Coin (reverse), Denarius serratus, of Caius Mamilius Limetanus Caii filius

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This silver coin was minted in Rome by Caius Mamilius Limetanus, son of Caius, in 82 BC. It is a type of coin known as a denarius serratus due to its serrated edge. This picture shows the reverse.

The reverse depicts the hero Ulysses, holding a staff and extending his right hand towards the dog, Argus. The legend on the left, 'C.MAMIL', written downwards, and that on the right, 'LIMETAN', written upwards (the TA joined) refer to the moneyer.

The design probably refers to the moneyer's claim to be descended from Telegonus, the son of Ulysses and Circe, the goddess Ulysses met on an island during his long voyage home from Troy.

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• Online ID: 000-190-000-409-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C15228
• Date: 82
  82 BC
  
• Material: Silver; serrated edge; both sides slightly off-centre; slight to moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Draped bust of Mercury to right, with caduceus over shoulder; I behind head / Rev. Ulysses standing right, holding staff and extending right hand towards do
  Coin Type: Crawford 362/1
  Coin, denarius / serratus
  
• Dimensions: 21.00 x 19.00 mm D / Die Axis: 7.5
  
• What: Coin Type: Crawford 362/1
  Coin, denarius / serratus
  
• Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
  
• Who: Argus
  C. Mamilius Limetanus C. f. (Maker)
  Mercury
  Ulysses
  
• Where: Italy, Rome
  Roman Republic
  
• Event:
• Description: Silver denarius serratus of Rome, minted by C. Mamilius Limetanus C. f., 82 BC
  
• References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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