The Romans
The Romans
The Roman Empire
The Imperial Age
The Roman Army
A Roman Fort
Towns
Building Technology
Roads and Travel
Farming and the Countryside
Trade and Ships
The Town House
Family Life
Food and Drink
The Public Baths
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The Late Roman Empire
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Right of Appeal
Citizens were protected against wrongful punishment by a right of appeal. The assembly could overturn any sentence it thought unjust. This coin shows a prisoner shouting 'provoco' - 'I appeal!'
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