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Lydian Kings, Electrum Hekte (Sixth Stater). (2.36 g), ca. 620/10-564/3 BC
Alyattes, King of Lydia ca. 620/10-564/3 BC
Weidauer 103; SNG Ashmolean 755; SNG Kayhan 1012, Extremely Fine
Sardes. Head of a roaring lion right; Lydian inscription WALWET before. Reverse: Two incuse sqaure punches.
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Lydian Kings, Electrum Trite (Third Stater). (4.76 g), ca. 620/10-564/3 BC
Alyattes, King of Lydia ca. 620/10-564/3 BC
Weidauer 91-2; SNG von Aulock 8204; Dewing 2420, Extremely Fine
Sardes. Confronted lion heads; Lydian inscription WALWET between. Reverse: Two incuse sqaure punches.
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An unusually large…