“Ok but that means there would be more such objects, for every level before mastery right?” If bronze is expensive, then poor quality versions could simply be

“Ok but that means there would be more such objects, for every level before mastery right?” If bronze is expensive, then poor quality versions could simply be melted down to raw material. I like this idea. And I struggle to imagine the scenario, because it seems like it would also have social aspects which we can’t know without written testimony. If the metal is expensive, how is to valued compared to other goods? In the modern world we have tons of stuff, but to what degree is this the same in the ancient Roman world? Who pays it’s cost? If you’re an apprentice could you afford to keep it—especially if you’re not very good (haha).