LYDIAN KINGDOM. Croesus (561-546 BC). AV stater (19mm, 10.77 gm). NGC AU 5/5 - 3/5, scuff. Croeseid "heavy" standard, Sardes, ca. 561-550 BC. Confronted foreparts of lion right and bull left, both with outstretched foreleg / Two incuse square punches of unequal size, side by side, with irregular interior surfaces. Rosen 660. BMC Lydia 30. Boston MFA 2068. Gulbenkian 756. An imposing example with full foreparts visible, set on glittering, sunny surfaces. HID09801242017 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Price realized | 26'000 USD |
Starting price | 10'000 USD |
Estimate | 20'000 USD |