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WORLDS OLDEST COINS LYDIA NGC CH VF Croesus 610 BC Ancient Forgery 1/12 stater
WORLDS OLDEST COINS LYDIA NGC CH VF Croesus 610 BC Ancient Forgery 1/12 stater

WORLDS OLDEST COINS LYDIA NGC CH VF Croesus 610 BC Ancient Forgery 1/12 stater

$ 422.39

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Certification: NGC
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Composition: Bi-Metallic
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Greece
  • Year: 600 bc
  • Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated

    Description

    This is a rare gold plated ancient counterfeit coin (this was counterfeited at the time of issue around 500 or 600 BC, this is not a modern forgery) from the first ever coin series, the Lydian Lion! This is an Ancient counterfeit of Alyattes or Croesus (610-546 BC). EL plated 1/12 stater or hemihecte (0.96 grams). NGC Choice Very Fine 5/5 - 3/5. Copying Sardes mint. Head of roaring lion right. Greek ancient coin.