sestertium
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.ses·ter·tium
noun \se-ˈstər-sh(ē-)əm\ plural ses·ter·tia\-sh(ē-)ə\
Definition of SESTERTIUM
: a unit of value in ancient Rome equal to 1000 sesterces
Origin of SESTERTIUM
Latin, from genitive plural of sestertius (in the phrase milia sestertium thousands of sesterces)
First Known Use: 1540
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