aurei
- plural of aureus.
Example Sentences
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"Ten aurei then," said Hun Rhavas raising the hammer, whilst with hungry eyes the mother watched his every movement.
From "Unto Caesar" by Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness
The following is an example of a conditional sale: 'If Stichus meets with your approval within a certain time, he shall be purchased by you for so many aurei.'
From The Institutes of Justinian by Moyle, John Baron
The five aurei promised him by Menecreta sharpened his resourceful wits.
From "Unto Caesar" by Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness
Fifty aurei did Arminius Quirinius demand as her price and I worked my fingers to the bone so that in time I might save that money.
From "Unto Caesar" by Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness
