denarius
noun
- ancient coin of the Roman Republic and Empire
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /dɪˈnɑɹi.əs/ / /dɪˈnɑːɹɪ.əs/ / /dɪˈnɛəɹɪ.əs/
noun
Etymology: Borrowed from Latin dēnārius. Doublet of denar, denier, dinar, diner, dinero, and dinheiro.
- A small silver coin issued both during the Roman Republic and during the Roman Empire, equal to 10 asses or 4 sesterces. Roughly one day’s wage for a skilled worker.
“"Sorry, I thought you were Aurel. He owes me a denarius. Have you seen him?"”
“2007, Philip Matyszak, Ancient Rome on 5 Denarii a Day (title of the book)”