KINGS of LYDIA. temp. Walwetes (Alyattes) III – Kroisos. Late 7th-early 6th centuries BC. EL Hemihekte – Twelfth Stater (7.5mm) (7.5mm, 1.18 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Good VF.

CNG Feature Auction 132
Lot: 435. Estimated: $ 500

Greek, Electrum

Sold For $ 975. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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KINGS of LYDIA. temp. Walwetes (Alyattes) III – Kroisos. Late 7th-early 6th centuries BC. EL Hemihekte – Twelfth Stater (7.5mm) (7.5mm, 1.18 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Head of roaring lion right, “sun” with no rays on forehead / Incuse square. Weidauer Group XVI, 90; Kurth G29–30; SNG Ashmolean 757. Light mark on obverse. Good VF. Well centered.


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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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