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Meaning of ‘sesterce’
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A Roman coin or denomination of money, in value the fourth part of a denarius, and originally containing two asses and a half, afterward four asses, -- equal to about two pence sterling, or four cents. Note: The sestertium was equivalent to one thousand sesterces, equal to £
s
. sterling, or about $
, before the reign of Augustus. After his reign its value was about £
s.
. sterling. The sesterce was originally coined only in silver, but later both in silver and brass.
Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University
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