THRACE, Hadrianopolis
Antoninus Pius 138-161 AD
Æ 28mm, 11.65g, 6h
Obv.: Bust r. of emp.; AVKAITAIADPIANTQNEINOC
Rev.: Three Graces nude,
two outer pouring pitchers; ADPI A NOPOLEIQTN
Ref: Moushov 2, 2502;
Staal 1.1.1
(Author's collection)
THRACE, Hadrianopolis. Antoninus Pius 138-161 AD Æ 26mm Obv.: Drap. bareheaded bust r. of emp. Rev.: Three nymphs draped hand in hand w/water jugs
Ref: Imhoof-Blumer NC 186,495; Staal 1.1.1 (formerly Author's collection)
JUDAEA, Aelia Capitolina. Antoninus Pius 138 - 161 AD Æ 17mm, 4.54g Obv.: Laur. bust r. of emp., IMP ANTO ..NV..PP Rev.: Three Nymphs stg. CAC, all looking left
Ref: Meshorer 29 - finest known example (Author's collection)
THRACE, Pautalia. Antoninus Pius 138-161 AD Æ 18mm Obv.: Drap. bareheaded
bust r. of emp., ΑΥΤΚΑΙΑΥ ΑΝΤΩΝΙΝΟC Rev.: Three nymphs draped hand in hand (formerly Author's collection)
THRACE, Pautalia. Antoninus Pius 138-161 AD Æ 20mm Obv: Drap. bareheaded bust r. of emp., ΑΥΤΚΑΙΑΥ ΑΝΤΩΝΙΝΟC Rev: Three nymphs draped hand in hand Ref: Imhoof-Bl 187,497; Varbanov 2, 2780 (this coin); ex. Ancient Coin Art (2003) - finest known example (formerly Author's collection)
THRACE, Plotinopolis. Marcus Aurelius 161- 180 AD Æ 26mm, 9.76g, 1h Obv.: Drap. barehead bust r. of emp. Rev.: Three nymphs draped hand in hand Ref: ANS 1944.100.16443; ex. Gerhard Rohde (2012) - finest known example (formerly Author's collection)
AEGEAN ISLANDS, Paros.
Faustina I (The Senior)
(138 - 161 A.D.) Æ 22mm, 7.95g
Obv: Draped bust of empress, right
Rev: Three Graces standing side by side, hair in bun: Grace 1 head left, Graces 2 and 3 heads right, holding undefined objects
Reference: Imhoof-Blumer NC 199, 4; ANS Database 1944.100.27952; Staal 3.1.1; Slovoca 26 (formerly Author's collection)
THRACE, Augusta Trajana. 161-169 AD Æ 19mm Obv.: Bare hd. r. of emp., AV K AI AVPH OVHPOC Rev.: Three nymphs
draped hand in hand Ref: Schonert-Geiss, 89; Varbanov II 909 (this coin) - (formerly Author's collection)
THRACE, Augusta Trajana
Faustina II (The Junior)
(161 - 176 A.D.) Æ 24mm, 10.55g, 6h
Obv: Draped bust of empress, right
Rev: Three Graces standing side by side, hair in bun: Grace 1 head left, Graces 2 and 3 heads right, holding undefined objects
Reference: BMC 3.177,2; Schonert-Geiss 70; Staal 4.1.1
(formerly Author's collection)
LYDIA, Philadelphia. Faustina II 146-176 A.D. 30mm, 13.44g, 6h Obv: Drap. bust of empress right; Rev: Three Graces. (1 of 3 known) Ref: SNG Copenhagen 27, 383; von Vacano 392; Staal 6.1.1; Ancient Auction House coins (Feb 2008); (formerly Author's collection)
Statuary Group in Miniature
Faustina II (the junior)
Wife of Marcus Aurelius, 147-175 AD
AV Aureus, 20mm, 7.15g, 1h (ca. 170’s)
Obv.: Drap. Laur. bust r. of emp.
FAVSTINA AVGVSTA
Rev.: Venus std. l., hld. Statuary group of
graces & sceptre, VENVS FELIX
Ref: RIC III 732; Calicó 2099
ex. Hess-Divo 308 #218 (24 Oct 2007);
Heritage 3033 #23086 (8 Aug 14); Berk
196 #9 (Dec 15); Goldberg 91 #2027
(7 Jun 16); Goldberg 93 #1611 (5 Sep 16);
restored;Lanz 165 #227 (9 Dec 17);
Nomos 20 #331 (8 Jul 20) - one of two known
(Author's collection)
Faustina Junior, wife of Marcus Aurelius, Augusta, 147-175. AR Denarius Obv.: Drap. Laur. bust r. of emp.
