Q. Pomponius Musa, 56 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 4.00 g, 6 h), Rome. Laureate head of Apollo to right; behind, star. Rev. [Q•P]OMPONI / [M]VSA 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. The reverse struck somewhat off center, otherwise, very fine.

From the Red Ox Collection and the collection of the Czech musician Adolf Picek (circa 1885-1978), and formerly in the possession of an Italian banker, whose life was saved by Mr. Picek in the Battles of the Piave River on the Italian Front in 1917-1918 and who presented his savior with 'four socks of old coins' in reward.