COIN (ROMAN)

Roman Republican silver denarius, issued by M Herennius, Rome, 108-7BC (Reece Period 1). Obverse- PIETAS; head of Pietas right (no control mark) , Reverse - M. HERENNI; Amphinomus carrying his father; Control mark E. RRC p. 317, no. 308/1b. The coin has 'bankers' marks' on the head.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Herennius, M
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Pietas facing right,
(Bankers' marks on face)
Obverse legend: P IETAS (TA ligatured)
Reverse: Amphinomus carrying his father; control mark E to right
Reverse legend: M HERENNI
Dated: -108.0 to -107.0
Weight (g): 3.58
Diameter (mm): 18.0
Thickness (mm): 2.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Hathern
District: Charnwood
County: Leicestershire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-308.1b