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KINGS OF LYDIA. Alyattes to Kroisos, circa 610-546 BC. Trite (Electrum, 13 mm, 4...

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★ A boldly struck Lydian trite ★

KINGS OF LYDIA. Alyattes to Kroisos, circa 610-546 BC. Trite (Electrum, 13 mm, 4.70 g), Sardes. Head of a lion with sun and rays on its forehead to right. Rev. Two incuse squares, one larger than the other. SNG Kayhan 1013. SNG von Aulock 2868-9. Weidauer 86-9. Boldly struck and very well centered, a beautiful coin. About extremely fine.

From the James Knox Collection of Biblical related coins, ex Künker 318, 11 March 2019, 736 and Classical Numismatic Group Mail Bid Sale 108, 16 May 2018, 221.

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Price realized	4'000 CHF
Starting price	500 CHF

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