After Nero commenced debasing the silver denarius, its lawful worth was an approximated 1-third increased than its intrinsic value. Through the treason of Bacilis (a confidant of the Dacian king), the Romans discovered Decebalus' treasure in the Strei River (estimated by Jerome Carcopino as 165,500 kg of gold and 331,000 kg of silver). For some time at minimum he identified work as an attendant in the public baths.