Stephen Album Rare Coins | Auction 45 | January 26-29, 2023

Auction Details

THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2023
Session A | 09:00 PST | Lots 1 – 349 | Ancient & Islamic Part I
Session B | 14:30 PST | Lots 350 - 839 | Islamic Part II
FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2023
Session C | 09:00 PST | Lots 840 – 1242 | India & China
Session D | 15:00 PST | Lots 1243 - 1680 | World Coins
SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 2023
Session E | 10:00 PST | Lots 1681 - 2481 | Ancient, Islamic, India, China
SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 2023
Session F | 10:00 PST | Lots 2482 - 3355 | World Coins, Group Lots
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SAMARKAND: Anonymous, ca. 100-400 AD, AR obol (0.34g), bold VF1761 - SAMARKAND: Anonymous, ca. 100-400 AD, AR obol (0.34g), bold VF
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SAMARKAND: Anonymous, ca. 100-400 AD, AR obol (0.34g), cf. Zeno-203484, royal bust left with curly hair // archer seated right, holding bow, extremely
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 130.00 - 170.00
Sold for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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HWABS OF SAMARKAND: Unknown ruler, ca. 575-625, AE cash (2.22g), VF1762 - HWABS OF SAMARKAND: Unknown ruler, ca. 575-625, AE cash (2.22g), VF
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HWABS OF SAMARKAND: Unknown ruler, ca. 575-625, AE cash (2.22g), Zeno-302221, male bust facing turned slightly to the left // undeciphered Sogdian leg
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (450.00 + 90.00BP) = 540.00
 
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HWABS OF SAMARKAND: Unknown ruler, ca. 575-625, AE cash (4.11g), crude VF1763 - HWABS OF SAMARKAND: Unknown ruler, ca. 575-625, AE cash (4.11g), crude VF
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HWABS OF SAMARKAND: Unknown ruler, ca. 575-625, AE cash (4.11g), Zeno-302220 (only example of Zeno), bust facing, turned slightly to the left, long ha
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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SAMARKAND: Warhuman, ca. 650-675, AE cash (3.42g), VF1764 - SAMARKAND: Warhuman, ca. 650-675, AE cash (3.42g), VF
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SAMARKAND: Warhuman, ca. 650-675, AE cash (3.42g), as Zeno-34948, but without central hole, Smirnova-106, Sogdian legend ßrhwman / mlka // Sama...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (240.00 + 48.00BP) = 288.00
 
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SAMARKAND: Ikhshidid: Turgar, 738-755, AE cash (2.60g), VF-EF1765 - SAMARKAND: Ikhshidid: Turgar, 738-755, AE cash (2.60g), VF-EF
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SAMARKAND: Ikhshidid: Turgar, 738-755, AE cash (2.60g), Smirnova-619, Zeno-107648, Sogdian legend // tamghas of Samarqand and the ruler, crescent abov
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 130.00 - 170.00
Sold for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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SEMIRECH'E: Wahshutawa, 8th century, AE cash (3.00g), VF-EF1766 - SEMIRECH'E: Wahshutawa, 8th century, AE cash (3.00g), VF-EF
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SEMIRECH'E: Wahshutawa, 8th century, AE cash (3.00g), Kam-21, Zeno-134041, Sogdian legend // Turgesh tamgha, plus Runic-style tamgha and Chinese...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Sold for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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SEMIRECH'E: Wahshutawa, 8th century, AE cash (4.48g), VF1767 - SEMIRECH'E: Wahshutawa, 8th century, AE cash (4.48g), VF
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SEMIRECH'E: Wahshutawa, 8th century, AE cash (4.48g), Kam-21, Zeno-134041, Sogdian legend // Turgesh tamgha, plus Runic-style tamgha and Chinese...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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SEMIRECH'E: Wahshutawa, 8th century, AE cash (3.46g), lovely VF1768 - SEMIRECH'E: Wahshutawa, 8th century, AE cash (3.46g), lovely VF
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SEMIRECH'E: Wahshutawa, 8th century, AE cash (3.46g), Kamyshev-21, Zeno-134041, Smirnova-1585, Sogdian legend // Turgesh tamgha, plus Runic-styl...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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SEMIRECH'E: Wahshutawa, 8th century, AE cash (2.95g), strong VF1769 - SEMIRECH'E: Wahshutawa, 8th century, AE cash (2.95g), strong VF
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SEMIRECH'E: Wahshutawa, 8th century, AE cash (2.95g), Kamyshev-21, Zeno-134041, Smirnova-1585, Sogdian legend // Turgesh tamgha, plus Runic-styl...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 130.00 - 170.00
Sold for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
 
