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C. Mamilius Limetanus (82 BC). AR serrate denarius (20mm, 3.63 gm, 12h). Rome. Draped bust of Mercury right, wearing winged petasus, caduceus at shoulder; above, Z / C. MAMIL on left, LIMETAN (TA ligate), Ulysses walking right, holding staff and extending hand to his dog Argus on ground before him. Crawford 362/1. Sydenham 741. Mamilia 6. Lightly toned. Choice Extremely Fine.From the Mayflower Collection. 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. Anyone who owns a pet dog will surely sense the pure excitement of the animal that the engraver has captured on this particular reverse die.

Estimate: 400.00-550.00 USD