Ancients
LYDIAN KINGDOM. Croesus (561-546 BC). AV stater (15mm, 8.06 gm). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 3/5. Sardes, "light" standard, ca. 553-539 BC. Confronted foreparts of lion right and bull left, both with outstretched foreleg / Two incuse square punches of unequal size, side by side, with irregular interior surfaces. Carradice 8. BMFA 2073. SNG von Aulock 2875. Perfectly centered on bright flan with satiny luster.
From the Buxton Collection
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Estimate: 10000-15000 USD