Ancient Roman Coin - Choice Denarius of C. Mamilius Limetanus - 82 BC

Description

Rome. The Republic. C. Mamilius Limetanus, 82 BC. AR Serrate Denarius (3.97g; 20mm). Rome Mint.
Obverse: Draped bust of Mercury facing right, wearing winged petasus ; caduceus over left shoulder; behind, I.
Reverse: C•MAMIL – LIMETAN; Ulysses standing r., holding staff and extending his right hand to his dog Argus.
References: Crawford 362/1; Sydenham 741; Babelon Mamilia 6.
Grade: Good extremely fine; lustrous with light toning; slight die shift.
Provenance: Ex Numismatica Ars Classica Auction 78 (26 May 2014), Lot 627.
Background: A very popular type depicting the famous scene from Homer’s Odyssey in which Odysseus returns home to Ithaca disguised as a beggar, and is recognized only by his faithful dog, Argus, who dies after greeting his long-lost master.
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