★ Ulysses being greeted by his dog Argus ★

C. Mamilius Limetanus, 82 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.80 g, 11 h), Rome. Draped bust of Mercury to right, wearing winged petasos; behind, I; above, caduceus. Rev. C•MAMIL - LIME TA N Ulysses standing right, holding walking stick in his left hand and extending his right toward his dog Argus who is barking in greeting on the right. Babelon (Mamilia) 6. Crawford 362/1. RBW 1370 var. (differing control letter). Sydenham 741. An unusually well centered example. Struck from slightly worn dies, otherwise, good very fine.