Proverbially rich ancient king (7)

I believe the answer is:

croesus

(Other definitions for croesus that I've seen before include "Very wealthy ancient king" , "Sources for legendary rich king" , "Person of great wealth" , "Fabulously wealthy man" , "who's fabulously rich" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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