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A Smaller Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities

Chapter 43: TABLE XV. ROMAN MONEY.
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An abridged alphabetical reference of Greek and Roman antiquities provides concise entries on the material culture, public institutions, religious rites, law, and everyday life of the classical world. Entries define terms, describe objects and practices, and outline social, political, and military structures, often noting linguistic forms and pronunciation. Illustrations and tables supplement the text, while cross-references and footnotes point to fuller discussions and sources for further study.

TABLE XV.
ROMAN MONEY.

I. Before the Reign of Augustus: when the Denarius was 1-7th of an Ounce, or about 60 Grains.
1. Copper Coins. 2. Silver Coins. £. s. d. Farth-
ings.
Sextula ·35416
Quadrans Teruncius ·53125
2 1⅓ Triens ·7083
3 2 Semissis 2 Sembella 1·0625
6 4 3 2 As 4 2 Libella 2·125
12 8 6 4 2 Dupondius 1 ·25
24 16 12 8 4 2 Sestertius 16 8 4 Sestertius 2 ·5
48 32 24 16 8 4 2 32 16 8 2 Quinarius 4 1
96 64 48 32 16 8 4 24 32 16 4 2 Denarius 8 2
3. Gold Coins. Aureus[28] (value in proportion to Roman Silver) 17 8 2
(value in English current Coin) 1 1 1 2
4. Money of Account (not a Coin). Sestertium, or Mille Nummi 8 17 1

[28] For the subdivisions of the gold money, see Aurum.