Bes (coin) || The Coin
Published May 27th, 2008 in UncategorizedThe bes was an Ancient Roman bronze coin produced during the Roman Republic. The bes, valued at two-thirds of an as (8 unciae), was only produced in 126 BC by C. Cassius in combination with the dodrans, another very rare denomination which was valued at three-fourths of an as.
See also
- Roman currency
- Ancient Greek coinage