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sesterce

/sɛˈstɜːrˌsiː/ noun · British & US
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What does sesterce mean?

noun

A unit of currency in ancient Rome, equivalent to 1/2 of an as, or 1/4 of a denarius. It is also a rare or obsolete term for a sixpence.

Example

"The ancient Roman economy was based on a complex system of coins, including the sesterce."

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