COIN (ROMAN)
A Roman Republican silver coin: denarius serratus, Rome, minted by C. Mamilius Limetanus,82BC.
        
        Dimensions: Diameter 1.93mm; Thickness 18.91mm; Weight 3.58g
 
RRC no. 262/1 
Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Mamilius Limetanus, C.
Denomination: Denarius serratus (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Bust of Mercurius facing right, wearing winged petasus; on left caduceus and M
Reverse: Ulysses walking right, leaning on staff, he extends his right hand towards his dog, Argus.
Reverse legend: On left downwards: [C] M[AMIL} on right upwards: [LIME]AN
Dated: -82.0 to 
Weight (g): 3.58
Diameter (mm): 18.91
Thickness (mm): 1.93
Preservation: Good
Parish: Restricted Access
District: West Berkshire
County: West Berkshire
Region: South East
Place known as: East Garston
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-362.1
Notes: This coin shows Ulysses (Odysseus) standing with his faithful dog Argus (Argos) who died of a heart attack when he recongnised his master after being away for ten years.  Canine fidelity is a theme that reaches across all ages and cultures.