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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Triens Cornucopiae 1; ROMA 207 BC
207 BC year| Bronze | 10.01 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 207 BC |
| Value | Triens (1⁄30) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.01 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#384604 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prow, right; below, denominational mark; before, symbol; above, legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROMA
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Translation: Rome
Comment
RRC 58/5aObverse: Helmeted head of Minerva, right; above denominational mark (●●●●)
Reverse: Prow, right; above, symbol (cornucopiae); before denominational mark (●●●●); legend above (ROMA)
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RRC 58/5b
Obverse: Helmeted head of Minerva, right; above denominational mark (●●●●)
Reverse: Prow, right; before, symbol (cornucopiae); below denominational mark (●●●●); legend above (ROMA)
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Interesting fact
The Triens coin features an image of a horned god, believed to be either the Roman god of agriculture, Saturn, or the god of fertility and prosperity, Plutus. This image symbolizes the abundance and prosperity that the Roman Republic was experiencing during this time period.
