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                                Sale: CNG 61, Lot: 731. Closing Date: Sep 25, 
                                2002. LYDIA, Kings of. Kroisos. BID Estimate 
                                $1000  

                              LYDIA, Kings of. Kroisos. 561-546 BC. AV Sixth 
                              Stater (1.77 gm). Heavy Series. Struck at Sardes. 
                              Confronted foreparts of lion facing right and bull 
                              facing left / Incuse punch. Traité pl. x, 6. VF. 
                              Very rare. ($1000)
                              During the initial phase of Kroisos' bimetallic 
                              experiment, the heavy gold series consisted of the 
                              stater and its divisions: halves, thirds, sixths 
                              and twelfths.





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Lot sold for  $1350, plus buyers fees.

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