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LOT 2721
Kings of Lydia, Kroisos Fourrée or BI Siglos. 560-546 BC.
Sardeis mint. Confronted foreparts of lion to right, with extended right foreleg, and bull to left / Oblong incuse punch. Cf. Berk 23; cf. Demeester 136. Near Very Fine.(4.24gr, 15mm.).
Provenance
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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