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© British Museum
Triens Crescent 1; ROMA 207 BC
207 BC year| Bronze | 12.13 g | 27 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 | 12.13 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#384548 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prow, right; above, mark and inscription; below, denominational mark.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
☾
ROMA
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Translation: Rome
Comment
Weight varies from 12.13g-13.35gInteresting fact
The Triens coin was the first Roman coin to feature a portrait of a living person, specifically Julius Caesar, who was the Roman general and statesman at the time. This was a significant departure from the traditional depiction of gods and goddesses on Roman coins, and marked a shift towards a more human-centered approach to currency design.
