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/dɪˈnɑɹi.əs/ · noun
(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..
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?"
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Denarius means (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..
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The opposite depends on the specific sense.
2007, Philip Matyszak, Ancient Rome on 5 Denarii a Day (title of the book)
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