Stephen Album Rare Coins

Auction 52  –  15 - 18 May 2025

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Stephen Album Rare Coins, Auction 52

Ancient, Islamic, Indian, Chinese and World Coins

Part 1: Th, 15.05.2025, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part 2: Fr, 16.05.2025, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part 3: Sa, 17.05.2025, from 7:00 PM CEST
Part 4: Su, 18.05.2025, from 7:00 PM CEST
Pre bids are accepted until:
Part 1: Th, 15.05.2025, until 5:00 PM CEST
Part 2: Fr, 16.05.2025, until 5:00 PM CEST
Part 3: Sa, 17.05.2025, until 6:00 PM CEST
Part 4: Su, 18.05.2025, until 6:00 PM CEST

Description

SAMANID: Nuh III, 976-997, AR multiple dirham, Tayiqan, AH380, A-1469A, 9.85g, SNAT-1235 (same dies), with fine calligraphy, Qur'an Verse 9:34 in reverse margin ("And those who hoard up gold and silver, and spend it not in the Way of God, [announce unto them a painful torment]"), crude planchet, VF-XF, RRR. This piece (as well as the Tayiqan AH372 also in this sale) appears to be the first multiple dirhams of Tayiqan ever offered at public auction.

Estimate: USD 225-275

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