How Expensive was Purple in Ancient Rome?
Tyrian or royal purple was the ancient world's most expensive dye. How much did it really cost? Explore ancient coin jewelry at Peregrine Pendants: https://www.peregrinependants.com Get behind the scenes with the Peregrine Pendants YouTube channel: / @peregrinependants Upcoming historical tours: https://toldinstone.com/trips/ The Toldinstone Patreon: / toldinstone Check out my other channels, @toldinstonefootnotes and @scenicroutestothepast Chapters 0:00 Introduction 0:53 Making royal purple 2:14 The color of luxury 2:43 The color of power 3:29 The imperial color 4:35 Peregrine Pendants 5:36 The cost of purple 6:18 Diocletian's Price Edict 6:56 Prices in context 7:50 Conclusion
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