noun
denarius
Denarius (noun) means 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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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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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin dēnārius. Doublet of denar, denier, dinar, diner, dinero, and dinheiro.
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"denarius" (noun) means 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.