1. Artemide Aste
  2. Artemide LXIII (3-4 May 2025)
  3. Greek Coins
Lotto 164:
Sicily. Naxos. AR Drachm, 530-510 BC. Obv. Head of Dionysos left, with long pointed beard, wearing wreath of ivy; border of dots. Rev. NAXION (retrograde). Bunch of grapes on stalk with two leaves. HGC 2 965; SNG ANS 514; Campana 1b; Cahn 9 (V6/R8). AR. 5.72 g. 23 mm. RR. Very rare. Superb example of an archaic Sicilian masterpiece. Nicely toned. Good VF. The coinage of Naxos provides a valuable insight into the evolution of Greek artistic style on coinage up to 400 B.C. Its four major issues showcase distinct artistic phases in a uniquely concentrated manner. The first issue is fully Archaic, the second, attributed to the Aetna Master, blends late Archaic and early Classical elements, the third is purely Classical, and the fourth presents a new interpretation of Dionysus as a youthful, effeminate figure with his hair tied in a bun. The early depiction of Dionysus on this coin is a remarkable example of Archaic male portraiture, closely resembling Athenian Black Figure pottery from 575–525 B.C. The engraver likely drew inspiration from such works while intentionally preserving an archaizing style, despite the rise of naturalism in Greek art. The reverse design is striking in its balance and simplicity, featuring a detailed grape cluster complemented by vine leaves rendered in outline, adding a unique artistic contrast.
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