Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
denarius
noun
dih-NAIR-ee-uhs
Definition
A silver coin that was used in Ancient Rome, primarily as a standard currency for trade and transactions.
Examples
- The Roman soldier was paid in denarii for his service.
- She found an ancient denarius while digging in her garden.
- The price of the goods was set at three denarii.
Meaning
The denarius was a significant unit of currency in the Roman economy, often considered equivalent to a day’s wage for a laborer.
Synonyms
- coin
- currency
- currency unit
