Sestertius (Denomination, Concept)

Canonical URI: http://nomisma.org/id/sestertius

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Sestertius (en), Sesterz (de), Sesterce (fr), Sesterzio (it), Σηστέρτιος (el), Sestercio (es)Additional labels

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en
An ancient denomination with the value of 1/4 denarius; originally 2 1/2, after the retariffing of the denarius 4 asses. Introduced in the late-3rd century BC as a silver coin, from the Augustan coin reform it was struck in brass.
fr
1/4 de dénarius

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