Q. After the death of which one of the following Roman kings was the trade conducted more by barter than by coins on account of the financial difficulties of the Roman Empire?
(a) Augustus
(b) Claudius
(c) Pius
(d) Nero
Ans: (d) Nero
Explanation: The correct answer is (d) Nero.
After the death of Emperor Nero in 68 AD, the Roman Empire faced financial difficulties, which had an impact on trade. The instability and economic crisis led to a decrease in the availability of coins, resulting in an increase in barter trade. During this period, the use of coins in trade declined, and goods and services were often exchanged directly without the intermediary of currency.
