concept
as (coin)
as
The basic Roman bronze coin.
Reading notes
- The History of Rome, Book 27 §3 ten thousand asses
The as, the basic bronze coin of Rome; rewards were reckoned in it.
- The History of Rome, Book 29 §15 one as
The as, Rome's basic bronze coin; the colonies' new salt-tribute was reckoned in it.
- The History of Rome, Book 30 §17 asses
The as, Rome's basic bronze coin, in which the gifts to Masinissa's envoys were reckoned.
- The History of Rome, Book 31 §5 four asses
The as, Rome's basic bronze coin, here the price at which grain was sold to the people.