Sale: Nomos 3 & 4, Lot: 144. Estimate CHF4000.  Closing Date: Monday, 9 May 2011.  Sold For CHF3400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

KINGS of LYDIA. Alyattes II. Circa 610-560 BC. Hekte (Electrum, 2.35 g), Branch mint. Valvel Head of lion with open jaws to right. Rev. Double incuse square. Weidauer 101. Rare. Clear and with a legible inscription. Unusually well-preserved. Good very fine.

From the OBS collection, London.