Experts in Coins & Medals

KINGS OF LYDIA. Kroisos, circa 560-546 BC. Stater (Silver, 20 mm, 10.58 g), Sardes. On the left, forepart of a lion to right confronting, on the right, the forepart of a bull to left. Rev. Two incuse squares, of unequal size, side by side. ACGC 79. SNG Kayhan 1018. SNG von Aulock 2873. Traité II, 1, 407 and pl. X, 7. Very sharply struck, lightly toned and most attractive. Nearly extremely fine.

BOEOTIA, Federal Coinage. Circa 300-250 BC. (Bronze, 13 mm, 1.94 g, 12 h). ΒΟΙΩΤΩΝ Boeotian shield. Rev. Upwards trident; in tight field, dolphin swimming upwards. BCD Boiotia 78. HGC 4, 1183. SNG Copenhagen 179. Attractive green patina. About very fine.