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Stephen Album Rare Coins | Auction 40

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction LocationPO Box 7386, Santa Rosa, California, 95407, United States

Auction Details

THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2021
Session A | 09:00 PDT | Lots 1-338 | Ancient & Islamic Part I
Session B | 14:00 PDT | Lots 339-984 | Islamic Part II & India
FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2021
Session C | 09:00 PDT | Lots 985-1284 | China
Session D | 14:00 PDT | Lots 1285-1989 | World Coins
SATURDAY, MAY 15, 2021
Session E | 10:00 PDT | Lots 1990-3100 | Internet Session
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SOLOMON ISLANDS: shell money (5.31g)1951 - SOLOMON ISLANDS: shell money (5.31g)
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SOLOMON ISLANDS: shell money (5.31g), 37cm, consisting of numerous small white shell discs on a string, VF, ex Charles Opitz Collection.
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
 
 
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SOLOMON ISLANDS: tafuliae' shell money1952 - SOLOMON ISLANDS: tafuliae' shell money
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SOLOMON ISLANDS: tafuliae' shell money, Opitz pg. 330 (plate), 292cm (115") in length, large tafuliae' from the Malaita Island, shells ...
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Start Price : 700.00 | Estimate : 900.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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SOLOMON ISLANDS: LOT of 2 clam shell rings1953 - SOLOMON ISLANDS: LOT of 2 clam shell rings
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SOLOMON ISLANDS:LOT of 2 pieces of Melawei clam shell ring, 102mm and 108mm (4") in diameter, lot of 2 items, ex Charles Opitz Collection. T...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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SOUTH EAST ASIA: cloth headband1954 - SOUTH EAST ASIA: cloth headband
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SOUTH EAST ASIA: cloth headband, 127cm (50") long, Southeast Asian "Hill Tribe" handwoven headband with metallic pendant at center, t...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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SOUTH EAST ASIA: shell necklace1955 - SOUTH EAST ASIA: shell necklace
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SOUTH EAST ASIA: shell necklace, 97cm (38") in length, very old Naga tribe necklace with filed worn down cowries, VF, ex Charles Opitz Collecti...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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TAIWAN: horn plate money. VF1956 - TAIWAN: horn plate money. VF
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TAIWAN: horn plate money, 13 pieces of buffalo horn plate strung together, 3/4" x 1-1/2" per plate, one chipped edge, made by one of the i...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
 
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TAIWAN: horn plate money (9.48g). VF1957 - TAIWAN: horn plate money (9.48g). VF
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TAIWAN: horn plate money (9.48g), 39 x 32mm, fan-shaped section of water buffalo horn, attached to two small brass jingle bells and tiny black beads,
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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TAIWAN: horn plate money (9.73g). VF1958 - TAIWAN: horn plate money (9.73g). VF
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TAIWAN: horn plate money (9.73g), 39 x 33mm, fan-shaped section of water buffalo horn, attached to two small brass jingle bells and tiny black beads,
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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TAIWAN: jacket money "cloth"1959 - TAIWAN: jacket money "cloth"
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TAIWAN: jacket money "cloth", Opitz pg. 166-67 (lower plate example), Dubin pg. 237, 89 x 35cm (35" x 13 3/4"), made from more t...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (2,200.00 + 440.00BP) = 2,640.00
 
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TANGANYIKA: woven string money (57.02g). VF1960 - TANGANYIKA: woven string money (57.02g). VF
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TANGANYIKA: woven string money (57.02g), ca. 6.5 meters, made from plant fiber dyed black, likely over 100 years old, choice VF, ex Charles Opitz Coll
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Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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THAILAND: Kingdom of Lavo, lead dumbell ring (37.35g). F1961 - THAILAND: Kingdom of Lavo, lead dumbell ring (37.35g). F
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THAILAND: Kingdom of Lavo, lead dumbell ring (37.35g), Mitch-2615, Fine, ex Charles Opitz Collection.
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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THAILAND: Kingdom of Lavo, lead dumbell ring (47.77g). F1962 - THAILAND: Kingdom of Lavo, lead dumbell ring (47.77g). F
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THAILAND: Kingdom of Lavo, lead dumbell ring (47.77g), Mitch-2615, Fine, ex Charles Opitz Collection.
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for (220.00 + 44.00BP) = 264.00
 
