SICILY. Naxos. Circa 415-403 BC. Litra (Silver, 12 mm, 1.01 g, 9 h). NAΞI Head of bearded Dionysos to right, wearing ivy wreath. Rev. Bunch of grapes on vine branch with leaves and tendrils. Cahn 144 (v87/R115). HGC 2, 976. SNG ANS 530. SNG Copenhagen 490. An attractive, toned example, struck on a broad flan. Some striking flatness and a die break on the reverse, otherwise, very fine.
From the Vineyard Collection, ex Numismatica Ars Classica K, 30 March 2000, 1162.
Price realized | 240 CHF |
Starting price | 225 CHF |