Kingdom of Lydia, Kroisos AR Stater - Double Siglos. Sardes, circa 561-546 BC. Confronted foreparts of lion to right and bull to left / Two incuse squares of unequal size. GRPC Lydia S1; Berk 20; Traité I 407; SNG Kayhan 1018; SNG von Aulock 2873-4; SNG Copenhagen 455; SNG Ashmolean 760; BMC 37-40; SNG Lockett 2980-1. 10.42g, 21mm.
Good Very Fine; attractive dark tone.
From the JTB Numismatic Collection - collector's ticket included;
Privately purchased from Wolfshead Gallery (USD 4,750);
Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 484, 27 January 2021, lot 350.
Price realized | 2'200 GBP |
Starting price | 900 GBP |
Estimate | 1'500 GBP |