LYDIAN KINGDOM. Croesus (561-546 BC). AR/AE fourée half-stater or siglos (16mm, 4.27 gm). NGC XF 4/5 - 3/5. Ancient forgery of Sardes, ca. 561-520 BC. Confronted foreparts of lion facing right and bull facing left, each with outstretched forelegs / Two square punches side by side, irregular interior surfaces. Cf. SNG Kayhan 1025. Cf. SNG von Aulock 2877. Cf. Berk, 100 Greatest Ancient Coins, 9.23, for prototypes. HID09801242017 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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