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THAILAND: AR belt. EF1963 - THAILAND: AR belt. EF
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THAILAND: AR belt, 71cm (28"), silver alloy Hill Tribe belt of 32 segments with cotton ties, a lovely piece! EF, ex Charles Opitz Collection.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (55.00 + 11.00BP) = 66.00
 
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THAILAND: AR neck ring1964 - THAILAND: AR neck ring
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THAILAND: AR neck ring, Opitz pg. 284 (plate example), 190mm, somewhat debased silver Hill Tribes neck ring with flattened back-turned ends used by th
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Start Price : 140.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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THAILAND: AR necklace. EF1965 - THAILAND: AR necklace. EF
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THAILAND: AR necklace, 41cm (16"), silver alloy Hill Tribe necklace of 22 segments, a lovely piece! EF, ex Charles Opitz Collection.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (280.00 + 56.00BP) = 336.00
 
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THAILAND: base silver bracelet (139g). VF1966 - THAILAND: base silver bracelet (139g). VF
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THAILAND: base silver bracelet (139g), 72 x 18mm, diamond-shaped exterior with dotted decoration, VF, ex Charles Opitz Collection.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00 + 9.00BP) = 54.00
 
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THAILAND: stone axe. F1967 - THAILAND: stone axe. F
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THAILAND: stone axe, ancient Thai stone shoulder axe, Fine, ex Paul Dillingham, Charles Opitz Collection.
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
 
 
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THAILAND: tin alloy "fish" money (64.62g). VF1968 - THAILAND: tin alloy "fish" money (64.62g). VF
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THAILAND: tin alloy "fish" money (64.62g), 81mm (3-1/8") in length, discovered in Aythia, from old uncertain Western auction firm, VF...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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TIMOR: AR ornament set. VF-EF1969 - TIMOR: AR ornament set. VF-EF
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TIMOR: AR ornament set, Opitz p.136, consisting of 4 silver earrings from Timor Island, once used as bridewealth payment, secured on blue felt display
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Start Price : 170.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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TIMOR: AR ornament set. VF-EF1970 - TIMOR: AR ornament set. VF-EF
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TIMOR: AR ornament set, Opitz p.136, consisting of 4 silver earrings from Timor Island, once used as bridewealth payment, secured on purple felt displ
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Start Price : 170.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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TIMOR: AR ornament set. VF-EF1971 - TIMOR: AR ornament set. VF-EF
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TIMOR: AR ornament set, Opitz p.136 (plate example), consisting of 4 silver earrings from Timor Island, once used as bridewealth payment, secured on p
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Start Price : 170.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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TOGO: quartz disk (199g). VF1972 - TOGO: quartz disk (199g). VF
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TOGO: quartz disk (199g), Opitz p.273, 67 x 54 x 27mm, ca. 17th-19th century, used as money by various Akan people along the west African coast, also
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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TOGO: quartz disk (95.08g). VF1973 - TOGO: quartz disk (95.08g). VF
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TOGO: quartz disk (95.08g), Opitz p.273, ca. 54 x 47 x 25mm, used as money by various Akan people along the west African coast from the 17th to the 19
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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TURKESTAN: tea money1974 - TURKESTAN: tea money
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TURKESTAN: tea money, 34x24mm, small North Turkestan tea brick money used by the Kyrgyz and Kalmyk people and reportedly valued at two paras, attached
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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TURKEY: coin belt1975 - TURKEY: coin belt
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TURKEY: coin belt, 175mm, belt with 43 coins on hand woven strip, includes Ottoman Turkish coins of Mahmud II, Abdul Hamid II, and Mehmet V and Egypti
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Start Price : 140.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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TURKEY: coin cloth1976 - TURKEY: coin cloth
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TURKEY: coin cloth, 175mm, cloth sewn with 24 coins, trade beads and a single shell, pierced coins are all from Sultan Mahmud II, 1½ kurush bi
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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UNITED STATES: AR trade brooch (1.87g), ca. 1760-18201977 - UNITED STATES: AR trade brooch (1.87g), ca. 1760-1820
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UNITED STATES: AR trade brooch (1.87g), ca. 1760-1820, Opitz p.356 (plate example), Fine, circular body with pin, ex Charles Opitz Collection.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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UNITED STATES: carved scrimshaw. EF1978 - UNITED STATES: carved scrimshaw. EF
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UNITED STATES: carved scrimshaw, EF, 112mm, sperm whale tooth Scrimshaw with 18th to early 19 century ship design, 4-1/4" in length, ex Charles...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (1,000.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,200.00
 
