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
We have recorded 49 examples.
Record: DOR-B0D14D
Object type: COIN
Broadperiod: ROMAN
Description: A gold aureus of Claudius (AD 41 - 54) dat…
Workflow: Published
Record: SUR-6CD615
Object type: COIN
Broadperiod: ROMAN
Description:
A corroded and heavily damaged fragment o…
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Record: WILT-BE2DD1
Object type: COIN
Broadperiod: ROMAN
Description:
A Roman gold aureus of Trajan, dating to …
Workflow: Awaiting validation
Record: NMS-ACE619
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broadperiod: IRON AGE
Description: One Roman gold aureus, addendum to a hoard…
Workflow: Published
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