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Greek: LYDIAN KINGDOM. Croesus (561-546 BC). AV stater (16mm, 8.07 gm). NGC Choice AU★ 5/5 - 4/5....
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LYDIAN KINGDOM. Croesus (561-546 BC). AV stater (16mm, 8.07 gm).
NGC Choice AU★ 5/5 - 4/5. Croesid "light" standard, Sardes, ca.
550-546 BC. Confronted foreparts of lion right (on left) and bull
left (on right), each with outstretched foreleg / Two square
punches of unequal size, side by side, with irregular interior
surfaces. Carradice 8. BMFA 2073. SNG von Aulock 2875. Gulbenkian
757-758. A gleaming, detailed example of this iconic issue.From The Merrill A. Gibson Collection of Ancient Coins. Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Triton XXIV (19 January 2021), lot 703; Apollo Numismatics, private sale with old dealer's tag included.
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2025 September 21 The Merrill A. Gibson Collection of Ancient Coins Showcase Auction #61519 (go to Auction Home page)
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