© British Museum
© British Museum
Triens Anonymous 269 BC - 266 BC
| Bronze | 82.426 g | 47 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 269 BC - 266 BC |
| Value | Triens (⅓) |
| Currency | As (circa 280-221 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 82.426 g |
| Diameter | 47 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#383618 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Thunderbolt; in field to left and right, denominational mark.
Lettering: ●●●●
Comment
Weight varies from 75.06g-104.46gInteresting fact
The Triens coin was the first Roman coin to feature the image of a human, specifically a portrait of the Roman goddess Roma. This was a significant departure from earlier Roman coins, which had typically featured images of animals or mythological creatures. The inclusion of a human image on the Triens coin marked a shift towards more realistic and human-focused designs in Roman coinage.
