued Roman currency and reduced the weight of the denarius from (3.85 grams to 3.35 grams).

- Reduced the silver purity from 99.5% to 93.5%.