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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NAJJAHID: al-Mu'ayyad Najjah, 1021-1060, AV dinar (2.45g), Zabid, NGC MS62351 - NAJJAHID: al-Mu'ayyad Najjah, 1021-1060, AV dinar (2.45g), Zabid, NGC MS62
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NAJJAHID: al-Mu'ayyad Najjah, 1021-1060, AV dinar (2.45g), Zabid, A-1073, citing the Ziyadid overlord 'Ali b. al-Muzaffar with his name al-m...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (450.00 + 90.00BP) = 540.00
 
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WAHHABI SHARIFS OF MAKKA: Yahya II b. Surur, 1803-1827, AE mahmudi (18.00g), Makka, AH1222, VF361 - WAHHABI SHARIFS OF MAKKA: Yahya II b. Surur, 1803-1827, AE mahmudi (18.00g), Makka, AH1222, VF
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WAHHABI SHARIFS OF MAKKA: Yahya II b. Surur, Emir & Grand Sharif, 1803-1827, AE mahmudi (18.00g), Makka, AH1222, A-S1160, mint name // date only...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (280.00 + 56.00BP) = 336.00
 
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WAHHABI SHARIFS OF MAKKA: Yahya II b. Surur, 1803-1827, AE mahmudi (21.81g), Makka, AH1223, lovely  363 - WAHHABI SHARIFS OF MAKKA: Yahya II b. Surur, 1803-1827, AE mahmudi (21.81g), Makka, AH1223, lovely
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WAHHABI SHARIFS OF MAKKA: Yahya II b. Surur, Emir & Grand Sharif, 1803-1827, AE mahmudi (21.81g), Makka, AH1223, A-T1160, mint name Makka & ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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ALGIERS: Mahmud II, 1808-1830, AR 2 budju, Jaza'ir, AH1239, PCGS MS65378 - ALGIERS: Mahmud II, 1808-1830, AR 2 budju, Jaza'ir, AH1239, PCGS MS65
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ALGIERS: Mahmud II, 1808-1830, AR 2 budju, Jaza'ir, AH1239, KM-75, a choice mint state example with fantastic luster, top pop at PCGS (1/0), PCG...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (750.00 + 150.00BP) = 900.00
 
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EGYPT: Abdul Mejid, 1839-1861, AR 10 qirsh (13.89g), Misr, AH1255 year 4, almost VF381 - EGYPT: Abdul Mejid, 1839-1861, AR 10 qirsh (13.89g), Misr, AH1255 year 4, almost VF
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EGYPT: Abdul Mejid, 1839-1861, AR 10 qirsh (13.89g), Misr, AH1255 year 4, KM-231, attractive strike without any defects, almost VF, RR.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (950.00 + 190.00BP) = 1,140.00
 
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QARAKHANID: Mas'ud b. Hasan, 1161-1171, AV dinar (3.30g), MM, DM, VF432 - QARAKHANID: Mas'ud b. Hasan, 1161-1171, AV dinar (3.30g), MM, DM, VF
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QARAKHANID: Mas'ud b. Hasan, 1161-1171, AV dinar (3.30g), MM, DM, A-3397, mint off flan, known from the mints of Samarqand and Bukhara; ruler ci...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (375.00 + 75.00BP) = 450.00
 
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QARAKHANIDS AT TIRMIDH & BALKH: Abu'l-Fath Tughril Khaqan, fl. 1190-1195, AV dinar (2.39g), MM, DM, 436 - QARAKHANIDS AT TIRMIDH & BALKH: Abu'l-Fath Tughril Khaqan, fl. 1190-1195, AV dinar (2.39g), MM, DM,
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QARAKHANIDS AT TIRMIDH & BALKH: Abu'l-Fath Tughril Khaqan, fl. 1190-1195, AV dinar (2.39g), MM, DM, A-A1523, also citing the overlord Nusrat...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (425.00 + 85.00BP) = 510.00
 
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BUWAYHID: Baha' al-Dawla, 989-1012, AR dirham (5.12g), Siraf, AH390, VF-XF443 - BUWAYHID: Baha' al-Dawla, 989-1012, AR dirham (5.12g), Siraf, AH390, VF-XF
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BUWAYHID: Baha' al-Dawla, 989-1012, AR dirham (5.12g), Siraf, AH390, A-1574, Treadwell-, citing the caliph al-Qahir, clear mint & date, with...
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 400.00
 
 
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GHAZNAVID: Mahmud, 999-1030, AV dinar (3.28g), Herat, AH415, VF457 - GHAZNAVID: Mahmud, 999-1030, AV dinar (3.28g), Herat, AH415, VF
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GHAZNAVID: Mahmud, 999-1030, AV dinar (3.28g), Herat, AH415, A-1607, date sufficiently legible, clear mint; lightly uneven surfaces, VF.
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 400.00
 
 
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GREAT SELJUQ: Burhan al-Dawla, 1091-1092, pale AV dinar (6.04g), ND, VF464 - GREAT SELJUQ: Burhan al-Dawla, 1091-1092, pale AV dinar (6.04g), ND, VF
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GREAT SELJUQ: Burhan al-Dawla, 1091-1092, pale AV dinar (6.04g), ND, A-1678G, citing the Great Seljuq Malikshah I as overlord and the caliph al-Muqtad
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (280.00 + 56.00BP) = 336.00
 
