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Daric
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What's The Definition Of Daric?Synonyms | Synonyms for Daric: Related Terms | Find terms related to Daric: See Also | Daric In Webster's Dictionary \Dar"ic\ (d[a^]r"[i^]k), n. [Gr. dareiko`s, of Persian
origin.]
1. (Antiq.)
(a) A gold coin of ancient Persia, weighing usually a
little more than 128 grains, and bearing on one side
the figure of an archer.
(b) A silver coin of about 86 grains, having the figure of
an archer, and hence, in modern times, called a daric.
2. Any very pure gold coin.
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