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Lydia. Croesus. Sardes. 560-546 BC. AV Stater (10.69g). Heavy standard. Prototype issue. Konuk & Lorber 25; Tradart 3.53 (this coin). Lightly toned. A coin of great historical interest and fascination. Good very fine. From the Sadijas collection
Croesus, the last and wealthiest king of Lydia, was responsible for a remarkable monetary innovation, one that was a profound impact on the diffusion of coinage throughout the ancient world. Herodotos reported this event in these words: "So far as we have any knowledge, the Lydians were the first people to introduce the use of gold and silver coins, and the first who sold goods by retail" (1.94).
Croesus, the last and wealthiest king of Lydia, was responsible for a remarkable monetary innovation, one that was a profound impact on the diffusion of coinage throughout the ancient world. Herodotos reported this event in these words: "So far as we have any knowledge, the Lydians were the first people to introduce the use of gold and silver coins, and the first who sold goods by retail" (1.94).