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Definition of Sesterce
1. n. A Roman coin or denomination of money, in value the fourth part of a denarius, and originally containing two asses and a half, afterward four asses, -- equal to about two pence sterling, or four cents.
Definition of Sesterce
1. Noun. an ancient Roman coin made of bronze or silver, equalling a quarter of a denarius ¹
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Definition of Sesterce
1. a coin of ancient Rome [n -S]
Medical Definition of Sesterce
1. A Roman coin or denomination of money, in value the fourth part of a denarius, and originally containing two asses and a half, afterward four asses, equal to about two pence sterling, or four cents. The sestertium was equivalent to one thousand sesterces, equal to £8 17s 1d. Sterling, or about $43, before the reign of Augustus. After his reign its value was about £7 16s. 3d. Sterling. The sesterce was originally coined only in silver, but later both in silver and brass. Origin: L. Sestertius (sc. Nummus), fr. Sestertius two and a half; semis half + tertius third: cf. F. Sesterce. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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