KINGS of LYDIA. Kroisos. Circa 564/53-550/39 BC. AV Third Stater (11mm, 2.68 g). Light standard. Sardes mint.

Triton XXIII – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part II through Roman Imperial Coinage Part I
Lot: 420. Estimated: $ 4 000

Greek, Gold

Sold For $ 11 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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KINGS of LYDIA. Kroisos. Circa 564/53-550/39 BC. AV Third Stater (11mm, 2.68 g). Light standard. Sardes mint. Confronted foreparts of lion and bull / Two incuse squares. Berk 6; Walburg Group II; Traité I 404–5; SNG von Aulock 8212; BMC 36; Boston MFA 2074; de Luynes 2779. EF. Well centered.

From the Matthew Curtis Collection. Ex MoneyMuseum, Zurich Collection (Triton XVIII, 5 January 2015), lot 660 (hammer $8000); Tkalec (29 February 2000), lot 160.


The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part II through Roman Imperial Coinage Part I will be held Tuesday afternoon, 14 January 2020 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and in person at the public auction, 22.50% for all others.