© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Triens Anonymous; ROMA; Luceria 211 BC - 208 BC
| Bronze | 8.69 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 211 BC - 208 BC |
| Value | Triens (1⁄30) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8.69 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#394116 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prow, right; denominational mark below; symbol (L) before; legend above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROMA
L
Translation: Rome
Interesting fact
The Triens coin was the first Roman coin to feature the image of a deity. The obverse side of the coin depicts the goddess Roma, while the reverse side features a depiction of a she-wolf nursing Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of Rome. This was a significant departure from earlier Roman coins, which had featured more abstract designs. The inclusion of a deity on the coinage was a nod to the growing importance of religion in Roman society and marked a shift towards more representational art on Roman coins.
