1. Artemide Aste
  2. Artemide LVIII (5-6 November 2022)
  3. The Roman Republic
Exceptional Melpomene
Lot 358:
Q. Pomponius Musa. AR Denarius, 66 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, sceptre. Rev. Melpomene standing facing, head right, holding club and mask; on right, Q. POM-PONI; on left, MVSA. Cr. 410/4 var.(PO-MPONI); B. 14 var. (same); Banti 25. AR. 3.94 g. 18.50 mm. R. Very rare variety, unlisted in Crawford, Babelon and Sydenham. Great metal and full weight. An outstanding example, brilliant and superb, with underlying luster. Good EF. Melpomene was the Muse of Tragedy.
Start price € 750
Current price € 2100
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