9 ⟶ Roman Tax Reforms to Address Financial Strain

Roman finances become strained following the Danubian insurr...
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🌾 Augustus Addresses Food Shortage in Rome

Due to a food shortage in Rome, Augustus doubles the grain rations distributed to the people, sends away his slave retinue, and places the senate in recess indefinitely.⟶
Augustus Addresses Food Shortage in Rome (6)
Ancient romeRoman EmpireAugustusEconomyImperial Rule
ItalyItaly

💰 Roman Tax Reforms to Address Financial Strain

Roman finances become strained following the Danubian insurrection and the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest, resulting in the levying of two new taxes: five percent on inheritances, and one percent on sales.⟶
Roman Tax Reforms to Address Financial Strain (9)
Roman EmpireTaxationEconomyFinancial CrisisAncient rome
ItalyItaly

🏦 Tiberius Establishes a Credit Bank in Rome

Emperor Tiberius founds a credit bank in Rome.⟶
Tiberius Establishes a Credit Bank in Rome (33)
Roman EmpireTiberiusBankingCreditFinanceEconomyAncient romeEconomic Development
ItalyItaly

📉 Financial Crisis in Rome

A financial crisis hits Rome, due to poorly chosen fiscal policies. Land values plummet, and credit is increased. These actions lead to a lack of money, a crisis of confidence, and much land speculation. The primary victims are senators, knights and the wealthy. Many aristocratic families are ruined.⟶
Financial Crisis in Rome (33)
Roman EmpireEconomyFinanceFinancial CrisisCreditAristocracyWealth
ItalyItaly

🏛️ Roman Senate Consults on Real Estate Speculation

The Senate holds consultations regarding real estate speculation in Rome.⟶
Roman Senate Consults on Real Estate Speculation (45)
Ancient romeSpeculationEconomic HistoryRoman Empire
ItalyItaly

🪙 Denarius Silver Content Increased by Domitian

The silver content of the Roman denarius rises to 92% under emperor Domitian, up from 81% in the reign of Vitellius.⟶
Denarius Silver Content Increased by Domitian (81)
Roman EmpireCurrencyCoinageDomitianEconomyMonetary PolicyAncient rome
ItalyItaly