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Lydian silver stater from the reign of Croesus, 560-546 BCE. O: Foreparts of a lion and ox. (R: Two incuse squares).
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Mark is a full-time author, researcher, historian, and editor. Special interests include art, architecture, and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the WHE Publishing Director.
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APA Style
Cartwright, M. (2012, August 21). Lydian Silver Stater. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/807/lydian-silver-stater/
Chicago Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Lydian Silver Stater." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified August 21, 2012. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/807/lydian-silver-stater/.
MLA Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Lydian Silver Stater." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 21 Aug 2012. Web. 21 Mar 2023.
