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Terpsichore - the Muse of Dance
Q. POMPONIUS MUSA. Denarius (56 BC). Rome.
Obv: Laureate head of Apollo right; flower to left.
Rev: Q POMPONI / MVSA.
Terpsichore, the Muse of Dance, standing right, holding plectrum and lyre.
Crawford 410/7b; RBW -.
Terpsichore, 'delight in dancing,' is one of the nine Muses, patroness of the song that accompanies dances. She is also mentioned as the mother of the sirens.
Condition: Very fine.
Weight: 3.64 g.
Diameter: 19 mm.
Obv: Laureate head of Apollo right; flower to left.
Rev: Q POMPONI / MVSA.
Terpsichore, the Muse of Dance, standing right, holding plectrum and lyre.
Crawford 410/7b; RBW -.
Terpsichore, 'delight in dancing,' is one of the nine Muses, patroness of the song that accompanies dances. She is also mentioned as the mother of the sirens.
Condition: Very fine.
Weight: 3.64 g.
Diameter: 19 mm.
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