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The DRACHMA is different, it was a Greek coin which the Roman DENARIUS (translated unfortunately "penny" , a laborer's daily wages -9) superseded: -9, "PIECE OF SILVER," Greek drachmee. (See PENNY.) The "penny," denarius, in metal was equivalent to 7 1/2 pence, but could purchase more than our shilling.