"sesterce" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈsɛstɜːs/ Forms: sesterces [plural]
Etymology: From Latin sēstertius (“two-and-a-half (asses)”). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|la|sēstertius||two-and-a-half (asses)}} Latin sēstertius (“two-and-a-half (asses)”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} sesterce (plural sesterces)
  1. (numismatics) A sestertius. Categories (topical): Ancient Rome, Historical currencies Synonyms: sestertius
    Sense id: en-sesterce-en-noun-vSvB-i89 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, numismatics

Inflected forms

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