How Expensive was Purple in Ancient Rome?

Explore ancient coin jewelry at Peregrine Pendants: https://www.peregrinependants.com
For a limited time, use the code TOLDINSTONE to save 15% at checkout (offer ends 8/18/25).
Get behind the scenes with the Peregrine Pendants YouTube channel: / @peregrinependants

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