sestertium

/sɛsˈtɛr.ti.ʊm/

Definitions

1. noun

A former unit of currency in ancient Rome, equal to 1/4 of a denarius

“The archaeological site yielded a collection of coins, including several sestertii from the 1st century AD.”

2. noun

A large quantity or sum, especially of something intangible

“The company’s success was a sestertium of financial opportunities for its investors.”

Synonyms

  • fortune
  • sum
  • treasure

Antonyms

  • debt
  • deficit