sestertius

[seˈstɜːrʃəs]

sestertius Definition

an ancient Roman coin and monetary unit worth one quarter of a denarius.

Using sestertius: Examples

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  • Example

    The sestertius was a common coin in circulation during the Roman Empire.

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Summary: sestertius in Brief

A 'sestertius' [seˈstɜːrʃəs] is an ancient Roman coin and monetary unit worth one quarter of a denarius. It was a common coin in circulation during the Roman Empire.