KINGS of LYDIA. temp. Ardys – Alyattes. Circa 630s-564/53 BC. EL Hemihekte – Twelfth Stater (7mm, 1.17 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Near VF.Electronic Auction 529 Greek, Electrum Sold For $ 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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KINGS of LYDIA. temp. Ardys – Alyattes. Circa 630s-564/53 BC. EL Hemihekte – Twelfth Stater (7mm, 1.17 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Head of roaring lion right, “sun” with no rays on forehead / Incuse square. Kurth G29; Weidauer Group XV, 79-85; SNG Ashmolean –; Pozzi 2473. Typical die wear on obverse. Near VF. |