Denarii

/dɪˈnɑːri.aɪ/ noun

Definition

The classical Latin plural of denarius; multiple ancient Roman coins of silver or base metal currency.

Etymology

Direct from Latin denarius plural form denarii, where denarius comes from deni 'ten' (because the coin was originally worth ten asses). The -ii ending is authentic Latin declension.

Kelly Says

The denarius is one of history's most successful coins—it remained the standard Roman currency for centuries, and you can trace its influence through denari, denar, and modern Balkan currencies still using derivatives of its name!

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