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The Coin Cabinet - Ancients Auction 36, Lot 83
ANCIENT GREECE. KINGDOM OF LYDIA. Alyattes.
Electrum Trite - 1/3 Stater, circa 600-561 BC.
Obv: head of roaring lion right, sunburst with five rays on forehead. Rev: two square incuse punches.
About Very Fine.
Reference: GRPC Lydia-G25; Weidauer-88.
Diameter: 14 mm.
Weight: 4.70 g.
PLEASE NOTE: A 20.00% buyer's premium will be charged separately. VAT on the buyer's premium may apply in accordance with UK regulations. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please cont... | 30 Jul 2026 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 614, Lot 199
KINGS of LYDIA. temp. Walwetes (Alyattes) II (Ardys) – Walwetes (Alyattes) III. Late 640s-early 6th century BC. EL Trite – Third Stater (13mm, 4.79 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Head of roaring lion right, "sun" with four rays on forehead / Two incuse squares. Weidauer Group XVI, 65; Artemision 7; Kurth –; SNG Ashmolean 749–53. A few hairlines. VF.
Estimate: 750 USD... | 29 Jul 2026 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Summer Sale 2026, Lot 399
Kings of Lydia. Time of Croesus, 561 – 546 or later
Trite, Sardis circa 561-546, AR 13 mm, 3.4 g. Confronted foreparts of lions and bull. Rev. Two incuse squares. Rosen 666 (this coin). Berk 24.
Old cabinet tone and very fine
Ex M&M 72, 1987, 335; M&M Fixed Price List 516, 1988, 61 and Künker 312, 2018, 2463 sales. From the Rosen and Eberhard Link collection.
Estimate: 150 CHF... | 22 Jul 2026 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Summer Sale 2026, Lot 405
Dynasts of Lycia, Vekhssere II, circa 400 – 380
Trite, uncertain mint circa 400-380, AR 17 mm, 2.9 g. Lion's mask facing. Rev. wexssere in Lycian Lycian triskeles turning l.; monogram within central circle. Podalia 8-10. SNG von Aulock 4201. Müseler –.
Rare. Perfectly centred on a full flan and with a lovely iridescent tone. Extremely fine
Ex Nomos sale 15, 2017, 168. From a European collection.
Estimate: 250 CHF... | 22 Jul 2026 | Upcoming
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Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG - eLive Auction 93, Lot 102
LYDIA
Alyattes, 610-561 v. Chr. EL-Trite, Sardeis; 4,70 g Löwenkopf r.//Incusum. SNG v. Aulock 2868; Waggoner, Rosen Coll. 656; Weidauer 86; Kurth vergl. G 25.
Avers dezentriert, Prüfpunzen, sehr schön
Exemplar der Liste Münzen und Medaillen AG 221, Basel 1962, Nr. 24.
Estimate: 750 EUR... | 20 Jul 2026 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 613, Lot 146
BOEOTIA, Orchomenos. Late 5th century-364 BC. AR Tritetartemorion or Tritemorion (3/4 obol) (10mm, 0.59 g, 3h). Three wheat grains in a row, sprouting ends upward; E R (inverted and retrograde) below / Horse running right. BCD Boiotia 217c (this coin); HGC 4, 1247. Toned, traces of find patina, delaminations on reverse. VF.
From the Colin E. Pitchfork Collection. Ex BCD Collection (Triton IX, 10 January 2006), lot 217c.
Estimate: 150 USD... | 15 Jul 2026 | 90 USD | |
Davissons, Ltd. - E-Auction 53, Lot 4
KINGS OF LYDIA. Temp. Alyattes III - Kroisos. Late 7th - early 6th century B.C. EL trite or third stater. 4.67 gm. 12 mm. Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Head of roaring lion right; "sun" with multiple rays on forehead / Two incuse squares. Weidauer Group XVI, 89. Kurth G26. SNG Ashmolean 749-751. About Very Fine; fresh, with rich red-gold tone and high parts a bit softly struck; small scuff on cheek; countermarks/bankers' marks on obverse and on edge, most quite clear and themselves ar... | 8 Jul 2026 | 1,400 USD | |
Nomos AG - obolos 43, Lot 443
KINGS OF LYDIA. Alyattes II to Kroisos, circa 610-546 BC. Trite (Electrum, 15 mm, 4.69 g). Head of lion to right, with open jaws and with a sun and rays on its forehead. Rev. Two incuse squares of unequal size. SNG Kayhan 1013. SNG von Aulock 2868-9. Weidauer 86-9. Countermarks, otherwise, about very fine.
Starting price: 500 CHF... | 5 Jul 2026 | 840 CHF | |
Nomos AG - obolos 43, Lot 444
KINGS OF LYDIA. Alyattes II to Kroisos, circa 610-546 BC. Trite (Electrum, 14 mm, 4.54 g), Contemporary imitation (?), Sardes. Head of lion to right, with open jaws and with a sun and rays on its forehead. Rev. Two incuse squares, struck from the same punch. SNG Kayhan 1013. SNG von Aulock 2868-9. Weidauer 86-9. Obverse struck with a deteriorated die; marks and scratches, otherwise, very fine.
Metallurgical analysis shows that this coin is 44.20% gold, 50.70% silver, 2.33% iron, 1.86% copper,... | 5 Jul 2026 | 500 CHF | |
Naville Numismatics Ltd. - Auction 102, Lot 187
Lydia, Time of Alyattes to Croesus Sardis Trite before 561, EL 12.00 mm., 4.73 g.
Lion's head r. with open jaws; on forehead, dot with multiple rays. Rev. Double incuse punch. Weidauer 89. Rosen 656. Boston, MFA 1764. SNG von Aulock 2868.
Banker's marks, otherwise About Very fine
Ex Morton & Eden sale 119, 2022, 56.
Starting price: 200 GBP... | 5 Jul 2026 | 850 GBP | |
Naville Numismatics Ltd. - Auction 102, Lot 196
Lycia, Kherei, circa 430-410 Xanthos Tritetartemorion circa 430-410, AR , 0.50 g.
Helmeted head of Athena r. Rev. Head of Kherei r. in incuse square. Museler VI, 36 (this coin). Winzer 23.8 (this coin).
Very rare. Minor corrosions, otherwise Very fine
Ex Kunker sale 304, 2018, 566. From the collection of a history friend.
