KINGS of LYDIA. Kroisos. Circa 564/53-550/39 BC. AR Stater (25mm, 10.66 g). Sardes mint.Triton XXIII – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part II through Roman Imperial Coinage Part I Greek, Silver Sold For $ 6 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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KINGS of LYDIA. Kroisos. Circa 564/53-550/39 BC. AR Stater (25mm, 10.66 g). Sardes mint. Confronted foreparts of lion and bull / Two incuse squares. Berk 19; Traité I 407–8; SNG von Aulock 2873–4; SNG Lockett 2980 = Pozzi 2730; SNG Lockett 2981 = Bement 1566 = Weber 6773; Alpha Bank, Hellenic 6; BMC 37; Boston MFA 2070; Hunt II 544 (this coin); Rosen 662; Zhuyuetang 12. Old collection tone. Good VF. Well centered and struck on a broad flan. Excellent metal for issue. Rare in this condition. |