LYDIAN KINGDOM. Croesus (561-546 BC). AV stater (17mm, 10.73 gm). NGC VF 5/5 - 4/5. 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. A captivating coin with silky, sunflower-toned surfaces, sporting powerful and dynamic depictions. HID09801242017 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Price realized | 26'000 USD |
Starting price | 10'000 USD |
Estimate | 20'000 USD |