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Lydia, Kingdom of Lydia, before Kroisos, Trite approx. 610-546 BC, xf

Lydien, Königreich, vor Kroisos, Trite ca. 610-546 v.Chr., vz

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$3,372.80
Differenzbesteuert gem. §25a UStG, Excl. shipping

Product Description

before Kroisos before 560 BC. Electrum-Trite 13 mm approx. 610-546 BC. Head of roaring lion right, sun with multiple rays on forehead / Two incuse square punches. RosenColl. 655; extremely fine
Lydia and the Earliest Coins
  • The world's first and oldest coins
  • The white gold was a natural resource in Lydia
  • Minting coins was invented in Lydia and adopted around the world

Additional Information

Category 1 Greek Coins
Category 2 Lydia
Category 3 Kingdom of Lydia
Ruler before Kroisos
Reign before 560 BC
Denomination Trite
Date approx. 610-546 BC
Material Electrum
Condition extremely fine
Catalogue RosenColl. 655
Catalogue 2 SNG Kayhan 1013
Weight 4.73 g
Diameter 13 mm
Item Number 87168