Hercules Musagetes


Q. Pomponius Musa. AR Denarius, 66 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Apollo right; behind, Q·POMPONI; before, MVSA. Rev. HERCVLES MVSARVM. Hercules Musagetes standing right, playing lyre; at his feet, club. Cr. 410/1; B. (Pomponia) 8. 4.05 g. 18.00 mm. R. Rare. Great metal and full weight. A superb example, brilliant with underlying luster, and lightly toned. Insignificant flatness spots, otherwise. EF.