KINGS of LYDIA. temp. Walwetes (Alyattes) II (Ardys) – Walwetes (Alyattes) III. Late 640s-early 6th century BC. EL Hekte – Sixth Stater (10mm, 2.40 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. VF.

CNG Feature Auction 132
Lot: 433. Estimated: $ 750

Greek, Electrum

Sold For $ 1 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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KINGS of LYDIA. temp. Walwetes (Alyattes) II (Ardys) – Walwetes (Alyattes) III. Late 640s-early 6th century BC. EL Hekte – Sixth Stater (10mm, 2.40 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Head of roaring lion right, “sun” with four rays on forehead / Two incuse squares. Weidauer Group XV, 76 (same right side punch); Kurth G28; cf. SNG Ashmolean 748 (trite). Trace deposits, minor marks, light scuff on reverse. VF. Well centered on a broad flan.


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CNG Feature Auction 132 – Session Two – Lot 319-587 will be held Monday afternoon, 18 May 2026 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

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