C. Renius was one of the moneyers for the year 138 BC. He is not otherwise known.
In fact, the entire Gens Renia is completely unknown except for these coins. During the Empire, a Rennius family which could be descended from this gens appears, but they are likewise almost unknown.
A single inscription indicates that they may have originated from the city of Lanuvium.
In fact, the entire Gens Renia is completely unknown except for these coins. During the Empire, a Rennius family which could be descended from this gens appears, but they are likewise almost unknown.
A single inscription indicates that they may have originated from the city of Lanuvium.
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C. Renius
Obverse: head of Roma right wearing winged helmet X
Reverse: Juno Caprotina in biga of goats right holding whip, scepter and reins C·RENI ROMA
Diameter:
16 mm
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 3.8 g
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 3.8 g
Reverse refers to Lanuvium where moneyer's family came from and where the sanctuary of Juno was situated.
Crawford 231/1, SRCV I 108, Sydenham 432, RSC I Renia 1