★ A Fine 1/16 Stater ★

ANCIENT GREECE. KINGDOM OF LYDIA. Kroisos.
Silver 1/16 Stater, circa 561-546 BC. Sardes.
Obv: confronted foreparts of lion right and bull left. Rev: incuse square.

About Extremely Fine; a fine example of the type.

The coinage of Kroisos, also known as Croesus, the wealthy King of Lydia (reigned c. 595-546 BC), is notable for being among the first bimetallic coinages, featuring both gold and silver coins. These coins, introduced around 550, are significant for their innovative standardisation and high purity, setting a precedent for future coinage systems. The silver coins typically featured a lion and a bull, symbolising strength and power. Kroisos' coinage facilitated trade and economic stability in the region, influencing monetary practices across the ancient world and laying the groundwork for the widespread adoption of coinage in Greece and beyond.

Reference: GRPC Lydia-S6; Rosen-667; SNG Kayhan-1019.
Diameter: 11 mm.
Weight: 1.71 g.
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