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ˈsɛs tɜrsses·ter·ce
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sestercenoun
an ancient Roman coin made of bronze or silver, equalling a quarter of a denarius
Etymology: From sestertius, from semis + tertius.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Sestercenoun
Among the Romans, a sum of about 8 l. 1 s. 5 d. half-penny sterling. Dict.
Etymology: sesterce, French; sestertium, Latin.
Several of them would rather chuse a sum in sesterces, than in pounds sterling. Joseph Addison, on Medals.
Webster Dictionary
Sestercenoun
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
Etymology: [L. sestertius (sc. nummus), fr. sestertius two and a half; semis half + tertius third: cf. F. sesterce.]
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of sesterce in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of sesterce in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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