Watch List notes:

Q. Pomponius Musa, 56 BC. Denarius (Silver, 17 mm, 3.95 g, 3 h), Rome. Laureate head of Apollo to right; behind, star. Rev. Q•POMPONI / MVSA Urania, the Muse of Astronomy, standing front, head to left, pointing with a wand held in her right hand at a globe set on base. Babelon (Pomponia) 22. Crawford 410/8. RBW 1488. Sydenham 823. Nicely toned. The reverse struck slightly off center, otherwise, very fine.


From an American collection of Roman Republican and Imperatorial coins, privately acquired from Münzkabinett Funk (with collector's and original dealer's tickets).