Starting price: 45 GBP... | 5 Jul 2026 | 160 GBP | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 42, Lot 607
IONIA. Ephesos. Circa 650-600 BC. Trite or 1/3 Stater (Electrum, 12 mm, 4.58 g), Lydo-Milesian standard. Bee viewed from above. Rev. Incuse punch composed of two incuse squares with irregular indentations, separated by low convex vertical line. BMC -. BMFA -. Karwiese II.1, Type 2, 6-8 (same dies). Leu 15 (2024), 97-101 (same dies). Linzalone -. Pozzi -. Rosen 257 (same dies). SNG Kayhan -. SNG von Aulock 1768 (same dies). Weidauer 29-32 (same dies). Struck from worn dies, otherwise, very fin... | 27 Jun 2026 | 1,100 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 42, Lot 608
IONIA. Ephesos. Circa 650-600 BC. Trite or 1/3 Stater (Electrum, 11 mm, 4.62 g), Lydo-Milesian standard. Bee viewed from above. Rev. Incuse punch composed of two incuse squares with irregular indentations, separated by low convex vertical line. BMC -. BMFA -. Karwiese II.1, Type 2, 6-8 (same dies). Leu 15 (2024), 97-101 (same dies). Linzalone -. Pozzi -. Rosen 257 (same dies). SNG Kayhan -. SNG von Aulock 1768 (same dies). Weidauer 29-32 (same dies). Struck from very worn dies, otherwise, ver... | 27 Jun 2026 | 800 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 42, Lot 609
IONIA. Ephesos. Circa 650-600 BC. Trite or 1/3 Stater (Electrum, 12 mm, 4.64 g), Lydo-Milesian standard. Bee viewed from above. Rev. Incuse punch composed of two incuse squares with irregular indentations, separated by low convex vertical line. BMC -. BMFA -. Karwiese II.1, Type 2, 6-8 (same dies). Leu 15 (2024), 97-101 (same dies). Linzalone -. Pozzi -. Rosen 257 (same dies). SNG Kayhan -. SNG von Aulock 1768 (same dies). Weidauer 29-32 (same dies). Struck from deteriorated dies, otherwise, ... | 27 Jun 2026 | 800 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 42, Lot 610
IONIA. Ephesos. Circa 650-600 BC. Trite or 1/3 Stater (Electrum, 12 mm, 4.64 g), Lydo-Milesian standard. Bee viewed from above. Rev. Incuse punch composed of two incuse squares with irregular indentations, separated by low convex vertical line. BMC -. BMFA -. Karwiese II.1, Type 2, 6-8 (same dies). Leu 15 (2024), 97-101 (same dies). Linzalone -. Pozzi -. Rosen 257 (same dies). SNG Kayhan -. SNG von Aulock 1768 (same dies). Weidauer 29-32 (same dies). Struck from worn dies, otherwise, very fin... | 27 Jun 2026 | 1,100 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 42, Lot 611
IONIA. Ephesos. Circa 650-600 BC. Trite or 1/3 Stater (Electrum, 12 mm, 4.60 g), Lydo-Milesian standard. Bee viewed from above. Rev. Incuse punch composed of two incuse squares with irregular indentations, separated by low convex vertical line. BMC -. BMFA -. Karwiese II.1, Type 2, 6-8 (same dies). Leu 15 (2024), 97-101 (same dies). Linzalone -. Pozzi -. Rosen 257 (same dies). SNG Kayhan -. SNG von Aulock 1768 (same dies). Weidauer 29-32 (same dies). Struck from very worn dies, otherwise, ver... | 27 Jun 2026 | 1,400 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 42, Lot 618
IONIA. Uncertain. Circa 650-600 BC. Hekte or 1/6 Stater (Electrum, 9 mm, 2.25 g), Lydo-Milesian standard. Head and neck of a ram to left. Rev. Two incuse square punches with irregular patterns within. BMC -. BMFA -. CNG 109 (2018), 160 (same die and punches, but as a trite). Heritage 3088 (2020), 34075 (same die and punches, but as a trite). Leu 15 (2024), 95 (same die and punches, but as a trite). Linzalone -. Pozzi 2368 (same die and punches, but as a trite). Rosen 255 = SNG Kayhan 1536 (sam... | 27 Jun 2026 | 380 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 42, Lot 625
KINGS OF LYDIA. Alyattes to Kroisos, circa 610-546 BC. Trite (Electrum, 13 mm, 4.72 g, 12 h), Sardes. Head of a lion with sun and rays on its forehead to right. Rev. Two incuse squares, one larger than the other. SNG Kayhan 1013. SNG von Aulock 2868-9. Weidauer 86-9. Very fine.
This lot cannot be shipped to a US address.
Starting price: 200 CHF... | 27 Jun 2026 | 1,700 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 42, Lot 626
KINGS OF LYDIA. Alyattes to Kroisos, circa 610-546 BC. Trite (Electrum, 13 mm, 4.73 g, 12 h), Sardes. Head of a lion with sun and rays on its forehead to right. Rev. Two incuse squares, one larger than the other. SNG Kayhan 1013. SNG von Aulock 2868-9. Weidauer 86-9. Struck in high relief. Very fine.
This lot cannot be shipped to a US address.
Starting price: 200 CHF... | 27 Jun 2026 | 3,600 CHF | |
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 611, Lot 310
CARIA, Idyma(?). 5th century BC. AR Tritemorion (8mm, 0.26 g, 12h). Dolphin left / Leaf within incuse square. HN Online 2305; SNG Kayhan 789. Toned, granular surfaces. Good VF.
Estimate: 150 USD... | 17 Jun 2026 | Unsold | |
cgb.fr - Live Auction June 2026, Lot 38
LYDIA - LYDIAN KINGDOM
Type : Trité d'électrum
Date : c. 610-550 AC.
Mint name / Town : Lydie, Sardes
Metal : electrum
Diameter : 11 mm
Orientation dies : - h.
Weight : 4,68 g.
Rarity : R2
Obverse legend : Anépigraphe
Obverse description : Tête de lion à droite, verrue sur le front (étoile)
Reverse description : Double carré creux informe
Commentary : Contremarque au droit
Countermark to the obverse
Catalogue references : BMC.7 - P.2471 (Milet) - Aulock2868 - GC.3398 (900£)... | 9 Jun 2026 | 3,000 EUR | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61626, Lot 23049
Ancients
IONIA. Ephesus. Phanes (ca. 625-600 BC). EL 1/24 stater or myshemihecte (6mm, 0.58 gm). NGC Choice VF★ 5/5 - 4/5. Forepart of stag with patterned fur right, head reverted / Abstract geometric pattern within incuse square punch. Weidauer -, cf. 38 (hemihecte). Linzalone LN1105. Superbly defined on blonde dies.
Phanes was evidently a Carian or Ephesian minister or aristocrat of the later 7th century BC. The name is known from a rare group of electrum staters and a lesser denominations... | 7 Jun 2026 | 3,600 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 610, Lot 332
IONIA, Ephesos. Circa 600-550 BC. EL Trite – Third Stater (11.5mm, 4.63 g). "Primitive" bee / Two incuse squares. Karwiese I, Series II.1, Type 2, 6–8; SNG Ashmolean 408. In NGC encapsulation 8567865-003, graded VF, Strike: 3/5, Surface: 4/5.
Estimate: 750 USD... | 3 Jun 2026 | 1,500 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 610, Lot 366
KINGS of LYDIA. temp. Walwetes (Alyattes) III – Kroisos. Late 7th-early 6th centuries BC. EL Trite – Third Stater (13mm, 4.71 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Head of roaring lion right, "sun" with multiple rays on forehead / Two incuse squares. Weidauer Group XVI, 86–7; Kurth G24–5; cf. SNG Ashmolean 749–53. Good VF.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 358 (26 August 2015), lot 144.
Estimate: 1000 USD... | 3 Jun 2026 | 2,250 USD | |
Nomos AG - Auction 38, Lot 293
IONIA. Uncertain mint. Circa 650-600 BC. Trite (Electrum, 12 mm, 4.65 g), Lydo-Milesian standard. Globular surface with an uncertain pattern of dots. Rev. Oblong incuse divided into two squares. BMFA 1749. Elektron 10 var. (hekte). Pozzi 2350. Rosen 253. SNG von Aulock 7761. Traité 2, 1, 3. One of the earliest coins of the Western World. Minor marks, otherwise, basically about as made.
