© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Triens Publius Manlius Vulso; ROMA 210 BC
210 BC year| Bronze | 4.84 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Publius Manlius Vulso |
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 210 BC |
| Value | Triens (1⁄30) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.84 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#385474 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prow, right. Below, denominational mark. Before, mark (monogram of MA).
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROMA
MA
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Unabridged legend:
ROMA
Publius Manlius Vulso
Translation: Rome
Comment
Publius Manlius Vulso was a member of the Roman patrician gens Manlia. In 210 BC he was praetor of Sardinia. (Wikipedia)Sardinian mint
Interesting fact
The Triens coin features a depiction of a mythical creature called a "Triton" on its reverse side. A Triton is a half-human, half-fish creature that was believed to inhabit the sea. In Roman mythology, Tritons were often associated with the god Neptune, who was revered as the ruler of the sea. The inclusion of a Triton on the Triens coin may have been meant to symbolize the connection between the Roman Republic and the sea, as Rome was a maritime power at the time.
