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LOT 9255791
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. Very Fine. Toned.(10.44gr, 19mm, 12h.).
Provenance
Acquired on the European coin market.
Property of a Kent, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 9255791
Kingdom of Lydia, Kroisos AR Stater-Double Siglos.
Estimate £1,200 - 1,700€1,390 - 1,970 (for guidance only)$1,610 - 2,280 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£600 (EUR 694; USD 804) +BP*
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