Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
Collector's Choice February 2022 Auction 22-24 Feb 2022
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LYDIA. Time of Alyattes to Kroisos, ca. 620/10-550/39 B.C. EL Hemihekte (1.18 gms), Sardes Mint. NGC F, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5.
SNG Kayhan-1015; SNG von Aulock-2871. Obverse: Head of roaring lion right; sun with no rays on forehead; Reverse: Incuse square punch. Among the earliest of all coinage, this example presents some honest circulation, though the bold strike gives it much remaining detail despite 2,600 years of existence.
Estimate: $200 - $400
SNG Kayhan-1015; SNG von Aulock-2871. Obverse: Head of roaring lion right; sun with no rays on forehead; Reverse: Incuse square punch. Among the earliest of all coinage, this example presents some honest circulation, though the bold strike gives it much remaining detail despite 2,600 years of existence.
Estimate: $200 - $400