GREEK COINS
KINGS of LYDIA
Kroisos, Circa 560-546 BC. Stater (Gold, 18x14mm, 10.79 g), heavy standard, Sardes. On the left, forepart of a lion to right confronting, on the right, the forepart of a bull to left. Rev. Two incuse squares, of unequal size, side by side. BMFA 2068. SNG Berry 1137. SNG Copenhagen 454. SNG Munich 6. A lovely piece, well-struck in high relief and of great freshness. Lightly rough surfaces, otherwise, extremely fine.