Melpomene
Melpomene

Silver denarius of Q. Pomponius Musa, Rome, c.56 or 65 B.C.
 
No legend; Laureate head of Apollo r.; behind, sceptre.
Q POMPONI / MVSA; Melpomene facing, wearing sword and holding club in r. hand and tragic mask in l. hand.
 
Crawford 410/4; Sydenham 816; BMCRR Rome 3615; Babelon Pomponia 14
 
Picture credit: Hess Divo AG (Auction 314), 4.5.2009, lot 1390