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Drachm of Naxos with head of Dionysos
Greek
Classical Period
461–430 B.C.
Mint: Sicily, Naxos
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 18 mm. Weight: 4.30 gm.
Credit Line
Catharine Page Perkins Fund
Accession Number00.105
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 0306.
DescriptionObverse: Head of Dionysos to right, with short hair, bound with ivy wreath.
Hair at back is rolled.
Border of dots, with beard extending beyond.
Reverse: Silenos seated on the ground, almost full-front to left. Head to left.
He holds a wine-cup in his right hand, and left rests on ground.
Inscription in Greek.
Border of dots.
Hair at back is rolled.
Border of dots, with beard extending beyond.
Reverse: Silenos seated on the ground, almost full-front to left. Head to left.
He holds a wine-cup in his right hand, and left rests on ground.
Inscription in Greek.
Border of dots.
ProvenancePurchased from Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge on July 11, 1899. "Catalogue of A Choice Collection of Greek Coins in Gold and Silver Formed by a Distinguished Artist." Lot no. 47 (Plate II). Purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren in 1900.
Note:
Many thanks to Dr. John Voukelatos for information on the 1899 auction.
Note:
Many thanks to Dr. John Voukelatos for information on the 1899 auction.