Sale: CNG 73, Lot: 784. Estimate $200.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 13 September 2006.  Sold For $460. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

C. Mamilius Limetanus. 82 BC. AR Serrate Denarius (3.90 g, 8h). Rome mint. Head of Mercury right, wearing winged petasus; M and caduceus behind / Ulysses walking right, holding staff and extending hand towards his dog, Argus. Crawford 362/1; Sydenham 741; Mamilia 6. Near EF, toned, minor porosity, faint scratches from smoothing.

From the Harry Strickhausen Collection.

Popular type celebrating Ulysses’ return.