CNG 96, Lot: 491. Estimate $5000. Sold for $4500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

KINGS of LYDIA. Kroisos. Circa 564/53-550/39 BC. AR Stater – Double Siglos (20mm, 10.56 g). Sardes mint. Confronted foreparts of lion right and bull left / Two incuse squares of unequal size. Berk 20; Traité I 407; SNG Kayhan 1018; SNG Ashmolean 760; SNG von Aulock 2874; Sunrise 10. Near EF, lightly toned, slight granularity, tiny scratch and very light scuff on obverse. Good metal quality for issue, attractive style.