KINGS of LYDIA. temp. Alyattes – Kroisos. Circa 620/10-550/39 BC. EL Trite – Third Stater (12mm, 4.70 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. VF.

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Lot: 144. Estimated: $ 1 000

Greek, Electrum

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

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KINGS of LYDIA. temp. Alyattes – Kroisos. Circa 620/10-550/39 BC. EL Trite – Third Stater (12mm, 4.70 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Head of roaring lion right; sun with multiple rays on forehead / Two incuse square punches. Weidauer Group XVI, 86–7; Kurth G24–5; cf. SNG Ashmolean 749–53. Edge splits, banker’s mark and some hammering on edge. VF.


Closing Date and Time: 10 May 2023 at 10:47:40 ET.

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