Old; that happened or existed in former times, usually at a great distance of time; belonging to times long past; specifically applied to the times before the fall of the Roman empire; -- opposed to modern; as, ancient authors, literature, history; ancient days.

Old; that has been of long duration; of long standing; of great age; as, an ancient forest; an ancient castle.

Known for a long time, or from early times; -- opposed to recent or new; as, the ancient continent.

Former; sometime.

A coin produced prior to about 500 A.D.

A coin produced prior to the generally accepted date of 500 A.D.

Refers to any coin minted before 500 A.D.

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