For a long time the amorphous patterns found on the obverses of the earliest coinages of Asia Minor - the ... | 31 May 2026 | 1,700 CHF | |
Nomos AG - Auction 38, Lot 294
IONIA. Uncertain mint. Circa 650-600 BC. Trite (Electrum, 12.5 mm, 4.68 g), Lydo-Milesian standard. Globular surface with an uncertain pattern of dots. Rev. Oblong incuse divided into two squares. BMFA 1749. Elektron 10 var. (hekte). Pozzi 2350. Rosen 253. SNG von Aulock 7761. Traité II, 1, 3. One of the earliest coins of the Western World. Striking cracks and minor marks, otherwise, basically about as made.
Estimate: 1500 CHF... | 31 May 2026 | 1,700 CHF | |
Nomos AG - Auction 38, Lot 296
IONIA. Uncertain mint. Circa 600-550 BC. Trite (Electrum, 12.5 mm, 4.63 g). Head of an uncertain creature (lion? griffin? seal? tiger-bat?) to left, with a prominent eye. Rev. Two square punches of equal size and with irregular surfaces. Cf. Linzalone 1108 (a hekte with a creature identified as a seal). SNG Kayhan-. Weidauer-. Extremely rare and enigmatic. Of intriguing style. Extremely fine.
From an American collection.
Estimate: 1750 CHF... | 31 May 2026 | 3,000 CHF | |
Nomos AG - Auction 38, Lot 297
IONIA. Uncertain mint. Circa 600-550 BC. Trite (Electrum, 14 mm, 4.69 g). Scarab, seen from above. Rev. Two incuse squares with geometric designs. Linzalone 1110 (but obverse design described as a ram). SNG Kayhan 673. Weidauer -. Very rare. Minor marks, otherwise, extremely fine.
Estimate: 1500 CHF... | 31 May 2026 | 2,400 CHF | |
Nomos AG - Auction 38, Lot 304
IONIA. Phokaia. Circa 625-600 BC. Myshemihekte or 1/24th Stater (Electrum, 6 mm, 0.63 g). Head of a griffin to left. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square. Apparently unpublished! Cf. Bodenstedt E2 (but very different in style). Very roughly made but powerful. Toned. Nearly extremely fine.
The head on this coin, while clearly that of a griffin, is vaguely reminiscent of the odd head on the trite that appears above, in lot 296. Could this be one of the earliest Phokaian coins?
Estimate: 300 CHF... | 31 May 2026 | 1,300 CHF | |
Nomos AG - Auction 38, Lot 324
KINGS OF LYDIA. Alyattes II to Kroisos, circa 610-546 BC. Trite (Electrum, 15.5 mm, 4.70 g), Sardes. Head of a lion with open jaws to right and, on his forehead, over his eye, sun with rays. Rev. Two irregular incuse squares of unequal size. SNG Kayhan 1013. SNG von Aulock 2868-9. Weidauer 86-9. Clear and well-centered. About extremely fine.
Do compare the lion's head on this coin with those on the obverse of lots 325 and 326 below: note how they differ from each other in their details.
Es... | 31 May 2026 | 5,500 CHF | |
Nomos AG - Auction 38, Lot 325
KINGS OF LYDIA. Alyattes II to Kroisos, circa 610-546 BC. Trite (Electrum, 13.5 mm, 4.72 g), Sardes. Head of a lion with open jaws to right and, on his forehead, over his eye, sun with rays. Rev. Two irregular incuse squares of unequal size. SNG Kayhan 1013. SNG von Aulock 2868-9. Weidauer 86-9. Extremely fine.
Estimate: 1750 CHF... | 31 May 2026 | 4,400 CHF | |
Nomos AG - Auction 38, Lot 326
KINGS OF LYDIA. Alyattes II to Kroisos, circa 610-546 BC. Trite (Electrum, 12 mm, 4.70 g), Sardes. Large head of a lion with open jaws to right and, on his forehead, over his eye, sun with rays. Rev. Two irregular incuse squares of unequal size. SNG Kayhan 1013. SNG von Aulock 2868-9. Weidauer 86-9. Minor marks, otherwise, good very fine.
Estimate: 1500 CHF... | 31 May 2026 | 1,700 CHF | |
Patrick Guilard - E-Auction 18, Lot 10
GRECQUES - ANCIENT GREEK
LYDIE
Sardes (600-590) : Trité d'électrum à la tête rugissante de lion à droite, avec une verrue sur le front - R/: 2 carrés creux juxtaposés
- TTB 45 (TTB++)
Très Rare !!
PO 2470, SG 3398, BMC 7, SNG von Aulock 2868
- ÉLECTRUM - 4,75g
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LYDIA
Sardes (600-590): Electrum Trite with forpart of roaring lion right with nose-wart- R/: 2 oblong punch divided into 2 squares
- EF 45
Very Rare !!
PO 2470, SG 3398, BMC 7, SNG vo... | 30 May 2026 | Unsold | |
Áureo & Calicó - Auction 466, Lot 2384
Divisores ibéricos de imitación massaliota. Tritetartemorion. (FAB. 1187) (ACIP. 471, mismo ejemplar) (Villaronga III, nº 657, mismo ejemplar). Contramarcas en ambas caras. Ex Áureo & Calicó 21/04/2021, nº 1151. 0,37 g. (MBC).
Estimate: 80 EUR... | 27 May 2026 | 95 EUR | |
Dorotheum - May 2026 Auction, Lot 9
Lydien, Alyattes II bis Kroisos ca. 610-546 v. C. ELEKTRON 1/3 Stater (Trite), Mzst. Sardeis. Av: Löwenkopf r. Rv: Quadratum Incusum. Babelon. Traite, S. 35/36, Nr.44, Tf. II, 4; =4,73 g= III Prov: Dorotheum, Auktion 186, September 1955, Nr. 8 (1320 ATS)
Starting price: 1000 EUR... | 27 May 2026 | 3,400 EUR | |
Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 165, Lot 344
Uncertain mint
Trite circa 650-600, EL 11 mm, 4.74 g. Globular surface with cluster of pellets. Rev. Incuse punch. Rosen 253. Traité I, 3. Boston, MFA 1749. SNG von Aulock 7761. SNG Kayhan –. Weidauer –.
Very rare. Extremely fine
Ex Bankhaus H. Aufhauser 13, 1997, 121 and CNG 115, 2020, 230 sales. From the Daniel Koppersmith collection.
Estimate: 1500 CHF... | 26 May 2026 | 1,500 CHF | |
Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 165, Lot 357
Kings of Lydia. Alyattes, 620/10 – 560
Hecte, Sardes before 561, EL 10 mm, 2.34 g. Head of lion l. with open jaws; in l. field, walel in archaic characters. Rev. Bipartite rectangular incuse punch. Artemision, White Gold, –, cf. 77 (Trite). SNG von Aulock –. SNG Kayhan –. Mitchner, Ancient Trade and Early Coinage, group B. Weidauer –, cf. 93 (trite).
Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue.
Struck on a narrow flan, otherwise extremely fine
Ex Nomos 3, 2011, 141 and Nomos 19... | 26 May 2026 | 7,500 CHF | |
Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 165, Lot 412
Pharaonic Egypt, Nectanebo II, 359 – 340
Tritartemorion circa 359-340, AR 11 mm, 0.7 g. Helmeted head of Athena r. Rev. Hieroglyphs. facing head (hr = face), heart and windpipe (nefer = good). For another tritartemorion, cf. NAC sale 146, 2024, 2283.
Apparently unique and unpublished. A fascinating issue of tremendous fascination.
