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Tyrants of the Tigris & euphrates
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Lydian Kings
Silver Stater (Double Siglos) (10.66 g), ca. 564/3-550/39 BC
Kroisos, King of Lydia, ca. 564/3-550/39 BC
SNG Kayhan 1018; SNG von Aulock 2874; SNG Cop. 455. Superb Extremely Fine.
Mint of Sardes. Confronted foreparts of roaring lion to right and bull left, each with extended forleg. Rev.
Two square punches of unequal size. An exceptional specimen of this iconic type.
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Lydian Kings
Silver Hemistater (Siglos). (5.26 g), ca. 564/3-550/39 BC
Kroisos, King of Lydia, ca. 564/3-550/39 BC
Berk 23; Traité I 411; SNG Kayhan -; SNG von Aulock -; SNG Copenhagen -. Choice
Very Fine.
Sardes mint. Confronted foreparts of lion and bull. Reverse: Two incuse squares.
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Lydian Kings
Silver Stater (Double Siglos). (10.76 g), ca. 564/3-550/39 BC
Kroisos, King of Lydia, ca. 564/3-550/39 BC
Berk 20; Traité I 407; SNG Kayhan 1018; SNG von Aulock 2874; SNG Copenhagen 455.
Superb Extremely Fine.
Sardes mint. Confronted foreparts of lion and bull. Reverse: Two incuse squares.