Denarius to USD Converter
Denarius, a standard Roman coin, earned daily by laborers or soldiers, is equivalent to roughly $20 today based on bread prices, or around $2.50 considering its 1/10 troy ounce silver content at today's market prices; actual modern value varies by comparison context.
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Denarius Mentioned in Bible
In Matthew 20, Jesus talks about payment for a day's wage using Denarius when He teaches the The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard. Denarius has been evolved into a modern day penny, and is worth 1/6th of its original value.
In Mark 12, when Pharisees ask Jesus whether it is lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, Jesus asks to bring Him a Denarius and by showing the image of the coin, He tells them to render to Ceaser what belong to Ceaser and to God, the things belongs to God. Mark 12:15-17 (NKJV) Shall we pay, or shall we not pay?” But He, knowing their hypocrisy, said to them, “Why do you test Me? Bring Me a denarius that I may see it.” So they brought it. And He said to them, “Whose image and inscription is this?” They said to Him, “Caesar’s.” And Jesus answered and said to them, “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” And they marveled at Him