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SEMIRECH'E: Turgesh series, 8th century, AE cash (5.12g), lovely VF1770 - SEMIRECH'E: Turgesh series, 8th century, AE cash (5.12g), lovely VF
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SEMIRECH'E: Turgesh series, 8th century, AE cash (5.12g), Kamyshev-23, Smirnova-1588, Zeno-287783, standard Semirech'e tamgha with one Runic...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold for (220.00 + 44.00BP) = 264.00
 
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SEMIRECH'E: Turgesh series, 8th century, AE cash (1.87g), VF1771 - SEMIRECH'E: Turgesh series, 8th century, AE cash (1.87g), VF
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SEMIRECH'E: Turgesh series, 8th century, AE cash (1.87g), Kamyshev-24, Zeno-6317, Sogdian text bgy twrkys gagan pny // Turgesh tamgha, very rare...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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SEMIRECH'E: Nestorian bronze charm (22.42g), VF1772 - SEMIRECH'E: Nestorian bronze charm (22.42g), VF
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SEMIRECH'E: Nestorian bronze charm (22.42g), 47.6mm; saltire Christian cross, with three circular holes in each of the four arcs and with loop f...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (325.00 + 65.00BP) = 390.00
 
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SEMIRECH'E: bronze charm (7.41g), VF1773 - SEMIRECH'E: bronze charm (7.41g), VF
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SEMIRECH'E: bronze charm (7.41g), facing head, with beard, used as a symbolic mask, 41x24mm, VF.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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SOGDIANA: "Lord Yabghu", late 6th century, AE round unit (1.46g), VF1774 - SOGDIANA: "Lord Yabghu", late 6th century, AE round unit (1.46g), VF
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SOGDIANA: "Lord Yabghu", late 6th century, AE round unit (1.46g), Mitch-1545, helmeted bust right // fire-altar, Sogdian legend read as MA...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (240.00 + 48.00BP) = 288.00
 
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USTRUSHANA: Satachary II, 6th/7th century, AE unit (2.07g), VF1775 - USTRUSHANA: Satachary II, 6th/7th century, AE unit (2.07g), VF
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USTRUSHANA: Satachary II, 6th/7th century, AE unit (2.07g), Zeno-76686, Sasanian-style bust, winged crown, turned slightly to the left // double tamgh
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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YUEH CHI: Sapadbizes, late 1st century BC, AR drachm (1.70g), EF1776 - YUEH CHI: Sapadbizes, late 1st century BC, AR drachm (1.70g), EF
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YUEH CHI: Sapadbizes, late 1st century BC, AR drachm (1.70g), Mitch-2829/30, helmeted bust right, floral design on the helmet, name behind // lion rig
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (375.00 + 75.00BP) = 450.00
 
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YUEH CHI: Agesiles, late 1st century BC, AR obol (0.51g), choice VF1777 - YUEH CHI: Agesiles, late 1st century BC, AR obol (0.51g), choice VF
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YUEH CHI: Agesiles, late 1st century BC, AR obol (0.51g), Mitch-2831/32 (full drachm), AIΓEIΛHΣ helmeted bust right, with plai
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Estimate : 180.00 - 240.00
Sold for (190.00 + 38.00BP) = 228.00
 
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ANCIENT CENTRAL ASIA: AE cash (2.49g), VF1778 - ANCIENT CENTRAL ASIA: AE cash (2.49g), VF
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ANCIENT CENTRAL ASIA: AE cash (2.49g), Zeno-131224 (this example), with unread pseudo-Chinese inscriptions, a very unusual and unique item! VF, ex S...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for (7,000.00 + 1,400.00BP) = 8,400.00
 
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ARAB-SASANIAN: Khusraw type, ca. 653-670, AR drachm (4.04g), WH (Junday Sabur), YE25, choice VF-EF1779 - ARAB-SASANIAN: Khusraw type, ca. 653-670, AR drachm (4.04g), WH (Junday Sabur), YE25, choice VF-EF
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ARAB-SASANIAN: Khusraw type, ca. 653-670, AR drachm (4.04g), WH (Junday Sabur), YE25, A-4, cf. Malek-1263/64, mint name recut over DA for Darabjird, c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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ARAB-SASANIAN: 'Abd Allah b. 'Amir, ca. 661-664, AR drachm (2.67g), GW (Qumm), AH47, VF1780 - ARAB-SASANIAN: 'Abd Allah b. 'Amir, ca. 661-664, AR drachm (2.67g), GW (Qumm), AH47, VF
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ARAB-SASANIAN: 'Abd Allah b. 'Amir, ca. 661-664, AR drachm (2.67g), GW (Qumm), AH47, A-6, Malek-604, clipped down to later standard, VF, RR....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for (260.00 + 52.00BP) = 312.00
 
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