Kings of Lydia
Coin #23
Issuing Authority
Kings of Lydia
Leader/ruler
Kroisos
Earliest Date (bc)
564
Latest Date (bc)
539
Mint
Sardes
Metal
Silver
Diameter Mm
12.5
Weight Gm
3.17
Denomination
Third Stater
Obverse Description
Confronted foreparts of lion and bull
Reverse Description
Two incuse squares
Grade
NVF
Peculiarities
Toned, some find patina, rough surfaces, some light scratches
Catalogue References
Berk 24; Kurth S5; SNG Ashmolean 772 (Persian period)
Provenance
CNG eAuction 576, 4 December 2024, Lot 155. Ex AVARAE Collection.
Purchase Date
4-Dec-24