Bes (coin)

The bes (Template:Plural form: besses) was an Ancient Roman bronze coin produced during the Roman Republic. Valued at two thirds of an as (eight unciae),<ref name=":0">Template:Cite journal</ref> it was only produced in 126 BC by C. Cassius in combination with the dodrans,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> another very rare denomination which was valued at three quarters of an as (nine unciae). The obverse head displayed the god Liber facing to the right.<ref name=":0" />

See also

• Roman currency
• Ancient Greek coinage