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UNITED STATES: glass beads (160g). VF1979 - UNITED STATES: glass beads (160g). VF
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UNITED STATES: glass beads (160g), VF, with a medal of Innocent XI (Peace of Nijmegen), all strung on leather cord ca. 50cm in length, used by Russian
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Start Price : 110.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
 
 
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UNITED STATES: porcupine quill basket. EF1980 - UNITED STATES: porcupine quill basket. EF
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UNITED STATES: porcupine quill basket, EF, 135mm, Vintage Native American porcupine quill basket ca. late 19th century, with round lid, featuring meti
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Start Price : 130.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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UNITED STATES: steel flint striker (38.64g). VF1981 - UNITED STATES: steel flint striker (38.64g). VF
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UNITED STATES: steel flint striker (38.64g), Opitz p.146, VF, 62 x 32mm, plus two pieces of flint, used for trade with Native Americans from the colon
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (95.00 + 19.00BP) = 114.00
 
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UNITED STATES: turquoise money. EF1982 - UNITED STATES: turquoise money. EF
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UNITED STATES: turquoise money, Opitz pg. 359/60 (plate), EF, 50cm, Native American currency used by the Hopi and Zuni tribes, an old string 19 1/2 ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for (220.00 + 44.00BP) = 264.00
 
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UNITED STATES: turquoise money. VF1983 - UNITED STATES: turquoise money. VF
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UNITED STATES: turquoise money, Opitz pg. 359/60, VF, 30cm, Native American currency used by the Hopi and Zuni tribes, an old string 12" length...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold for (95.00 + 19.00BP) = 114.00
 
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WEST AFRICA: AE boat anklet (397g)1984 - WEST AFRICA: AE boat anklet (397g)
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WEST AFRICA: AE boat anklet (397g), Opitz p.278 (plate example), ca. 130 x 90mm, made by the Senufo people of West Africa and used as money, pleasing
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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WEST AFRICA: AE manilla (88.28g). VF1985 - WEST AFRICA: AE manilla (88.28g). VF
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WEST AFRICA: AE manilla (88.28g), Opitz p.209 (possible plate example), abi-type bracelet, measuring 59mm at the widest with broad and flattened ends,
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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WESTERN NEW GUINEA: salt block (238g). VF1986 - WESTERN NEW GUINEA: salt block (238g). VF
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WESTERN NEW GUINEA: salt block (238g), Opitz p.293 (plate example), 120 x 90 x 70mm, end piece of a salt block wrapped in pandanus leaves and rattan,
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (260.00 + 52.00BP) = 312.00
 
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WESTERN NEW GUINEA: shell ring (171g). VF1987 - WESTERN NEW GUINEA: shell ring (171g). VF
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WESTERN NEW GUINEA: shell ring (171g), 105 x 8mm, made in Baigisewer village near Sarmi ca. 19th century, VF, ex Charles Opitz Collection.
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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WESTERN NEW GUINEA: shell ring money (136.45g)1988 - WESTERN NEW GUINEA: shell ring money (136.45g)
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WESTERN NEW GUINEA: shell ring money (136.45g), 88 x 82mm, attached with woven band with six small shells and long string, a very old specimen from th
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Start Price : 280.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 450.00
 
 
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YEMEN: AR telsum necklace (184g)1989 - YEMEN: AR telsum necklace (184g)
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YEMEN: AR telsum necklace (184g), Opitz p.65, consisting of 20 telsums (small boxes, some attached with 3 small pendants) and numerous "nuts&qu...
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Start Price : 350.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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CHERSONESOS: ca/ 400-350 BC, AR hemidrachm (2.39g)1990 - CHERSONESOS: ca/ 400-350 BC, AR hemidrachm (2.39g)
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CHERSONESOS: ca/ 400-350 BC, AR hemidrachm (2.39g), S-1602/06, forepart of a lion, head turned back, paws raised // quadripartite incused square, with
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 130.00
Sold for (220.00 + 44.00BP) = 264.00
 
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CHERSONESOS: ca/ 400-350 BC, AR hemidrachm (2.27g). VF1991 - CHERSONESOS: ca/ 400-350 BC, AR hemidrachm (2.27g). VF
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CHERSONESOS: ca/ 400-350 BC, AR hemidrachm (2.27g), S-1602/06, forepart of a lion, head turned back, paws raised // quadripartite incused square, with
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 90.00 - 120.00
Sold for (220.00 + 44.00BP) = 264.00
 
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SELEUKID KINGDOM: Seleukos I Nikator, 312-281 BC, AR hemidrachm (2.32g), Seleukeia on the Tigris II.1992 - SELEUKID KINGDOM: Seleukos I Nikator, 312-281 BC, AR hemidrachm (2.32g), Seleukeia on the Tigris II.
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SELEUKID KINGDOM: Seleukos I Nikator, 312-281 BC, AR hemidrachm (2.32g), Seleukeia on the Tigris II, SC-133.5, laureate head of Zeus to right // Athen
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold for (95.00 + 19.00BP) = 114.00
 
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ROMAN REPUBLIC: AE aes rude (16.88g), before 4th century BC. VF1993 - ROMAN REPUBLIC: AE aes rude (16.88g), before 4th century BC. VF
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ROMAN REPUBLIC: AE aes rude (16.88g), before 4th century BC, Opitz p.12 (plate example), Thurlow-Vecchi pl.2 (top row second from left), unformed cast
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Constantine I, 307-337 AD, AE reduced nummus. NGC EF1994 - ROMAN EMPIRE: Constantine I, 307-337 AD, AE reduced nummus. NGC EF
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Constantine I, 307-337 AD, AE reduced nummus, sun-god Sol holing globe, raising his left hand, holder housed in display case, NGC graded
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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HIMYARITE: Shamnar Yuhan'am, ca. 125-150 AD, AR unit (1.74g), Raydan. VF1995 - HIMYARITE: Shamnar Yuhan'am, ca. 125-150 AD, AR unit (1.74g), Raydan. VF
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HIMYARITE: Shamnar Yuhan'am, ca. 125-150 AD, AR unit (1.74g), Raydan, Huth-455/58, bold VF, R.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 130.00
Sold for (220.00 + 44.00BP) = 264.00
 
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HIMYARITE: Tha'ran Ya'ub, ca. 175-225, AR unit (1.88g), Raydan. VF1996 - HIMYARITE: Tha'ran Ya'ub, ca. 175-225, AR unit (1.88g), Raydan. VF
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HIMYARITE: Tha'ran Ya'ub, ca. 175-225, AR unit (1.88g), Raydan, Huth-449, bold VF, R.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 130.00
Sold for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
 
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QATABAN: Unknown ruler, 2nd/1st century BC, AR hemidrachm (1.93g). EF1997 - QATABAN: Unknown ruler, 2nd/1st century BC, AR hemidrachm (1.93g). EF
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QATABAN: Unknown ruler, 2nd/1st century BC, AR hemidrachm (1.93g), Huth-364, male head with curly hair // bearded male head, monogram below, lovely st
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Estimate : 130.00 - 160.00
Sold for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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QATABAN: Unknown ruler, 2nd/1st century BC, AR hemidrachm (1.97g). VF-EF1998 - QATABAN: Unknown ruler, 2nd/1st century BC, AR hemidrachm (1.97g). VF-EF
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QATABAN: Unknown ruler, 2nd/1st century BC, AR hemidrachm (1.97g), Huth-369, male head with curly hair // bearded male head, monogram below, bold stri
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 110.00 - 150.00
Sold for (220.00 + 44.00BP) = 264.00
 
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ACHAIMENID EMPIRE: Anonymous, ca. 450-330 BC, AR siglos (5.55g). VF1999 - ACHAIMENID EMPIRE: Anonymous, ca. 450-330 BC, AR siglos (5.55g). VF
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ACHAIMENID EMPIRE: Anonymous, ca. 450-330 BC, AR siglos (5.55g), S-4482, archer, kneeling, holding spear & bow // oblong punch, VF.
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Estimate : 80.00 - 110.00
Sold for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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PARTHIAN KINGDOM: Mithradates I, c. 171-138 BC, AE tetrachalkous (6.69g), Ekbatana. VF2000 - PARTHIAN KINGDOM: Mithradates I, c. 171-138 BC, AE tetrachalkous (6.69g), Ekbatana. VF
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PARTHIAN KINGDOM: Mithradates I, c. 171-138 BC, AE tetrachalkous (6.69g), Ekbatana, Sell-12.9, diademed king's bust, bare-headed // Nike driving...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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