Stephen Album Rare Coins

Some very interesting and rare medals by Austrian visual artist and architect, Friedensreich Hundertwasser at the Kunst Haus Wien - Museum Hundertwasser.

At the Austrian Parliament building which has appeared on many Austrian coins….

Drop by and see us today at the Hong Kong International Numismatic Fair. Will be here today, tomorrow and Sunday. 🇭🇰🇺🇸

One of our favorite lots in the upcoming May 14-17, 2026 Auction 55!

Lot 1124
MEXICO: Maximiliano, 1864-1867, AV 20 pesos, Mexico City, 1866-Mo, KM-389, Fr-62, Grove-5445, bust of the emperor right // crowned imperial arms on top of crossed swords, flanked by griffins, the only denomination in gold issued by Maximilian, a lovely lustrous mint state example of this extremely popular type, PCGS graded MS63

On an interesting historical fact, Emperor Maximilian gave a 20 peso gold coin to each member of his firing squad before his ex*****on on June 19, 1867, in Querétaro, Mexico. He reportedly did this as a traditional gesture, asking them to aim for his chest rather than his head so his face would remain recognizable for his mother.

Drop by and visit Joseph Lang and Takeshi Suzaki at the 2026 Tokyo International l Coin convention

This lovely thaler is Lot 874 in our upcoming Auction 55 (May 14-17, 2026). This is the first example of this interestingly designed coin that we have handled. It is also featured on the cover of the printed auction catalog!

Lot Description:
WALDECK-PYRMONT: Georg Friedrich Heinrich, 1813-1845, AR thaler, 1824, KM-133, Dav-925. Cr-82, initials FW, one-year type, nicely toned, beautiful design featuring arms on a palm tree, PCGS graded MS62

Auction 55 is only 2 weeks from today! Be sure to get your bids in!