© Ernst Haeberlin; 1910. "Aes Grave". Joseph Baer, Frankfurt, Germany (CC0)
© Ernst Haeberlin; 1910. "Aes Grave". Joseph Baer, Frankfurt, Germany (CC0)
1 Triens Archaic wheel / Archaic wheel 240 BC - 225 BC
| Bronze | 56.20 g | 49 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Etruscan mint (Etruria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 240 BC - 225 BC |
| Value | 1 Triens = ⅓ As |
| Currency | As (circa 301-201 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 56.20 g |
| Diameter | 49 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#179048 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Archaic wheel surrounded by four dots.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an archaic wheel on both sides, which is a rare design element in ancient coinage. The wheel symbolizes the Etruscan's advanced engineering and transportation technology, and it may have been used to represent the idea of movement and progress.
