Poseidonia Triens, -218 – -201
Paestum; Poseidon
Information
Country
Poseidonia
Poseidonia
Currency
As
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Triens
Year
-218 – -201
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.1
Diameter (mm)
17
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Triens from Poseidonia. Issued from -218 to -201. Struck in Bronze. Measures 17 mm and weighs 4.1 g.
- Obverse
- Head of androgynous Dionysus crowned with vine leaves and grapes to right ; four pellets (mark of value) behind
- Reverse
- Cornucopiae; ΠAIS to left, QVA (monogram) and corn-ear above four pellets (mark of value) to right. (Paistos and later Paestum)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (218 BC - 201 BC) | — |
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