ἐν ταῖς ἀνάγκαις χρημάτων κρείττων φίλος → it is better in times of need to have friends rather than money, a friend in need is a friend indeed (Menander, Sententiae monostichoi 143)
nōnussis: is, m. novem-as,
I nine asses, Varr. L. L. 5, § 169 Müll.
nōnussis, is, m. (nonus, assis), m., pièce de monnaie qui valait neuf as : Varro L. 5, 169.