KINGS of LYDIA. Kroisos. Circa 564/53-550/39 BC. AV Sixth Stater (8.5mm, 1.35 g). Light standard. Sardes mint.

Triton XXIII – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part II through Roman Imperial Coinage Part I
Lot: 421. Estimated: $ 5 000

Greek, Gold

Sold For $ 6 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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KINGS of LYDIA. Kroisos. Circa 564/53-550/39 BC. AV Sixth Stater (8.5mm, 1.35 g). Light standard. Sardes mint. Confronted foreparts of lion and bull / Two incuse squares. Berk 8; Walburg Group IV; Traité I 406 = de Luynes 2801; SNG von Aulock –; BMC –; Boston MFA –; Weber 6772. Underlying luster. Choice EF.

From the Matthew Curtis Collection.


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.