Lot 2322
Kingdom of Lydia. Time of Alyattes to Kroisos, c. 600-560 BC. Electrum Trite (or Third Stater; 4.72 g). Lion's head right, with globular wart on nose. Reverse: Incuse square. Rosen 656; Boston MFA 1764; Dewing 2421. Rare. About Extremely Fine.
One of the earlier electrum pieces to portray an animal. Electrum is a native mixture of silver and gold, and found in the alluvial streambeds of Asia Minor, where coinage began.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000.
Deascensioned from the Museum of World Treasures, Wichita, Kansas.
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