Quartarius
Quartarius is a term that has been used in various contexts throughout history, primarily in ancient Rome and medieval Europe. The term itself is derived from the Latin word "quartarius," which means "one-fourth" or "quarter." In ancient Rome, a quartarius was a soldier who received a quarter of the standard soldier's pay, typically due to being a new recruit or a veteran who had not yet earned the full pay of a fully trained and experienced soldier. This term was used to distinguish these soldiers from those who received the full pay, known as "tesserarius," which means "one-third."
In medieval Europe, the term "quartarius" was used to refer to a type of coin, specifically a
The term "quartarius" has also been used in modern times to refer to a unit of measurement,
Overall, the term "quartarius" has a rich history and has been used in various contexts to refer