Ancients
LYDIAN KINGDOM. Croesus (561-546 BC). AR stater or double siglos (19mm, 10.71 gm). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 4/5, die shift. Sardes. Confronted foreparts of lion right and bull left, both with outstretched foreleg / Two square punches of different size, side by side, with irregular interior surfaces. SNG Kayhan 1018. BMFA 2070. Berk, 100 Greatest Ancient Coins, 9.19. Beautiful rainbow toning contrasting the bright high points.
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Estimate: 1000-2000 USD