Antoninianusとは 意味・読み方・使い方

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• 韻: -eɪnəs

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antoninianus (複数形 antoniniani または antoninianuses)

1. (historical, numismatics) A silver coin used during the Roman Empire, equal to two denarii.
   • 1972, Dissertationes Archaelogicae:

     From the 5th year on, Iuppiter conservator coins are continuously produced actually on antoninianuses;

   • 1980 July 27, Edward C. Rochette, “Coin Roundup…”, in The Indianapolis Star, section 5, page 4:

     The coins were base silver antoninianuses of Decius, coins that had not been in circulation for more than 200 years. […] The gold are extremely rare, but choice specimens of the debased silver antoninianuses can be purchased for less than $100 each.

   • 1985 January, “Treasures of the Roman Empire”, in Special Coin Letter, number 1005, page 5:

     Whether you enjoy coins for their beauty, history, romance, or antiquity, these ancient Roman antoninianuses are sure to please.

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