Calliope, Muse of Epic Poetry
Q. Pomponius Musa. 56 BC. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 4.01 g, 4h). Rome mint. Laureate head of Apollo right; lyre key to left / Calliope, the Muse of Epic Poetry, wearing long flowing tunic and peplum, standing right, playing lyre set on column; Q • POMPONI downward to left, MVSA downward to right. Crawford 410/2b; Sydenham 812; Pomponia 10; BMCRR Rome 3608-9. EF, toned with some iridescence.
Ex William Whetstone Collection, purchased from Joel Malter, 26 November 1968.