1 Triens (280 BC - 260 BC) front 1 Triens (280 BC - 260 BC) back
1 Triens (280 BC - 260 BC) photo
© Ernst Haeberlin; 1910. "Aes Grave". Joseph Baer, Frankfurt, Germany (CC0)

1 Triens 280 BC - 260 BC

 
Bronze 82.30 g -
Description
Issuer
Tarquinii (Etruria)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
280 BC - 260 BC
Value
1 Triens = ⅓ As
Currency
As (circa 280-260 BC)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
82.30 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Cast
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#186384
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Plough facing right.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1 Triens coin from Tarquinii (Etruria) was used as a form of currency in ancient Rome and was equivalent to one-third of a Roman As, which was the standard unit of currency at the time.