Numismatic News - Stephen Album Rare Coins held its Auction 34 on May 23-26, 2019 at its offices in Santa Rosa, California. The auction results exceeded expectations with total prices realized of $1.4 million (including buyer's fees) and with 87.6% of the lots selling. As was expected prior to the sale, the vintage Chinese section sold particularly well, with 98% of those lots selling. The coin featured on the cover of the catalog, a large nazarana gold mohur, sold for $71,400 (including the 19% buyer's premium). The firm's Chief Operating Officer Mike Barry noted that "all six sessions of the auction seemed to perform well. We were happy with the results across all categories."
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