Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction 22-26 Aug 2022
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ROMAN REPUBLIC. Q. Pomponius Musa. AR Denarius (3.91 gms), Rome Mint, 56 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 5/5.
Cr-410/10a; Syd-817. Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo right; filleted wreath star to left; Reverse: Polyhymnia, the Muse of Divine Hymns and Sacred Poerty, wearing long flowing tunic and peplum, standing right, with head facing. Struck just a slight degree off-center, this lightly toned and highly pleasing "muse" issue offers intense detail and very little evidence of handling. Furthering its appeal that much more are some glints of luster and a splendid problem-free nature.
Estimate: $1000 - $1500
Cr-410/10a; Syd-817. Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo right; filleted wreath star to left; Reverse: Polyhymnia, the Muse of Divine Hymns and Sacred Poerty, wearing long flowing tunic and peplum, standing right, with head facing. Struck just a slight degree off-center, this lightly toned and highly pleasing "muse" issue offers intense detail and very little evidence of handling. Furthering its appeal that much more are some glints of luster and a splendid problem-free nature.
Estimate: $1000 - $1500