Nomos AG
Auction 26 21 May 2023
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SICILY. Naxos. Circa 430-420 BC. Litra (Silver, 12.5 mm, 0.80 g, 11 h). ΝΑΞΙΟΝ Bearded head of Dionysos to right, wearing diadem adorned with ivy leaves. Rev. Vine branch with bunch of grapes. Buceti 16. Cahn 105 (V68/R87). Rizzo pl. XXVIII, 20. Very rare. Well-centered and clear, with an attractive dark patina as found. Nearly extremely fine.
From the "Collection sans Pareille" of Ancient Greek Fractions, ex Bank Leu 25, 23 April 1980, 59 (bought by Dr. Maly of Nomos) and Monnaies et Médailles 53, 29 November 1977, 30.
The head of Dionysos on the obverse of this coin was undoubtedly the work of the same engraver who produced the obverse die for the later tetradrachms of Naxos, as Cahn 99-103, all with obverse V 66. It is interesting to note that the best specimen of this type known - Cahn 105.1, the Pennisi specimen - sold in 2012 in Triton XV for a whopping US$75,000!
From the "Collection sans Pareille" of Ancient Greek Fractions, ex Bank Leu 25, 23 April 1980, 59 (bought by Dr. Maly of Nomos) and Monnaies et Médailles 53, 29 November 1977, 30.
The head of Dionysos on the obverse of this coin was undoubtedly the work of the same engraver who produced the obverse die for the later tetradrachms of Naxos, as Cahn 99-103, all with obverse V 66. It is interesting to note that the best specimen of this type known - Cahn 105.1, the Pennisi specimen - sold in 2012 in Triton XV for a whopping US$75,000!