LYDIAN KINGDOM. Croesus (ca. 561-546 BC). AR/AE fourree half-stater or siglos (17mm, 5.13 gm). NGC XF 4/5 - 3/5, core visible. Ancient forgery of Sardes half-stater or siglos. Confronted foreparts of lion facing right and bull facing left, each with outstretched forelegs / Two square punches side by side, irregular interior surfaces. Cf. SNG Kayhan 1025 for prototype. Cf. SNG von Aulock 2877 (same). Cf. Berk, 100 Greatest Ancient Coins, 9.23 (same).

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