Ancients
LYDIAN KINGDOM. Croesus (ca. 561-546 BC). AR stater (18mm, 10.65 gm). NGC 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 and bold strike on this important and impressive large silver.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 2000-3000 USD