FAVSTINA AVGVSTA
Rev.: Venus std. l., hld. Statuary group of
graces & sceptre, VENVS FELIX
Ref: RIC 732 aureus var., RIC 731 var., RSC 242 var, ex. Coin Galleries #2447 (2001) (Author's collection)
Faustina II
Mint in Rome
Æ Sestertius (28.23g)
Obv: FAVSTINA - AVGVSTA
Bust draped r.
Rev: VE - NVS - FELIX on l. and r.,
S - C across field, Venus seated l. holding
Three Graces, in l. hand a slanted scepter,
l. forearm extended downwards.
Ref: BM-959
ex. Curtis L. Clay Collection; ex Lucernae
(Sept, 2012); Harlan Berk 229, #168 (Nov, 2024)
CILICIA, Mopsos. Anonymous (under Marcus Aurelius?) 162-163 AD Æ 18mm, 5.48g Obv.: Hd. of Zeus, r., ΜΟΨΙΑ Rev.: Three Graces stg. (LLR) ΕΛC (date, year 230) Ref: Von Aulock Mopsus 246, 16; M&M 19 #148 (Author's collection)
CILICIA, Mopsos. Anonymous (under Marcus Aurelius?) 162-163 AD Æ 20mm
Obv.: Hd. of Zeus, r., ΜΟΨΙΑ Rev.: Three Graces stg. (LLR) ΕΛC (date, year 230) Ref: Von Aulock Mopsus 246, 16 (formerly Author's collection)
Lucius Verus
Thrace, Philipopolis
161 – 169 A.D. Æ 18
Obv.: Barehd bust of emp., r.
[………] ΗΛΙΟCΟΥΗΡΟC
Rev.: Three nymphs draped
hand in hand carrying
water pitchers
ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΠ
ΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ in ex.
Ref: Varbanov III 921 (this coin); ex. Hirsch 236, #2344 - (formerly Author's collection)
MOESIA INFERIOR, Marcianopolis. Commodus 180-193 AD Æ 26mm, 9.03g Obv.: Drap. bust r. of emp. Rev.: Three Graces stg., Ref: AMNG (Pick) 210, 603; Staal 8.1.2; ex Benito coll., ex CNG 468 #165 (May 2020); CGB # 648567 (Author's collection)
MOESIA INFERIOR, Marcianopolis. Commodus 180-193 AD Æ 24mm, 8.65g, 7h Obv.: Drap. bust r. of emp. Rev.: Three Graces stg., Ref: AMNG (Pick) 210, 603; Staal 8.1.2; Ancient Coin Art (Oct 2002); (formerly Author's collection)
MOESIA INFERIOR, Marcianopolis. Commodus 180-193 AD Æ 24mm, 8.99g, 12h Obv.: Drap. bust r. of emp. Rev.: Three Graces stg., Ref: AMNG (Pick) 210, 603; Staal 8.1.2; Ancient Coin Art (Oct 2002); (formerly Author's collection)
THRACE, Pautalia. Commodus 180-193 AD Æ 29mm, 12.40g, 12h. issued by Caecilius Servilianus Obv.: Drap. bust r. of emp. Rev.: Three Graces stg. Ref: Staal 9.1.1 (formerly Author's collection)
CARIA, Aphrodisias. Crispina 177-183 AD AE 30mm, 16.10g, 6h. Obv.: Drap. bust r. of emp. Rev.: Three Graces stg. Ref MacDonald 79; Imhoof-Blumer NC 202,9; Mionnet III 327,141; Staal 10.1.1; RPC IV 55; ex. Gorny & Mosch 126, #1832 (2003) - this coin featured in coins weekly and other periodicals (Author's collection)
THRACE, Pautalia. Septimius Severus 193- 217 AD Æ 30mm Obv.: Laur. bust r. of emp.
Rev.: Three Graces stg. Ref: Unpublished (only known example) - (formerly Author's collection)
THRACE Augusta Trajana. Septimius Severus 193-217 AD Æ 28mm Obv.: Rad. bust r. of emp. Rev.: Three Graces stg.
Ref: Unpublished (only known example) - (formerly Author's collection)
PELOPONNESUS, Argos. Septimius Severus AD 193-211. AE 25mm, 8.02g Three Graces. unpublished - only known example (formerly Author's collection)
CARIA, Aphrodisias
Julia Domna 193-217 AD
Æ 32mm, 15.5g
Obv: ΙΟΥΛΙΑ ΔΟΜΝΑ ΑΥΓΟΥCΤΑ,
draped bust right
Rev: ΕΠΙ ΑΡΧ ΤΩΝ ΠΕΡΙ ΜΕΝΕCθΕΑ
ΙCΟΒΟΥΝΟΝ ΑΦΡΟΔ ΕΙCΙΕΩΝ,
Three Graces, arm in arm
Ref: SNG von Aulock 2459;
BMC 18.44,117; Staal 13.1.1; Biga 2 #251 (Oct 2021); (formerly Author's collection)
MOESIA INFERIOR, Marcianopolis. Julia Domna 198-217 AD Æ 25mm, 8.26g, 2h Obv.: Drap. bust r. of emp. Rev.: Three Graces stg.; Ref: Pick 210, 603; Varbanov II 886 (this coin); Staal 15.1.1; ex David Vagi (2002) - among the finest known examples - (Author's collection)
MOESIA INFERIOR, Marcianopolis. Julia Domna 198-217 AD Æ 25mm, 8.28g, 1h Obv.: Drap. bust r. of emp. Rev.: Three Graces stg.; Ref: Pick 210, 603; Varbanov II 886; Staal 15.6.13; ex. Ancient Coin Art (2002); (formerly Author's collection)
PHRYGIA, Laodiceia. Julia Domna 193-217 AD Æ 28mm Obv.: Drap. bust r. of emp. Rev.: Three Graces stg. Ref: BMC 25.314,221; Staal 14.1.1 (1 of 2 known) - (formerly Author's collection)
CYCLADES, Naxos
Julia Domna 193-217 AD
Æ 25mm, 10.68g
Obv: IOYΛIA ΔOMNA CEBAC
Draped bust of Julia Domna right
Rev: NAΞIΩN The Three Graces
standing facing
Ref: BMC 22; Staal 16.1.1;
Imhoof-Blumer NC 199,3; ANS 1956, 174.32
Heritage Europe 84, #3404 (Nov 2024)
(Author's collection)
CYCLADES, Naxos. Julia Domna. Augusta, AD 193-217. Æ (20mm, 4.64 g, 6h). Obv: Drap bust of emp. r. Rev: Three Graces standing facing Ref: BMC 9.22; Imhoof-Blumer NC 199,3; ANS 1956.174.32; Staal 16.1.1; ex. CNG 359, 9 Sept. 2015, lot 171 (formerly Author's collection)
THRACE, Pautalia. Julia Domna 198-217 AD Æ 29mm Obv.: Drap. bust r. of emp. Rev.: Three Graces stg. Ref: Varbanov 2, 3183; Staal 18.1.1; purchase in 2014 (formerly Author's collection)
DECAPOLIS, Gadara. Caracalla 193-217 AD. AR Tetradrachm, 11.7g Obv: AYT KAI ANTⲰNINOC
Laureate head of Caracalla set to
right on eagle standing right with
closed wings.
Rev: ΔHMAPX•ЄΞ•YΠATO•Δ
Laureate head of Melqart to right,
lion skin draped around neck; before,
club; below, the Charites (the Three
Graces) standing within laurel wreath.
Ref: Pecunum 14 lot 514 (2014); (formerly Author's collection)
SYRIA, Decapolis (Gadara)
Caracalla, 198-217, ca. 215-217 AD
AR Tetradrachm (28mm, 16.07g, 7h)
Obv: AYT KAI ANTⲰNINOC
Laureate head of Caracalla set to
right on eagle standing right with
closed wings.
Rev: ΔHMAPX•ЄΞ•YΠATO•Δ
Laureate head of Melqart to right,
lion skin draped around neck; before,
club; below, the Charites (the Three
Graces) standing within laurel wreath.
Ref: Prieur 1585 var; ex. Leu 32, 1279 (2024); (Author's collection)
THRACE, Plotinopolis. Caracalla 211-217 AD AE 24mm (8.17g). Obv .: ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΥΡ ΑΝΤΩΝΕΙΝΟΣ, armored bust with laurel wreath nr. Rev .: ΠΛΩΤΕΙΝΟΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ, the three nymphs standing side by side in front view. Varbanov, GIC III, 1863. Ex. Helios 5, June 25, 2010, lot 330; ex. Gorny & Mosch 269; ex. Gorny & Mosch, 274 (formerly Author's collection)
THRACE, Trajanopolis. Caracalla 193-217 AD Æ 20mm Obv.: Rad. bust r. of emp.
