Illustration of denarius
- denarius of Julius Caesar
- 44 b.c.
denarius
noun
de·nar·i·us
di-ˈner-ē-əs 
plural denarii
di-ˈner-ē-ˌī
-ē-ˌē
1
: a small silver coin of ancient Rome
2
: a gold coin of the Roman Empire equivalent to 25 denarii
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Messal noted that a single Roman denarius can fetch up to 130 euros depending on its condition.
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Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Of these, 288 are denarii, the standard silver coin, and 72 are aurei, a denser, golden coin that was originally worth 25 denarii.
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Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
31 Jan. 2025
Historians said these denarii are particularly interesting because of their role in spreading the emperor’s propaganda message of his holiness and connection to the church, according to the museum.
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Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
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Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Of these, 288 are denarii, the standard silver coin, and 72 are aurei, a denser, golden coin that was originally worth 25 denarii.
—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
31 Jan. 2025
Historians said these denarii are particularly interesting because of their role in spreading the emperor’s propaganda message of his holiness and connection to the church, according to the museum.
—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Denarius.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/denarius. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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