★ A perfectly centered 1/3 stater of Kroisos ★

KINGS OF LYDIA. Kroisos, circa 560-546 BC. 1/3 Stater (Silver, 13 mm, 3.45 g), Sardes. Confronted foreparts of a lion and a bull. Rev. Two incuse squares, one larger than the other. Berk 24. Rosen 666. SNG Kayhan -. Perfectly centered and attractive. Minor porosity, otherwise, good very fine.

From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector’s ticket), ex Münzen & Medaillen GmbH 45, 9 June 2017, 388.