CNG 88, Lot: 369. Estimate $2000. Sold for $4000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

KINGS of LYDIA. Kroisos. Circa 560-546 BC. AR Stater – Double Siglos (19mm, 10.68 g). Sardes mint. Struck circa 550-546 BC. Confronted foreparts of lion, right, and bull, left / Two square punches of unequal size. Berk 20; Traité I 407; SNG Kayhan 1018. Good VF, toned, slight die shift on obverse. Great metal for issue.