sestertius
1 synonym for sestertius, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A large bronze coin of ancient Rome, worth two and a half asses or a quarter of a denarius.
Synonyms
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sesterce
How to use sestertius
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Roman sestertius
bronze sestertius
silver sestertius
sestertius coin
It is a technical term used in numismatics and ancient history.
Etymology
The word comes from Latin sestertius, meaning two and a half. It was built from semis, meaning half, and tertius, meaning third, because the coin was worth two asses plus half of a third.
Full origin of sestertius →Frequently asked questions
What was a sestertius?
A sestertius was a Roman coin, usually made of bronze and sometimes of silver. It was worth two and a half asses, or a quarter of a denarius.
What is the plural of sestertius?
The plural is sestertii.
What does sestertius mean in Latin?
It means two and a half. The name refers to the coin's value of two and a half asses.
