Watch List notes:

Q. Pomponius Musa. 56 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.84 g, 1h). Rome mint. Laureate head of Apollo right; sandal to left / Thalia, the Muse of Comedy, wearing long flowing tunic and peplum, standing left and leaning left arm on column, holding persona (comic mask) in outstretched right hand. Crawford 410/9b; Sydenham 821; Pomponia 19; RBW –. Iridescent tone, a couple scratches on obverse, hairlines and light marks on reverse. Good VF.


From the Jonathan P. Rosen Collection.