Q. Pomponius Musa. 56 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.79 g, 3h). Rome mint. Laureate head of Apollo right; star of seven rays to left / Urania, the Muse of Astronomy, standing left, touching globe set on base with a wand. Crawford 410/8; Sydenham 823; Pomponia 22; RBW 1488. Attractive deep and iridescent toning, reverse slightly off center, minor mark and banker’s mark under tone. Good VF.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group 120 (11 May 2022), lot 717; Heritage 3024 (18 April 2013), lot 24807; Goldberg 5.2 (7 June 2000), lot 3466; Coin Galleries FPL II.3 (1961), no. AS823 (illustrated).
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