Sale: CNG 72, Lot: 784. Estimate $500.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 14 June 2006.  Sold For $1400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

KINGS of LYDIA. Alyattes II. Late 7th century BC. EL 1/3 Stater – Trite (4.75 g). Sardes mint. Head of roaring lion right, sun with four rays on forehead / Double incuse square punch. Weidauer Group XV, 60 = BMC 2 (same rev. punches). Good VF. Choice for issue.