Trinummus

About “Trinummus”

Trinummus is a comedic Latin play written by the early Roman playwright Titus Maccius Plautus. The title Trinummus refers to a scene in which an imposter is given three coins to dress as a messenger from Syria. The play's prologue states that it is an adaptation of a work titled Thesaurus by the Greek playwright Philemon. The story involves mistaken identities and humorous misunderstandings, typical of Plautus's style. The play reflects the comedic traditions of ancient Roman theater. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)