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Triens Anonymous 265 BC - 242 BC
| Bronze | 86.9 g | 44 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 265 BC - 242 BC |
| Value | Triens (⅓) |
| Currency | As (circa 280-221 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 86.9 g |
| Diameter | 44 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66801 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Wheel of six spokes; four pellets between the spokes.
Interesting fact
The Triens coin features the image of a mythical creature called a "Triton," which is a half-human, half-fish creature that was believed to inhabit the sea. The Triton is depicted on the coin with a human body and a fish tail, and it is surrounded by seaweed and other marine elements. This imagery was likely chosen to symbolize the connection between Rome and the sea, as well as the city's reliance on trade and commerce.
