LYDIA. Kroisos, ca. 564/53-550/39 B.C. AV Stater (8.03 gms), Sardes Mint. NGC AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5. Berk-3; Traite-I, 401-3; SNG von Aulock-2875; BMC-31; Boston MFA-2073. Light series. Obverse: Confronted foreparts of lion and bull; Reverse: Two incuse squares. Exceptionally brilliant and well struck on a flashy flan of good metal, this piece presents entrancing eye appeal and certainly stands out from other examples in the series. <strong>RARE </strong>and rather impressive in this elevated state of preservation. From the Collection of a Gentleman.
