Ancients
LYDIAN KINGDOM. Croesus (ca. 561-546 BC). AV stater (16mm, 8.03 gm). NGC AU★ 5/5 - 5/5. Sardes, "Light" standard, ca. 553-539 BC. Confronted foreparts of lion (on left, facing right), with extended right foreleg, and bull (on right, facing left) / Two incuse square punches of unequal size with rough interior surfaces. Carradice 8. BMFA 2073. SNG von Aulock 2875. Crisp and lustrous with exceptional eye appeal.
Ex Roger Kohn Collection (1883-1939).
HID02901242017
Estimate: 30000-50000 USD