Q7. The Roman silver coin, known as denarius, weighed _ gm of pure silver. (a) 2½ (b) 3½ (c) 4½ (d) 5½ Show Answer
The denarius contained an average 4.5 grams, or 1⁄72 of a Roman pound, of silver, and was at first tariffed at ten asses, hence its name, which means 'tenner'. It formed the backbone of Roman currency throughout the Roman Republic and the early Empire.
