SESTERCE
Etymology
Noun
sesterce (plural sesterces)
A sestertius.
Synonyms
• sestertius
Anagrams
• secretes
Source: Wiktionary
Ses"terce, n. Etym: [L. sestertius (sc. nummus), fr. sestertius two
and a half; semis half + tertius third: cf. F. sesterce.] (Rom.
Antiq.)
Definition: A Roman coin or denomination of money, in value the fourth part
of a denarius, and originally containing two asses and a half,
afterward four asses, -- equal to about two pence sterling, or four
cents.
Note: The sestertium was equivalent to one thousand sesterces, equal
to £8 17s 1d. sterling, or about $43, before the reign of Augustus.
After his reign its value was about £7 16s. 3d. sterling. The
sesterce was originally coined only in silver, but later both in
silver and brass.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition