© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Triens Anonymous 215 BC - 212 BC
| Bronze | 30 g | 21.635 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 215 BC - 212 BC |
| Value | Triens (1⁄30) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 30 g |
| Diameter | 21.635 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#384138 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prow, left; below, denominational mark.
Lettering: ●●●●
Comment
RRC 41/7aObverse: Head of Minerva, left, wearing Corinthian helmet; ●●●● (below)
Reverse: Prow, left; ●●●● (below)
@Bibliothèque nationale de France
RRC 41/7b
Obverse: Head of Minerva, left, wearing Corinthian helmet; ●●●● (below)
Reverse: ROMA; Prow, right; ●●●● (below)
@American Numismatic Society
Interesting fact
The Triens coin was the first Roman coin to feature the image of a deity. It depicts the goddess Roma, seated on a throne, holding a scepter and a shield. This was a significant departure from earlier Roman coins, which had featured images of animals or abstract symbols. The inclusion of a deity on the coinage was a nod to the growing influence of Greek culture on Roman art and religion.
