triens

noun

tri·​ens

ˈtrīˌenz,

ˈtrēˌān(t)s

plural trientes

trīˈen‧ˌtēz,

trēˈen‧ˌtās

1

: a bronze coin of ancient Rome equal to ¹/₃ as

2

: an ancient Byzantine gold coin equal to ¹/₃ solidus

also : any of several similar ancient coins (as of Spain)

Word History

Etymology

Latin, third part, triens; akin to Latin tres three

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