Q. Pomponius Musa, 56 BC. Denarius (Silver, 16 mm, 4.11 g, 5 h), Rome. Laureate head of Apollo to right; behind, scepter. Rev. Q.POMPONI MVSA Melpomene, Muse of Tragedy, standing facing, head right, wearing sword at her waist, holding a club in her left hand and tragic mask in her right. Babelon (Pomponia) 14. Crawford 410/4. Sydenham 816. Lightly toned and clear. Very fine.
From the Stoecklin Collection, Nomos 14, 17 May 2017, 258, originally bought from Prof. L. de Nicola in Rome in the 1950s.
Price realized | 460 CHF |
Starting price | 350 CHF |