© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Triens Anonymous; ROMA 214 BC - 212 BC
| Bronze | 24.96 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 214 BC - 212 BC |
| Value | Triens (1⁄30) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24.96 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#384369 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prow, right; above, inscription; below, denominational mark.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROMA
●●●●
Translation: Rome
Comment
Weight varies from 17.663g-28.3gRRC 43/3a
Obverse: Head of Minerva, right, wearing Corinthian helmet; denomination mark above (●●●●); symbol behind (L)
Reverse: ROMA; Prow, right; denominational mark below (●●●●)
@Bibliothèque nationale de France
RRC 43/3b
Obverse: Head of Minerva, right, wearing Corinthian helmet; denomination mark above (●●●●); symbol before (L)
Reverse: ROMA; Prow, right; denominational mark below (●●●●)
@Bibliothèque nationale de France
RRC 43/3c
Obverse: Head of Minerva, right, wearing Corinthian helmet; denomination mark above (●●●●); symbol behind (L)
Reverse: ROMA; Prow, right; denominational mark below (●●●●); symbol before (L)
@American Numismatic Society
Interesting fact
The Triens coin was the first Roman coin to feature the image of a deity. It depicts the goddess Roma, seated on a throne, holding a scepter and a shield. This was a significant departure from earlier Roman coins, which had featured images of animals or abstract symbols. The inclusion of a deity on the coinage was a nod to the growing influence of Greek culture on Roman art and religion.
