The bes (pl.: besses) was an Ancient Roman bronze coin produced during the Roman Republic. Valued at two thirds of an as (eight unciae),[1] it was only produced in 126 BC by C. Cassius in combination with the dodrans,[2] 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.[1]
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