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)

Antoninus Pius Judaea, Aelia Capitolina 138 - 161 A.D Æ 17 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)

Antoninus Pius Thrace, Pautalia 138 – 161 A.D. Æ 20 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) - finest known example (Author's collection)

Marcus Aurelius Thrace, Plotinopolis 161 – 180 A.D. Æ 23 Obv.: Drap. barehead bust r. of emp. Rev.: Three nymphs draped hand in hand Ref: ANS 1944.100.16443 - finest known example (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 (Author's collection)

Antoninus Pius Thrace, Hadrianopolis 138 – 161 A.D. Æ 26 Obv.: Drap. bareheaded bust r. of emp. Rev.: Three nymphs draped hand in handw/water jugs Ref: Imhoof-Blumer NC 186,495; Staal 1.1.1 (Author's collection)

Antoninus Pius Thrace, Pautalia 138 – 161 A.D. Æ 18mm Obv.: Drap. bareheaded bust r. of emp. ΑΥΤΚΑΙΑΥ ΑΝΤΩΝΙΝΟC Rev.: Three nymphs draped hand in hand (Author's collection)

Lucius Verus Thrace, Augusta Trajana 161 – 169 A.D. Æ 19 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) - (Author's collection)

THRACE, Augusta Trajana Faustina II (The Junior) (161 - 176 A.D.) Æ 24 mm 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 (Author's collection)

LYDIA, Philadelphia. Faustina II 146-176 A.D. 27mm 13.9g 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 - (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)

Anonymous (under Marcus Aurelius?) Cilicia, Mopsus 162 - 163 A.D. Æ 18 (5.48g) Obv.: Hd. of Zeus, r. Rev.: Three Graces stg. (LLR) ΕΛC (date, year 230) Ref: Von Aulock Mopsus 246, 16 (Author's collection)

Commodus Moesia Inferior, Marcianopolis 180 - 193 A.D. Æ 24mm Obv.: Drap. bust r. of emp. Rev.: Three Graces stg. Ref: AMNG (Pick) 210, 603; Staal 8.1.2 (Author's collection)

Commodus Moesia Inferior, Marcianopolis 180 - 193 A.D. Æ 26mm, 9.03g, 1h Obv.: Drap. bust r. of emp. Rev.: Three Graces stg. Ref: AMNG (Pick) 210, 603; Staal 8.1.1 ex Benito coll., ex CNG 468 #165; CGB # 648567 (Author's collection)

Anonymous (under Marcus Aurelius?) Cilicia, Mopsus 162 - 163 A.D. Æ 20mm Obv.: Hd. of Zeus, r. Rev.: Three Graces stg. (LLR) ΕΛC (date, year 230) Ref: Von Aulock Mopsus 246, 16 (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) - (Author's collection)

Commodus Moesia Inferior, Marcianopolis 180 - 193 A.D. Æ 24mm Obv.: Drap. bust r. of emp. Rev.: Three Graces stg. Ref: AMNG (Pick) 210, 603; Staal 8.1.1 (Author's collection)

Commodus Thrace, Pautalia 180 - 193 A.D. Æ 29mm issued by Caecilius Servilianus Obv.: Drap. bust r. of emp. Rev.: Three Graces stg. Ref: Staal 9.1.1 (Author's collection)

Crispina Caria, Aphrodisias. 177-183 A.D. 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)

Septimius Severus Thrace, Augusta Trajana 193 - 217 A.D. Æ 28 Obv.: Rad. bust r. of emp. Rev.: Three Graces stg. Ref: Unpublished (only known example) - (Author's collection)

Julia Domna CARIA, Aphrodisias. 193 - 217 A.D. Æ 28mm Obv.: Drap. bust r. of emp. Rev.: Three Graces stg. Ref: BMC 18.44,117; von Vacano 392; SNG vAulock 2459; Imhoof-Blumer NC 202,10; Staal 13.1.1 (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 (Author's collection)

Julia Domna Moesia Inferior, Marcianopolis 198 – 217 A.D. Æ 24mm 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 - among the finest known examples - (Author's collection)

Septimius Severus Thrace, Pautalia 193 - 217 A.D. Æ 30 Obv.: Laur. bust r. of emp. Rev.: Three Graces stg. Ref: Unpublished (only known example) - (Author's collection)

PELOPONNESUS, Argos. Septimius Severus AD 193-211. AE 25mm, 8.02g Three Graces. unpublished - only known example (Author's collection)

