AR denarius, 82 BC, C. Mamilius Limetanus |
Rev. Ulysses with conical cap, returning to Ithaca, carrying staff, behind C. MAMIL, in front LIMEAN. The reverse type alludes to the gens Mamilia, who claims to be descended from Mamilia, granddaughter of Ulysses. Obv. Bust of Mercury, caduceus behind, wearing winged petasus and chlamys. |