拍品分类

世界钱币>西方古币

品相

NGC AncientsCh XF

拍品估价

USD 35000 - 45000

拍卖专场

SBP2020年8月#B-Glacier Rams集藏

拍卖公司

SBP

开拍日期

2020-08-07 00:00:00

结标日期

2020-08-07 03:00:00

拍卖状态

已结束

拍品描述

莉迪亚狮子与公牛金币 NGC Ancients Ch XF LYDIA. Kroisos, ca. 564/53-550/39 B.C. AV Stater (10.77 gms), Sardes Mint. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5. Berk-1; McClean-8635. Heavy standard. Prototype issue. Obverse: Confronted foreparts of lion, with "sun" on forehead, and bull; Reverse: Two incuse square punches. Emanating from the early series for this iconic design (spread across metals and denominations), this monumental example features a great strike on a somewhat oblong flan (typical of the issue) of very good metal. These prototype strikings are distinguished by presence of a pellet or a "sun"-like motif on the forehead of the lion, and are rather RARE, especially so attractive and radiant. Assuredly, an iconic piece from an early period of coinage.

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