Old cabinet tone and good very fine
Besides the rare gold stater, two other series in silver and bronze are sometimes attributed to Nectanebo. A silver fraction, r... | 26 May 2026 | 4,000 CHF | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 132, Lot 431
KINGS of LYDIA. Kukas (Gyges). Circa 680-early 640s BC. EL Hemihekte – Twelfth Stater (7mm, 1.21 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Head of lion right; traces of legend to right / Incuse punch. Weidauer Group XVIII (unlisted denomination); cf. Wallace, KUKALIṂ, pl. I, 2 (trite; same punch as that on left in photo); Artemision –; Kurth –; ANS 1969.156.1 corr. (same rev. punch; incorrect Weidauer numbers [but correct Group]); Triton XXIV, lot 695 (same die and punch); CNG 111, lot 276 (sam... | 18 May 2026 | 5,500 USD | |
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 132, Lot 433
KINGS of LYDIA. temp. Walwetes (Alyattes) II (Ardys) – Walwetes (Alyattes) III. Late 640s-early 6th century BC. EL Hekte – Sixth Stater (10mm, 2.40 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Head of roaring lion right, "sun" with four rays on forehead / Two incuse squares. Weidauer Group XV, 76 (same right side punch); Kurth G28; cf. SNG Ashmolean 748 (trite). Trace deposits, minor marks, light scuff on reverse. VF. Well centered on a broad flan.
Estimate: 750 USD... | 18 May 2026 | 1,500 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 132, Lot 434
KINGS of LYDIA. temp. Walwetes (Alyattes) III – Kroisos. Late 7th-early 6th centuries BC. EL Trite – Third Stater (13mm, 4.72 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Head of roaring lion right, "sun" with multiple rays on forehead / Two incuse squares. Weidauer Group XVI, 86–7; Kurth G24–5; cf. SNG Ashmolean 749–53. Minor marks. VF.
From the Thomas Palmer Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group inventory 96648 (January 1991).
Estimate: 1000 USD... | 18 May 2026 | 2,625 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 132, Lot 437
KINGS of LYDIA. Kroisos. 2nd quarter 6th century-547/30 BC. AV Trite – 1/3 Stater (10mm, 2.67 g). Light standard. Sardes mint. Confronted foreparts of lion and bull / Two incuse squares. Kurth G52; Berk 6; Traité I 404–5. A few small scratches. Good VF.
Estimate: 4000 USD... | 18 May 2026 | Withdrawn | |
Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 235, Lot 1
Ionia, Ephesus. EL 1/3 Stater / Trite; Ionia, Ephesus; c. 600-550 BC, EL Trite (1/3 Stater), 4.69g. Karwiese Series II.1, Type 1. Obv: Primitive bee. Rx: Two incuse squares. Formerly NGC 4935002-007.Exceptional rarity. gVF
Estimate: 850 USD... | 14 May 2026 | 850 USD | |
cgb.fr - Internet Auction May 2026, Lot 16
LYDIA - LYDIAN KINGDOM - CROESUS
Type : Tiers de statère
Date : c. 550 AC.
Mint name / Town : Lydie, Sardes
Metal : silver
Diameter : 11,5 mm
Weight : 3,43 g.
Rarity : R2
Obverse legend : Anépigraphe
Obverse description : Protomés de taureau et de lion affrontés
Reverse description : Double carré creux informe
Commentary : Ce tiers de statère est une divisionnaire très rare et qui correspond au trité dans le système d'électrum
This third of a stater is a very rare divisional and whi... | 12 May 2026 | Unsold | |
Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) - May 2026 World CCO Auction, Lot 73089
IONIA. Uncertain Mint. EL Hekte (2.39 gms), ca. 625-550 B.C. NGC Ch F, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5.
cf. SNG Kayhan-684 (Trite). Lydo-Milesian standard. Obverse: Uncertain design; Reverse: Bipartite incuse squares.
Estimate: 200 - 300... | 11 May 2026 | 750 USD | |
Myntkompaniet/AB Philea - Coin Auction 37, Lot 898
Ancient, Greek coins, Kingdom of Lydia. Alyattes (ca. 610–546 BC). Electrum Trite, 4.69 g. Head of roaring lion facing right / Double incuse square punch. SNG Cop. 449–451. F-VF
Starting price: 734 EUR... | 9 May 2026 | 1,606 EUR | |
Nomos AG - obolos 42, Lot 259
TROAS. Abydos. Circa 480-450 BC. Hemitetartemorion (Silver, 5 mm, 0.07 g). Eagle standing to left. Rev. Facing gorgoneion with protruding tonge within incuse square. Leu (WH) e27, 9 September 2023, 513. Cf. SNG Copenhagen 5 (tritetartemorion). SNG Arikantürk -. Extremely rare fraction. Unpublished in the standard references. Toned. Granular surfaces, otherwise, about very fine.
Starting price: 25 CHF... | 3 May 2026 | 340 CHF | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3132, Lot 32034
Ancients
IONIA. Uncertain mint. Ca. 650-600 BC. EL third-stater or trite (13mm, 4.65 gm). NGC AU 4/5 - 5/5. Lydo-Milesian standard. Convex surface with cluster of pellets (grape bunch?) / Two incuse square punches of equal size, side by side, with irregular interior surfaces. SNG von Aulock 7761. Rosen 253.
Ex Heritage Auctions, Auction 3110 (4 November 2023), lot 31058. www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice
https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/greek/greek-ionia-uncertain-mint-ca-650-600-bc... | 29 Apr 2026 | 1,650 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3132, Lot 32037
Ancients
LYDIAN KINGDOM. Alyattes or Walwet (ca. 610-546 BC). EL third-stater or trite (13mm, 4.72 gm). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 3/5, light marks. Lydo-Milesian standard, Sardes, uninscribed issues. Head of lion right, mouth open, mane bristling, radiate sun above eye / Two square punches of different size, side by side, with irregular interior surfaces. Linzalone 1090. Weidauer 86-89. Rosen 655-656. SNG von Aulock 2868. SNG Kayhan 1013. www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice
https://coins.ha.co... | 29 Apr 2026 | 3,400 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 608, Lot 150
KINGS of LYDIA. temp. Walwetes (Alyattes) III – Kroisos. Late 7th-early 6th centuries BC. EL Trite – Third Stater (14.5mm, 4.70 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Head of roaring lion right; "sun" with multiple rays on forehead / Two incuse squares. Weidauer Group XVI, 89; Kurth G26; SNG Ashmolean 749–51. Light scratches and marks, tiny flan flaws. Good VF.
Estimate: 1000 USD... | 29 Apr 2026 | 2,500 USD | |
Naville Numismatics Ltd. - Auction 101, Lot 37
Macedonia, Mende Tritetartemorion circa 460-423, AR 8.00 mm., 0.39 g.
Mule standing r.; dotted border. Rev. Bird standing l.; all within incuse square. AMNG III/2, 16. HGC 3, 564.
Old cabinet tone, minor areas of roughness, otherwise Very fine
Ex Sotheby's 21 November 1985, 74 (part of) and CNG e-467, 2020, 63 sales. From the collection of an English Queen's Counsel.
Starting price: 60 GBP... | 26 Apr 2026 | 240 GBP | |
Naville Numismatics Ltd. - Auction 101, Lot 197
Ionia, Uncertain mint Hecte circa 600-550, EL 9.00 mm., 2.26 g.
Ram's head l. Rev. Rough incuse square. Linzalone –, cf. 1137 (hemihecte). Rosen –, cf. 255 (trite)
Rare. About Very fine
Ex Hirsch 187, 1995, 417 and Hirsch 343, 2018, 2131 sales. From the R. P. collection.
