ROMAN REPUBLIC. Q. Pomponius Musa. AR Denarius (3.80 gms), Rome Mint,

ROMAN REPUBLIC. Q. Pomponius Musa. AR Denarius (3.80 gms), Rome Mint, 56 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5. Scratch.
Cr-410/8; Syd-823. Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo right; eight-rayed star to left; Reverse: Urania, the Muse of Astronomy, wearing long flowing tunic and peplum, standing left, touching globus set upon base with wand. Outside of the noted scratch, which is rather subtle, this enchanting example from the ever-popular Musa series offers a well centered and well executed strike, along with very little in the way of actual handling. Meanwhile, some appealing brilliance is retained as well, accentuating the elegance of the devices.

Estimate: $700 - $1000