Aburia gens


The gens Aburia was a plebeian family at Rome during the latter centuries of the Republic, and the first century of the Empire. The first member of this gens to achieve prominence was Marcus Aburius, praetor peregrinus in 176 BC.

Praenomina

The Aburii are known to have used the praenomina Marcus, Gaius, and Decimus.

Branches and cognomina

The first of the Aburii to appear in history bore no cognomen. The abbreviation Gem., probably for Geminus, a twin, appears on coins. In the first century, the surname Bassus is found. Coins of the Aburii do not depict members of the family, but do portray the popular motif of Heracles wearing a lion's mask.

Members