The Rise of the Equestrian Order

Being an equestrian was seen as something that was achievable. People looked at the wealthy business men, tax collectors and said one day that'll be me if only i do well enough. But there were people who could fall on hard times as well if they didn't have the 400 thousand sesterces. One of the states symbols of the equestrian order was the gold ring. If you lost your fortune, you lost your ring, and everyone would know about it. It's a bit like the proverbial million dollars of the american dream. Even though it probably won't be but senatorial status wis senas to know, something far reserved o about 600 of them.