© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Triens Anonymous 225 BC - 217 BC
| Bronze | 75.86 g | 44 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 225 BC - 217 BC |
| Value | Triens (1⁄30) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 75.86 g |
| Diameter | 44 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#383547 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prow, left; below, denominational mark.
Lettering: ●●●●
Comment
Weight varies fromRRC 36/3a
Obverse: Head of Minerva wearing Corinthian helmet, left.
Reverse: Prow, left; below, denominational mark. (●●●●)
@American Numismatic Society
RRC 36/3b
Obverse: Head of Minerva wearing Corinthian helmet, right.
Reverse: Prow, left; below, denominational mark. (●●●●)
@Bibliothèque nationale de France
Interesting fact
The Triens coin was the first Roman coin to feature the image of a human, specifically a portrait of the Roman goddess Roma, on its obverse (front side). This was a significant departure from previous Roman coins, which had typically featured symbols or animals. The inclusion of a human image on the coin was a nod to the growing influence of Greek art and culture on Roman society at the time.
