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

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.
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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ANCIENT INDIA: MAHARATHIS OF TUNGABHADRA: Sivakuhana, 1st century AD, lead unit (17.08g), VF2279 - ANCIENT INDIA: MAHARATHIS OF TUNGABHADRA: Sivakuhana, 1st century AD, lead unit (17.08g), VF
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MAHARATHIS OF TUNGABHADRA: Sivakuhana, 1st century AD, lead unit (17.08g), Pieper-2160, elephant left, Brahmi legend above // large railed tree with f
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (280.00 + 56.00BP) = 336.00
 
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ANCIENT INDIA: MAHARATHIS OF VIDARBA: Pusavarana, ca. 200-250 AD, AE round unit (5.35g), bold VF2280 - ANCIENT INDIA: MAHARATHIS OF VIDARBA: Pusavarana, ca. 200-250 AD, AE round unit (5.35g), bold VF
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MAHARATHIS OF VIDARBA: Pusavarana, ca. 200-250 AD, AE round unit (5.35g), Pieper, elephant right, traces of Brahmi legend maharathisa pusavaranisa aro
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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ANCIENT INDIA: SAKAURACAE: Tanlis Mardates, ca. 80-40 BC, AR drachm (3.63g)2287 - ANCIENT INDIA: SAKAURACAE: Tanlis Mardates, ca. 80-40 BC, AR drachm (3.63g)
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SAKAURACAE: Tanlis Mardates, ca. 80-40 BC, AR drachm (3.63g), Mitch-610, Senior-195.5, countermarked with the Greek name TANLEC on standard drachm of
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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ANCIENT INDIA: SATAVAHANA: Sri Chhimuka, ca. 115-100 BC, lead unit (7.37g), choice VF2288 - ANCIENT INDIA: SATAVAHANA: Sri Chhimuka, ca. 115-100 BC, lead unit (7.37g), choice VF
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SATAVAHANA: Sri Chhimuka, ca. 115-100 BC, lead unit (7.37g), Pieper-2610, elephant right with trunk raised, Ujjain symbol above // tree in railing; as
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Start Price : 130.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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ANCIENT INDIA: TAXILA: Anonymous, 2nd century BC, AE rectangular unit (11.18g), VF-XF2291 - ANCIENT INDIA: TAXILA: Anonymous, 2nd century BC, AE rectangular unit (11.18g), VF-XF
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TAXILA: Anonymous, 2nd century BC, AE rectangular unit (11.18g), Pieper-1438, hill & railed tree, blank reverse, VF-XF, R.
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Start Price : 130.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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ANCIENT INDIA: TAXILA: Anonymous, 2nd century BC, AE rectangular unit (8.51g), strong VF2293 - ANCIENT INDIA: TAXILA: Anonymous, 2nd century BC, AE rectangular unit (8.51g), strong VF
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TAXILA: Anonymous, 2nd century BC, AE rectangular unit (8.51g), Pieper-1500, horse left, star above // elephant right, facing a lotus plant, strong VF
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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ANCIENT INDIA: TAXILA: Guild series, 2nd/1st century BC, AE square unit (7.36g), VF-XF2296 - ANCIENT INDIA: TAXILA: Guild series, 2nd/1st century BC, AE square unit (7.36g), VF-XF
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TAXILA: Guild series, 2nd/1st century BC, AE square unit (7.36g), Pieper, Zeno-238505 (this piece), Brahmi negama ("guild"), bull and Indr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (750.00 + 150.00BP) = 900.00
 
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ANCIENT INDIA: UJJAIN: Anonymous, 2nd/1st century BC, AE square unit (4.87g), XF2310 - ANCIENT INDIA: UJJAIN: Anonymous, 2nd/1st century BC, AE square unit (4.87g), XF
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UJJAIN: Anonymous, 2nd/1st century BC, AE square unit (4.87g), Pieper-766, railed tree, 6-arm symbol, fish-tank, Indradhvaja, several tiny symbols //
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
 
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ANCIENT INDIA: VIDARBHA: Punchmarked, 4th-3rd century BC, AR 1/2 karshapana (1.64g), choice XF2312 - ANCIENT INDIA: VIDARBHA: Punchmarked, 4th-3rd century BC, AR 1/2 karshapana (1.64g), choice XF
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VIDARBHA: Punchmarked, 4th-3rd century BC, AR 1/2 karshapana (1.64g), 4 punches: elephant right, 4 crescents & pellets around annulet with dot i...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (180.00 + 36.00BP) = 216.00
 
