594.  Uncertain King . Before 561 BC.  EL Hemihekte (?) (1.86  gm). Head of
roaring lion  right / Incuse punch with  irregular lines. Weidauer -; Rosen
-. EF. ($400)

The attribution of this coin to Lydia is based on the similarity of style
bewteen this lion’s head and the lion’s head on the previous lot, with a
diamond shaped eye and the angular mane. The weight of 1.86 gm is unusual,
not really conforming to any standard used at the time.


CNG Mail bid sale #58, 18 Sept 2001, lot 594.
 
 Lot sold for $500.


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