sestertius

[ se-stur-shuhs, -shee-uhs ]

noun

, plural ses·ter·ti·i [se-, stur, -hee-ahy].

1. sesterce.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sestertius¹

< Latin sēstertius; sesterce

Example Sentences

Though the sestertius, therefore, was originally a silver coin, its value was estimated in copper.

From Project Gutenberg

This form had its origin in the sale of goods by weight, but was gradually extended to all sales; and the practice was for the buyer to strike the balance with a piece of money called a sestertius, which was immediately paid over to the vendor as part of the price; and hence the expression per æs et libram vendere.

From Project Gutenberg

The sestertius was worth from four to five cents.

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Sestertius was a silver coin, stamped on one side with Castor and Pollux, and on the opposite with the city.

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Those in most frequent use, were the As, Sestertius, Victoriatus, Denarius, Aureus.

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