Rich as Croesus
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KINGS of LYDIA. Kroisos, circa 560-546 BC. Heavy Stater (Gold, 10.77 g), Sardes. On the left, forepart of a lion to right confronting, on the right, the forepart of a bull to left. Rev. Two incuse squares, of unequal size, side by side. BMFA 2068 (same obverse die). SNG Berry 1137. SNG Copenhagen 454. SNG Munich 6. A magnificent and splendid example, beautifully struck in high relief. Virtually as struck.