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Meaning of antoninianus | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A silver coin used during the Roman Empire, equal to two denarii.

historical

Equivalents

Deutsch Antoninian
Português antoniniano

Examples

“From the 5th year on, Iuppiter conservator coins are continuously produced actually on antoninianuses;”
“The coins were base silver antoninianuses of Decius, coins that had not been in circulation for more than 200 years.[…]The gold are extremely rare, but choice specimens of the debased silver antoninianuses can be purchased for less than $100 each.”
“Whether you enjoy coins for their beauty, history, romance, or antiquity, these ancient Roman antoninianuses are sure to please.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

Antonino Antonio Antoniou Antonius Antonoff antonomasia

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