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aureus

Ancient Roman gold coin

Conceptcurrency non-decimal currency denominationQ476078

Instance of: currency
, non-decimal currency
, denomination
Subclass of: gold coin
, Roman currency
Country: Roman Republic

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The aureus was the main gold coin of ancient Rome from the 1st century BC to the early 4th century AD, when it was replaced by the solidus. This type of coin was sporadically issued during the Republic and standardized during the Empire, originally valued at 25 silver denarii and 100 sestertii. It was about the same size as the denarius, but heavier than the denarius since gold is denser than silver.

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Made from material: gold
Different from: Aureusz
Started: 1st century BCE
Ended: 4th century

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