© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Triens Lucius Cornelius Lentulus; ROMA 211 BC
211 BC year| Bronze | 7.50 g | 24.4 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Lucius Cornelius Lentulus |
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 211 BC |
| Value | Triens (1⁄30) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.50 g |
| Diameter | 24.4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#385466 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prow, right. Below, denominational mark. Before, mark.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROMA
C
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Unabridged legend:
ROMA
Lucius Cornelius Lentulus
Translation: Rome
Comment
Weight varies from 6.32g-7.5gSardinian mint
Interesting fact
The Triens coin features a unique design on its reverse side, depicting a dolphin jumping out of the water, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. This design was meant to symbolize the Roman Republic's naval power and its ability to conquer the seas.
