

Greek Asia. Kings of Lydia. Temp. Alyattes – Kroisos. EL Trite – Third Stater. Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint, c. 620/10-550/39 BC. Obv. Head of roaring lion right, “sun” with multiple rays on forehead. Rev. Two incuse square punches. SNG Ashmolean 749–53; Weidauer Group XVI, 86–7. 4.72 g. 13.50 mm. Choice example, lightly toned with warm patina, underlying luster. EF.