KINGS of LYDIA. Kroisos. Circa 564/53-550/39 BC. AR Hemistater (17mm, 5.26 g). Sardes mint. Confronted foreparts of lion and bull / Two incuse squares. Berk 23; Kurth S3; SNG Ashmolean –; SNG Kayhan 1024–6; Boston MFA –; Rosen 665. Typical granular surfaces, a few minor marks. Near EF. Exceptional for issue, with complete type visible on the flan.
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