C. Mamilius Limetanus (ca. 82 BC). AR/AE fourrée serratus denarius (20mm, 10h). NGC Choice Fine, core visible. Ancient forgery of Roman Republican denarius. Draped bust of Mercury right, wearing winged petasus, caduceus at shoulder; A to left / C•MAMIL-LIMETAN (TA ligate), Ulysses walking right, staff in left hand, extending hand to his dog Argus on ground before him. Cf. Crawford 362/1. Cf. Sydenham 741. Cf. RSC Mamilia 6 for prototypes.

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