Calliope - Muse of Epic Poetry
Q. Pomponius Musa. 56 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 4.12 g, 6h). Rome mint. Laureate head of Apollo right; lyre-key to left / Calliope (the Muse of Epic Poetry) standing right, playing lyre resting on column. Crawford 410/2a; Sydenham 811; Pomponia 9. EF, lightly toned.