Stephen Album Rare Coins | Auction 53 | September 18-21, 2025

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Stephen Album Rare Coins | Auction 53 | September 18-21, 2025

September 18, 2025 - Floor & Online Bidding - Ancient, Islamic & India
September 19, 2025 - Floor & Online Bidding - World Coins, China & Banknotes
September 20, 2025 - Online Bidding Only - Ancient, Islamic & India
September 21, 2025 - Online Bidding Only - World Coins & China

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IMPORTANT NOTE - The Buyer's Premium is now $20 per lot or 20% of the hammer price, whichever amount is greater. However, we have also reduced opening bids on lower value items to adjust for the new Buyer's Premium structure, so all-in costs are still very close to what they were in the past. This change in fee structure will allow us to continue to offer coins valued at less than $100 in addition to our higher value offerings. Contact us with any questions.
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FATIMID: al-Hakim, 996-1021, AV dinar (4.25g), Misr, AH404, F-VF287 - FATIMID: al-Hakim, 996-1021, AV dinar (4.25g), Misr, AH404, F-VF
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FATIMID: al-Hakim, 996-1021, AV dinar (4.25g), Misr, AH404, A-709, Nicol-1092, some light surface damage, loop attached, F-VF.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for (450.00 + 90.00BP) = 540.00
 
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FATIMID: al-Zahir, 1021-1036, AV dinar (3.93g), al-Mansuriya, DM, VF291 - FATIMID: al-Zahir, 1021-1036, AV dinar (3.93g), al-Mansuriya, DM, VF
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FATIMID: al-Zahir, 1021-1036, AV dinar (3.93g), al-Mansuriya, DM, A-714.1, mint name clear, date almost completely off center; slightly uneven surface
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for (600.00 + 120.00BP) = 720.00
 
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FATIMID: al-Mustansir, 1036-1094, AV dinar (4.03g), al-Iskandariya, AH47x, Fine309 - FATIMID: al-Mustansir, 1036-1094, AV dinar (4.03g), al-Iskandariya, AH47x, Fine
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FATIMID: al-Mustansir, 1036-1094, AV dinar (4.03g), al-Iskandariya, AH47x, A-719.2, couple surface dings, mostly on the obverse, Fine.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 450.00 - 500.00
Sold for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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BURJI MAMLUK: Qansuh II al-Ghuri, 1501-1516, AV ashrafi (3.33g), al-Qa(hira), AH910, XF345 - BURJI MAMLUK: Qansuh II al-Ghuri, 1501-1516, AV ashrafi (3.33g), al-Qa(hira), AH910, XF
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BURJI MAMLUK: Qansuh II al-Ghuri, 1501-1516, AV ashrafi (3.33g), al-Qa(hira), AH910, A-1041, about 8% flat strike, XF.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for (375.00 + 75.00BP) = 450.00
 
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RASSID: al-Hadi, 898-911, AR sudaysi (0.49g), 'Aththar, ND, bold VF347 - RASSID: al-Hadi, 898-911, AR sudaysi (0.49g), 'Aththar, ND, bold VF
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RASSID: al-Hadi, 898-911, AR sudaysi (0.49g), 'Aththar, ND, A-1066, Kalima obverse, reverse legend al-hadi / billah amir / al-mu'minin; rare...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for (550.00 + 110.00BP) = 660.00
 
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NAJJAHID: al-Fatik II, 1127-1137, AV dinar (1.00g), Zabid, ND, XF353 - NAJJAHID: al-Fatik II, 1127-1137, AV dinar (1.00g), Zabid, ND, XF
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NAJJAHID: al-Fatik II, 1127-1137, AV dinar (1.00g), Zabid, ND, A-C1075, reverse legend has al-malik / al-ajall al-ahad / al-mu'ayyad in the cent...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for (600.00 + 120.00BP) = 720.00
 
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AYYUBID OF YEMEN: al-Nasir Yusuf, 1180-1193, AV dinar (2.32g) ('Adan), VF-XF357 - AYYUBID OF YEMEN: al-Nasir Yusuf, 1180-1193, AV dinar (2.32g) ('Adan), VF-XF
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AYYUBID OF YEMEN: al-Nasir Yusuf, 1180-1193, AV dinar (2.32g) ('Adan), A-G1088, struck from crudely engraved dies, probably contemporary unoffic...
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Start Price : 350.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
 
 
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WAHHABI SHARIFS OF MAKKA: Yahya II b. Surur, 1803-1827, AE mahmudi (17.54g), Makka, AH1219, VF-XF360 - WAHHABI SHARIFS OF MAKKA: Yahya II b. Surur, 1803-1827, AE mahmudi (17.54g), Makka, AH1219, VF-XF
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WAHHABI SHARIFS OF MAKKA: Yahya II b. Surur, Emir & Grand Sharif, 1803-1827, AE mahmudi (17.54g), Makka, AH1219, A-S1160, mint name // date only...
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Start Price : 350.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
 
 
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TURKEY: Abdul Hamid I, 1774-1789, AV sultani (3.44g), Islambul, AH1187 year 15, AU400 - TURKEY: Abdul Hamid I, 1774-1789, AV sultani (3.44g), Islambul, AH1187 year 15, AU
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TURKEY: Abdul Hamid I, 1774-1789, AV sultani (3.44g), Islambul, AH1187 year 15, KM-419, light surface hairlines, a somewhat rare issue, AU.
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Start Price : 350.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
 
 
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TURKEY: Mehmet VI, 1918-1923, AR 20 kurush, AH1336 year 1, XF419 - TURKEY: Mehmet VI, 1918-1923, AR 20 kurush, AH1336 year 1, XF
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TURKEY: Mehmet VI, 1918-1923, AR 20 kurush, AH1336 year 1, KM-818, some light hairlines, lightly toned, quite attractive, two-year type, scarce, XF, e
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (1,900.00 + 380.00BP) = 2,280.00
 
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SAMANID: Nuh III, 976-997, AV dinar (4.02g), Nishapur, AH385, VF424 - SAMANID: Nuh III, 976-997, AV dinar (4.02g), Nishapur, AH385, VF
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SAMANID: Nuh III, 976-997, AV dinar (4.02g), Nishapur, AH385, A-1468, citing Sayyid al-Umara' Abu 'Ali, who is the Simjurid subordinate at N...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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QARAKHANID: Ibrahim b. Husayn, 1178-1203, AV dinar (4.65g), Balkh, AH(5)87 or 89, Fine433 - QARAKHANID: Ibrahim b. Husayn, 1178-1203, AV dinar (4.65g), Balkh, AH(5)87 or 89, Fine
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QARAKHANID: Ibrahim b. Husayn, 1178-1203, AV dinar (4.65g), Balkh, AH(5)87 or 89, A-3405, roughly double-struck, mainly on the reverse, but the date a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 450.00 - 500.00
Sold for (600.00 + 120.00BP) = 720.00
 
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BUWAYHID: 'Adud al-Dawla, 949-983, AV dinar (3.88g), Madinat al-Salam, AH368, VF441 - BUWAYHID: 'Adud al-Dawla, 949-983, AV dinar (3.88g), Madinat al-Salam, AH368, VF
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BUWAYHID: 'Adud al-Dawla, 949-983, AV dinar (3.88g), Madinat al-Salam, AH368, A-1551, Treadwell-, as sole ruler, exact legends as Treadwell-Ms36...
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Start Price : 375.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
 
 
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GREAT SELJUQ: Malikshah I, 1072-1092, AV dinar (3.79g), Madinat al-Salam, AH482, VF462 - GREAT SELJUQ: Malikshah I, 1072-1092, AV dinar (3.79g), Madinat al-Salam, AH482, VF
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GREAT SELJUQ: Malikshah I, 1072-1092, AV dinar (3.79g), Madinat al-Salam, AH482, A-1674, slightly uneven surfaces, bold mint & date, VF.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for (800.00 + 160.00BP) = 960.00
 
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GREAT SELJUQ: Muhammad I, 1099-1118, AV dinar (3.87g), Madinat al-Salam, AH501, XF466 - GREAT SELJUQ: Muhammad I, 1099-1118, AV dinar (3.87g), Madinat al-Salam, AH501, XF
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GREAT SELJUQ: Muhammad I, 1099-1118, AV dinar (3.87g), Madinat al-Salam, AH501, A-1683.1, slightly double-struck on the reverse, XF.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for (375.00 + 75.00BP) = 450.00
 
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SELJUQ OF WESTERN IRAN: Mas'ud b. Muhammad, 1134-1152, BI dirham (2.30g), NM, ND, strong VF469 - SELJUQ OF WESTERN IRAN: Mas'ud b. Muhammad, 1134-1152, BI dirham (2.30g), NM, ND, strong VF
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SELJUQ OF WESTERN IRAN: Mas'ud b. Muhammad, 1134-1152, BI dirham (2.30g), NM, ND, A-1691D-var, citing the caliph al-Muqtafi (AH530-555) and an u...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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SELJUQ OF WESTERN IRAN: Mas'ud b. Muhammad, 1134-1152, BI dirham (2.74g), NM, ND, F-VF470 - SELJUQ OF WESTERN IRAN: Mas'ud b. Muhammad, 1134-1152, BI dirham (2.74g), NM, ND, F-VF
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SELJUQ OF WESTERN IRAN: Mas'ud b. Muhammad, 1134-1152, BI dirham (2.74g), NM, ND, A-1691D-var, citing the caliph al-Muqtafi (AH530-555) and an u...
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Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
 
 
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SELJUQ OF WESTERN IRAN: Muhammad III b. Mas'ud, 1st reign, 1152-1153, BI dirham (2.72g), M, ND, VF471 - SELJUQ OF WESTERN IRAN: Muhammad III b. Mas'ud, 1st reign, 1152-1153, BI dirham (2.72g), M, ND, VF
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SELJUQ OF WESTERN IRAN: Muhammad III b. Mas'ud, 1st reign, 1152-1153, BI dirham (2.72g), M, ND, A-1691R, citing the caliph al-Muqtafi (AH530-555...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for (425.00 + 85.00BP) = 510.00
 
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GHORID: Mu'izz al-Din Muhammad, 1171-1206, AV dinar (4.66g), Balad Ghazna, DM, VF-XF480 - GHORID: Mu'izz al-Din Muhammad, 1171-1206, AV dinar (4.66g), Balad Ghazna, DM, VF-XF
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GHORID: Mu'izz al-Din Muhammad, 1171-1206, AV dinar (4.66g), Balad Ghazna, DM, A-1759, also citing his brother Ghiyath al-Din Muhammad; off-cent...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for (350.00 + 70.00BP) = 420.00
 
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GHORID OF BAMIYAN: Jalal al-Din 'Ali, 1206-1215, AV dinar (5.08g), MM, DM, VF490 - GHORID OF BAMIYAN: Jalal al-Din 'Ali, 1206-1215, AV dinar (5.08g), MM, DM, VF
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GHORID OF BAMIYAN: Jalal al-Din 'Ali, 1206-1215, AV dinar (5.08g), MM, DM, A-1806, citing the Khwarizmshah ruler 'Ala al-Din Muhammad; style...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for (375.00 + 75.00BP) = 450.00
 
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