[791] To the Emperor’s presence.
[792] The first crime having been committed by him who introduced the use of gold rings. See the beginning of c. [4] of this Book.
[793] The golden denarius was known also as the “aureus” or “gold coin.” It was worth 25 silver denarii. As to the modern value of the money used by the ancients, see the Introduction to Vol. III. The golden denarius is mentioned also in B. xxxiv. c. [17], and in B. xxxvii. c. [3].
[794] A.U.C. 479.
[795] Meaning, literally, the “little pound,” in reference to the diminished weight of the “as.”
[796] Meaning “two pounds,” or in other words, “two asses.” See B. xxxiv. c. [2]. As to the weight of the “libra,” or pound, see the Introduction to Vol. III.
[797] “Brasse bullion, or in masse.”—Holland.
[798] “Money weighed out,” i.e. “expenses.”
[799] “Money weighed out for the payment of interest.”
[800] “To weigh out money for payment,” i.e. “to pay.”