Heritage World Coin Auctions
Hong Kong Signature Sale 3065 28 Jun 2018
View prices realized
► Sale information
Find similar lots
Ancients
LYDIA. Time of Croesus (ca. 561-546 BC). AR stater (15mm, 10.44 gm). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 4/5. Ca. 564/53-550/39 BC. Sardes mint. Confronted foreparts of lion facing right and bull facing left, each with outstretched forelegs / Two square punches side by side, irregular interior surfaces. SNG von Aulock 2873-4. Traité I 407–8. Berk, 100 Greatest Ancient Coins, 9.19. Steel-gray surfaces complement the powerful imagery on the obverse of this impressive example.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 2000-3000 USD
LYDIA. Time of Croesus (ca. 561-546 BC). AR stater (15mm, 10.44 gm). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 4/5. Ca. 564/53-550/39 BC. Sardes mint. Confronted foreparts of lion facing right and bull facing left, each with outstretched forelegs / Two square punches side by side, irregular interior surfaces. SNG von Aulock 2873-4. Traité I 407–8. Berk, 100 Greatest Ancient Coins, 9.19. Steel-gray surfaces complement the powerful imagery on the obverse of this impressive example.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 2000-3000 USD