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Denarius, denarion

Definition: Denarion (day-nar'-ee-on) Noun, Neuter - A Roman silver coin in New Testament time. It took its name from being equal to ten "asses." It was the principal silver coin of the Roman empire and it weighed about 3.9 grams or .1375 oz. A denarius was the ordinary pay for one day's wages.

Diagram: The Sign of a "Denarius" is a circle 444 units in circumference, half the size of Jesus (888), but with the face Ceasar. One hundred denarii in rows 5 by 20 fill 1/4th the area of the graph.

Mk 06:37b	May we buy loaves for two hundred "denarii" ... and give it to them? ...
Mk 12:15c	Bring me a "denarius" ... Whose image and inscription? ... Caesar's!
Mk 14:05a	For the myrrh could be sold for on up of "300 denarii" ...

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