Pre-Long Beach Auction #91

Sicily, Naxos. Fourree Tetradrachm (13.61 g), ca. 430-420 BC VF. Head of Dionysos right, wearing taenia decorated with ivy-tendrils. Reverse: [NAΞI]O[N], Silenus squatting facing, head left, holding kantharos and thyrsos; to left, stem of ivy. Cf. Cahn 150 (V92/R121); cf. SNG ANS 524. Very Rare. Old find patina. Very Fine.
This interesting ancient fourrée is well known as Campana noted 20 examples of which 16 were known to Cahn. All were struck from these dies. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000

For an identical coin from the same dies, see CNG 96, #11. Private purchase from Tom Cederlind; reportedly ex Hermitage Museum.