ROMAN REPUBLICAN. M. Herennius. 108-107 B.C. AR denarius. 3.95 gm. 18 mm. Rome mint. Diademed head of Pietas right; PIE(TA)S behind / Amphinomus advancing right, carrying his father on his shoulder, both looking back; •Π to right, M HERENNI to left. Crawford 308/1b. Sydenham 567a. RSC Herennia 1a. Good Very Fine; light attractive tone; well centered.

This coin commemorates the heroic tale that at the eruption of Mount Etna, two brothers of Catana, Amphinomus and Anapias, saved their parents by carrying them to safety on their shoulders.