Usually means: Ancient Roman coin, bronze, large.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (sestertius)

noun:  (historical numismatics) A large bronze or (rarely) small silver coin minted during the Roman Republic and Empire, valued at two and a half asses (a quarter of a denarius).

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