Trite - Alyattes II Sardes

€192,463.00
IssuerKings of Lydia
Year610 BC - 546 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value⅓ Electrum Stater (28⁄3)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionElectrum
Weight4.70 g
Dimensions11.0 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered, Incuse
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG von Aulock#2868-2870, SNG Copenhagen#449–451, SNG Lockett#2977, GCV#3398, BMC Greek#7, Rosen#655-656, BostonMFA#1764, SNG Kayhan#1013
Obverse descriptionHead of lion to right, with open jaws and with a sun and rays on its forehead
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionTwo incuse squares, one larger than the other
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (610 BC - 546 BC)  - -
Catalog ID7037901480
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