julio
n. countable C2 Proficiency US //ˈdʒuɫioʊ// julio
n. an old silver coin used in Italy a long time ago. It was named after Pope Julius II.
n. a silver coin formerly used in various Italian states, particularly the Papal States. Named after Pope Julius II, who first issued it in the early 16th century.
The collector showed me a rare silver julio from Rome.
While exploring the ruins of the old market, the archaeologist discovered a single julio buried beneath the stone floor.
Historical ledgers from the sixteenth century often record transactions in julios, reflecting the economic influence of the Papal States across the Italian peninsula during the Renaissance.
Usage
Archaic; primarily found in historical texts or numismatic contexts.