Antoninianus
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Antoninianus is a noun meaning (historical, numismatics) A silver coin used during the Roman Empire, equal to two denarii.
Meaning
(historical, numismatics) A silver coin used during the Roman Empire, equal to two denarii.
Example Sentences
From the 5th year on, Iuppiter conservator coins are continuously produced actually on antoninianuses;
Whether you enjoy coins for their beauty, history, romance, or antiquity, these ancient Roman antoninianuses are sure to please.
The coins were base silver antoninianuses of Decius, coins that had not been in circulation for more than 200 years.[…]The gold are extremely rare, but choice specimens of the debased silver antoninianuses can be purchased for less than $100 each.
Word Forms
- antoniniani
- antoninianuses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include quinarius, sestertius, denarius, dupondius, victoriatus, triens.
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