Sestertius
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sestertius is a noun meaning (historical numismatics) A large bronze or (rarely) small silver coin minted during the Roman Republic and Empire, valued at two and a half asses (a quarter of a denarius).
Meaning
(historical numismatics) A large bronze or (rarely) small silver coin minted during the Roman Republic and Empire, valued at two and a half asses (a quarter of a denarius).
Word Forms
- sestertii
Synonyms for sestertius
Depending on context, synonyms include sesterce.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include denarius, sesterce, sestertium, dupondius, semis, antoninianus.
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