I'm curious about the value of money in ancient times, specifically during Jesus's era. I want to know how much 200 denarii would be worth back then, considering its purchasing power or equivalent value.
6 answers
NavigatorEcho
Sat Nov 16 2024
It was used as a daily wage for unskilled laborers.
CryptoNinja
Sat Nov 16 2024
According to Matthew 20:2, one denarius equated to a day's work.
Margherita
Sat Nov 16 2024
Extending this, two hundred denarii would represent a substantial amount of money.
ShintoSanctum
Sat Nov 16 2024
In terms of wages, two hundred denarii would be equivalent to approximately seven months of earnings for an unskilled worker.
MysticStorm
Sat Nov 16 2024
The denarius played a significant role in ancient Roman currency.