Lydian Kingdom. Kroisos. Ca. 560-546 B.C. AR half-stater (14.8 mm, 5.21 g). late example of "punchmarked ingot". Sardis mint. On left, forepart of lion, jaws open in attitude of attack; on right, forepart of bull, head down and horn pointed forward in anger / Two somewhat random square punchmarks side by side. Rosen 663; SNG Copenhagen 456; SNG von Aulock 2875. VF.
Price realized | 415 USD |
Starting price | 150 USD |
Estimate | 250 USD |