dupondius

[ doo-pon-dee-uhs, dyoo- ]

noun

, plural du·pon·di·i [doo-, pon, -dee-ahy, dyoo-].

1. a coin of ancient Rome, equal to two asses.

dupondius

/ djuːˈpɒndɪəs /

noun

1. a brass coin of ancient Rome worth half a sesterce

Word History and Origins

Origin of dupondius¹

1595–1605; < Latin, equivalent to du ( o ) two + pond ( us ) weight, pound ² + -ius adj. suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of dupondius¹

from Latin, from duo two + pondus weight

Example Sentences

The latest coin was the copper of Trajan—a dupondius or Second Brass of A.D.

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