daric

/ˈdærɪk/

Definitions

1. noun

A former gold coin of the Persian Empire, introduced by Darius the Great, and of a standard weight of about 13.7 grams.

“The archaeologist discovered a collection of darics in the ancient ruins.”

Synonyms

  • Persian gold coin
  • dram

Antonyms

  • base metal currency
  • copper coin