COIN (ROMAN)
A silver Roman Republican denarius issued by Q. Pomponius Musa (c. 66 BC) dating to c. 66 BC (Reece Period 1). MVSA Q.POMPONI  reverse depicting Terpsichore, right, with round lyre in left hand and plectrum. Mint of Rome. RRC, p. 438, no. 410/7a.
Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Pomponius Musa, Q.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Mintmark: -/-//-
Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo right, tortoise behind head
Reverse: Terpsichore, right, with round lyre in left hand and plectrum
Reverse legend: MVSA [Q.P]OMPONI
Dated: -66.0 to -66.0
Weight (g): 3.57
Thickness (mm): 2.0
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Isle of Wight
County: Isle of Wight
Place known as: Isle of Wight
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-410.7a