Lydia. Croesus. Sardes. 560-546 BC. AV Stater (8.01g). Light standard. SNG von Aulock 2875; Tradart 6.111 (this coin). Very rare. Lightly toned. Of great numismatic interest. Choice extremely fine. From a private collection; Giessener Münzhandlung 1997 (81) lot 358 Croesus, the famous last and wealthiest king of Lydia, was responsible for a remarkable monetary innovation, one that was a profound impact on the diffusion of coinage throughout the ancient world. Herodotos reported this event in these words: "so far as we have any knowledge, the Lydians were the first people to introduce the use of gold and silver coins, and the first who sold goods by retail" (1.94)

Lot 83

Lydia. Croesus. Sardes. 560-546 BC. AV Stater (8.01g). Light standard. SNG von Aulock 2875; Tradart 6.111 (this coin). Very rare. Lightly toned. Of great numismatic interest. Choice extremely fine. From a private collection; Giessener Münzhandlung 1997 (81) lot 358 Croesus, the famous last and wealthiest king of Lydia, was responsible for a remarkable monetary innovation, one that was a profound impact on the diffusion of coinage throughout the ancient world. Herodotos reported this event in these words: "so far as we have any knowledge, the Lydians were the first people to introduce the use of gold and silver coins, and the first who sold goods by retail" (1.94)

Category: Greek Coins

Starting price: 2000 €

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Lot 83