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Lydian Kings
Gold Trite (Third Stater). (2.64 g), ca. 564/3-550/39 BC
Kroisos, King of Lydia, ca. 564/3-550/39 BC
Berk 6; Traité I 404–5; SNG von Aulock 8212; BMC 36; de Luynes 2779. Choice Very
Fine.
Light standard. Sardes mint. Confronted foreparts of lion and bull. Reverse: Two incuse squares.
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Lydian Kings
Gold Hekte (Sixth Stater). (1.33 g), ca. 564/3-550/39 BC
Kroisos, King of Lydia, ca. 564/3-550/39 BC
Berk 8; Traité I 406 = de Luynes 2801; BMC –; Boston MFA –. Choice Very Fine.
Light standard. Sardes mint. Confronted foreparts of lion and bull. Reverse: Two incuse squares.
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Lydian Kings
Gold 1/12th Stater. (0.66 g), ca. 564/3-550/39 BC
Kroisos, King of Lydia, ca. 564/3-550/39 BC
Berk 10–3; Traité I pp. 233–4; BMC –; Boston MFA –; Gulbenkian 759. Extremely Fine.
Light standard. Sardes mint. Confronted foreparts of lion and bull. Reverse: Incuse punch.