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Denarius with bust of Mercury, struck under C. Mamilius Limetanus
Roman
Republican Period
about 82 B.C.
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 20 mm. Weight: 3.78 gm. Die Axis: 9
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III
Accession Number1998.458
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Draped bust of Mercury wearing winged petasus to right,
caduceus behind.
Reverse: Ulysses walking right, leaning on staff.
At right, Argus.
CMAMIL LIME[T]AN
caduceus behind.
Reverse: Ulysses walking right, leaning on staff.
At right, Argus.
CMAMIL LIME[T]AN
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III Collection; December 16, 1998: gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III to MFA