Sestertius Sestertius The sestertius (plural sestertii), or sesterce (plural sesterces), was an ancient Roman coin. During the Roman Republic it was a small, silver coin issued only on rare occasions. During the Roman Empire it was a large brass coin. The name "sestertius" means "two and one half", referring to its nominal value of two and a half "asses" (a bronze Roman coin, singular "as"), a value that was useful for commerce because it was one quarter of a denarius, a coin worth ten "asses". The name is derived from "semis", "half" and "tertius", "third", in which "third" refers to the
Chards Coin and Bullion Dealer Numismatic Dealer of the Year and eCommerce Dealer of the Year several times. . Chards Coin and Bullion Dealer Chard (1964) Ltd are a long standing coin and bullion dealer based in Blackpool, UK. They deal in everything from ancient coins through to modern day issues and even bullion. Originally a numismatic company, they have grown over recent years into the bullion market offering gold, silver, platinum and palladium products to an international customer base. Chard (1964) Ltd operates as Chard Coin and Bullion Dealer. Established in Blackpool in 1964 by Lawrence Chard, the early days saw shillings and other