Lot 2767
Sale 110 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes
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Description
Q. Pomponius Musa, (c.66 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.86 g), obv. Apollo laureate head to right, scroll behind, rev. Clio, the Muse of History, standing to left, resting elbow on pedestal, holding an open scroll, Q. POMPON[I] on right, MVSA on left, (S.353 [£165 VF], Cr.410/3, Syd.813, B. Pomponia 11). Off centred obverse, otherwise nearly very fine and very rare.
Ex Geoff St. Clair Collection.
The Musa types are always collected because of their association with the arts. Clio was the Muse of history and is potrayed on this coin with her attributes. Less than 10 dies were utilised for this type according to the study by Crawford.
- Estimate
- $250
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $500