Asia, Lydia, Kroisos, 561-546 BC, Hemistater Sardes, 560-546 BC

Lydia. Kings of Lydia. Kroisos (Croesus), 561-546 BC. AR-Hemistater (12.5mm, 5.28g) Sardes mint, struck ca. 560-546 BC.
Obverse: Sardes. Confronted foreparts of a lion to right and a bull to left // Reverse:  Two incuse squares of differing size

Berk 23; GRPCL S3; MAST 3.58 (this coin); Rosen 665; SNG Kayhan 1026.

An attractive specimen with an old cabinet toning. Slightly granular surfaces, otherwise, Extremely Fine