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Lydia, Croesus. ; Lydia, Croesus; 561-546 BC, Heavy Prototype Stater, 10.72g. Berk-1; NGC Prototype Issue, VF, 4/5, 1/5. Obv: Foreparts of lion r. and bull l., face to face. Rx: Oblong punch. Clearly visible is diagnostic wart on lion's head; top and back of head and neck clear showing mane hairs. Also present but less visible are the lion's lower jaw and extended forepaw. Bull's head clear and eye pupil visible.Although the obverse of this coin is heavily abraded, what defines it as Berk-1 is the very clear wart on the lion's forehead. The back of the lion's head and horn of bull are sharp; also well-defined is the lion's jaw. When I discovered this type in 1990 it was unknown, although one example was unrecognized in an English museum. Thirty years later, less than 20 of these coins have come to light: they sell from $40,000 - $150,000. This is still one of the first 20 gold coins ever issued. . F

Estimate: $3750