Lydia, Alyattes – Kroisos, Electrum Trite

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Kingdom of Lydia, Time of Alyattes ‑ Kroisos (c. 605‑561 BC) Electrum Trite, mint of Sardis. Obverse: Head of a roaring lion facing right, sunburst above. Reverse: Double incuse square…
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Description

Kingdom of Lydia, Time of Alyattes ‑ Kroisos (c. 605‑561 BC)

Electrum Trite, mint of Sardis.

Obverse: Head of a roaring lion facing right, sunburst above.
Reverse: Double incuse square punch.

(SNG Von Aulock 2869; S. 3398).

Extremely Fine.

4.75g.

Specification

Period c. 605 - 561 BC
Date c. 605-561 BC
Coin Group

Ancient Greece

Denomination

Trite

Coin Ruler

Kroisos

Country

Asia Minor

Coin House

Lydian Kings

Metal

Electrum

Mint Mark

Sardis

References SNG Von Aulock 2869; S. 3398
Weight 4.75 g

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