What is Servius Tullius' supposed contribution to Rome's economy?
First true coinage
Tax reform
Banking system
Trade routes
Answer
Servius Tullius, Rome's sixth king and a figure often shrouded in mystery, is credited with introducing the first true coinage system to the city-state. Prior to his innovation, trade was conducted primarily through barter or with the use of rudimentary forms of currency, such as cattle or other commodities. The introduction of coinage standardized economic transactions, facilitated trade, and played a crucial role in expanding Rome's economic prowess.
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