Gemini III, January 9th, 2007



                  Lot # 204 - Auction is closed.Estimate: US$500 / Price 
                  Realized: US$275 
                  LYDIAN KINGDOM. Croesus. Silver sixth stater 



             



            LYDIAN KINGDOM. Croesus. (561–546 BC). Silver sixth stater (1.69 
            gm). Forepart of roaring lion right confronting forepart of bull 
            left / Two square incuse punch marks. Berk, “Die Munzpragung des 
            Kroisos,” Munzen Revue, September 1997, no. 27. SNG Kayhan 1019. 
            Rosen 667. Rare denomination. Extremely well centered with lion’s 
            and bull’s forelegs completely visible. Very fine. 




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  ... Lot 204 sold for high bid of $275 [ $316.25, or approx 244.46125 EUR, 161.2875 GBP including the 15% buyers fee.] 


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