Watch List notes:

C. Mamilius Limetanus, 82 BC. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.78 g, 3 h), Rome. Draped bust of Mercury to right, wearing winged petasos; behind, M above caduceus. Rev. C•MAMIL - LIMETAN Ulysses advancing right, holding walking stick in his left hand and extending his right towards his dog Argus, on the right, standing left. Babelon (Mamilia) 6. Crawford 362/1. RBW 1370. Sydenham 741. Very fine.


From the Red Ox Collection and the collection of the Czech musician Adolf Picek (circa 1885-1978), and formerly in the possession of an Italian banker, whose life was saved by Mr. Picek in the Battles of the Piave River on the Italian Front in 1917-1918 and who presented his savior with 'four socks of old coins' in reward.