Roman PB Tessera; three Graces/modius with 3 grain ears
Description:
Greek-Roman PB Tessera, ca. 1st century BC - 1st century AD. The Three Graces / modius containing three corn-ears.
Diameter:
PB16 mm
Weight:
2,56 g
Grade:
aVF/VF
Attribution:
Rostowzew 358
Commentary:
good details, nice lead patina
History:
The Three Graces (or Charites in Greek) were goddesses of charm, beauty, nature, human creativity, goodwill, and fertility and only in Roman times were they depicted naked.
Article Number:
063-04-05-45597