noun
- Plural of aureus; ancient Roman gold coins.
Usage: historical; numismatics
Examples
- The museum displayed a collection of aurei from the reign of Augustus.
- Archaeologists discovered several aurei buried in the Roman villa.
- Wealthy citizens often paid taxes in aurei during the imperial period.
- The weight and purity of aurei varied across different emperors' reigns.
- Collectors value well-preserved aurei for their historical significance.