The triens (plural trientes) was an Ancient Roman bronze coin produced during the Roman Republic valued at one-third of an as (4 unciae).
The most common design for the triens featured the bust of Minerva and four pellets (indicating four unciae) on the obverse and the prow of a galley on the reverse. It was not a common denomination and was last struck c. 89 BC.
The most common design for the triens featured the bust of Minerva and four pellets (indicating four unciae) on the obverse and the prow of a galley on the reverse. It was not a common denomination and was last struck c. 89 BC.
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Anonymous
Obverse: Helmeted head of Minerva right. Four pellets above.
Reverse: Prow right, ROMA above, four pellets below.
Diameter:
25 mm
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 13.97 g
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 13.97 g
No notes for this coin
Crawford 56/4, RBW 206.
Obverse: head of Minerva right wearing crested helmet; ●●●●
Reverse: prow of galley right; L·SE(MP) / ●●●● / ROMA
Diameter:
21 mm
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 6.6 g
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 6.6 g
ex Andrew McCabe
Crawford 216/4
