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Definitions

Noun

1. 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?""

Example

More examples

"One denarius is worth four sesterces."

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin dēnārius. Doublet of denar, denier, dinar, diner, dinero, and dinheiro.

Related phrases

roman republic

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