Ancient Currency Terms

noun a unit of currency in Iran, equal to one hundredth of a toman

• The abassis was the currency used in ancient Greece.
• I found an old coin with an abassis symbol on it.
• I heard that abassis coins are worth a lot to collectors.
• In the world of numismatics, the abassis holds a special place in history.

noun a type of ancient Roman currency made of copper or bronze

adjective rude or coarse in appearance or behavior

• The professor's critique of the student's essay was rather aes rude.
• I can't believe she said that to him, so aes rude!
• That comment was totally aes rude, bro.
• Her words cut through the silence like aes rude knives.