Roman denarius minted by Quintus Pomponius Musa in 56 BCE. On the obverse, the head of Apollo crown
Roman denarius minted by Quintus Pomponius Musa in 56 BCE. On the obverse, the head of Apollo crowned with laurel; on the reverse, Thalia, Muse of comedy. The coin is one of a series that Musa minted depicting the nine Muses, punning on his cognomen (”Musa” = Muse). Photo credit: Classical Numismatic Group, Inc. http://www.cngcoins.com -- source link
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