Ancients
LYDIAN KINGDOM. Croesus (561-546 BC). AR stater or double siglos (18mm, 10.41 gm). NGC AU 5/5 - 2/5. 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. Rosen 662. SNG Kayhan 1018. BMFA 2070. Berk, 100 Greatest Ancient Coins, 9.19. Solidly struck on deeply toned flan with matte surfaces.
From the Historical Scholar Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Mail Bid Sale 58 (19 September 2001), lot 600
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Estimate: 1000-1500 USD