Tag Archive for: Gold Stater. (10.72 g)

Lydian Kings, Gold Stater. (10.72 g), ca. 564/3-550/39 BC
Kroisos, King of Lydia ca. 564/3-550/39 BC
Berk 1; Konuk & Lorber fig. 25 = CH VIII, pl. I, Hoard 7, no. 40, Nearly Mint State
Heavy standard. Sardes mint. Prototype issue. Confronted foreparts of lion, with rising sun on forehead, and…