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GREAT SELJUQ: Sanjar, 1118-1157, AV dinar (2.85g), Madinat al-Salam, AH5(3)5, VF467 - GREAT SELJUQ: Sanjar, 1118-1157, AV dinar (2.85g), Madinat al-Salam, AH5(3)5, VF
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GREAT SELJUQ: Sanjar, 1118-1157, AV dinar (2.85g), Madinat al-Salam, AH5(3)5, A-1686, fine gold, citing the caliph al-Muqtafi (AH530-555); uneven surf
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (280.00 + 56.00BP) = 336.00
 
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SELJUQ OF WESTERN IRAN: Mahmud II, 1118-1131, AV dinar (3.26g), AH512, VF468 - SELJUQ OF WESTERN IRAN: Mahmud II, 1118-1131, AV dinar (3.26g), AH512, VF
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SELJUQ OF WESTERN IRAN: Mahmud II, 1118-1131, AV dinar (3.26g), AH512, A-1688, mint off flan, probably not the common mint al-Ahwaz; wavy surfaces and
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 400.00
 
 
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KHWARIZMSHAH: Muhammad, 1200-1220, AV dinar (3.61g), Wakhsh, DM, VF476 - KHWARIZMSHAH: Muhammad, 1200-1220, AV dinar (3.61g), Wakhsh, DM, VF
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KHWARIZMSHAH: Muhammad, 1200-1220, AV dinar (3.61g), Wakhsh, DM, A-1712, mint name above the obverse field, about 15% flat strike; creased, VF, RR
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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AMIR OF WAKHSH: Abu'l-'Abbas, 1221-1224, AV dinar (3.34g) (Wakhsh), DM, VF479 - AMIR OF WAKHSH: Abu'l-'Abbas, 1221-1224, AV dinar (3.34g) (Wakhsh), DM, VF
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AMIR OF WAKHSH: Abu'l-'Abbas, 1221-1224, AV dinar (3.34g) (Wakhsh), DM, A-E1754, clear centers, much weakness in the margins, VF.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (280.00 + 56.00BP) = 336.00
 
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GHORID: Mu'izz al-Din Muhammad, 1171-1206, AV stater (4.26g), ND, choice XF485 - GHORID: Mu'izz al-Din Muhammad, 1171-1206, AV stater (4.26g), ND, choice XF
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GHORID: Mu'izz al-Din Muhammad, 1171-1206, AV stater (4.26g), ND, A-1764.2, De-253a, Lakshmi obverse, naming Mu'izz al-Din alone in Nagari l...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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ILDEGIZID VASSALS: Ayaz Tughriltegin, 2nd quarter of 12th century, BI dirham (3.61g), Urmiya, ND, F-495 - ILDEGIZID VASSALS: Ayaz Tughriltegin, 2nd quarter of 12th century, BI dirham (3.61g), Urmiya, ND, F-
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ILDEGIZID VASSALS: Ayaz Tughriltegin, 2nd quarter of 12th century, BI dirham (3.61g), Urmiya, ND, A-T1904, Akopyan & Mosanef #11, simple legends...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (325.00 + 65.00BP) = 390.00
 
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GREAT MONGOLS: Anonymous, ca. 1220s-1240s, AV dinar (3.39g), ND, ND, VF518 - GREAT MONGOLS: Anonymous, ca. 1220s-1240s, AV dinar (3.39g), ND, ND, VF
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GREAT MONGOLS: Anonymous, ca. 1220s-1240s, AV dinar (3.39g), ND, ND, A-A1967, citing only the Abbasid caliph al-Nasir on both sides, no Mongol referen
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (450.00 + 90.00BP) = 540.00
 
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ZAND: Abu'l-Fath Zand, 1779, AR shahi (0.95g), Shiraz, AH1193, decent Fine545 - ZAND: Abu'l-Fath Zand, 1779, AR shahi (0.95g), Shiraz, AH1193, decent Fine
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ZAND: Abu'l-Fath Zand, 1779, AR shahi (0.95g), Shiraz, AH1193, A-2809, same design and arrangement as his predecessor Karim Khan, but with the p...
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Estimate : 350.00 - 400.00
Sold for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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ZAND: 'Ali Murad Khan, 1781-1785, AV 1/4 mohur, Rasht, AH1196, NGC MS62547 - ZAND: 'Ali Murad Khan, 1781-1785, AV 1/4 mohur, Rasht, AH1196, NGC MS62
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ZAND: 'Ali Murad Khan, 1781-1785, AV 1/4 mohur, Rasht, AH1196, A-2815, second series of Ali Murad Khan, with the phrase ya 'ali above the re...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (425.00 + 85.00BP) = 510.00
 
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KIDARITE: Sri Saha, ca. 5th/6th century, debased AV dinar (7.32g), choice XF579 - KIDARITE: Sri Saha, ca. 5th/6th century, debased AV dinar (7.32g), choice XF
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KIDARITE: Sri Saha, ca. 5th/6th century, debased AV dinar (7.32g), Donum-Burns-1593/96, king standing, with crudely engraved name kidara below his lef
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (325.00 + 65.00BP) = 390.00
 
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