Lot 2324
Kings of Lydia. Kroisos, c. 561-546 BC. Gold Stater (Light Series; 8.01 g). Confronted foreparts of lion and bull. Reverse: Two square incuses of differing sizes. SNG von Aulock 2875; Dewing 2431; Boston MFA 2073. Extremely well-delineated example; lustrous. Superb, Virtually Mint State.
After the heavy series, the light series was inauguated with a gold stater equal in value to ten new silver staters. At this time, then a true bimetallic currency was established with direct, whole-number interrelationships between silver, electrum and gold.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000.
Ex Triton II (1 XII 98), lot 32.
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| Realized $18,600 |
