Kingdom of Lydia, Alyattes (c. 610-546 BC), EL Third-Stater or Trite, Sardis, Lydo-Milesian standard,

Description

Kingdom of Lydia, Alyattes (c. 610-546 BC), EL Third-Stater or Trite, Sardis, Lydo-Milesian standard, head of lion with sun and rays on its forehead to right, rev. two incuse squares, one larger than the other, 4.73g (SNG Kayhan 1013; SNG von Aulock 2868; Weidauer 86-9), well centred, clearly struck with a bold lion, small banker’s marks to reverse, good very fine or better