Plural of aureus; ancient Roman gold coins minted during the Imperial period.
Latin plural of 'aureus' (golden coin), from 'aurum' (gold). These were valuable coins used throughout the Roman Empire and became a standard measure of wealth.
Roman 'aurei' coins had portraits of emperors, making them one of the first mass-produced images—millions of Romans could see what Caesar looked like!
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