CVC & Collectables presents this bronze AE Triens of the Roman Republic, struck shortly after 211 BC and certified NGC Choice Fine. Produced during the turbulent years of the Second Punic War, this classic Republican bronze features Minerva, goddess of wisdom and warfare, paired with the iconic Roman galley prow that symbolized Rome’s growing naval power.
Coin Highlights:
- Issuer: Roman Republic
- Date: After 211 BC
- Denomination: Triens
- Composition: Bronze
- Weight: 6.13 grams
- Diameter: 19 mm
- Grade: NGC Choice Fine (Ch F)
- Mint: Uncertain
- Reference: Cf. Crawford 56/4; Sydenham 143b
Obverse:
- Helmeted head of Minerva facing right.
- Four pellets above representing the mark of value.
- Minerva was revered as the Roman goddess of wisdom, strategy, and military success.
Reverse:
- Prow of a Roman galley facing right.
- Four pellets below indicating the denomination.
- The galley prow became one of the most recognizable symbols of Republican bronze coinage.
History of the Roman Republic:
The Roman Republic emerged after the overthrow of the Roman monarchy in 509 BC and developed into one of the most powerful states of the ancient world. Governed by elected magistrates and the Senate, the Republic expanded from a regional Italian power into a vast Mediterranean empire. By the third century BC, Rome was locked in a struggle with Carthage for control of the western Mediterranean. Coins such as this Triens circulated during the Republic’s transformation into the dominant power of the ancient world.
Collectibility:
Anonymous Republican bronzes are highly sought after for their historical significance and connection to Rome’s rise to power. The Minerva and galley prow type is among the most iconic bronze issues of the Republic, representing both military strength and naval dominance. This NGC Choice Fine example offers collectors an affordable and tangible link to one of the most important eras in ancient history. Find more alike here!
