KINGS OF LYDIA. Alyattes II to Kroisos, circa 610-546 BC. Hekte (Electrum, 10 mm, 2.35 g), Sardes. Head of a lion with sun and rays on its forehead to right. Rev. Incuse square punch. SNG Kayhan -. Weidauer 76-78. With five interesting countermarks. Very fine.
For similarly countermarked pieces, see lots 264 above and 266 below.