Rev.: Three Graces stg. Ref: Varbanov 3, 649; Imhoof-Blumer NC 189,504; Staal 22.1a.1; ex. Gorny & Mosch 134, 1871 (formerly Author's collection)
THRACE, Trajanopolis. Caracalla 193-217 AD Æ 29mm, 17.09g Obv.: Rad. bust r. of emp. Rev.: Three Graces stg.; TRAIANOPOLEITWN Ref: Varbanov 2, 3254; Staal 22.2b.1 var.; ex. Garth R. Drewry Collection; ex Palladium (1998), ex CNG 145, Lot 180 (Aug, 2006); (formerly Author's collection)
THRACE, Pautalia. Caracalla 193-217 AD Æ 29mm Obv.: Drap. bust r. of emp. Rev.: Three Graces stg. Ref: Varbanov 2, 3254; Staal 19.1a.1; ex. Pagan coins (Oct 2003) (formerly Author's collection)
PAMPHYLIA, Perge
Geta 198-209 AD
Æ 24mm, 8.09g
Obv.: Bareheaded bust r. of emp.
Π CЄ ΓЄTAC K CЄB
Rev.: Three Graces stg. nude
ΠЄPΓAIΩN
Ref: unpublished
Numismatic Naumann 116 lot #636; (Jan 2022); (formerly Author's collection)
PAMPHYLIA, Side. Macrinus, 217-218 AD, AE 25mm 9.53g Three Graces. Ref: Imhoof-Blumer's NC reference pg. 203, 15. tafel XII no. 29; ex. Stephen Album 33, #52 (2019); (formerly Author's collection)
PAMPHYLIA, Side. Macrinus, 217-218 AD, AE 25mm 8.58g Three Graces. Ref: Imhoof-Blumer's NC reference pg. 203, 15. tafel XII no. 29 (Author's collection)
CARIA, Aphrodisias. Diadumenian 217-218 AD Æ 30mm, 15.45g, 6h Obv.: Drap. bust r. of emp. Rev.: Three Graces stg. Ref: Imhoof KM, 117,22; MacDonald 162; Staal 25.1.1 (formerly Author's collection)
DECAPOLIS, Gadara. Diadumenian (AD 218). BI tetradrachm (23mm,11.80gm 1h). Obv: OΠΠEΛΛIOC AN-TwNINOC K, bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust of Diadumenian right, seen from behind; Rev: ΔHMAPX EΞ YΠATO ΠΠ, eagle standing facing, head left with wreath in beak; Three Graces embracing within laurel wreath, below. Ref: Prieur 1612; ex Heritage (Feb 2022), ex. CNG 428, #299 (Sep, 2018); (formerly Author's collection)
SYRIA, Decapolis, Gadara. Elagabalus 218-222 AD Æ 22mm, 8.71g, 6h Obv.: Rad. bust r. of emp. Rev.: Three Graces stg. Ref: Spijkerman 150, 82, 83 var.; Staal 29.1.1; Bible coins (2002); (Author's collection)
PHRYGIA, Docimeum. Pseudo-autonomous, circa 2nd century AD. Æ 24mm, 4.58g Obv: ΔΗΜOC. Laureate head of Demos, right.; Rev: ΔΟΚΙΜЄΩΝ Ref: Staal 28.1.1; ex Busso Peus 66 (2000); Staal 28.1.1 (Author's collection)
PHRYGIA, Docimeum. Pseudo-autonomous, circa 2nd century AD. Æ 24mm, 4.58g Obv: ΔΗΜOC. Laureate head of Demos, right.; Rev: ΔΟΚΙΜЄΩΝ Ref: Staal 28.1.1 (formerly Author's collection)
PAMPHYLIA, Side Severus Alexander 222-235 AD Æ 25mm, 9.5g Obv.: Drap. bust r. of emp., Α Κ Μ ΑΥ ϹΕΟΥ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟϹ ϹΕ Rev.: Three Graces stg., ϹΙΔΗΤΩΝ Ref: Robinson JHS 44,120; Von Vacano 392; Staal 32.1.1 (formerly Author's collection)
THRACE, Deultum. Severus Alexander 222-235 AD Æ 24mm Obv.: Laur. bust of emp. r. IMPCMAVRSEV ALEXANDAVG
