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

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 3.89 g
Diameter 20 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
66704
References RRC# 410/5,
Michael H. Crawford; 1974. Roman Republican Coinage / Volume 1. Introduction and catalogue. Cambridge University Press, London, United Kingdom.
And 1 more volumes.
CRR# 815,
Edward Allen Sydenham, Leonard S. Forrer; 1952. The Coinage of the Roman Republic. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
RSC# 13,
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# 355
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.

Obverse

Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, two crossed flutes.
Border of dots.
Anepigraphic.

Reverse

Euterpe, the Muse of Lyric Poetry, standing right, left hand raised to chin with left elbow resting on column, holding two flutes (tibiae) with right hand.
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; Euterpe)Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Pomponia: Quintus Pomponius Musa; Q•POMPONI MVSA; Euterpe)
Heritage Auctions
2014 September 3 - 10 Long Beach Expo World Coins Signature Auction - Long Beach 3035
Lot 29156
Internet Archive
3 Sep 2014 AU
(NGC AU 4/5 - 2/5)
USD 823.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Pomponia: Quintus Pomponius Musa; Q•POMPONI MVSA; Euterpe)Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Pomponia: Quintus Pomponius Musa; Q•POMPONI MVSA; Euterpe)
Heritage Auctions
2022 August 25, 27 - 28 World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction - Chicago 3101
Lot 35203
Internet Archive
27 Aug 2022 XF
(NGC Choice XF 4/5 - 2/5)
USD 780.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Pomponia: Quintus Pomponius Musa; Q•POMPONI MVSA; Euterpe)Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Pomponia: Quintus Pomponius Musa; Q•POMPONI MVSA; Euterpe)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232133
Lot 63175
Internet Archive
18 Aug 2021 XF
(NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 2/5)
USD 264.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Pomponia: Quintus Pomponius Musa; Q•POMPONI MVSA; Euterpe)Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Pomponia: Quintus Pomponius Musa; Q•POMPONI MVSA; Euterpe)
Heritage Auctions
2017 January 8 - 9 NYINC World Coins Signature Auction - New York 3051
Lot 30156
Internet Archive
8 Jan 2017 XF
(NGC Choice XF 4/5 - 5/5)
USD 1058.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Pomponia: Quintus Pomponius Musa; Q•POMPONI MVSA; Euterpe)Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Pomponia: Quintus Pomponius Musa; Q•POMPONI MVSA; Euterpe)
Heritage Auctions
2016 September 8 - 13 Long Beach Expo World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Long Beach 3049
Lot 30216
Internet Archive
8 Sep 2016 XF
(NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 5/5)
USD 1293.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Pomponia: Quintus Pomponius Musa; Q•POMPONI MVSA; Euterpe)Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Pomponia: Quintus Pomponius Musa; Q•POMPONI MVSA; Euterpe)
Heritage Auctions
2016 January 3 - 4 NYINC World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - New York 3044
Lot 30080
Internet Archive
4 Jan 2016 XF
(NGC XF 4/5 - 3/5)
USD 1234.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Pomponia: Quintus Pomponius Musa; Q•POMPONI MVSA; Euterpe)Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Pomponia: Quintus Pomponius Musa; Q•POMPONI MVSA; Euterpe)
Heritage Auctions
2012 April 25-May 1 World & Ancient Coins CICF Signature Auction- Chicago 3019
Lot 23309
Internet Archive
25 Apr 2012 XF USD 6038.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Pomponia: Quintus Pomponius Musa; Q•POMPONI MVSA; Euterpe)Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Pomponia: Quintus Pomponius Musa; Q•POMPONI MVSA; Euterpe)
Heritage Auctions
2020 May 10 Ancient Coins Selections from the Morris Collection, Part IV World Coins Special Monthly Online Auction 61160
Lot 97163
Internet Archive
10 May 2020 VF
(NGC Choice VF 4/5 - 4/5)
USD 504.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Pomponia: Quintus Pomponius Musa; Q•POMPONI MVSA; Euterpe)Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Pomponia: Quintus Pomponius Musa; Q•POMPONI MVSA; Euterpe)
Heritage Auctions
2014 January 20 - 21 World and Ancient Coins Non Floor Session Auction - Dallas 3031
Lot 27179
Internet Archive
20 Jan 2014 VF USD 676.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Pomponia: Quintus Pomponius Musa; Q•POMPONI MVSA; Euterpe)Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Pomponia: Quintus Pomponius Musa; Q•POMPONI MVSA; Euterpe)
Heritage Auctions
2013 April 18-19 & 22-23 CICF World & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Chicago 3024
Lot 24806
Internet Archive
19 Apr 2013 VF USD 470.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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