Julia Domna Phrygia, Laodiceia 193 - 217 A.D. Æ 28 Obv.: Drap. bust r. of emp. Rev.: Three Graces stg. Ref: BMC 25.314,221; Staal 14.1.1 (1 of 2 known) - (Author's collection)

Julia Domna Moesia Inferior, Marcianopolis 198 – 217 A.D. Æ 24mm Obv.: Drap. bust r. of emp. Rev.: Three Graces stg. Ref: Pick 210, 603; Varbanov II 886; Staal 15.6.13 (Author's collection)

Julia Domna Thrace, Pautalia 198 – 217 A.D. Æ 29mm Obv.: Drap. bust r. of emp. Rev.: Three Graces stg. Ref: Varbanov 2, 3183; Staal 18.1.1 (Author's collection)

Caracalla Thrace, Trajanopolis 193 - 217 A.D. Æ 20 Obv.: Rad. bust r. of emp. Rev.: Three Graces stg. Ref: Varbanov 3, 649; Imhoof-Blumer NC 189,504; Staal 22.1a.1 (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 (Author's collection)

Caracalla Decapolis, Gadara. AR Tetradrachm Obv: Rad and Laur bust of emp. r and l Rev: Eagle straddles group in miniature (Author's collection)

PLOTINOPOLIS, Caracalla, AD 211 - 217 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 (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 (Author's collection)

Elagabalus Syria, Decapolis: Gadara 218 – 222 A.D. Æ 22 Obv.: Rad. bust r. of emp. Rev.: Three Graces stg. Ref: Spijkerman 150, 82, 83 var.; Staal 29.1.1 (Author's collection)

Diadumenian Caria, Aphrodisias 217 – 218 A.D. Æ 30mm (15.45g) Obv.: Drap. bust r. of emp. Rev.: Three Graces stg. Ref: Imhoof KM, 117,22 MacDonald 162; Staal 25.1.1 (Author's collection)

Caracalla Thrace, Pautalia 193 - 217 A.D. Æ 29 Obv.: Drap. bust r. of emp. Rev.: Three Graces stg. Ref: Varbanov 2, 3254; Staal 19.1a.1

Caracalla Thrace, Trajanopolis 193 - 217 A.D. Æ 29mm 17.09g Obv.: Rad. bust r. of emp. Rev.: Three Graces stg. Ref: Varbanov 2, 3254; Staal 22.2b.1 var.; ex Palladium (1998), ex CNG (Author's collection)

Anonymous Phrygia, Docimeium 217 – 218 A.D. Æ 22 Obv.: Laur. hd. of Demos, r. Rev.: Three Graces stg. Ref: ex Busso Peus 66 (2000); Staal 28.1.1 (Author's collection)

PHRYGIA, Docimeum. Pseudo-autonomous, circa 2nd century AD. AE 24mm 4.58g three graces (Author's collection)

PAMPHYLIA, Side. Macrinus, 217-218 AD, AE 25mm 9.53g Three Graces. Extremely rare, known only from Imhoof-Blumer's NC reference pg. 203, 15. tafel XII no. 29 - this example finest known (Author's collection)

Severus Alexander Thrace, Deultum 222 – 235 A.D. Æ 24 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 (Author's collection)

Julia Mamaea (mother of Sev Alex) Thrace, Deultum 222 - 235 A.D. Æ 24 Obv.: Drap. bust r. of emp. IVLIAMA MAEAAVG Rev.: Three Graces stg. COL FL PAC DEVLT Ref: Jurukova, 158,11; Staal 33.1.1 (Author's collection)

PAMPHYLIA, Side. Macrinus 217-218 AD. Ae 23mm 8.58g Three Graces. Extremely rare, known only from Imhoof-Blumer's NC reference pg. 203, 15. tafel XII no. 29 - this example finest known (Author's collection)

PAMPHYLIA, Side Severus Alexander 222 - 235 A.D. Æ 25mm 9.5g Obv.: Drap. bust r. of emp. Rev.: Three Graces stg. Ref: Robinson JHS 44,120; Von Vacano 392; Staal 32.1.1 (Author's collection)

CILICIA, Tarsus. Maximinus 235-238 AD Æ 36mm, 25.20g, 6h. Three Graces. SNG Levante 1096, BMC 233. Roma 109 lot 864 (Author's collection)

