1. Artemide Aste
  2. Artemide LXII (26-27 Oct. 2024)
  3. The Roman Republic
Almost Uncirculated Calliope
Lot 323:
Q. Pomponius Musa. AR Denarius, 66 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, lyre-key. Rev. Calliope standing right, playing lyre resting on a column; behind, Q. POMPONI; before, MVSA. Cr. 410/2b; B. 10; RRSC D 202.2b. AR. 3.93 g. 18 mm. R. Rare. Sound metal and full weight. From masterly engraved dies and brilliant with underlying luster. Insignificant minor areas of flatness, otherwise virtually as struck. About FDC.
Sold but not paid in Auction LX.
Calliope was the Muse of Epic Poetry.
Start price € 500
Realized price € 900