Definition: Various medieval and early modern coins or units of account, particularly: A Roman ~23k gold coin introduced by Diocletian in ADÂ 301 and called by that name, but reissued at a slightly lower weight by Constantine I. Its successor Byzantine coins, from the eleventh century onward of progressively debased weight and purity. Synonym of sol or sou: a Carolingian unit of account equivalent to a solidus of silver. Synonym of soldo: the silver coins of various Italian states. Synonym of shilling: an English unit of account and, following the Tudor dynasty, silver coin.
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