Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(cattle). The Roman silver denarius, worth 15 to 17 cents. The Greek silver drachma was a corresponding coin (Matt. 20:2; 22:19-21; Mark 6:37; Luke 20:24; Rev. 6:6).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
A common Roman coin, of the value of about 7d., but which purchased a great deal more than the same sum would now. It was the laborer’s wages for a day (Matt. 20). Higher sums were reckoned by this coin, as the debt of 500 pence in Luke 7:41. The Lord when answering the Jews said, “Show me a penny” (Luke 20:24). It was the chief Roman silver coin. See WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.
Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:
Transliteration:
denarion
Meaning:
of Latin origin; a denarius (or ten asses)
KJV Usage:
pence, penny(-worth)