★ A perfectly centered and beautifully toned denarius of M. Herennius ★

M. Herennius, 108-107 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.93 g, 11 h), Rome. PIETAS Head of Pietas to right, wearing diadem, pendant earring and pearl necklace; below chin, R. Rev. M•HERENNI One of the Catanean brothers running right, carrying his father on his shoulder, who looks back and raises his right hand. Babelon (Herennia) 1. Crawford 308/1a. RBW -. Sydenham 567. Perfectly centered and beautifully toned, a very attractive example. Struck from a slightly worn reverse die, otherwise, extremely fine.

From the collection of Regierungsrat Dr. iur. Hans Krähenbühl, ex Hess 249, 13 November 1979, 266.