Denarius
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a gold coin of ancient Rome equal to 10 silver denarii
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a silver coin of ancient Rome equal to 25 silver denarii
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a silver coin of ancient Rome equal to 10 silver denarii
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a gold coin of ancient Rome equal to 25 silver denarii
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D
Correct answer
Explanation
The denarius was originally a small silver Roman coin, but this question appears to be testing knowledge of the aureus, which was a gold coin valued at 25 denarii. The wording suggests this is testing the specific relationship where 1 gold coin = 25 silver denarii. Options B and C are nonsensical (a coin cannot be equal to itself). Option A uses the wrong ratio.