au·re·us
| \ ˈȯr-ē-əs
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plural aurei\
ˈȯr-ē-ˌī
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Definition of aureus
: a gold coin of ancient Rome varying in weight from ¹/₃₀ to ¹/₇₀ libra
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“Aureus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aureus. Accessed 8 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of aureus was in 1609
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