Starting price: 150 GBP... | 26 Apr 2026 | 360 GBP | |
Áureo & Calicó - Auction 464, Lot 1102
Iltirta (Lleida). Tritetartemorion. (FAB. missing) (ACIP. 456, misdescribed) (MIB. 456/67-22, misdescribed). Obv.: Beardless head left. Rev.: Wheel of three spokes, in angles: -, crescent with roundel and wolf. Very rare. 0.39 g. MBC-/MBC.
Estimate: 250 EUR... | 22 Apr 2026 | 3,200 EUR | |
Auction World Co., Ltd. - Auction 44, Lot 3001
Kingdom of Lydia リディア王国 EL 1/3Stater（Trite）Ariattes~Croesus アリアッテス~クロイソス 610~546BC 頭上に太陽を持つ右向きのライオン頭部/陰刻 Fr-448 S-3398type サルディス鋳 世界最初期の打刻貨幣 エレクトラム貨 （4.72g） NGC-VF"Strike3/5 Surface4/5" VF
Starting price: 200000 JPY... | 18 Apr 2026 | 340,000 JPY | |
VAuctions - Pars Coins E-Sale 48, Lot 1
KINGS of LYDIA, temp. Ardys – Alyattes. Circa 630s-564/53 BC. AV Trite (2.53 gm; 10 mm). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Head of roaring lion left / Two incuse squares. Cf. Weidauer Group XV, 76–8 var. Choice VF.
Estimate: 1000 USD
Starting price: 500 USD... | 16 Apr 2026 | 500 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61611, Lot 21021
Ancients
IONIA. Uncertain mint. Ca. 650-600 BC. EL third-stater or trite (12mm, 4.74 gm). NGC AU 4/5 - 4/5. Lydo-Milesian standard. Uncertain blank type / Two incuse squares with irregular interior surfaces, side-by-side, slightly offset. Linzalone LN1005-1008. Cf. Weidaur 7 (hecte). Cf. SNG Kayhan 673 (hecte). SNG Von Aulock 7762.
Ex Heritage Auctions, Auction 3107 (4 May 2023), lot 31080.
While the sequence of issues for the earliest electrum coinage is still imperfectly understood, recent... | 6 Apr 2026 | 2,200 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61611, Lot 21039
Ancients
LYDIAN KINGDOM. Alyattes or Walwet (ca. 610-546 BC). EL third-stater or trite (13mm, 4.67 gm). NGC VF 4/5 - 3/5, countermarks. Lydo-Milesian standard, Sardes, uninscribed issues. Head of lion right, mouth open, mane bristling, radiate sun above eye / Two square punches of different size, side by side, with irregular interior surfaces. Linzalone 1090. Weidauer 86-89. Rosen 655-656. SNG von Aulock 2868. SNG Kayhan 1013. www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice
https://coins.ha.com/itm/... | 6 Apr 2026 | 2,400 USD | |
Davissons, Ltd. - Auction 45, Lot 58
IONIA. Ephesos. Phanes. Circa 625-600 B.C. EL trite or 1/3 stater. 4.69 gm. 14 x 10 mm. Stag grazing right, its dappled coat indicated by indentations on the body; ΦΑΝΕΟΣ (retrograde in archaic letters) above / Two incuse squares with raised intersecting lines within. Fischer-Bossert, Phanes 6 (O6/R4S, 6L). Weidauer 40. See Nomos Auction 24 (22 May 2022) lot 196 for same dies (78,000 CHF with buyer's premium). Good Very Fine; well centered, sharply struck, and unusually complete example with... | 25 Mar 2026 | 80,000 USD | |
Davissons, Ltd. - Auction 45, Lot 63
IONIA. Ephesos. Circa 600-550 B.C. EL trite or 1/3 stater. 4.69 gm. 10 x 13 mm. "Primitive" bee seen from above / Two rough incuse squares. Weidauer 29-32. Karwiese II.1, Type 2, 6-8. SNG von Aulock 1768. Rosen 257. SNG Kayhan -. Very Fine; glossy, rich gold tone. Excellent example of the type. Rare.
The Peter Bartlett Collection. Ex Jean Elsen 55 (19 September 1998) lot 207. Purchased from Spink, London, November 1982.
Estimate: 1500 USD... | 25 Mar 2026 | 1,700 USD | |
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Davissons, Ltd. - Auction 45, Lot 104
IONIA. Uncertain. Circa 650-600 B.C. EL fourrée trite or 1/3 stater. 3.5 gm. 12 mm. Samian-Euboeic standard. Blank / Circular incuse with geometric whirl pattern. Unpublished. Very Fine; ancient test cuts exposing silver core. Extremely rare.
The Peter Bartlett Collection. Ex Triton VII (12 January 2004) lot 247.
This type has also been attributed to the island of Samos.
Estimate: 1500 USD... | 25 Mar 2026 | 6,500 USD | |
Davissons, Ltd. - Auction 45, Lot 107
IONIA. Uncertain. Circa 625-600 B.C. EL trite or 1/3 stater. 4.69 gm. 13.5 x 9.5 mm. Lydo-Milesian standard. Geometric figure resembling a star, composed of a cross centered upon a polygon of eight sides / Rectangular incuse divided vertically into two large compartments: the upper divided into four squares, each containing a pellet; the lower divided into six rectangles by horizontal bars. Konuk & Lorber fig. 14. McFadden 1. SNG Copenhagen (Cyprus, etc.), pl. 10, 318. SNG Kayhan 697. Good V... | 25 Mar 2026 | 3,000 USD | |
Davissons, Ltd. - Auction 45, Lot 126
KINGS OF LYDIA. Alyattes II (Ardys). Early 640s-circa 620s B.C. EL hekte or 1/6 stater. 2.34 gm. 10 mm. Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Confronted heads of roaring lions, "sun" on foreheads (die positioned to feature the right side lion); WALWE[L] (in Lydian) downward between / Two incuse squares. Weidauer 99-100 (same dies and punches). Kurth G18 (same obverse die as illustration). SNG Kayhan 1012. Traité I 57. Very Fine; fresh surfaces; red-gold toning. Rare.
The Peter Bartlett Colle... | 25 Mar 2026 | 3,750 USD | |
Davissons, Ltd. - Auction 45, Lot 128
KINGS OF LYDIA. Alyattes II (Ardys). Early 640s-circa 620s B.C. EL hemihekte or 1/12 stater. 1.16 gm. 7 mm. Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Confronted heads of roaring lions, "sun" on foreheads (die positioned to feature the left side lion); WALWE[L] (in Lydian) downward between / Incuse square. Weidauer, Group XVII, 112 (same die and punch). Kurth G19. Very Fine; red-gold tone. Rare.
The Peter Bartlett Collection. Ex NFA XXX (8 December 1992) lot 96.
All trites and hektes with the in... | 25 Mar 2026 | 5,000 USD | |
Davissons, Ltd. - Auction 45, Lot 129
KINGS OF LYDIA. Temp. Alyattes III - Kroisos. Late 7th - early 6th century B.C. EL trite or third stater. 4.69 gm. 12 mm. Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Head of roaring lion right; "sun" with multiple rays on forehead / Two incuse squares. Weidauer Group XVI, 89. Kurth G26. SNG Ashmolean 749-751. Very Fine; a few small banker's marks; fresh, and lightly toned.
The Peter Bartlett Collection. Ex Harlan Berk BBS 58 (28 June 1989) lot 3.
