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Kingdom of Lydia, Alyattes (c. 610-546 BC)
Electrum Trite – 1/3 Stater, mint of Sardes.
Obverse: Head of roaring lion facing right, sunburst on forehead.
Reverse: Double incuse square punch.
(Traité II/1, 44, pl. II, 6; BMC Lydia 2, 7, pl. I, 6; SNG von Aulock 2869; SNG Copenhagen 449-451; SNG Lockett 2977).
Good Very Fine.
4.74g.
| Period | c. 610 - 546 BC |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 610-546 BC |
| Coin Group | Ancient Greece |
| Denomination | Trite |
| Coin Ruler | Alyattes |
| Country | Asia Minor |
| Coin House | Lydian Kings |
| Metal | Silver |
| Mint Mark | Sardis |
| References | Traité II/1, 44, pl. II, 6; BMC Lydia 2, 7, pl. I, 6; SNG von Aulock 2869; SNG Copenhagen 449-451; SNG Lockett 2977. |
| Weight | 4.74 g |
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