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Auction 3109  –  17 - 20 August 2023

Heritage Auctions, Auction 3109

Ancient and World Coins

Part 1: Th, 17.08.2023, from 9:00 PM CEST
Part 2: Fr, 18.08.2023, from 12:00 AM CEST
Part 3: Fr, 18.08.2023, from 5:00 PM CEST
Part 4: Fr, 18.08.2023, from 11:00 PM CEST
Part 5: Sa, 19.08.2023, from 5:00 PM CEST
Part 6: Sa, 19.08.2023, from 11:00 PM CEST
The auction is closed.

Description

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

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Price realized 26'000 USD
Starting price 10'000 USD
Estimate 20'000 USD
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