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Details
LOT 2665
Kingdom of Lydia, Kroisos AR Stater-Double Siglos. Struck circa 561-546 BC. Sardes mint.
Confronted foreparts of lion to right, with extended right foreleg, and bull to left / Bipartite incuse squares of unequal size. GRPC Lydia S1; Berk 20; Traité I 407; SNG Kayhan 1018; SNG von Aulock 2874; SNG Copenhagen 455; SNG Ashmolean 760. Near Extremely Fine. A beautiful example showcasing much of the battling creatures.(10.29gr, 19mm.).
Provenance
Acquired from Baldwins, UK (with coin ticket).
Property of a Kent lady.
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