KINGS of LYDIA. Kroisos. Circa 564/53-550/39 BC. AR Hemistater (16.5mm, 5.24 g). Sardes mint. Confronted foreparts of lion and bull / Two incuse squares. Berk 23; Kurth S3; SNG Ashmolean –; SNG Kayhan 1024–6; Rosen 665. Lightly toned. Good VF. Well centered on a broad flan, showing full type.
From the MM Collection. Ex Roma XIII (23 March 2017), lot 313 (hammer £1500).