Kings of Lydia
Coin #26
Issuing Authority
Kings of Lydia
Leader/ruler
Kroisos
Earliest Date (bc)
564
Latest Date (bc)
539
Mint
Sardes
Metal
Silver
Diameter Mm
12
Weight Gm
1.67
Denomination
Sixth Stater
Obverse Description
Confronted foreparts of lion and bull
Reverse Description
Two incuse squares
Grade
VF
Peculiarities
Toned, rough surfaces, some find patina on reverse
Catalogue References
Berk 25; Kurth S6–7; SNG Ashmolean 773 (Persian period)
Provenance
CNG eAuction 577, 18 December 2024, Lot 119.
Purchase Date
18-Dec-24