© Soler y Llach
© Soler y Llach
Triens 72 BC - 40 BC
| Lead | 6.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Baesuri gens (Tartessii people) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 72 BC - 40 BC |
| Value | 1 Triens (⅓) |
| Currency | As (1st century BC) |
| Composition | Lead |
| Weight | 6.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#314384 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Tuna fish facing left
Interesting fact
The Triens coin from the Baesuri gens, made of lead and weighing 6.2g, is interesting because it represents a unique fusion of Roman and Tartessian cultures. The Tartessii people were a pre-Roman civilization that inhabited the southwestern Iberian Peninsula, and their influence can be seen in the coin's design. Despite being made of a relatively low-value material like lead, the coin's historical significance and cultural blend make it a valuable artifact for collectors and historians.