KINGS OF LYDIA. Kroisos to Dareios I, circa 550-520 BC. Stater (Gold, 16.5x12 mm, 8.08 g), light standard, Sardes. Foreparts of a lion, on the left, and a bull, on the right, facing each other. Rev. Two incuse squares of unequal size. BMFA 2073. Dewing 2431. GRPC 51. SNG von Aulock 2875. SNG Berry 1138. Nicely struck and pleasing. About extremely fine.

Acquired privately from Pegasi in November 1996.