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Greek: LYDIAN KINGDOM. Croesus (561-546 BC). AV stater (17mm, 10.79 gm). NGC MS 4/5 - 3/5, scuffs, die shift....
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Mint State "Heavy" Series
LYDIAN KINGDOM. Croesus (561-546 BC). AV stater (17mm, 10.79
gm). NGC MS 4/5 - 3/5, scuffs, die shift. Croeseid "heavy"
standard, Sardes, ca. 561-550 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. Rosen 660. BMC Lydia 30. Boston MFA
2068. Gulbenkian 756. This richly butterscotch-colored flan has a
remarkable level of detail for this early coinage, with lifelike
features on the lion's face.
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2025 May 1 - 2 CSNS World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction #3123 (go to Auction Home page)
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