COINS OF THE GREEK WORLD
SICILY
Naxos
Hemidrachm 420/403. Head of the river god Assinos to l., wearing wreath of selinon leaves; AΣΣINO-Σ around. Rev. NAΞI-ΩN around. Silenos, nude, seated on rocks, head to l., holding kantharos and thyrsos. 1.68 g. Cahn 115. SNG ANS 528. SNG Lloyd 1160. Rizzo pl. XXVIII, 22. Basel 387. BMC 23. Rare. Small cabinet piece. Dark patina. Extremely fine.
Ex UBS direct purchase. Sold prior to 2007.