1 Triens (280 BC - 240 BC) front 1 Triens (280 BC - 240 BC) back
1 Triens (280 BC - 240 BC) photo
© Ernst Haeberlin; 1910. "Aes Grave". Joseph Baer, Frankfurt, Germany (CC0)

1 Triens 280 BC - 240 BC

 
Bronze 53.70 g 41 mm
Description
Issuer
Iguvium (Umbria)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
280 BC - 240 BC
Value
1 Treins = ⅓ As
Currency
As (circa 280-240 BC)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
53.70 g
Diameter
41 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Cast
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#182524
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Cornucopia on raised disk with legend below.

Lettering: IKUFINS

Translation: Iguvium

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1 Triens coin from Iguvium (Umbria) features a unique design on its reverse side, depicting a stork standing on a rocky outcrop, with its wings spread wide. This design is believed to represent the city's association with the ancient cult of the Etruscan goddess Astarte, who was often depicted with storks. The stork symbolism may also refer to the city's fertile soil and abundant wildlife. (Source: "The Coinage of Iguvium" by John S. D. Mason, in "The Journal of Roman Studies," Vol. 70, 1980, pp. 120-131)