There are comparisons being made that 1 gold coin used to provide 1 Roman toga, a good pair of leather shoes, and a good belt. And the comparison suggests look

There are comparisons being made that 1 gold coin used to provide 1 Roman toga, a good pair of leather shoes, and a good belt. And the comparison suggests looking at the cost of today's fine suite, with good leather shoes and said belt. If true, gold's value has not risen, the currency's value it is being measured with has gone down.