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NYINC Signature Sale 3081 12-13 Jan 2020
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LYDIAN KINGDOM. Croesus (561-546 BC). AV third-stater or trite (11mm, 2.67 gm). NGC Gem MS 5/5 - 5/5. Sardes, "light" standard, ca. 553-539 BC. Confronted foreparts of lion on left and bull on right, both with extended foreleg / Bipartite incuse rectangular punch with irregular interior surfaces. Berk 9.6. SNG von Aulock 8212. A remarkable example of this rare fraction. Excellent centering on oblong flan, with no examples graded higher.
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Estimate: 50000-75000 USD
LYDIAN KINGDOM. Croesus (561-546 BC). AV third-stater or trite (11mm, 2.67 gm). NGC Gem MS 5/5 - 5/5. Sardes, "light" standard, ca. 553-539 BC. Confronted foreparts of lion on left and bull on right, both with extended foreleg / Bipartite incuse rectangular punch with irregular interior surfaces. Berk 9.6. SNG von Aulock 8212. A remarkable example of this rare fraction. Excellent centering on oblong flan, with no examples graded higher.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/greek/ancients-lydian-kingdom-croesus-561-546-bc-av-third-stater-or-trite-11mm-267-gm-ngc-gem-ms-5-5-5-5/a/3081-32025.s?type=CoinArchives3081
HID02906262019
© 2019 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 50000-75000 USD