KINGS OF LYDIA. Alyattes to Kroisos, circa 610-546 BC. El Trite (Electrum, 12,49 mm, 4,65 g), Sardes. Head of a lion with sun and rays on its forehead to right. Rev. Two incuse squares, one larger than the other. SNG Kayhan 1013. SNG von Aulock 2868-9. Weidauer 86-9. A lovely piece with interesting multiple countermarks on obv., rev., and around rim - some extremely unusual: an \'ankh\' symbol (possibly a Sabaean letter) among others. Near Very Fine.
From a European collection formed prior to 2005.