CILICIA,Tarsus. Maximinus I 238-244 A.D. Æ 37mm, 22.11g, 6h Obv.: Drap. bust r. of emp. Rev.: Three Graces stg. 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 (Author's collection)

CILICIA,Tarsus. Maximinus I 238-244 A.D. Æ 36mm, 27.16g, 6h. Obv.: Drap. bust r. of emp. Rev.: Three Graces stg. 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) - (Author's collection)

CILICIA, Tarsus Maximinus I 235-238 AD Æ 36.00 mm., 26.72 g. Obv: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust r. Rev: The three Graces standing facing with arms around each other, one head l., the others head r., each holding flower. Ref: SNG France 1605. RPC Temp. 7112 NN 74 lot #203 (Author's collection)

CILICIA,Tarsus. Maximinus I 238-244 A.D. 36mm 22.88g. Obv.: Drap. bust r. of emp. Rev.: Three Graces stg. 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)

Balbinus Cilicia, Tarsus 238 A.D. Æ 36mm, 22,52g, 6h Obv.: Drap. bust r. of emp. Rev.: Three Graces stg. Ref: BMC 21.209,242; Staal 38.1.1; ex CNG 53, 115 (2000) - (Author's collection)

Pupienus Cilicia, Tarsus 238 A.D. Æ 35mm Obv.: Drap. bust r. of emp. Rev.: Three Graces stg. Ref: ANS 1944.100.54601; Staal 39.1.1 (1 of 2 known) - (Author's collection)

Gordian III Cilicia, Anazarbus 238 - 244 A.D. Æ 19 Obv.: Drap.laur. and rad bust r. of emp. Rev.: Three Graces stg. Ref: SNG Levante 1485; Ziegler 679-686; Imhoof-Blumer NC 204,17-18; Staal 40.1.1 (Author's collection)

MOESIA INFERIOR, Marcianopolis Gordian III 238 - 244 A.D. Æ 23mm Obv.: Drap.laur. bust r. of emp. Rev.: Three Graces stg. Ref: Varbanov 1, 1501; Staal 44.1.1 (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 (Author's collection)

Gordian III Syria, Decapolis: Gadara 238 - 244 A.D. Æ 20mm Obv.: Rad. bust r. of emp. Rev.: Three Graces stg. Ref: Spijkerman 152, 91, 92; SNG Palestine 1341; Staal 42.1.1 (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. (Author's collection)

Gordian III Thrace, Deultum 238 - 244 A.D. Æ 23 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 (Author's collection)

CILICIA, Tarsus. Gordian III 238 - 244 A.D. Æ 35mm, 24.61g, 6h. Obv.: Rad. bust r. of emp. Rev.: Three Graces stg. Ref: SNG Levante 1131 (this coin); SNG France 3, 1718/19; Staal 45.1.1; ex CNG 66, 1208 (2004) - (Author's collection)

CILICIA, Tarsus. Gordian III 238 - 244 A.D. Æ 36mm, 23.46g, 6h. Obv.: Rad. bust r. of emp. Rev.: Three Graces stg. Ref: SNG Levante 1131, SNG Ziegler 747 (this coin); SNG France 3, 1718/19; Staal 45.1.1 (Author's collection)

CILICIA, Tarsus. Gordian III 238 - 244 A.D. Æ 36mm 28.65g Obv.: Rad. bust r. of emp. Rev.: Three Graces stg. Ref: SNG Levante 1131, SNG Ziegler 747; SNG France 3, 1718/19; Staal 45.1.1 (Author's collection)

Tranquillina (wife of Gordian III) Pisidia, Cremna 238 - 244 A.D. Æ 26 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 (Author's collection)

Philip I Thrace, Deultum 244 - 249 A.D. Æ 24 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 (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)

Tranquillina (wife of Gordian III) Thrace, Hadrianopolis 238 - 244 A.D. 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) - (Author's collection)

Philip I Thrace, Deultum 244 - 249 A.D. Æ 24 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 (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) - (Author's collection)

Philip I Lydia (Mysia), Germe 244 – 249 A.D. Æ 33mm 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 VonAulock 1125 (var.) - (Author's collection)

Trajan Decius Cilicia, Tarsus 249 - 251 A.D. Æ 35mm, 22.00g, 12h Obv.: Rad. bust r. of emp. Rev.: Three Graces stg. 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)

Volusian Bithynia, Nicaea 251 - 253 A.D. Æ 23 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 (Author's collection)