KINGS of LYDIA. temp. Walwetes (Alyattes) III – Kroisos. Late 7th-early 6th centuries BC. EL Trite – Third Stater (13mm, 4.69 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Good VF.

CNG Feature Auction 133
Lot: 345. Estimated: $ 1 000

Greek, Electrum

Sold For $ 3 250. 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 Trite – Third Stater (13mm, 4.69 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Head of roaring lion right; “sun” with multiple rays on forehead / Two incuse squares. Weidauer Group XVI, 89; Kurth G26. Faintly toned. Good VF.

Ex Triton XVI (8 January 2013), lot 484 (hammer $3,300).


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CNG Feature Auction 133 – Session Two – Lot 309-594 will be held Tuesday morning, 15 September 2026 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

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