Denarius
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪˈnɑɹi.əs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Denarius is a noun meaning (Ancient Rome, numismatics) A small silver coin issued both during the Roman Republic and during the Roman Empire, equal to 10 asses or 4 sesterces. Roughly one day’s wage for a skilled worker.
Meaning
(Ancient Rome, numismatics) A small silver coin issued both during the Roman Republic and during the Roman Empire, equal to 10 asses or 4 sesterces. Roughly one day’s wage for a skilled worker.
Example Sentences
2007, Philip Matyszak, Ancient Rome on 5 Denarii a Day (title of the book)
"Sorry, I thought you were Aurel. He owes me a denarius. Have you seen him?"
Word Forms
- denarii
- denariuses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sestertius, dupondius, quinarius, antoninianus, dodrans, semis.
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