KINGS of LYDIA. temp. Walwetes (Alyattes) II (Ardys) – Walwetes (Alyattes) III. Late 640s-early 6th centuries BC. EL Hemihekte – Twelfth Stater (8mm, 1.24 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. VF.

Triton XXIX – Session 5
Lot: 5250. Estimated: $ 300

Greek, Electrum

Sold For $ 1 300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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KINGS of LYDIA. temp. Walwetes (Alyattes) II (Ardys) – Walwetes (Alyattes) III. Late 640s-early 6th centuries BC. EL Hemihekte – Twelfth Stater (8mm, 1.24 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Head of roaring lion right, “sun” with no rays on forehead / Incuse square. Weidauer Group XV, 79-85; Kurth G29; SNG Ashmolean –; Pitchfork 1 (this coin). Lightly toned, a few minor flan flaws and marks on obverse. VF.

From the Colin E. Pitchfork Collection, purchased in 1992.


Closing Date and Time: 21 January 2026 at 11:23:00 ET.



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