semuncia

/ˌsɛmˈjuːn.sɪ.ə/ sem-YOO-ns-ih-uh

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of measurement equal to one six-hundredth of a Roman pound, used to weigh coins

“The ancient Romans used semunciae to verify the weight of their gold coins.”

Synonyms

  • nummus
  • scripulum

Antonyms

  • libra