Estimate: 1500 USD... | 25 Mar 2026 | 2,750 USD | |
Davissons, Ltd. - Auction 45, Lot 133
KINGS OF LYDIA. Kroisos. Circa 560-546 B.C. AV trite or 1/3 stater. 3.59 gm. 11 x 9 mm. Heavy standard. Sardes mint. Confronted foreparts of lion and bull, both with outstretched foreleg / Two incuse squares. Berk 5. Kurth G52. SNG von Aulock 8210. BMC -. Boston MFA -. Rosen 661. Near Extremely Fine; well centered and sharply struck; fresh and lustrous, with a lovely red-gold tone;.
The Peter Bartlett Collection. Purchased from Ponterio & Associates.
Estimate: 7500 USD... | 25 Mar 2026 | 6,500 USD | |
Davissons, Ltd. - Auction 45, Lot 134
KINGS OF LYDIA. Kroisos. Circa 560-546 B.C. AV trite or 1/3 stater. 2.58 gm. 12 x 9 mm. Light standard. Sardes mint. Confronted foreparts of lion and bull / Two incuse squares. Berk 6. Kurth G52. SNG von Aulock 8212. BMC 36. Boston MFA 2074. Good Very Fine; well centered and struck on an unusually broad flan; attractive red-gold tone.
The Peter Bartlett Collection. Ex Dieter Gorny 96 (7 June 1999) lot 211.
Estimate: 7500 USD... | 25 Mar 2026 | 9,000 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 606, Lot 149
KINGS of LYDIA. temp. Walwetes (Alyattes) III – Kroisos. Late 7th-early 6th centuries BC. EL Trite – Third Stater (14mm, 4.70 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Head of roaring lion right, "sun" with multiple rays on forehead / Two incuse squares. Weidauer Group XVI, 86–7; Kurth G24–5; cf. SNG Ashmolean 749–53. Minor edge splits, truck with worn obverse die, a few minor marks on obverse. Good VF.
Estimate: 1000 USD... | 18 Mar 2026 | 2,750 USD | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 40, Lot 560
IONIA. Ephesos. Circa 650-600 BC. Trite or 1/3 Stater (Electrum, 12 mm, 4.64 g), Lydo-Milesian standard. Bee viewed from above. Rev. Incuse punch composed of two incuse squares with irregular indentations, separated by low convex vertical line. BMC -. BMFA -. Karwiese II.1, Type 2, 6-8 (same dies). Leu 15 (2024), 97-101 (same dies). Linzalone -. Pozzi -. Rosen 257 (same dies). SNG Kayhan -. SNG von Aulock 1768 (same dies). Weidauer 29-32 (same dies). Struck from worn dies, otherwise, very fin... | 14 Mar 2026 | 1,300 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 40, Lot 561
IONIA. Ephesos. Circa 650-600 BC. Trite or 1/3 Stater (Electrum, 12 mm, 4.58 g), Lydo-Milesian standard. Bee viewed from above. Rev. Incuse punch composed of two incuse squares with irregular indentations, separated by low convex vertical line. BMC -. BMFA -. Karwiese II.1, Type 2, 6-8 (same dies). Leu 15 (2024), 97-101 (same dies). Linzalone -. Pozzi -. Rosen 257 (same dies). SNG Kayhan -. SNG von Aulock 1768 (same dies). Weidauer 29-32 (same dies). Struck from worn dies, otherwise, very fin... | 14 Mar 2026 | 850 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 40, Lot 562
IONIA. Ephesos. Circa 650-600 BC. Trite or 1/3 Stater (Electrum, 12 mm, 4.64 g), Lydo-Milesian standard. Bee viewed from above. Rev. Incuse punch composed of two incuse squares with irregular indentations, separated by low convex vertical line. BMC -. BMFA -. Karwiese II.1, Type 2, 6-8 (same dies). Leu 15 (2024), 97-101 (same dies). Linzalone -. Pozzi -. Rosen 257 (same dies). SNG Kayhan -. SNG von Aulock 1768 (same dies). Weidauer 29-32 (same dies). Struck from worn dies, otherwise, very fin... | 14 Mar 2026 | 1,500 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 40, Lot 563
IONIA. Ephesos. Circa 650-600 BC. Trite or 1/3 Stater (Electrum, 12 mm, 4.64 g), Lydo-Milesian standard. Bee viewed from above. Rev. Incuse punch composed of two incuse squares with irregular indentations, separated by low convex vertical line. BMC -. BMFA -. Karwiese II.1, Type 2, 6-8 (same dies). Leu 15 (2024), 97-101 (same dies). Linzalone -. Pozzi -. Rosen 257 (same dies). SNG Kayhan -. SNG von Aulock 1768 (same dies). Weidauer 29-32 (same dies). Struck from worn dies, otherwise, very fin... | 14 Mar 2026 | 1,000 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 40, Lot 564
IONIA. Ephesos. Circa 650-600 BC. Trite or 1/3 Stater (Electrum, 11 mm, 4.69 g), Lydo-Milesian standard. Bee viewed from above. Rev. Incuse punch composed of two incuse squares with irregular indentations, separated by low convex vertical line. BMC -. BMFA -. Karwiese II.1, Type 2, 6-8 (same dies). Leu 15 (2024), 97-101 (same dies). Linzalone -. Pozzi -. Rosen 257 (same dies). SNG Kayhan -. SNG von Aulock 1768 (same dies). Weidauer 29-32 (same dies). Struck from worn dies, otherwise, very fin... | 14 Mar 2026 | 1,200 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 40, Lot 565
IONIA. Ephesos. Circa 650-600 BC. Trite or 1/3 Stater (Electrum, 12 mm, 4.58 g), Lydo-Milesian standard. Bee viewed from above. Rev. Incuse punch composed of two incuse squares with irregular indentations, separated by low convex vertical line. BMC -. BMFA -. Karwiese II.1, Type 2, 6-8 (same dies). Leu 15 (2024), 97-101 (same dies). Linzalone -. Pozzi -. Rosen 257 (same dies). SNG Kayhan -. SNG von Aulock 1768 (same dies). Weidauer 29-32 (same dies). Struck from worn dies, otherwise, very fin... | 14 Mar 2026 | 900 CHF | |
Áureo & Calicó - Auction 463, Lot 5
Iltirta (Lleida). Tritetartemorion. (FAB. falta) (ACIP. falta) (MIB. 36028/67-30A, como tritartemorion, mismo ejemplar). Anv.: Cabeza femenina. Rev.: Rueda dividida en tres radios: siete puntos alrededor de uno central, y lobo. Bella. Único ejemplar conocido. 0,53 g. EBC. *Item declared BIC, it can not be exported.
Estimate: 800 EUR... | 12 Mar 2026 | 2,200 EUR | |
Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung - Auction 317, Lot 487
KARISCHE INSELN. KAMEIROS AUF RHODOS.
Obol ø 8mm (0,62g). 500 - 460 v. Chr. Vs.: Feigenblatt. Rs.: Quadratum incusum mit mäanderähnlichen Binnenstruktur. HGC 6, 1390; SNG Keckman 323; HNO 370 (Tritemorion).
R! Dunkle Tönung, gutes ss
Ex Apollo to Apollo Collection; ex Roma Numismatics Auktion XXII, 2021, Los 356; aus dem Bestand eines deutschen Händlers.
Estimate: 350 EUR... | 9 Mar 2026 | 475 EUR | |
Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung - Auction 317, Lot 488
KÖNIGREICH LYDIEN.
