Q. Pomponius Musa. 56 BC. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.94 g, 7h). Rome mint. Good VF.

CNG Feature Auction 132
Lot: 717. Estimated: $ 500

Roman Republican, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 1 400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Q. Pomponius Musa. 56 BC. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.94 g, 7h). Rome mint. Laureate head of Apollo right; star of seven rays to left / Urania, the Muse of Astronomy, standing left, touching globe set on base with a wand. Crawford 410/8; Sydenham 823; Pomponia 22; RBW 1488. Deeply toned with iridescence, minor marks. Good VF.

Ex M. Ratto 5 (6 December 1933), lot 72.

Urania was the youngest of the nine muses. She was the muse of Astronomy, mathematics, and assisted sailors in their ocean voyages. She was said to be able to predict the future by reading the arrangement of the stars, thus, she was also the muse of Astrology.

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CNG Feature Auction 132 – Session Three – Lot 588-888 will be held Tuesday morning, 19 May 2026 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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