LYDIA. Time of Kyros to Darios, ca. 550/39-520 B.C. AR Siglos (Half-Stater) (5.35 gms), Sardes Mint. NGC AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5.
Berk-22; SNG Ashmolean-762-71. Obverse: Confronted foreparts of lion right and bull left; Reverse: Two incuse square punches. Incredibly quality and preservation for the type, this iconic issue features a well centered strike with very little handling and an alluring iridescent tone further accentuating the devices.
Estimate: $2000 - $2500