Q. Pomponius Musa AR Denarius. Rome, 66 BC. Laureate head of Apollo right; lyre key (plectrum) behind / Calliope, Muse of Epic Poetry, standing to right, playing lyre held on low column; Q•POMPONI downwards to right, MVSA downwards to left. Crawford 410/2a; RSC Pomponia 9. 3.81g, 20mm, 10h.
Extremely Fine; scratches on obv., attractive old cabinet tone.
Acquired from Marambat de Malafosse sarl;
Ex private French collection.