Aureus
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈɔːɹɪəs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Aureus is a noun meaning (historical) A gold coin, minted in the Roman Empire from approximately 100 B.C.E. to 309 C.E., equal to 25 denarii.
Meaning
(historical) A gold coin, minted in the Roman Empire from approximately 100 B.C.E. to 309 C.E., equal to 25 denarii.
Word Forms
- aurei
- aureuses
- aureii
Related Words
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