Here's why:
* No Printing Press: The printing press wasn't invented until the 15th century. Before that, all written materials were copied by hand, making them incredibly expensive and rare.
* News Dissemination: News in the Roman Empire was spread through word of mouth, official announcements, and written accounts called "Acta Diurna," which were more like government bulletins than newspapers.
* Literacy: Literacy was not widespread in ancient Rome, so a newspaper would have had a limited audience.
While there's no specific price, we can assume that any written news would have been very costly to produce and therefore only accessible to the wealthy.
Instead of a newspaper price, here are some Roman currency equivalents that might help you get a sense of the value:
* Sestertius: A common coin, worth about 4 grams of silver.
* Denarius: A larger coin, worth about 4 sestertii.
* Aureus: A gold coin, worth about 25 denarii.
Keep in mind: Even these prices would fluctuate depending on the materials, labor, and market conditions.