ROMAN REPUBLICAN. M. Herennius. 108-107 B.C. AR denarius. 3.98 gm. 18 mm. Rome mint. Diademed head of Pietas right; PIETAS behind / Amphinomus advancing right, carrying his father on his shoulder; C· to right, M · HERENNI to left. Crawford 308/1b. Sydenham 567a. RSC Herennia 1a. Very Fine; attractive light toning.

Ex Rauch.

The reverse of this coin portrays an heroic tale referenced in RSC. At the eruption of Mount Etna, two brothers of Catana, Amphinomus and Anapias, saved their parents by carrying them to safety on their shoulders.