Word: dhnarion

Pronounce: day-nar'-ee-on

Strongs Number: G1220

Orig: of Latin origin; a denarius (or ten asses):--pence, penny(-worth).

Use: Noun Neuter

Heb Strong:

denarius = "containing ten"

1) A Roman silver coin in NT time. It took its name from it being equal to ten "asses", a number after 217 B.C. increased to sixteen (about 3.898 grams or . 1375 oz.). It was the principal silver coin of the Roman empire. From the parable of the labourers in the vineyard, it would seem that a denarius was then the ordinary pay for a day's wages. (Mt 20:2-13)