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Denarii

Scope note

Roman silver coins originally valued at ten asses, later debased in value and purity; in use from the late 3rd century BCE until the mid-3rd century CE.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300037266

Broader Terms used

<as coins>

Equivalent Terms used

denarius

Created

12yrs ago

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