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Meaning of sestertius | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A large bronze or (rarely) small silver coin minted during the Roman Republic and Empire, valued at two and a half asses (a quarter of a denarius).

historical

Equivalents

Català sesterci
Deutsch Sesterz Sesterze
Español sestercio
Suomi sestertius
Français sesterce
Italiano sesterzio
日本語 セステルティウス
Latina sēstertius
Nederlands sestertie
Português sestércio
Русский сестерций

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

sestet sestett sestette sestetto sestiad sestina

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