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Details for denomination: 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.

Thickness: 3 mm
Diameter: 19 mm
Metal: Gold

Latest examples recorded with images

We have recorded 44 examples.

PAS record number: SF-A8E4FA

Record: SF-A8E4FA
Object type: COIN
Broadperiod: ROMAN
Description: A gold aureus of Tiberius (AD 14-37) datin…
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PAS record number: LEIC-35CCA5

Record: LEIC-35CCA5
Object type: COIN
Broadperiod: ROMAN
Description: A Roman gold aureus of Augustus (31 BC-AD …
Workflow: PublishedFind published

PAS record number: ESS-2C7051

Record: ESS-2C7051
Object type: COIN
Broadperiod: ROMAN
Description: A gold Roman aureus of Claudius (AD 41 - 5…
Workflow: PublishedFind published

PAS record number: NMGW-981BC4

Record: NMGW-981BC4
Object type: COIN
Broadperiod: ROMAN
Description: A gold Roman aureus of Augustus (27 BC-AD …
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Statistics for coins recorded

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Diameter

  • Records: 39.00
  • Mean: 18.93
  • Maxima: 21.00
  • Minima: 16.60

Weight

  • Records: 55.00
  • Mean: 6.15
  • Maxima: 7.81
  • Minima: 1.00

Thickness

  • Records: 14.00
  • Mean: 1.85
  • Maxima: 2.60
  • Minima: 1.00

Quantity

  • Total: 93.00
  • Records: 93.00
  • Mean: 1.00
  • Maxima: 1.00
  • Minima: 1.00

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