★ A rare and attractive stater of Kroisos ★

KINGS OF LYDIA. Kroisos, circa 560-546 BC. Stater (Gold, 16 mm, 8.05 g), light standard, Sardes. Confronted foreparts of a lion and a bull. Rev. Two incuse squares, one larger than the other. Berk 3. SNG Kayhan 1023. SNG von Aulock 2875. Rare. A beautiful example of this important issue. Struck from somewhat worn dies and with light marks, otherwise, about extremely fine.

From a European collection, acquired before 2021.