Details for denomination: Aureus (Republic/Empire) - A guide to the coins of the Roman Empire

The Aureus (Republic/Empire)

The aureus (pl. aurei) was a gold coin of ancient Rome valued at 25 silver denarii. The aureus was regularly issued from the 1st century BC to the beginning of the 4th century AD, when it was replaced by the solidus. The aureus is approximately the same size as the denarius, but is heavier due to the higher density of gold.

Gold (Roman gold is a rich yellow rather than a pale yellow).

Rare, but 1st to 2nd century AD most common.

Weight: 0 g
Thickness: 3 mm
Diameter: 19 mm
Metal: Gold

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