Ancient Coins

Lydia, Lydia, SARDIS, temp. Kroisos (561-546), Sixth-Stater, c. 550-520, confronted foreparts of roaring lion and bull, rev. double incuse punch, 1.70g (Mitchiner, ATEC 56-7; Rosen 667). Extremely fine and toned, very rare (£300-400)

Provenance:
J.P. Rosen Collection, Münzen und Medaillen Auction 72 (Basle), 6 October 1987, lot 336