Sicily, Naxos AR Litra. Circa 530-510 BC. Archaic head of bearded Dionysos left, wearing ivy wreath / Bunch of grapes; NAXION across lower field. Cahn 29 (same obv. die); BMC 4 (same); Traité II 1, col. 2220, pl. 72, 19. 0.65g, 10mm, 6h.
Very Fine. Areas of slight weakness. Toned. Beautiful archaic style. Very Rare.
From the Mark Christenson Collection.