Ancients LYDIAN KINGDOM. Croesus (561-546 BC). AV stater (19mm,

Ancients
LYDIAN KINGDOM. Croesus (561-546 BC). AV stater (19mm, 8.01 gm). NGC AU★ 5/5 - 5/5. Croeseid "light" standard, Sardes, ca. 550-546 BC. Confronted foreparts of lion right and bull left, both with outstretched foreleg / Two incuse square punches of unequal size, side by side, with irregular interior surfaces. Carradice 8. BMFA 2073. SNG von Aulock 2875. Unusually ovoid flan, presenting a wide landscape to display the beasts on satiny surfaces. Quite attractive in hand.

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Estimate: 30000-50000 USD