Odysseus Recognized By His Dog Argus


C. Mamilius Limetanus. AR Denarius serratus, 82 BC. Obv. Draped bust of Mercury right, wearing winged petasus; caduceus over left shoulder; above, E. Rev. C. MAMIL-LIMETAN. Ulysses standing right, holding staff and extending his right hand to his dog Argus. Cr. 362/1; B. 6. 4.07 g. 20.00 mm. Sound metal, full weight and broad flan. A superb example, sharply struck from masterly engraved dies and prettily toned, with iridescent hues. EF.