KINGS of LYDIA. temp. Alyattes – Kroisos. Circa 620/10-550/39 BC. EL Trite – Third Stater (12.5mm, 4.68 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Good VF.

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Lot: 265. Estimated: $ 750

Greek, Electrum

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KINGS of LYDIA. temp. Alyattes – Kroisos. Circa 620/10-550/39 BC. EL Trite – Third Stater (12.5mm, 4.68 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Head of roaring lion right; “sun” with multiple rays on forehead / Two incuse squares. Weidauer Group XVI, 89; Kurth G26; SNG Ashmolean 749–51. Some die wear on obverse, bankers’ marks on edge. Good VF.


Closing Date and Time: 21 May 2025 at 11:28:00 ET.

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