Relative Values
| Solidi | Folles | Half folles | Decanummia | Pentanummia | Nummi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solidus | 1 | 420 | 840 | 1680 | 3360 | 16,800 |
| Follis | ⅟420 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 40 |
| Half follis | ⅟840 | ½ | 1 | 2 | 4 | 20 |
| Decanummium | ⅟1680 | ¼ | ½ | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| Pentanummium | ⅟3360 | ⅛ | ¼ | ½ | 1 | 5 |
| Nummus | ⅟16,800 | ⅟40 | ⅟20 | ⅟10 | ⅕ | 1 |
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