Q. Pomponius Musa. Silver Denarius (4.00 g), 56 BC. Rome. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, scepter. Reverse: Q PO-MPON[I] MVSA, Melpomene, the Muse of Tragedy, standing facing, head right, wearing sword, holding club and mask. Crawford 410/4; Sydenham 816; Pomponia 14. Gorgeous iridescent tone. Two fine scratches in obverse field. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $700 - 800
From The Herbert & Aphrodite Rubin Collection; Ex Birkler & Waddell II (11 December 1980), 264.