C. Mamilius Limetanus. 82 BC. AR Serrate Denarius (19mm, 3.82 g, 9h).

Keystone Auction 6 – Session Three – The Ken Bressett Collection, Part II – Roman Coinage
Lot: 3086. Estimated: $ 200

Roman Republican, Silver

Sold For $ 700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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C. Mamilius Limetanus. 82 BC. AR Serrate Denarius (19mm, 3.82 g, 9h). Rome mint. Draped bust of Mercury right, wearing winged petasus; caduceus behind, - above / Ulysses advancing right, holding staff and extending hand towards his dog, Argus. Crawford 362/1; Sydenham 741; Mamilia 6. VF, toned, light marks.

Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased in Boston circa 1950 for @ $20.

The obverse and reverse of this coin refer to the lineage of the gens Mamilia, who claimed their descent from Mamilia, the daughter of Telegonus, the son of Ulysses and Circe, and a descendant of Mercury. The reverse scene depicts the moment when, returning home from his long wanderings in the guise of a beggar so as to surprise and kill the many suitors of his wife Penelope, Ulysses' aged dog Argus recognizes him. At last seeing his master after so many years, the old dog dies.

The final winners of all Keystone 6 lots will be determined at the online sale that will be held on 11 March 2022. Session Three, presenting part 1 of the Ken Bressett Collection, featuring Roman coinage, will be held Friday evening, 11 March 2022 beginning at 7:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 22.50% for all others.