LYDIAN KINGDOM. Croesus (561-546 BC). AV third-stater or trite (11mm, 2.66 gm). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 5/5. Sardes, "light" standard, ca. 553-539 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. Berk 9.6. SNG von Aulock 8212. A captivating example with two beautiful and ferocious beasts locked in perpetual battle. HID09801242017 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Price realized | 12'000 USD |
Starting price | 5'000 USD |
Estimate | 10'000 USD |