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Q. POMPONIUS MUSA. Denarius (56 BC). Rome

Terpischore, the Muse of Dance
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Q. POMPONIUS MUSA. Denarius (56 BC). Rome.

Obv: Laureate head of Apollo right; tortoise to left.
Rev: Q POMPONI / MVSA.
Terpischore, the Muse of Dance, standing right, holding plectrum and lyre.

Crawford 410/7a; 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: Near very fine.

Weight: 4.02 g.
Diameter: 19 mm.

Estimate: € 100
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Base d'asta: € 80
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Diritti d'asta: 18.90%
Chiusura alle: 2026-12-06 16:00:00 ora di Roma