Imitazione contemporanea di un Hekte di Sardi

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Numismatik Naumann Auktion 71.

KINGS OF LYDIA. Time of Ardys to Alyattes (Circa 630s-564/53 BC). Fourrée Hekte. Contemporary imitation of Sardes. 
Obv: Head of roaring lion right, with star on forehead.
Rev: Two incuse square punches.

Cf. Weidauer 76-8 (for prototype); Traité -; SNG Kayhan I -; cf. Boston MFA 1769 (same). 
Condition: Near very fine.
Weight: 1.68 g.
Diameter: 9 mm.

 

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Prototipo presentato alla Numismatik Naumann 44 un paio d’anni fa.

KINGS OF LYDIA. Time of Ardys to Alyattes (Circa 630s-564/53 BC). EL Hekte. Sardes.
Obv: Head of roaring lion right; star on forehead.
Rev: Two incuse square punches.
Weidauer 76-8; Traité I -; SNG Kayhan I -; Boston MFA 1769 = Warren 1718.
Condition: Near very fine.
Weight: 2.32 g.
Diameter: 9 mm.