Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

antoninianus

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: an-tonini-anus
IPA

12

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A silver coin used during the Roman Empire, equal to two denarii.

Example Sentences

"From the 5th year on, Iuppiter conservator coins are continuously produced actually on antoninianuses;"
"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."
"Whether you enjoy coins for their beauty, history, romance, or antiquity, these ancient Roman antoninianuses are sure to please."

Etymology

From Late Latin Antōnīniānus (“pertaining to Antoninus”). Speculatively named in modern times after an Antoninus mentioned in the Augustan History, after whom some silver coins were said to be named. However, it is not known what this coin was called in antiquity.

Word Breakdown

Root: Antōnīniānus

Inflected Forms

antoniniani (plural) antoninianuses (plural)

Rhymes With

heinous anus janus uranus gayness pandanus feyness veinous

Questions

What does antoninianus mean?: A silver coin used during the Roman Empire, equal to two denarii.
Where does antoninianus come from?: From Late Latin Antōnīniānus (“pertaining to Antoninus”). Speculatively named in modern times after an Antoninus mentioned in the Augustan History, after whom some silver coins were said to be named. However, it is not known what this coin was called in antiquity.

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