Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 455, Lot 149 Greek
KINGS of LYDIA. temp. Ardys – Alyattes. Circa 630s-564/53 BC. Fourrée Hemihekte – Twelfth Stater (12mm, 0.87 g). Head of roaring lion right, sun on forehead / Incuse square punch. For prototype, cf. Weidauer Group XV, 79-85. Plating broken in areas, exposing silver core, numerous countermarks along edge. Fine.
Ex collection of a South...