Etymology

dupondius

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Today it means: A bronze coin minted during the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire, equal to two asses. Full definition →

Latin dupondius
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  1. Latin · derived fromdupondius
  2. English todaydupondius

Latin dupondius, literally "two-pounder".

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