Roman PB Tessera; three Graces/modius with 3 grain ears
45,00 €
Description
Greek-Roman PB Tessera, ca. 1st century BC – 1st century AD. The Three Graces / modius containing three corn-ears.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | PB16 |
| Weight [g]: | 2,56 |
| Grade: | aVF/VF |
| Attribution: | Rostowzew 358 |
| Commentary: | good details, nice lead patina |
Historical Context
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.
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