Experts in Coins & Medals

KINGS OF LYDIA. Kroisos, circa 560-546 BC. Stater (Silver, 20 mm, 10.58 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. ACGC 79. SNG Kayhan 1018. SNG von Aulock 2873. Traité II, 1, 407 and pl. X, 7. Very sharply struck, lightly toned and most attractive. Nearly extremely fine.

SELEUKID KINGS. Seleukos II Kallinikos, 246-226 BC. (Bronze, 18 mm, 8.08 g, 1 h), Denomination B, (ΔΕΛ) mint associated with Antioch. Draped bust of Athena to right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ Nike standing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm in left; to left, monogram of ΔΕΛ over A. HGC 9, 323 (R1-2). SC 713.1b. WSM 1170. Struck on a, usual for the type, thick and dumpy flan, otherwise, very fine.