Lydian Kingdom. Kroisos (Croesus). 1/12 Stater 561-546 BC (No reserve price)

Lydian Kingdom.
Kroisos (Croesus), 561-546 BC.
1/12 Stater (Silver, 7 mm, 0.59 g).
Minted in Sardis, Lydia.

Obv: Confronted foreparts of lion and bull.
Rev: Two incuse square punches.

Reference: GRPC Lydia S8. SNG Kayhan 1020-1. SNG von Aulock 2880.

Croesus (Kroisos), last king of Lydia’s Mermnad dynasty, ruled around 595-546 BC. He introduced standardized gold and silver coinage, creating the ancient world’s first bimetallic monetary system and strengthening trade. His prosperous kingdom expanded into Ionia and fostered Greek-Anatolian exchange. Defeated by Cyrus the Great around 546 BC, Croesus became renowned for wealth and monetary innovation.

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