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denarius

Pronunciation: /dɪˈnɑɹi.əs/

The English word “denarius” has 1 meaning listed here.

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.

Etymology

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

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