Denarius
/dɪˈnɑɹi.əs/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 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. Ancient-Rome
""Sorry, I thought you were Aurel. He owes me a denarius. Have you seen him?""
Synonyms
All synonymsExample
More examples"One denarius is worth four sesterces."
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin dēnārius. Doublet of denar, denier, dinar, diner, dinero, and dinheiro.