Q. Pomponius Musa. 56 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 4.06 g, 3h). Rome mint. Laureate head of Apollo right; star of seven rays to left / Urania, the Muse of Astronomy, wearing long flowing tunic and peplum, standing left, touching globe set on base with a wand held in her right hand. Crawford 410/8; Sydenham 823; Pomponia 22; RBW 1488. Lightly toned with a hint of iridescence, a few light marks and scratches, some horn silver on the reverse. Good VF.
From the Jonathan P. Rosen Collection.