Outstanding Apollo
Q. Pomponius Musa. AR Denarius, 66 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, tortoise. Rev. Terpsichore standing right, holding lyre and plectrum; before, Q. POMPONI; behind, MVSA. Cr. 410/7a; B. 18. 3.86 g. 19.00 mm. R. Rare. Brilliant, with underlying luster and choice. Area of weakness on reverse. Nicely toned, with reddish and golden highlights. EF/ Good VF. Terpsichore was the Muse of Dancing.