| Bruun Rasmussen > Auction 920 | Auction date: 30 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 209 Price realized: Unsold | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Ancient coins Greece Asia Minor Lydian Kingdom, Kroisos, c. 564-539 BC, Gold Stater, Light standard, Sardes, SNG von Aulock 2875, 7.98 g, traces of mounting - perfectly centered and of fine style. NGC encapsulation 6639263-001, graded Choice VF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 2/5. A lovely example of this famed issue which belong among the earliest numismatic miniature art works of the world. It is not only beautiful and enigmatic but also historically important, as it was struck during the reign of the legendary, enormously wealthy Lydian king, Kroisos, who financed one of the seven wonders of the world, the colossal temple of Arthemis in Ephesos. According to legend Lydia fell to the Persians, when Kroisos misinterpreted the oracle of Delphi, and Kroisos had to acknowledge the words of Solon that no man can praise himself happy until he lies in his grave. Ex. Apollo to Apollo Collection; ex. Cayon Subastas, 2010 Starting price: 75000 DKK |  |
