aureus


aureus

(ˈɔːrɪəs) n, pl aurei (ˈɔːrɪˌaɪ) (Currencies) a gold coin of the Roman Empire[Latin: golden; see aureate]

au•re•us

(ˈɔr i əs)

n., pl. au•re•i (ˈɔr iˌaɪ) a gold coin of ancient Rome. [1600–10; < Latin: literally, golden]