Q. Pomponius Musa (ca. 66 or 56 BC). AR denarius (17mm, 3.80 gm, 2h). NGC AU 5/5 - 4/5. Rome. Laureate head of Apollo right; sandal behind / Q•POMPONI / MVSA, Thalia, the Muse of Comedy, standing facing, head left, wearing long tunic, with mask in outstretched right hand, crook in left, leaning on column, to right, with left arm. Crawford 410/9b. Sydenham 821. Pomponia 19. Gorgeous dark cabinet toing with pilot-light blue hues throughout. Ex Classical Numismatic Auctions, Auction V (9 December 1988), lot 296; Birkler & Waddell (December 1982), lot 318; Knobloch Sale (July 1978). lot 474

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