Denarius Pomponia: Quintus Pomponius Musa; Q•POMPONI MVSA; Clio

Features

Issuer RomeRoman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Period Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 66 BC
Value Denarius (1)
Currency Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC)
Composition Silver
Weight 4.03 g
Diameter 19 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
66686
References RRC# 410/3,
Michael H. Crawford; 1974. Roman Republican Coinage / Volume 1. Introduction and catalogue. Cambridge University Press, London, United Kingdom.
And 1 more volumes.
CRR# 813,
Edward Allen Sydenham, Leonard S. Forrer; 1952. The Coinage of the Roman Republic. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
RSC# 11,
Herbert A. Seaby, David R. Sear, Robert Loosley; 1978. Roman Silver Coins / Volume 1. The Republic to Augustus (3rd edition). Numismatic Fine Arts Intl, London, United Kingdom.
And 4 more volumes.
RCV I# 353,
David R. Sear; 2000. Roman Coins and Their Values / Volume 1. The Republic and the Twelve Caesars 280 BC-AD 96. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
RBW# 1485
Roberto Russo; 2013. The RBW Collection of Roman Republican Coins. Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG, Zürich.

Obverse

Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, volumen tied with cord.
Border of dots.
Anepigraphic.

Reverse

Clio, the Muse of History, standing left, holding open scroll, resting left elbow on column.
Moneyer mark in two parts downwards on either side.
Border of dots.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
Q•POMPONI
MVSA

Translation: Quintus Pomponius Musa

Edge

Smooth

Mint

Rome (ancient), Italy

Comments

The gens Pomponia was a plebeian family at Rome throughout the period of the Republic and into imperial times. The first of the gens to achieve prominence was Marcus Pomponius, tribune of the plebs in 449 BC; the first who obtained the consulship was Manius Pomponius Matho in 233 BC.

The moneyer Quintus Pomponius Musa plays on his name here by striking a 10-coins as a serie related to the myth of the Muses: 9 coins representing the 9 Muses along with one coin representing Hercules. Hercules is known in Greece, and as represented on this coin, as Hercules Musarum or Hercules Musageta, meaning Hercules, leader of the Muses.

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Pomponia: Quintus Pomponius Musa; Q•POMPONI MVSA; Clio)Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Pomponia: Quintus Pomponius Musa; Q•POMPONI MVSA; Clio)
Heritage Auctions
2018 September 6 - 11 Long Beach Expo World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Long Beach 3067
Lot 33313
Internet Archive
10 Sep 2018 AU
(NGC AU 5/5 - 4/5)
USD 780.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Pomponia: Quintus Pomponius Musa; Q•POMPONI MVSA; Clio)Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Pomponia: Quintus Pomponius Musa; Q•POMPONI MVSA; Clio)
Heritage Auctions
2016 January 3 - 4 NYINC World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - New York 3044
Lot 30079
Internet Archive
4 Jan 2016 AU
(NGC AU 5/5 - 4/5)
USD 1293.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Pomponia: Quintus Pomponius Musa; Q•POMPONI MVSA; Clio)
Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 138
Lot 473
Internet Archive
18 May 2023 XF USD 1331.64
(CHF 1200.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Pomponia: Quintus Pomponius Musa; Q•POMPONI MVSA; Clio)Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Pomponia: Quintus Pomponius Musa; Q•POMPONI MVSA; Clio)
Heritage Auctions
2022 August 25, 27 - 28 World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction - Chicago 3101
Lot 35202
Internet Archive
27 Aug 2022 XF
(NGC Choice XF 4/5 - 3/5)
USD 1140.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Pomponia: Quintus Pomponius Musa; Q•POMPONI MVSA; Clio)Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Pomponia: Quintus Pomponius Musa; Q•POMPONI MVSA; Clio)
Heritage Auctions
Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232007
Lot 62146
Internet Archive
13 Feb 2020 XF
(NGC XF 4/5 - 2/5)
USD 372.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Pomponia: Quintus Pomponius Musa; Q•POMPONI MVSA; Clio)Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Pomponia: Quintus Pomponius Musa; Q•POMPONI MVSA; Clio)
Heritage Auctions
2019 January 15 - 16 World Coins Signature Internet Auction - Dallas 3072
Lot 35407
Internet Archive
15 Jan 2019 XF
(NGC XF 4/5 - 5/5)
USD 720.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Pomponia: Quintus Pomponius Musa; Q•POMPONI MVSA; Clio)Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Pomponia: Quintus Pomponius Musa; Q•POMPONI MVSA; Clio)
Heritage Auctions
2014 September 3 - 10 Long Beach Expo World Coins Signature Auction - Long Beach 3035
Lot 29154
Internet Archive
3 Sep 2014 XF
(NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 4/5)
USD 2115.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Pomponia: Quintus Pomponius Musa; Q•POMPONI MVSA; Clio)Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Pomponia: Quintus Pomponius Musa; Q•POMPONI MVSA; Clio)
Heritage Auctions
2014 January 5 - 6 World & Ancient Coin Signature Auction - New York 3030
Lot 23883
Internet Archive
6 Jan 2014 XF
(NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 5/5)
USD 1763.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Pomponia: Quintus Pomponius Musa; Q•POMPONI MVSA; Clio)Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Pomponia: Quintus Pomponius Musa; Q•POMPONI MVSA; Clio)
Heritage Auctions
2012 April 25-May 1 World & Ancient Coins CICF Signature Auction- Chicago 3019
Lot 23308
Internet Archive
25 Apr 2012 XF USD 1725.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Pomponia: Quintus Pomponius Musa; Q•POMPONI MVSA; Clio)Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Pomponia: Quintus Pomponius Musa; Q•POMPONI MVSA; Clio)
Heritage Auctions
2014 January 5 - 6 World & Ancient Coin Signature Auction - New York 3030
Lot 23884
Internet Archive
6 Jan 2014 VF USD 1058.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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