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Lydian Kings
Silver Hemistater (Siglos) (5.30 g), ca. 564/3-550/39 BC
Kroisos, King of Lydia, ca. 564/3-550/39 BC
Ex Rosen Coll. 663; SNG Cop. 456; SNG von Aulock 2877-79. SNG Kayhan 1025. Superb
Extremely Fine.
Mint of Sardes. Confronted foreparts of roaring lion to right and bull to left, each with extended foreleg.
Rev. Two incuse square punches.
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Lydian Kings
Silver Trite (Third Stater). (3.43 g), ca. 564/3-550/39 BC
Kroisos, King of Lydia, ca. 564/3-550/39 BC
Berk 24; Traité I 412; SNG Kayhan -; SNG von Aulock -; SNG Copenhagen -. Extremely
Fine.
Sardes mint. Confronted foreparts of lion and bull. Reverse: Two incuse squares.
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Lydian Kings
Silver Hekte (Sixth Stater). (1.73 g), ca. 564/3-550/39 BC
Kroisos, King of Lydia, ca. 564/3-550/39 BC
Berk 25; Traité I 407; SNG Kayhan 1019; SNG von Aulock -; SNG Copenhagen -; Rosen
667. Extremely Fine.
Sardes mint. Confronted foreparts of lion and bull. Reverse: Two incuse squares.