denarius (Meaning)
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denarius (n.)
A Roman silver coin of the value of about fourteen cents; the penny of the New Testament; -- so called from being worth originally ten of the pieces called as.
Synonyms & Antonyms of denarius
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denarius Sentence Examples
- The denarius was a silver coin used in ancient Rome.
- Citizens of Rome commonly carried denarii for their daily transactions.
- The denarius was the primary currency in the Roman Republic and Empire.
- Merchants accepted denarii as payment for goods and services throughout the empire.
- Soldiers received their wages in denarii, which they could use to buy provisions.
- The denarius featured various designs, including portraits of emperors and allegorical figures.
- Taxes were often collected in denarii to fund government projects and services.
- Wealthy Romans flaunted their prosperity by adorning themselves with jewelry made of denarii.
- The value of the denarius fluctuated over time due to economic factors and debasement.
- Archaeologists often unearth denarii in ancient Roman ruins, providing insights into daily life and commerce.
FAQs About the word denarius
A Roman silver coin of the value of about fourteen cents; the penny of the New Testament; -- so called from being worth originally ten of the pieces called as.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The denarius was a silver coin used in ancient Rome.
Citizens of Rome commonly carried denarii for their daily transactions.
The denarius was the primary currency in the Roman Republic and Empire.
Merchants accepted denarii as payment for goods and services throughout the empire.