Alyattes, circa 610 - 560 v. Chr. Hekte ø 10mm (2,39g). Mzst. Sardeis. Vs.: Zwei Löwenköpfe mit Sonnensymbolen auf der Stirn einander gegenüber [nur der linke erhalten], dazwischen lydische Legende "WALWET". Rs.: Zwei quadratische Incusa. Weidauer XVII, 103.
Elektron! Gutes ss
Der Name des Alyattes lautete auf Lydisch wohl *walwetas oder *walwetes (das lydische walwe bedeutet "Löwe"). Alle Triten und Hekten mit lydischen Inschriften sind mit zu großen Vorderseitenstempeln... | 9 Mar 2026 | 3,000 EUR | |
Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung - Auction 317, Lot 489
KÖNIGREICH LYDIEN.
Unbestimmter König. Trite ø 12mm (4,70g). ca. 620/10 - 550/39 v. Chr. Mzst. Sardeis. Vs.: Kopf eines brüllenden Löwen mit Sonnensymbol auf der Stirn n. r. Rs.: Zwei quadratische Punzen. Weidauer 86; SNG Aul. 2868.
Elektron! ss-vz, ehemals graded Ch XF strike: 4/5, surface: 5/5, NGC Nr. 4284141-031
Ex Heritage sale 231938, 2019, Los 63082.
Diese Losnummer wird regelbesteuert verkauft.
This lot is subject to standard taxation.
Estimate: 2500 EUR... | 9 Mar 2026 | 3,000 EUR | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 605, Lot 235
KINGS of LYDIA. temp. Walwetes (Alyattes) III – Kroisos. Late 7th-early 6th centuries BC. EL Trite – Third Stater (12.5mm, 4.72 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Head of roaring lion right; "sun" with multiple rays on forehead / Two incuse squares. Weidauer Group XVI, 89; Kurth G26; SNG Ashmolean 749–51. Light scratches. VF. Well centered.
Estimate: 1000 USD... | 4 Mar 2026 | 2,750 USD | |
Numismatica Ars Classica - February Sale 2026, Lot 352
Ionia, Uncertain mint
Hemihecte circa 650-600, EL, 6 mm, 1.15 g. Rosette. Rev. Incuse square punch. SNG von Aulock –, cf. 7786 (trite). Rosen –. Weidauer –. Linzalone –.
Very fine
Ex M&M Fixed Price List 500, 1987, 15 and Künker sale 312, 2018, 2326. From the Eberhard Link collection.
Estimate: 100 CHF... | 28 Feb 2026 | 1,100 CHF | |
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Numismatica Ars Classica - February Sale 2026, Lot 408
Kings of Lydia. Alyattes, 620 – 553
Trite, Sardis circa 620-553, EL, 13 mm, 4.7 g. Walwel Confronted heads of roaring lions "sun" on foreheads. Rev. Two incuse squares. Weidauer 91-92 and 95. SNG Ashmolean –.
Very rare. Very fine
Ex CNG 109, 2018, 165 and CNG 114, 2020, 333 sales.
Estimate: 1250 CHF... | 28 Feb 2026 | 7,000 CHF | |
Tauler & Fau - Auction 167, Lot 61
Ionia. Hekte - 1/6 stater. 600-560 BC. Uncertain mint. Lydo-Milesian Standard. (SNG Kayhan-673 (trite)). (cf. Linzalone-1110 (trite; ram)). Anv.: Carapace of scarab beetle?. Rev.: Two incuse punches with striations. El. 1,88 g. Very rare. Choice VF. Est...400,00.
Spanish description: Ionia. Hekte o 1/6 de estátera. 600-560 a.C. Ceca incierta. Patrón lydo-Milesio. (SNG Kayhan-673 (trite)). (cf. Linzalone-1110 (trite; ram)). Anv.: ¿Caparazón de escarabajo?. Rev.: Dos punzones incusos con estrí... | 23 Feb 2026 | 550 EUR | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 309 | Silver, Lot 93
Kings of Lydia. Sardeis. Time of Alyattes to Kroisos 620-539 BC.
Trite - Third Stater EL
13 mm, 4,74 g
Head of roaring lion right, sun with multiple rays on forehead / Two incuse square punches.
Nearly Extremely Fine
GRPC Lydia G25; Weidauer 88-89; ATEC Group D, 14-19.
Starting price: 1250 EUR... | 22 Feb 2026 | 1,900 EUR | |
Nomos AG - obolos 41, Lot 244
KINGS OF LYDIA. Alyattes II to Kroisos, circa 610-546 BC. Trite (Electrum, 12 mm, 4.76 g), Sardes. Head of lion to right, with open jaws and with a sun and rays on its forehead. Rev. Two incuse squares of unequal size. SNG Kayhan 1013. SNG von Aulock 2868-9. Weidauer 86-9. Good very fine.
Starting price: 500 CHF... | 22 Feb 2026 | 1,500 CHF | |
Naville Numismatics Ltd. - Auction 100, Lot 215
Caria, Camirus Tritemorion circa 400-460, AR 8.00 mm., 0.79 g.
Fig leaf. Rev. Incuse punch. BMC 10. HGC 6, 1390.
Rare. Very fine
Ex Künker sale 312, 2018, 2442. Privately purchased from Boutin in 1970. From the Eberhard Link Collection.
Starting price: 40 GBP... | 22 Feb 2026 | 85 GBP | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 604, Lot 166
KINGS of LYDIA. temp. Walwetes (Alyattes) III – Kroisos. Late 7th-early 6th centuries BC. EL Trite – Third Stater (13.5mm, 4.70 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Head of roaring lion right, "sun" with multiple rays on forehead / Two incuse squares. Weidauer Group XVI, 86–7; Kurth G24–5; cf. SNG Ashmolean 749–53. Small scratches, a few flan flaws on obverse. VF.
Ex Astarte Web 3 (22 February 2024), lot 111.
Estimate: 750 USD... | 18 Feb 2026 | 1,400 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 604, Lot 167
KINGS of LYDIA. temp. Walwetes (Alyattes) III – Kroisos. Late 7th-early 6th centuries BC. EL Trite – Third Stater (13mm, 4.71 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Head of roaring lion right, "sun" with multiple rays on forehead / Two incuse squares. Weidauer Group XVI, 86–7; Kurth G24–5; cf. SNG Ashmolean 749–53. Bankers' marks on obverse and edge. VF.
Estimate: 750 USD... | 18 Feb 2026 | 1,700 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 604, Lot 168
KINGS of LYDIA. temp. Walwetes (Alyattes) III – Kroisos. Late 7th-early 6th centuries BC. EL Trite – Third Stater (12.5mm, 4.71 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Head of roaring lion right; "sun" with multiple rays on forehead / Two incuse squares. Weidauer Group XVI, 89; Kurth G26; SNG Ashmolean 749–51. Minor marks, small scuff on edge, banker's mark on reverse. VF.
Estimate: 1000 USD... | 18 Feb 2026 | 2,750 USD | |
cgb.fr - Internet Auction February 2026, Lot 41
LYDIA - LYDIAN KINGDOM
Type : Trité d'électrum
Date : c. 610-550 AC.
Mint name / Town : Lydie, Sardes
Metal : electrum
Diameter : 11 mm
Orientation dies : - h.
Weight : 4,70 g.
