Summary
Triens, Issued by Ancient Roman Republic, struck after 211BC
Issue: Anonymous
Minted in Rome
Obverse Description
Helmeted head of Minerva faciong right; behind, four beads
Reverse Description
Prow of ship facing right; above, ROMA; below, four bead
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
The denomination Triens was worth four unciae, hence the four beads on obverse and reverse.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), George McArthur, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
aftter 211 BC
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Issued By
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Mint
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Deity Depicted
Minerva (Ancient Goddess), Ancient Roman Republic, post 211 BC
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Previous Collection
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Denomination
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Material
Copper
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Axis
09
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
22 mm (Outside Diameter), 7.174 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
Crawford 56/4
[Thesis] Lugton, Mary E. 1989. George McArthur of Maldon: his Life and his Book Collection.
[Catalogue] Morrison, Ian. 2003. The Baker of Maldon.
[Book] Crawford, Michael H. 1974. Roman Republican Coinage., 159 Pages
