AR Denarius of C. Mamilius Limetanus

AR Denarius of C. Mamilius Limetanus

money; coins (money)

The obverse depicts the draped bust of Mercury, a god associated with commerce and also travel and journeys. He is wearing a petasus, a hat with a low crown and broad brim, along with a caduceus behind his shoulder. The reverse of this coin refers to the scene from Homer's Odyssey where Ulysses returns to his homeland and is instantly recognized by his dog Argus, despite being disguised as a beggar. This is a story about adventure, royalty, the struggle of good and evil and most of all a classic tale of a devoted war hero that most Romans at the time would have been familiar with.

C. Mamilius Limetanus

Syd 741, Sear 272, R160, Craw 361/1

ARTH250 (Professor V. Rousseau, fall 2019)

82-81 BCE

MIA

University Art Collection, University of St. Thomas (St. Paul)

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Silver (metal)

Latin

Physical Object

2012.02.055

Roman Republic