Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
daric
Noun
/ˈdærɪk/
Definition
An ancient gold coin used in Persia, named after Darius I.
Examples
- The merchants exchanged goods for darics during the market day.
- He found an ancient daric while excavating the site of a former Persian city.
- Her collection included a rare daric from the reign of Darius I.
Meaning
The daric was a standard currency in the Achaemenid Empire, facilitating trade and commerce in the region.
Synonyms
- gold coin
- Persian currency
- daric coin
