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The denarius was the main silver coin used by ancient Rome, introduced during the Second Punic War and remaining in circulation for centuries through the reign of Gordian III. It was important because it served as the standard currency for Roman commerce and was also used to commemorate significant political events and leaders.
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- denomination
- Subclass of
- coin
- Part of
- Roman currency
- Named after
- 10
- Country
- Ancient Rome
- Material used
- silver
- Image
- Carisia1a2.jpg
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- Denarius
- Commons category
- Denarius
- price
- 120
- described by source
- Pauly–Wissowa
- different from
- Macedonian denar
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