a silver coin and monetary unit of ancient Rome, first used in the latter part of the 3rd century
(Latin) a Roman silver coin; this coin was the equivalent initially of ten asses, but was later equal to about sixteen.
A silver coin of which there were 25 to a gold piece
The Roman penny. Hence the abbreviation "d" for the English silver penny which for many centuries was the most common the coin in circulation. Although sometimes "clipped" or "debased," the English silver penny contained a standard weight of silver and so could be traded across Europe.
An ancient Roman silver coin weighing about 3 grams, roughly the same size as a U.S. dime but thicker
A silver Roman coin worth about a dayâ€(tm)s wages for an agricultural laborer. A denarius was worth 1/25th of a Roman aureus. Mt 20:2.
The English silver penny, hence the abbreviation "d."
A silver Roman coin, produced during the Republic and the first three centuries of the Empire. Sixteen times the value of an as, four times the value of a sestertius. The plural is "denarii".
a unit of Roman silver coinage. During the Empire certain emperors, notably Caligula, reduced its silver content while increasing its face value.
A denarius is a silver Roman coin worth about a day's wages for an agricultural laborer. A denarius was worth 1/25th of a Roman aureus.
the primary silver denomination of the Romans from the late third century B.C. until the third quarter of the third century A.D., when it was replaced by the argenteus (q.v.).
a silver coin, equal to ten asses
A Roman silver coin first issued in 268 BC. The value constantly changed; under Augustus 84 to the pound, under Sept. Severus 105 to the pound.
Roman silver coin weighing about 3.5 grams; valued at 16 asses
The Roman currency system included the denarius (plural: denarii) after 211 BC, a small silver coin, and it was the most common coin produced for circulation but was slowly debased until its replacement by the antoninianus.