| Numismatica Ars Classica > Auction 146 | Auction date: 8 May 2024 |
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| Lot description: Naxos. Didrachm circa 415-403, AR 21 mm, 7.41 g. NA[ΞIΩN] Laureate head of Apollo r.; behind, laurel leaf with berry. Rev. Naked Silenus squatting, holding cantharus in uplifted r. hand and thyrsus in l.; in l. field, tendril and ivy-leaves; to r., herm. Jameson 681 (these dies). SNG Lockett 844 (these dies). SNG ANS 526 (these dies). Campana CNAI, 20. Cahn, Naxos 110.8 (this coin and this reverse die illustrated). Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue, possibly the finest specimen in private hands. Struck in high relief and with a magnificent old cabinet tone. Obverse slightly off-centre, otherwise extremely fine Ex Cahn 84, 1933, 138; Ars Classica XVII, 1934, Burrage-Evans, 177; Münzhandlung Basel 8, 1937, 134; Beaussant Lefèvre 2, 2011, 15 and NAC 126, 2021, Man in Love with Art, 29 sales. Estimate: 60000 CHF |  |
