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Denarius Pomponia: Quintus Pomponius Musa; Q•POMPONI MVSA; Euterpe 66 BC
66 BC year| Silver | 3.89 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 66 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.89 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66704 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Euterpe, the Muse of Lyric Poetry, standing right, left hand raised to chin with left elbow resting on column, holding two flutes (tibiae) with right hand.
Moneyer mark in two parts downwards on either side.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Q•POMPONI
MVSA
Translation: Quintus Pomponius Musa
Edge
Plain
Comment
The gens Pomponia was a plebeian family at Rome throughout the period of the Republic and into imperial times. The first of the gens to achieve prominence was Marcus Pomponius, tribune of the plebs in 449 BC; the first who obtained the consulship was Manius Pomponius Matho in 233 BC.The moneyer Quintus Pomponius Musa plays on his name here by striking a 10-coins as a serie related to the myth of the Muses: 9 coins representing the 9 Muses along with one coin representing Hercules. Hercules is known in Greece, and as represented on this coin, as Hercules Musarum or Hercules Musageta, meaning Hercules, leader of the Muses.
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin features the image of Euterpe, the muse of music and poetry, on its reverse side. This is significant because it suggests that the coin's owner, Quintus Pomponius Musa, was a patron of the arts and valued the cultural and artistic significance of music and poetry. This coin serves as a tangible reminder of the importance of the arts in ancient Roman culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (-66) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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