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Triens Apex and Hammer; ROMA 211 BC - 208 BC
| Bronze | 18.4 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Apex and Hammer |
| 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 | 18.4 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#385121 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prow, right; above, mark (apex and hammer); before, denominational mark; below, inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
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ROMA
Translation: Rome
Comment
Weight varies from 7.07g-17.24gInteresting fact
The Triens coin was used as a means of payment for Roman soldiers during the Second Punic War, specifically during the time of the famous general, Hannibal. It was a bronze coin that was valued at one-third of a Roman denarius, which was the standard unit of currency at the time. Despite its relatively low value, the Triens was an important coin for everyday transactions and played a significant role in the Roman economy during this period.
