RecordCoin (reverse), Denarius, of Marcus Herennius< 1 of 1 > Back minted in Rome
Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Marcus HerenniusThis silver coin was minted in Rome by Marcus Herennius in either 108 or 107 BC. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the reverse of the coin. The reverse depicts one of the Catanean brothers running to the right, bearing his father on his shoulders. On the left is the inscription 'M.HERENNI' written downwards (the letters HE joined together), referring to the moneyer. Both sides refer to the brothers of Catana who saved the lives of their parents when Mt. Etna erupted. They carried them to safety (as one expert notes, 'pietas in action'. As a result they were given the surname Pius. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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