Watch List notes:

Q. Pomponius Musa. AR Denarius, 66 BC. D/ Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, sceptre. R/ Melpomene standing facing, head right, holding club and mask; on right, Q. POMPONI; on left, MVSA. Cr. 410/4. B. 14. AR. g. 3.72 mm. 18.00 R. Rare. Good metal. Lovely old cabinet tone, with iridescent hues. Good VF.

Melpomene was the Muse of Tragedy.