aureus

[awr-ee-uhs]

noun

plural

aurei 

1. a gold coin and monetary unit of ancient Rome, from Caesar to Constantine I.

aureus

/ ˈɔːrɪəs /

noun

1. a gold coin of the Roman Empire

Word History and Origins

Origin of aureus¹

1600–10; < Latin: literally, golden

Word History and Origins

Origin of aureus¹

Latin: golden; see _aureate