C. Mamilius Limetanus (ca. 82 BC). AR serratus denarius (20mm, 3.85 gm, 7h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 5/5. Rome. Draped bust of Mercury right, wearing winged petasus, caduceus at shoulder; S to left / C•MAMIL-LIMETAN (TA ligate), Ulysses walking right, staff in left hand, extending hand to his dog Argus on ground before him. Crawford 362/1. Sydenham 741. RSC Mamilia 6. This wonderful reverse type depicts the moment when Ulysses, disguised as a beggar, finally reaches home after his ten years of wondering, and his dog Argus instantly recognizes him.

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