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Triens Anonymous 275 BC - 270 BC
| Bronze | 111.85 g | 46 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 275 BC - 270 BC |
| Value | Triens (⅓) |
| Currency | As (circa 280-221 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 111.85 g |
| Diameter | 46 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66803 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Horse's head left; four pellets below.
Interesting fact
The Triens coin was used as a means of payment for everyday transactions, and its design was meant to symbolize the connection between the Roman Republic and the gods. On one side of the coin, there is an image of a mythical creature called a "she-wolf," which was believed to have nursed the twin brothers Romulus and Remus, who founded Rome. The other side of the coin features a picture of a crowned figure, representing the Roman Republic. This imagery was meant to signify the idea that the Roman Republic was a powerful and divine institution, and that its currency was a reflection of that power and divinity.
