Civilization: Lydian Kingdom
Ruler: Kroisos
Mint: Sardes
Year: ca. 560 - 546 BC
Composition: Silver
Denomination: 1/24 Stater
Diameter: 5.5mm
Weight: 0.37g
Reference:

Obverse
Confronted foreparts of lion and bull

Reverse
Incuse square punch

King Kroisos (Croesus) of Lydia, who reigned in the 6th century BCE, holds paramount historic significance as the first to introduce standardized silver and gold coinage. This groundbreaking system established a consistent and trusted currency, revolutionizing commerce and facilitating broader trade across regions. His coins, known as "croeseids," depicted a lion and bull, symbols of Lydia’s strength and prosperity. Kroisos' innovation laid the foundation for modern monetary economies, influencing ancient civilizations throughout the Mediterranean. His legacy remains pivotal in the development of trade and economic systems across history.