Q. Pomponius Musa. 56 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.96 g, 5h). Rome mint. Near VF.

Electronic Auction 610 – Session 2
Lot: 1021.
Closing Date: Jun 4 2026 10:00 ET

Roman Republican, Silver

Estimate: $ 300

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Q. Pomponius Musa. 56 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.96 g, 5h). Rome mint. Diademed head of Apollo right / Hercules Musagetes, Conductor of the Muses, standing right, wearing lion skin and playing lyre; club to right. Crawford 410/1; Sydenham 810; Pomponia 8; RBW –. Toned, minor porosity, cleaning scratches. Near VF.

Purchased by the consignor from Künker, 2015.

Although the moneyer Q. Pomponius Musa is unknown to history, his choice of Hercules Musarum and the nine Muses as coin types is remarkable and clearly connected to his cognomen.

Closing Date and Time: 4 June 2026 at 10:06:40 ET.

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