★ A rare hekte of Alyattes II ★

KINGS OF LYDIA. Alyattes II, circa 610-560 BC. Hekte (Electrum, 10 mm, 2.39 g), Sardes. 'walwe' (in Lydian) Head of a lion with sun and rays on its forehead to right. Rev. Two incuse squares, one larger than the other. SNG Kayhan -. SNG von Aulock -. Weidauer 105. Rare. Struck from the usual somewhat worn obverse die, otherwise, very fine.