REPRODUCTIONS, SICILY. Naxos. Circa 430/20-415 BC. Cast “AR Tetradrachm” (24mm, 13.13 g, 2h). Derived from a British Museum electrotype by Robert Ready (R R on edge. As made.Electronic Auction 553 Electrotypes & Reproductions, Silver Sold For $ 550. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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REPRODUCTIONS, SICILY. Naxos. Circa 430/20-415 BC. Cast “AR Tetradrachm” (24mm, 13.13 g, 2h). Derived from a British Museum electrotype by Robert Ready (R R on edge. Bearded head of Dionysos right, wearing tainia decorated with an ivy branch / Silenos, nude and bearded, squatting half-left, holding up kantharos in right hand and resting his left hand on his knee, tail hanging to left below; large ivy vine with leaves to left, NAΞION to right. Cf. Head, Guide Period II C, 30 (for electrotype); cf. GPCG pl 15, 49 (for prototype). Toned. As made. |