Ancients
LYDIAN KINGDOM. Croesus (ca. 561-546 BC). AR stater or double siglos (23mm, 10.45 gm). NGC XF 5/5 - 2/5, brushed. 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. Compact style die, well-centered on huge oblong flan. Darkly toned reverse, bright obverse.
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Estimate: 4000-6000 USD