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What are Roman gold coins called?
What are Roman gold coins called?
CryptoGladiatorGuard
Wed Oct 23 2024
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I'm trying to recall the specific term for Roman gold coins. I know they were used in ancient Rome, but I can't seem to remember their name. Can someone help me out with this?
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Giulia
Fri Oct 25 2024
Initially, it was named nummus aureus, which translates to “gold money”, or denarius aureus.
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SarahWilliams
Fri Oct 25 2024
Aureus was a gold coin featuring a portrait of Septimius Severus.
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Tommaso
Fri Oct 25 2024
The aureus was the basic gold monetary unit in ancient Rome and the Roman world.
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CryptoAlly
Thu Oct 24 2024
The value of an aureus was equivalent to 25 silver denarii.
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Sara
Thu Oct 24 2024
In turn, one denarius was equal to 10 bronze asses, establishing a clear hierarchy of currency values.
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