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Limetanus / Featuring a Portrait of Mercury - God of Trade and Profit, Merchants and Travellers / Also Featuring a Mythological Scene from the Odyssey by Homer - Odysseus Greeted by his Dog Argos upon His Return to Ithaca from the Trojan War / Serrated Edge Design Type / Minted in Rome 82 BC This coin will be shipped in a professional numismatic protective sleeve and accompanied by our written lifetime guarantee of authenticity which accurately documents the coin as to culture, region or ruler, precious metal, age, denomination and weight as well as a color photograph of the coin. The coin pictured here is precisely the one the buyer will receive. Please see Axis Mundi's 110% Buyer Protection Policy and Services which appears at the conclusion of this listing. [Image] [Image] [Image] [Image] Axis Mundi's Statement of Authenticity : The coin being offered here is backed by Axis Mundi's 30 years of experience in the ancient coin business and is unconditionally guaranteed to be genuine. If you have any questions concerning this coin you can reach one of our professional staff by email at mail@axis-mundi.com or by phone at 505-424-3414. This coin can also be inspected in person, upon request, during our business hours ( 12-6 PM daily ). Please send all mail correspondence and payments to: Axis Mundi 2442 Cerrillos Road # 330, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505. This coin will be shipped in a professional numismatic protective sleeve and accompanied by our written lifetime guarantee of authenticity which accurately documents the coin as to culture, region or ruler, precious metal, age, denomination and weight as well as a color photograph of the coin. [Building Trust in Transactions (tm)] [Building Trust in Transactions (tm)] [Image] Description: We are very pleased to offer this genuine 2000+ year old Roman Republican silver Denarius of C. Mamilius C.f. Limetanus for your consideration. This highly desirable coin was minted in Rome in 82 BC and survives in very fine condition with both sides being well struck and exhibiting a gorgeous satin luster. Our photo does not convey the luster which is so apparent when viewing this coin in person. It features a rare scene of Ulysses [ Odysseus ] being greeted by his faithful dog Argos after his return from the Trojan War. It also features a large portrait of Mercury, the Roman god of commerce and messenger of the gods. Of particular interest is the serrated edge which was an intentional design element for this coinage. ( See below for more on Troy and the mythology of this coin ) [Image] Obverse: Draped bust of Mercury facing right, wearing petasus, caduceus over shoulder and control letter behind. Reverse: Ulysses [ Odysseus ] walking right, holding staff, his right hand extended as greeting to his dog Argos... C. MAMIL in left field and... LIMETAN in right field and with... ROMA in exergue. Size: 19 mm Weight: 3.9 grams Reference: Sear 282 The artistry and mythological subjects of ancient Roman coins have always been a tremendous lure to collectors. In addition, these heirlooms of the ancient world have become extremely popular as showpieces for modern jewelry. Here's your opportunity to add this beautiful 2000+ year old example to your collection. You will not be disappointed with this historic and valuable treasure. The Hero Odysseus and Troy: Ulysses: ( Greek name: Odysseus ) is the hero of The Odyssey, the classic tale of adventure by Homer. The Odyssey tells of Odysseus' 10 year struggle to return from the Trojan War to his home in Ithaca. A manly warrior at Troy ( he was among those who hid in the famous Trojan Horse ), Odysseus was cunning and resourceful, but also loaded with his share of pride and human failings. On his travels he survives encounters with many of ancient literature's most famous characters, from the monstrous one-eyed Cyclops to the tempting ( and deadly ) Sirens. He is by turns aided and thwarted by the whimsies of Zeus, Poseidon, Hermes and other Greek gods. During Odysseus' long absence from home, his wife Penelope is besieged by suitors, who want to marry her and gain control of Odysseus' wealth and throne. To delay a decision on remarriage, she says that she cannot marry until she has finished weaving a shroud for her aged father-in-law, Laertes. She weaves during the day and then unravels her work at night, stretching the production of the shroud out over three years before she is caught. After 20 years away ( 10 for the war and 10 for the trip back ) Odysseus returns to Ithica masquerading as a beggar so as to uncover any palace plots against him. Even after such a long absence, his faithful dog Argos was the first to recognize him ( the scene depicted on this coin ). Homer recounts their mournful reunion after two decades, "There the dog Argos lay in the dung, all covered with dog ticks. Now, as he perceived that Odysseus had come close to him, he wagged his tail, and laid both his ears back; only he now no longer had the strength to move any closer to his master, who . . . secretly wiped a tear away. . . ." Odysseus ultimately triumphs and joins his long-waiting wife, Penelope, and slays the greedy suitors who have besieged her. Odysseus's mighty deeds and all-too-human weaknesses have made him a favorite with scholars and storytellers down through the years. Alfred, Lord Tennyson's Ulysses was one of the best known poems of the 1800s, and James Joyce's ground breaking novel Ulysses used Homer's adventures as the inspiration for a modern tale set in Dublin. The Greeks regarded dogs for their faithfulness and loyalty. An historic story is told of one of [Image] these, the dog of Xanthippus, the father of Pericles, who could not endure to be abandoned by his master, and so sprang into the sea, swam across the strait by the side of his master's trireme, and staggered out onto Salamis, only to faint and die straightway. They say that the spot which is pointed out to this day as `Dog's Mound' is his tomb" ( Themistocles, 10.5-6 ). This episode holds an important place in the Golden Age of Athens, for surely Pericles would not have been such an unparalleled military and civic leader had he not been raised in a household served by so faithful a dog as this. The Roman God Mercury: Mercury, equated with the Greek Hermes, is the Roman god of trade and profit, merchants and travellers, with no small number of thieves of varying sorts as his worshippers. Mercury travelled upon his winged sandals, and served as the messenger of the gods. He was also a thief and a trickster, and was often called upon for healing. He was a quick, nervous type known for his strong reasoning and analytical ability. His temple in Rome was located near the Circus Maximus on the Aventine Hill which dates to 495 BC. His main festival, the Mercuralia, was celebrated on May 15 when merchants sprinkled their heads and merchandise with water from Mercury's well near the Porta Capena. The cult of Mercury was widely spread, especially among the Celtic and Germanic peoples. The Celts have their Gaulish Mercury, and the Germans identified him as Wodan. The attributes of Mercury are the caduceus (a staff with two intertwined snakes as symbolic of his healing capacity and still in use by the medical profession today) and a purse (a symbol of his connection with commerce). He is portrayed similarly to Hermes: dressed in a wide cloak, wearing talaria (winged sandals) and a petasus (winged hat). 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