C. MAMILIUS LIMETANUS. Serrate Denarius (82 BC). Rome.

Obv: Draped bust of Mercury right, wearing petasus; to left, control letter N above caduceus.
Rev: C MAMIL / LIMETAN.
Ulysses advancing right, holding staff and extending hand to his dog Argus.

Crawford 362/1; RBW 1370 var. (control-mark).

In book XVII of the Odyssey, Odysseus returns to Ithaka disguised as a beggar and is recognized only by his faithful dog Argos, now old. Once a superb hunting dog, Argos raises his head and wags his tail at the sight of Odysseus, but dies immediately after recognizing him, demonstrating his loyalty and love, preventing him from inadvertently revealing his master's identity and allowing Odysseus to plan his revenge.

Condition: Good very fine.

Weight: 3.69 g.
Diameter: 21 mm.