Rev.: Three Graces stg side by side COLFL P A C DEVLT Ref.: Varbanov 2, 1952; Imhoof-Blumer NC 186,494; Jurukova 107,8; ANS 1944.100.15659; Staal 30.1.1 (formerly Author's collection)
THRACE, Deultum. Julia Mamaea, mother of Severus Alexander 222-235 AD Æ 24mm Obv.: Drap. bust r. of emp. IVLIAMA MAEAAVG Rev.: Three Graces stg. COL FL PAC DEVLT Ref: Jurukova, 158,11; Staal 33.1.1; ex. Harlan Berk, 2003 (formerly Author's collection)
CILICIA, Tarsus. Maximinus 235-238 AD Æ 36mm, 25.20g, 6h. Obv.: Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Maximinus, right, seen from rear, ΑΥΤ Κ Γ ΙΟΥ ΟΥΗ ΜΑΞΙΜΕΙΝΟϹ Π Π Rev.: The three Graces standing facing with arms around each other, one head left, the others head right, each holding flower, ΤΑΡϹΟΥ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟ Α Μ Κ Γ Β. Ref: SNG Levante 1096, BMC 233. Roma 109, lot 864 (Nov 2023); (Author's collection)
CILICIA,Tarsus. Maximinus I 238-244 A.D. Æ 37mm, 22.11g, 6h
Obv.: Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Maximinus, right, seen from rear, ΑΥΤ Κ Γ ΙΟΥ ΟΥΗ ΜΑΞΙΜΕΙΝΟϹ Π Π
Rev.: The three Graces standing facing with arms around each other, one head left, the others head right, each holding flower, ΤΑΡϹΟΥ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟ Α Μ Κ Γ Β
Ref: SNG Levante 1096 (this coin); SNG France 1605,1606; BMC 21.234; McClean 300,9118; Staal 36.1a.4; ex CNG 66, lot 1197 (May 2004) (formerly Author's collection)
CILICIA,Tarsus. Maximinus I 238-244 A.D. Æ 36mm, 27.16g, 6h.
Obv.: Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Maximinus, right, seen from rear, ΑΥΤ Κ Γ ΙΟΥ ΟΥΗ ΜΑΞΙΜΕΙΝΟϹ Π Π
Rev.: The three Graces standing facing with arms around each other, one head left, the others head right, each holding flower, ΤΑΡϹΟΥ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟ Α Μ Κ Γ Β.
Ref: SNG Levante 1096; SNG France 1605,1606; BMC 21.234; McClean 300,9118; Staal 36.1a.4; RPC VI 7113; ex CNG 39 (1996) - (formerly Author's collection)
CILICIA, Tarsus
Maximinus I 235-238 AD
Æ 36.00 mm., 26.72 g.
Obv.: Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Maximinus, right, seen from rear, ΑΥΤ Κ Γ ΙΟΥ ΟΥΗ ΜΑΞΙΜΕΙΝΟϹ Π Π
Rev.: The three Graces standing facing with arms around each other, one head left, the others head right, each holding flower, ΤΑΡϹΟΥ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟ Α Μ Κ Γ Β
Ref: SNG France 1605. RPC Temp. 7112
NN 74 lot #203
(formerly Author's collection)
CILICIA,Tarsus. Maximinus I 238-244 A.D. 36mm 22.88g. Obv.: Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Maximinus, right, seen from rear, ΑΥΤ Κ Γ ΙΟΥ ΟΥΗ ΜΑΞΙΜΕΙΝΟϹ Π Π
Rev.: The three Graces standing facing with arms around each other, one head left, the others head right, each holding flower, ΤΑΡϹΟΥ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟ Α Μ Κ Γ Β.