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ANCIENT INDIA: VIDARBHA: Satavahana, ca. 1st century BC, lead square unit (7.73g), VF-XF2316 - ANCIENT INDIA: VIDARBHA: Satavahana, ca. 1st century BC, lead square unit (7.73g), VF-XF
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VIDARBHA: Satavahana, ca. 1st century BC, lead square unit (7.73g), Pieper-2351-var, large taurine in center, Ujjain symbol to left, srivatsa & ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (240.00 + 48.00BP) = 288.00
 
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INDO-SCYTHIAN SATRAPS: Bhadrayasha, late 1st century BC, AR drachm (1.93g), choice XF2322 - INDO-SCYTHIAN SATRAPS: Bhadrayasha, late 1st century BC, AR drachm (1.93g), choice XF
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INDO-SCYTHIAN SATRAPS: Bhadrayasha, late 1st century BC, AR drachm (1.93g), Senior-160.2, diademed bust right, Greek legends around, citing Zoilos II
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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INDO-SCYTHIAN: Azilises, ca. 57-35 BC, AR tetradrachm (9.36g), VF-XF2325 - INDO-SCYTHIAN: Azilises, ca. 57-35 BC, AR tetradrachm (9.36g), VF-XF
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INDO-SCYTHIAN: Azilises, ca. 57-35 BC, AR tetradrachm (9.36g), Mitch-2370/77, king on horseback, holding whip // city goddess standing, holding lamp...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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INDO-SCYTHIAN: Mujatria, 1st century AD, AE square unit (2.54g), bold VF2326 - INDO-SCYTHIAN: Mujatria, 1st century AD, AE square unit (2.54g), bold VF
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INDO-SCYTHIAN: Mujatria, 1st century AD, AE square unit (2.54g), Senior-147, Cribbs-JONS.223, king on horseback // standing figure, ruler's name...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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KUSHAN: Kanishka I, 127-151, AE tetradrachm (16.75g), choice VF-XF2327 - KUSHAN: Kanishka I, 127-151, AE tetradrachm (16.75g), choice VF-XF
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KUSHAN: Kanishka I, 127-151, AE tetradrachm (16.75g), G-801, king standing, offering at altar, short legend ÞAOKA NEÞKI // the lunar deity...
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Start Price : 130.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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KUSHAN: Kanishka I, 127-151, AE tetradrachm (16.75g), XF2328 - KUSHAN: Kanishka I, 127-151, AE tetradrachm (16.75g), XF
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KUSHAN: Kanishka I, 127-151, AE tetradrachm (16.75g), ANS-411, king standing, offering at altar, short legend ÞAOKA NEÞKI // the sun deity...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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KIDARITE: Durlabha Deva, ca. 665-715, debased AV dinar (7.21g), choice XF2334 - KIDARITE: Durlabha Deva, ca. 665-715, debased AV dinar (7.21g), choice XF
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KIDARITE: Durlabha Deva, ca. 665-715, debased AV dinar (7.21g), Mitch-3654, stylized design: standing king // Ardoksho, Gandhara region, lovely strike
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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KIDARITE: Vigrahatunga, 7th/8th century, debased AV dinar (7.31g), bold VF2338 - KIDARITE: Vigrahatunga, 7th/8th century, debased AV dinar (7.31g), bold VF
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KIDARITE: Vigrahatunga, 7th/8th century, debased AV dinar (7.31g), Mitch-3653/55, king standing, Nagari bhagava(ti) right (name of the river) // Ardok
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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PARAMARAS OF MALWA: Jaitra Varman, ca. 1140s, BI gadhaiya (4.04g), VF-XF2351 - PARAMARAS OF MALWA: Jaitra Varman, ca. 1140s, BI gadhaiya (4.04g), VF-XF
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PARAMARAS OF MALWA: Jaitra Varman, ca. 1140s, BI gadhaiya (4.04g), Maheshwari pp. 149 ff., stylized Sasanian bust // Devanagai legend within large fie
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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PARAMARAS: Sri Agrahasila, ca. 9th/10th century, AR damma (0.49g), VF2353 - PARAMARAS: Sri Agrahasila, ca. 9th/10th century, AR damma (0.49g), VF
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PARAMARAS: Sri Agrahasila, ca. 9th/10th century, AR damma (0.49g), FT-UG6.1 (this piece, still unique), seated lion facing left // circular Shahada le
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
 
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BENGAL: Sayf al-Din Hamza Shah, 1410-1412, AR tanka (10.64g), Firuzabad, AH814, VF-XF2362 - BENGAL: Sayf al-Din Hamza Shah, 1410-1412, AR tanka (10.64g), Firuzabad, AH814, VF-XF
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BENGAL: Sayf al-Din Hamza Shah, 1410-1412, AR tanka (10.64g), Firuzabad, AH814, G-B265, nice strike, dirty, clear mint & date, with the date in ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (190.00 + 38.00BP) = 228.00
 
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