KINGS of LYDIA. Kroisos. Circa 564/53-550/39 BC. AV Stater (19.5mm, 8.04 g). Light standard. Sardes mint. Good VF.

CNG Feature Auction 123
Lot: 152. Estimated: $ 7 500

Greek, Coin-in-Hand Video, Gold

Sold For $ 18 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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KINGS of LYDIA. Kroisos. Circa 564/53-550/39 BC. AV Stater (19.5mm, 8.04 g). Light standard. Sardes mint. Confronted foreparts of lion and bull / Two incuse squares. Berk 3; Kurth G51; Le Rider, Naissance, pl. V, 8; Traité I 401–3; SNG von Aulock 2875; BMC 31; Boston MFA 2073; Gulbenkian 757. A few tiny marks. Good VF.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 123 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 23-24 May 2023. This lot is in Session One, which will begin 23 May 2023 at 9 AM ET.

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