Each Greek city had its own weight standard (unit of weight) to control its monetary production, but also the prices of its products, which were often expressed in these units. At times the weight standards of some cities, such as Aegina or Athens, dominated larger areas, far beyond their zone of influence. The iconography of the obverse of this coin refers to the world of Dionysus. The kantharos is mostly associated with the god, as is the grape, the cultivation of which was introduced by Dionysus. The iconography of the obverse of this coin refers to the world of Dionysus. The kantharos is mostly associated with the god, as is the grape, the cultivation of which was introduced by Dionysus. In addition, the ivy leaf refers to the wreath worn by both the god and his followers, both mythical and mortal, in ceremonies. In addition, the ivy leaf refers to the wreath worn by both the god and his followers, both mythical and mortal, in ceremonies. Naxos is inextricably linked to the mythical circle of Dionysus since there took place his sacred wedding with Ariadne; that’s the why many symbols of the god are depicted on the coinage of the island. The silver stater dates to the heyday of the island and can be associated either with the intense building activity or with military constructions (fortifications and triremes).