Ancient Stars
Lydia - Croesus
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
ANCIENT - GREEK CIVIC (7th CENT BC - 1st CENT AD) LYDIA Croesus, 561-546 BC |
| Item Description: |
AR Sixth-Stater Lydia rv bipartite incuse obv lion confronting bull |
| Full Grade: |
NGC Ch XF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5 |
| Owner: |
PAL Collection |
Owner Comments:
From "100 Greatest Ancient Coins" by Harlan Berk - Numismatists are divided on the meaning of the coins's obverse. Many think the lion represents Lydia and the bull someone they defeated. But H.Berk believes the lion symbolizes strength and power, and the bull represents fertility, all highly desired attributes in the ancient world.