noun Various medieval and early modern coins or units of account, particularly: A Roman ~23k gold coin introduced by Diocletian in AD 301 and called by that name, but reissued at a slightly lower weight by Constantine I. Its successor Byzantine coins, from the eleventh century onward of progressively debased weight and purity. Synonym of sol or sou: a Carolingian unit of account equivalent to a solidus of silver. Synonym of soldo: the silver coins of various Italian states. Synonym of shilling: an English unit of account and, following the Tudor dynasty, silver coin.
noun A Roman ~23k gold coin introduced by Diocletian in AD 301 and called by that name, but reissued at a slightly lower weight by Constantine I.
noun Its successor Byzantine coins, from the eleventh century onward of progressively debased weight and purity.
noun Synonym of sol or sou: a Carolingian unit of account equivalent to a solidus of silver.
noun Synonym of soldo: the silver coins of various Italian states.
noun Synonym of shilling: an English unit of account and, following the Tudor dynasty, silver coin.
noun The weight of the Roman gold coin, 1/60 of a Roman pound under Diocletian or 1/72 lb. (about 4.5 grams) after Constantine.
noun A medieval French weight, 1/20 of the Carolingian pound.