Summary

Denarius issued by the Ancient Roman Republic in 66 BC
Moneyer: Q. POMPONI MVSA (Q. Pomponius Musa)
Minted in Rome

Obverse Description

Laureate head of the god Apollo facing right; behind an lyre-key

Reverse Description

The Muse Calliope standing facing left, resting her left arm on a column and playing a lyre with her right; at sides, Q. POMPONI MVSA

Edge Description

Plain

Significance

The moneyer, who is not known other than for his coinage, issued coins depicting all nine Muses as a pun on his name - Musa. Calliope was the Muse of epic poetry, her name meant 'beautiful-voiced'.

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