Sovereign Rarities Ltd
Auction 2 24 Sep 2019
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Q. Pomponia Musa (66 B.C.), silver Denarius, mint of Rome, diademed head of Apollo right, hair in ringlets tied with band, Q. POMPONI MVSA, rev. Hercules standing right, wearing lion's skin and playing lyre, a club in lower right field, HERCVLES MVSARVM, 3.88g, 12h (Cr. 410/1; Babelon Pomponia 8; Syd 810 R4). Well struck on a large flan, lightly toned, extremely fine, a scarce piece of exceptional quality and style.
Provenance:
Ex Robert Couet collection, cgb e-Auction 2, 31 March 2015 lot 45.
The elegant classical profile of Apollo, and the gracious elongated features of Hercules Conductor of the Muses, are reminiscent of the Greek ideals of beauty and harmony. By playing lyre the strong hero of all times Hercules depicts his sensitive side. This piece is featured in the book "Apollo to Apollo, The hunt for the divine and eternal beauty" by Henrik Bo Andersen.
This item will be accompanied by its French Export Certificate.
Provenance:
Ex Robert Couet collection, cgb e-Auction 2, 31 March 2015 lot 45.
The elegant classical profile of Apollo, and the gracious elongated features of Hercules Conductor of the Muses, are reminiscent of the Greek ideals of beauty and harmony. By playing lyre the strong hero of all times Hercules depicts his sensitive side. This piece is featured in the book "Apollo to Apollo, The hunt for the divine and eternal beauty" by Henrik Bo Andersen.
This item will be accompanied by its French Export Certificate.