KINGS of LYDIA. temp. Walwetes (Alyattes) III – Kroisos. Late 7th-early 6th centuries BC. EL Trite – Third Stater (12.5mm, 4.62 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Near VF.

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Lot: 224. Estimated: $ 750

Greek, Electrum

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KINGS of LYDIA. temp. Walwetes (Alyattes) III – Kroisos. Late 7th-early 6th centuries BC. EL Trite – Third Stater (12.5mm, 4.62 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. Numerous bankers’ marks, scuff on obverse, minor marks on reverse. Near VF.


Closing Date and Time: 21 October 2026 at 11:14:20 ET.

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