Q. Pomponius Musa AR Denarius. Rome, 66 BC. Laureate head of Apollo to right; star behind / Urania, the Muse of Astronomy, standing to left wearing long flowing tunic and peplum, holding wand touching a globe resting on a tripod; Q•POMPONI downwards to right, MVSA downwards to left. Crawford 410/8; BMCRR Rome 3628-32; RSC Pomponia 22. 3.45g, 19mm, 4h.
Extremely Fine; beautiful old cabinet tone.
From the Vogelberg Collection (Switzerland), formed c. 1960-1985.
Price realized | 1'600 GBP |
Starting price | 1'200 GBP |
Estimate | 2'000 GBP |