Stater - Kroisos Light Type

€1.00
IssuerKings of Lydia
Year560 BC - 546 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Stater
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionGold
Weight8.05 g
Dimensions16 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered, Incuse
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Berk#3, BMC Greek#31, GCV#3415, BostonMFA#2073, SNG Levante#2875, SNG Kayhan#1023, GRPC Lydia 1#G51, Dewing#2431
Obverse descriptionLion forepart to the right, facing a bull forepart to the left.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionTwo incuse square punches.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (560 BC - 546 BC)  - -
Catalog ID5727471000
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