denarius

/dɪˈneɪriəs/

Definitions

1. noun

an ancient Roman coin, equivalent to a day’s wages for an unskilled laborer, and often used as a unit of currency or payment.

“The denarius was the primary currency used by the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Augustus.”

Synonyms

  • Roman coin
  • groat
  • piece of eight

Antonyms

  • dollar
  • euro