KINGS of LYDIA. temp. Alyattes III – Kroisos. Early 6th century BC. EL Hemihekte – Twelfth Stater (7mm, 1.19 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. VF.

Electronic Auction 597
Lot: 168. Estimated: $ 400

Greek, Electrum

Sold For $ 650. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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KINGS of LYDIA. temp. Alyattes III – Kroisos. Early 6th century BC. EL Hemihekte – Twelfth Stater (7mm, 1.19 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Head of roaring lion right, “sun” with no rays on forehead / Incuse square. Weidauer Group XVI, 90; Kurth G29–30; SNG Ashmolean 757. Faintly toned, trace earthen deposits, minor edge splits, two bankers’ marks on edge. VF.

Purchased by the consignor from Tom Cederlind.


Closing Date and Time: 15 October 2025 at 10:55:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.