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Triens Anonymous 280 BC - 269 BC
| Bronze | 73.41 g | 49.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 280 BC - 269 BC |
| Value | Triens (⅓) |
| Currency | As (circa 280-221 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 73.41 g |
| Diameter | 49.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66810 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Dolphin right; four pellets below.
Sometimes, dolphin left.
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 be a symbol of the sea god Neptune.
