Ancients
LYDIAN KINGDOM. Croesus (ca. 561-546 BC). AR stater or double siglos (21mm, 10.41 gm). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 3/5. 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. Fierce style die, perfectly centered on large flan. Deep toning with steely devices.
From the WTR Collection
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Estimate: 4000-6000 USD