Bidspirit auction | Lydian Mint Lydian Lion 1/4

Lydian Mint Lydian Lion 1/4 oz t .999 Fine Silver Round - A 1/4 oz t .999 fine silver bullion round produced by the Lydian Mint to commemorate the history of coinage. The obverse features a central, stylized animal paw print with the inscriptions 1/4 TROY OUNCE and .999 FINE SILVER. The reverse depicts a high-relief profile of a lion's head, modeled after the ancient Lydian lion stater. Below the lion is the inscription 600 BC - 2009 AD, marking the 2,600th anniversary of the first minted coins, accompanied by the Lydian Mint mark. The round features an antiqued finish, with darkened, matte fields providing contrast to the polished raised elements. The edge is reeded. Weight: 1/4 oz t (7.78g).