Ref: SNG Levante 1096; SNG France 1605,1606; BMC 21.234; McClean 300,9118; Staal 36.1a.1 var. - one of the finest known examples (Author's collection)
CILICIA, Tarsus. Balbinus
238 A.D. Æ 36mm, 22,52g, 6h
Obv.: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Balbinus, right, seen from front, ΑΥΤ ΚΕϹ ΚΑΙΛ ΒΑΛΒΕΙΝΟϹ ϹΕΒ, Π Π,
Rev.: Three Graces stg., ΤΑΡϹΟΥ ΜΗΤΡ(ΟΠΟΛΕ)(ωϹ), Α Μ Κ Γ Β
Ref: BMC 21.209,242; RPC VII.2, 3002 (no. 11 this coin); Staal 38.1.1 (this coin imaged); ex. CNG, the New York Sale 2, lot 160 (Dec 1999) (Author's collection)
CILICIA, Tarsus. Pupienus 238 A.D. Æ 34mm, 23.53g
Obv.: Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Pupienus, right, seen from rear, ΑΥΤ ΚΕϹ Μ ΛΟΔ (sic) ΠΟΠΛΗΝΙΟϹ (sic) ϹΕΒ, Π Π
Rev.: Three Graces stg., ΤΑΡϹΟΥ ΜΗΤΡ, Α Μ Κ Γ Β
Ref: Coin no. 2 of RPC VII.2, 2974 (no. 2 this coin); ANS 1944.100.54601; Staal 39.1.1 (1 of 3 known); ex. CNG 168, lot 162 (July 2007) (Author's collection)
CILICIA, Anazarbus. Gordian III 238-235 AD AE 19mm, 5.29g, 7h. Rev: Three Graces. Ref: Ref: SNG Levante 1485; Ziegler 679-686; Imhoof-Blumer NC 204,17-18; Staal 40.1.1; ex. Gorny & Mosch 125, 2048 (Author's collection)
DECAPOLIS, Gadara. Gordian III Dated CY 304 = AD 240/1. Æ20mm 5.67g, 20mm, 12h. Obv: AV·K·Μ ΑV AN[T ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ], laureate head right Rev: The Three Graces standing between two small altars, ΓAΔAPЄѠN in exergue and to right, ΠOMΠ above, [ΓT] (date) to left. Ref: Spijkerman 91; Rosenberger 92; Staal 42.1.1.; ex. Roma 14 (Author's collection)
THRACE, Deultum. Gordian III 238-244 AD Æ 23mm, 7.61g Obv.: Drap. bust r. of emp.
IMPCMANT GORDIANVSAVG Rev.: Three Graces stg. COLF L PA C DEVL T Ref: Varbanov 2, 2230-1; Jurukova 306; Staal 41.1.1; RPC VII.2, 815 (this coin imaged) ex. Gorny & Mosch 152, 10 Oct. 2006, lot 1655 (formerly Author's collection)
MOESIA INFERIOR, Marcianopolis
Gordian III 238 - 244 A.D. Æ 23mm, 7.96g
Obv.: Drap.laur. bust r. of emp.
Rev.: Three Graces stg.
Ref: Varbanov 1, 1501; Staal 44.1.1; purchased in 2021 (formerly Author's collection)
CILICIA, Tarsus.
Gordian III
238 - 244 A.D. Æ 35mm, 24.61g, 6h.
Obv.: Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III, right, seen from rear, holding shield (decorated with gorgoneion) and spear pointing forward, ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ ϹΕΒ, Π Π
Rev.: Three Graces stg, holding flowers, ΤΑΡϹΟΥ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛ, Α Μ Κ Β Γ.
Ref: SNG Levante 1131 (this coin); SNG France 3, 1718/19; Staal 45.1.1; ex CNG 66, 1208 (2004) - (formerly Author's collection)
CILICIA, Tarsus.
Gordian III
238 - 244 A.D. Æ 36mm, 23.46g, 6h.
Obv.: Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III, right, seen from rear, holding shield (decorated with gorgoneion) and spear pointing forward, ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ ϹΕΒ, Π Π
Rev.: Three Graces stg, holding flowers, ΤΑΡϹΟΥ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛ, Α Μ Κ Β Γ.
Ref: SNG Levante 1131, SNG Ziegler 747 (this coin); SNG France 3, 1718/19; Staal 45.1.1; ex. Karbach collection (Author's collection)
THRACE, Hadrianopolis. Tranquillina, wife of Gordian III 238-244 AD Æ 24mm, 8.42g, 12h Obv.: Drap. bust r. of emp. CABITRANK VLLEINACE Rev.: Three Graces stg. ADR IAN OPOQEI TQN Ref: Jurukova 691; Varbanov II 4105 (this coin); Varbanov III 2385; Staal 46.1.1 (this coin) ex Peus 400, 352, ex Schulten (1982) - (formerly Author's collection)
PISIDIA, Cremna. Tranquillina, wife of Gordian III 238-244 AD Æ 26mm, 7.72g, 12h. Obv.: Drap. bust r. of emp. SABTRANOVILLINAM
AVGVSTAM Rev.: Three Graces stg.
