Triens Explained

The triens (trientes) was an Ancient Roman bronze coin produced during the Roman Republic valued at one-third of an as (4 unciae).^[1] 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.^{[2] [3] [4]}

Later, in Frankish Gaul, the term "triens" was often used for the tremissis, since both terms meant "a third".

See also

• Roman currency

Notes and References

1. Web site: triens — definition, examples, related words and more at Wordnik . 2022-06-09 . Wordnik.com.
2. Web site: Roman coins: As . 2022-06-09 . monete-romane.com.
3. Web site: Museum . The British . Street . Great Russell . T: [phone] . London WC1B 3DG . Details for denomination: Triens (Roman Republic) . 2022-06-09 . The Portable Antiquities Scheme . en.
4. Web site: NumisWiki - The Collaborative Numismatics Project - Thousands Of Online Numismatic Books, Articles And Pages. triens . 2022-06-09 . Forum Ancient Coins . en.