★ Exceptional Pomponius Molo ★

L. Pomponius Molo. AR Denarius, 97(?) BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; around L·POMPON·MOLO. Rev. Numa Pompilius standing right, holding lituus before lighted altar to which victimarius leads goat; in exergue, NVMA·POMPIL (MP ligate). Cr. 334/1; B. (Pomponia) 6; RRSC D 132. AR. 3.89 g. 19 mm. An outstanding example, with great details. Sound metal, lightly toned with underlying luster. EF/Good EF. Ex Hess Divo 314, 2009, 1334.