COLCRCM N E NSIVM Ref: Von Aulock Pisidia 2, 1419; von Vacano 392; SNG France 3, 1512; Imhoof-Blumer NC 204,16; Waddington 3714; Staal 47.1.1; ex. Edgar Owen (1996); (Author's collection)
THRACE, Deultum. Philip I 244-249 AD Æ 24mm, 8.05g Obv.: Drap. laur. bust r. of emp. IMPMIVLP HILIPPVSAVG Rev.: Three Graces stg. COL FL PAC D EVLT
Ref: Jurukova 443; Staal 49.1.1; Draganov, Deultum 1623a (this coin); ex. Peus 366, 29 Oct. 2000, lot 395 (formerly Author's collection)
IONIA. Magnesia ad Maeandrum
Philip II (247-249 AD)
Æ 29mm 8.38g
Obv: AY K M IOY ΦΙΛΙΠΠOC.
Laureate, draped and
cuirassed bust right.
Rev: EΠI ΓP EYTYXOYC
TYXIKOY MAΓNHTΩN.
The three graces.
Schultz, Magnesia 487; Staal 50.1.1 (finest of three known) - (formerly Author's collection)
IONIA, Magnesia ad Maeandrum
Otacilia Severa 244-249 AD
Magistrate. Aurelius Eutuchous,
son of Tuchicous, grammateus
Æ 30mm, 10.35g
Obv: M ΩTAKI CEYHPA CE.
Diademed and draped bust right.
Rev: EΠI ΓP EYTYXOYC TYXIKOY MAΓNHTΩN.
Three Graces (Charites), the central figure
seen from behind, embracing each other,
those on ends holding flowers.
Ref: Schultz 479; Staal 51.1.1 (this coin)
ex Münzen & Medaillen AG Basel 41, 386 (18.06.1970).
(Author's collection)
LYDIA or MYSIA, Germe. Philip I 244-249 AD Æ 33mm, 16.20g, 6h Obv.: Rad. hd of emp., l.,
with shield & spear Rev.: Three Danaids, wearing chitons, carrying water jugs
ΕΠΙ Γ Ι ΠΕΡΠΕΡΟΥ ΡΟΥΦ ("ο" above Τ) Ω Β ΓΕΡΝΗΝ Ref: BMC 22.88,44; SNG Von Aulock 1125 (var.); ex. Brian Kritt (2014) - (Author's collection)
CILICIA, Tarsus. Trajan Decius 249 - 251 AD Æ 35mm, 22.00g, 12h
Obv.: Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Decius, right, seen from rear, ΑΥ ΚΑΙ Γ ΜΕϹ ΚΥΙΝ ΔΕΚΙΟϹ ΤΡΑΙΑΝΟϹ, Π Π
Rev.: Three Graces stg., ΤΑΡϹΟΥ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕΩϹ, Α Μ Κ, Γ Β
Ref: SNG Levante 1164; SNG France 3, 1762; SLG Hunter 556-60; Imhoof-Blumer NC 206,23; Staal 52.1.1, RPC IX 1352; ex. Freeman & Sear 12 (2005), ex Waddell 27 lot #137 (1988) - finest known example (Author's collection)
CILICIA, Tarsus. Trajan Decius 249 - 251 AD Æ 35mm, 24.4g, 12h
Obv.: Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Decius, right, seen from rear, ΑΥ ΚΑΙ Γ ΜΕϹ ΚΥΙΝ ΔΕΚΙΟϹ ΤΡΑΙΑΝΟϹ, Π Π
Rev.: Three Graces stg., ΤΑΡϹΟΥ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕΩϹ, Α Μ Κ, Γ Β
Ref: SNG Levante 1164; SNG France 3, 1762; SLG Hunter 556-60; Imhoof-Blumer NC 206,23; Staal 52.1.1, RPC IX 1352; (formerly Author's collection)
BITHYNIA, Nicaea. Volusian 251-253 AD Æ 23mm, 6.20g, 6h Obv.: Rad. bust r. of emp. Rev.: Three Graces stg. Ref: BMC 13.174, 139-140; SNG vAulock 712; Imhoof-Bumer NC 201; Waddington RG 498,784; Staal 53.1.1; ex J.S Wagner coll., ex CNG e188 lot 216 (2008); (formerly Author's collection)