Kings of Lydia. Time of Croesus, 561-546 or later. Double siglos, Sardes circa 550-520, AR 10.72 g. Confronted foreparts of lion, with extended r. foreleg, and bull. Rev. Bipartite incuse squares of unequal size. SNG von Aulock 2873. Carradice BAR 343, pl. X, 2. M. Bendenoun, A portrait of the JDL Collection, 30 (this coin).
In exceptional condition for the issue. Unusually well struck and
complete, old cabinet tone and about extremely fine
Ex Vinchon sale April 1999, 212; NAC-Tradart 74, 2013, JDL part I, 292 and NAC 100, 2017, 161 sales.
Price realized | 8'000 CHF |
Starting price | 6'000 CHF |
Estimate | 7'500 CHF |