Rarity : R2
Obverse legend : Anépigraphe
Obverse description : Tête de lion à droite, verrue sur le front (étoile)
Reverse description : Double carré creux informe
Commentary : Contremarque au droit
Countermark to the obverse
Catalogue references : BMC.7 - P.2471 (Milet) - Aulock2868 - GC.3398 (900£)... | 10 Feb 2026 | 2,100 EUR | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 603, Lot 231
IONIA or CARIA, Uncertain. Circa 600-550 BC. EL Myshemihekte (6mm, 0.58 g). Vegetal ornament in the style of a lotus blossom or a fleur-de-lis (mandorla ansata[?]) / Incuse square. Fischer-Bossert, Electronserie II.14 (dies VE20/Q58 [?]); SNG Kayhan 1531 (same dies?). Minor marks. Good Fine.
Fischer-Bossert (following an observation by R. Hilbert) notes that one reverse die from this series is linked to the recently-identified series of electrum trites with a Carian inscription engraved arou... | 4 Feb 2026 | 375 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 603, Lot 240
KINGS of LYDIA. temp. Walwetes (Alyattes) III – Kroisos. Late 7th-early 6th centuries BC. EL Trite – Third Stater (13.5mm, 4.71 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Head of roaring lion right; "sun" with multiple rays on forehead / Two incuse squares. Weidauer Group XVI, 89; Kurth G26; SNG Ashmolean 749–51. Minor flan flaws on obverse, light scuff on reverse. Near EF.
Estimate: 1500 USD... | 4 Feb 2026 | 3,500 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 603, Lot 241
KINGS of LYDIA. temp. Walwetes (Alyattes) III – Kroisos. Late 7th-early 6th centuries BC. Fourrée Trite – Third Stater (13mm, 3.78 g). Copying Sardes mint issue struck on the Lydo-Milesian standard. Head of roaring lion right; "sun" with multiple rays on forehead / Two incuse squares. For prototype: cf. Weidauer Group XVI, 89; cf. Kurth G26; cf. SNG Ashmolean 749–51. Deposits, light scratches, bankers' marks around edge, breaks in plating that expose core. Good Fine.
Estimate: 300 USD... | 4 Feb 2026 | 1,200 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 603, Lot 253
CARIA, Uncertain (Kaunos?). Late 7th-early 6th centuries BC. EL Myshemihekte – Twenty-fourth Stater (6mm, 0.57 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Plain convex surface / Incuse square. Fischer-Bossert, Electronserie I.64 (dies VE/Q47); CNG E-230, lot 104 (same dies). Toned. As made. Very rare.
This fraction is connected to the recently-identified series of electrum trites with a Carian inscription engraved around the edge of the obverse (see Triton XXIX, lots 271–2).
Estimate: 150 USD... | 4 Feb 2026 | 1,500 USD | |
Auction World Co., Ltd. - Auction 43, Lot 3001
Kingdom of Lydia リディア王国 / EL 1/3Stater（Trite）Ariattes~Croesus アリアッテス~クロイソス 610~546BC / 頭上に太陽を持つ右向きのライオン頭部/陰刻 Fr-448 S-3398type サルディス鋳 世界最初期の打刻貨幣 エレクトラム貨 （4.68g） / NGC-Ch.F"Strike5/5 Surface3/5 scuffs" 裏面に擦過傷 F
Starting price: 200000 JPY... | 31 Jan 2026 | 300,000 JPY | |
Auction World Co., Ltd. - Auction 43, Lot 3022
IONIA Uncertine Mint イオニア,鋳地不明 / EL 1/3Stater（Trite） ca.650~600BC / 殆ど無地 / 二分割の陰刻 Rosen-253 明瞭なデザインを打刻する以前の定量貨幣の原型と思われている品。イオニア地方で通用していたと推測されるエレクトラム貨。 （4.47g） / NGC-F"Strike5/5 Surface3/5" VG~F
Starting price: 100000 JPY... | 31 Jan 2026 | 162,000 JPY | |
Áureo & Calicó - Auction 461, Lot 116
Divisores ibéricos de imitación massaliota. Tritetartemorion. (FAB. falta) (ACIP. 475) (A.N. 36, pág. 49, nº 29, mismo ejemplar). Ex Colección Ramón Muntaner 24/04/2014, nº 77. Rara. 0,35 g. MBC+.
Estimate: 500 EUR... | 29 Jan 2026 | Unsold | |
Dmitry Markov Coins & Medals | M&M Numismatics Ltd - The New York Sale 65, Lot 1046
Greek
onia. Uncertain. Electrum Trite – Third Stater (12mm; 4.69 g), 625-600 BC.
Lydo-Milesian Standard. Geometric figure composed of a cross centered upon a square with incurved sides. Reverse: Rectangular incuse divided horizontally and vertically into compartments by two perpendicular lines, the upper halves each containing a pellet, four small punches above, the lower halves divided into thirds. McFadden 1; Konuk & Lorber fig. 14; Elektron I, 16; Rosen 12. In NGC holder graded VF; Strike 4... | 15 Jan 2026 | 2,105 USD | |
Patrick Guilard - E-Auction 16, Lot 5
GRECQUES - ANCIENT GREEK
LYDIE
Sardes (600-590) : Trité d'électrum à la tête rugissante de lion à droite, avec une verrue sur le front - R/: 2 carrés creux juxtaposés
- TTB 40 (TTB+)
Très Rare !! - contremarque
PO 2470, SG 3398, BMC 7, SNG von Aulock 2868
- ÉLECTRUM - 4,68g
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LYDIA
Sardes (600-590): Electrum Trite with forpart of roaring lion right with nose-wart- R/: 2 oblong punch divided into 2 squares
- EF 40
Very Rare!! - countermark
PO 2... | 8 Jan 2026 | Unsold | |
Numismatik Naumann (formerly Gitbud & Naumann) - Auction 157, Lot 212
KINGS OF LYDIA. Time of Alyattes to Kroisos (Circa 620/10-550/39 BC). EL Trite or 1/3 Stater. Sardes.
Obv: Head of roaring lion right, with five-rayed star on forehead.
Rev: Two incuse square punches.
GRPC G25; Weidauer 88-9; Boston MFA 1765; SNG Ashmolean 749.
Condition: Very fine.
Weight: 4.70 g.
Diameter: 12 mm.
4.70 g
Estimate: 500 EUR... | 5 Oct 2025 | 1,300 EUR | |
Galleria Auctions Tokyo - Auction 2, Lot 1001
古代 リディア王国 紀元前610-546年頃 1/3ステーター金貨 NGC AU Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5 (4620986-001) 4.70g, rv bipartite incuse obv lion hd w/radiate sun 世界最古のコインとして知られるリディアの1/3ステーター金貨です。NGCでAU(準未使用)の評価を受けている中でも、さらに打刻が満点評価、表面の状態も5点中4点と高鑑定品です。 Lydia c.610-546 BC AV El Trite stater NGC AU Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5 (4620986-001)
Starting price: 500000 JPY... | 29 Mar 2025 | 750,000 JPY | |
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Galleria Auctions Tokyo - Auction 2, Lot 1002
古代 リディア王国 紀元前610-546年頃 1/3ステーター金貨 NGC Ch XF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5 (6817451-001) 4.71g, rv bipartite incuse obv lion head w/sun 世界最古のコインとして知られるリディアの1/3ステーター金貨です。XF(極めて良好な状態)でもさらに優れた状態のコインに与えられるCh評価を受けており、打刻は5点中満点です。 Lydia c.610-546 BC AV El Trite stater NGC Ch XF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5 (6817451-001)
Starting price: 500000 JPY... | 29 Mar 2025 | 500,000 JPY | |
