1. a gold coin of ancient Persia, used as currency in the Persian Empire
Usage: historical; often capitalized

Examples

• The daric was the standard gold coin of the Persian Empire under Darius I.
• Merchants across the ancient world accepted the daric as payment for goods.
• Archaeologists have discovered hoards of darics in excavations throughout the Middle East.
• The daric's consistent weight and purity made it a reliable medium of exchange in antiquity.