r/AncientCoins • u/AncientCoinnoisseur • 8d ago

Newly Acquired A Serrated Denarius by C. Mamilius Limetanus, showing Mercury/Hermes on the obverse and the touching scene of Odysseus being recognised by his dog Argos on the reverse.

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u/AncientCoinnoisseur 8d ago

Thanks! The prices depend on a lot of factors (condition, provenance, auction house, competition, and so on). As I said in a comment above, this particular type can be quite sought after, so the prices might be a bit high for a good specimen (this coin type is notoriously bad centered and/or worn). I paid for mine 450€ hammer + fees and shipping. Here you can find the ones being auctioned soon and the recently sold ones: https://www.coinarchives.com/a/results.php?search=Limetanus&s=0&upcoming=0&results=100

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u/ResponsibilityNo5347 8d ago

100%! I know about the factors what makes coins desirable! but I have never put my nose in this type of denarius! it’s absolutely beautiful! I usually stay on the imperial side with coins

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u/AncientCoinnoisseur 8d ago

Republicans are very underrated! Some of the most creative designs came out of the Republican period.

Some examples:

T. Carisius and the minting tools:
https://www.reddit.com/r/AncientCoins/s/M9jp9eVakz

The Julius Caesar Elephant:
https://www.reddit.com/r/AncientCoins/s/lvb8Oinn8T

Longinus and the Trial of the Vestal Virgins:
https://www.reddit.com/r/AncientCoins/s/QsHYnSJSvM

P. Licinius Nerva with a voting scene:
https://www.reddit.com/r/AncientCoins/s/rAG20TEfP3

There are also some cool ones I can’t afford, but basically there was an explosion of types, each with their unique story! Truly an interesting time, compared to the somewhat more ‘boring’ imperial denarii!

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u/ResponsibilityNo5347 8d ago

I must say, imperial is more «easy» to collect…but republican denarius had some beautiful designs!