denarii

Ancient Roman coins

Denarii is the plural of denarius, a silver coin that was the standard currency of ancient Rome.

The term appears most often in historical, biblical, and classical contexts: The laborer's wage was one denarius per day.

In the New Testament, Judas betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver, sometimes rendered as denarii.

biblical

Judas

Archetypal betrayer name

offering · tithe · parable · talents · widow · mite · render · Caesar · tribute · alms

numismatic

coinage

Invented term or currency

reverse · inscription · portrait · patina · hoard · collectible · specimen · grade · provenance · authentication

trade

commerce

Exchange of goods, services

transaction · goods · payment · wages · taxation · tribute · tithe · debt · loan · usury

Roman

Caesar

Roman imperial title

legion · centurion · praetorian · consul · senate · republic · empire · forum · patrician · plebeian

silver

argentum

Silver, in chemistry

alloy · electrum · precious · metalwork · purity · fineness · melt · assay · hallmark · smithing

Opposites
historical period of currency

denariidigital currency

Currency stored electronically

cryptocurrency · Bitcoin · electronic money · contactless payment · modern currency

material composition

denariipaper currency

Printed money sheets

gold coins · asses · bronze coins

value/denomination

denariiasses

Donkeys or idiots

solidi

Family

denary, denarius

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G