COIN (ROMAN)

Roman Republican silver denarius of M. Herennius, dating 108-107BC. RRC 308/1b.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Herennius, M
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Head of Pietas right., wearing diadem; hair twisted around lower part of diadem; single drop earring; beaded necklace; tendrils falling down the back of her neck; PIETAS downwards behind; line border.
Obverse legend: [P]IETAS
Reverse: Nude male figure bearing a man on his shoulder, right (one of the Catanaean brothers carrying his father on his shoulder); M.HERENNI downwards left; H control mark on right; dot border
Reverse legend: [M].HERENNI
Dated: -108.0 to -107.0
Weight (g): 3.4
Diameter (mm): 18.84
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Braintree
County: Essex
Region: Eastern
Place known as: Halstead CP
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-308.1b