Triens

Triens, approx. 241–235 BC Chr.

Roman Triens, drawing

The Triens is a Roman bronze coin .

Their value corresponded to the third part of the ace , i.e. four unciae .

The front (the obverse ) usually shows a Minerva head with a Corinthian helmet , the back (the lapel ) a prora and the words "ROMA". The value is shown on both sides in the form of dots. The unity is also handed down under the name Ternarius .

Errata

The term “Triens” is sometimes mistakenly used for a Roman gold coin , the tremissis (“third solidus ”) of the solidus .

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Latin definition for: ternarius, ternarii . Retrieved January 24, 2014 .; Karl Ernst Georges : Comprehensive Latin-German concise dictionary. Volume 2. Hanover 1918, Col. 3075-3076.

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