Watch List notes:

Q. Pomponius Musa, 56 BC. Denarius (Silver, 16mm, 4.11 g 5), 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, bought from Prof. Luigi de Nicola in Rome.