How Much Did a Slavegirl Cost in Ancient Rome?

How much did a beautiful slavegirl cost in Ancient Rome?
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In this video, we take you to the slave markets of the 1st century AD, where social status, beauty, talent, and ethnicity determined the price of a human life. From elite musicians to household servants — what made one girl worth 100,000 sesterces and another just 100?

Would you buy her? Let’s explore the brutal economics of Roman slavery.

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 — Intro: So, you want to buy a slave girl...
00:06 — How much would she cost?
00:10 — You are a Roman citizen
00:20 — How sellers judge your status
00:44 — Public auctions vs private deals
00:50 — The most expensive slave girls: singers, musicians
01:11 — Why elite slaves were sold privately
01:16 — Average price of a middle-aged servant
01:31 — Skills and “tags” on slave clothing
01:47 — Beauty, health, and price
02:10 — Ideal age: 14–16
02:22 — How wars changed the market
02:40 — Ethnicity: who was most valuable?
03:06 — And who was least desirable
03:27 — “Barbarian” girls: beauty vs status
03:40 — Blonde hair sold as wigs
03:50 — What a slave’s price said about the buyer
03:59 — So, who would you choose?

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