Q. Pomponius Musa, 56 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.88 g, 2 h), Rome. Laureate head of Apollo to right; behind, scroll. Rev. Q POMPONI MVSA Clio, the Muse of History, standing left, holding scroll in her right hand and resting her left elbow on a pillar. Babelon (Pomponia) 11. Crawford 410/3. Sydenham 813. Nicely toned. Reverse poorly struck , otherwise, about extremely fine.
From the collection of W. F. Stoecklin, Amriswil, Switzerland, acquired from Prof. L. de Nicola in Rome, probably in the 1960s.
Price realized | 170 CHF |
Starting price | 100 CHF |