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Punch-Marked Coins

Kashi Janapada (600-465 BC) The Kingdom of Kashi was foremost among the Janapadas of the Middle Ganga valley during the early 600 BC, soon they lost their dominance to the Kosala in the north. Both Kashi and Kosala were situated higher up the valley than Magadha, the kingdom that soon had incorporated both of them. About 525 BC the king of Kosala occupied the major portion of Kashi, the remaining territory of Kashi passing to King Bimbisara of Magadha.

1. Silver Vimshatika, Scyphate Coinage, ABCC type, Obv: four punches consisting a circle with whorled design, pair of wheels, geometric symbol and some different small banker marks, Rev: uniface, 4.8g, 32.10mm, (MACW # 3822-23/variant of Rajgor Series 55 #737), about very fine, Very Rare. Estimated Price: 8000-10,000

Magadha Janapada (600-350 BC)The Magadha Janapada started expanding from the reign of Bimbisara, the son of Bhattiya and who invaded Anga. He killed the ruling king Bramhadatta and then established himself as a Viceroy of Anga. His son Ajatashatru further extended the kingdom by conquering the Janapadas of Vriji, Malla and Kosala. During the reign of Bimbisara, the coinage of the Magadha Kingdom was reformed in both weight and design. The weight standard was replaced from 3.6 grams to 5.3 grams.

2. Silver Vimshatika, Archaic period, GH Series 0, Obv: large six-armed symbol in the center, sun, four pellets in the circle, headless man and other ancillary symbols around, Rev: uniface, 5.13g, 22.99x22.64mm, (variant of Rajgor Series 10 - 46 C type), extremely fine with some toning, Extremely Rare.

Variation of 4 pellets within circle at the place of 6 pellets in rectangle is noted on this device which is not recorded earlier.Estimated Price: 15,000-20,000

3. Silver Vimshatika, Archaic period, GH Series 0, Obv: large six armed symbol in the center, sun, a spear symbol, arrow quiver/Egyptian lyre and other two ancillary symbols around, Rev: two banker marks, 5.37g, 26.69x22.57mm, (variant of Rajgor Series 10, Unlisted variety), about extremely fine with toning, Extremely Rare.

The combination of the symbols on this device is not found on a single die, they are from different dies. Estimated Price: 15,000-20,000

Ancient India

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Coins of Ancient India

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Vatsa Janapada (500-410 BC)Vatsa Janapada is located in Prayagraj (Allahabad) in the present day, and the capital was Kaushambi which can be identified at the ruins of Kosam-thirty-eight miles from Allahabad above the Yamuna River.

4. Allahabad/Prayagraj Region, Silver Karshapana, ABCD type, Obv: four punches consisting vatsa royal mark of Scorpio, Elephant, six armed symbol, bow and arrow, Rev: a number of banker marks, 3.0g, 23.73x31.46mm, (Unlisted in Rajgors), choice extremely fine, Very Rare. Estimated Price: 10,000-12,000

Vatsa/Kalinga Janapada (500-410 BC)The Kingdom of Kalinga focussed on the lower Mahanadi valley and adjacent Deccan coastland. Part of Kalinga appears to have been temporarily occupied by the Nanda kings of Magadha but the definitive Mauryan occupation of Kalinga was an achievement of Ashoka and his conquest to Kalinga has been dated to about 260 BC.

5. Kaushambi Region, Silver Karshapana, ABCC type, Obv: four punches consisting vatsa royal emblem of Scorpio, 2x chakras (cosmic wheel), plough with an arrow through it, Rev: reused Kalinga planchet of ABBC style with four punches consisting 2x Elephant facing to left, taurines above, Scorprio and candelebrum, 3.3g, 26.78x18.98mm, (Unlisted), about extremely fine, Extremely Rare.

A very interesting specimen of Vatsa Janapda overstruck on the Kalinga Janapada, This specimen indicates politico-economic links between the two Janapadas?, an attractive example with clear symbols visible of both the Janapadas. Estimated Price: 14,000-18,000

6. Kalinga Janapada, Silver Karshapana, ABCD type, Obv: four punches consisting Elephant to left, six armed symbol, bow and arrow, candelabra, Rev: various banker marks, 3.4g, 22.61x30.05mm, (Unlisted), about extremely fine, Very Rare.

It is a rare occurrence showing the ABCD type than the general ABCC type, bow and arrow symbols are also reported for the first time on the Kalinga coin. Estimated Price: 10,000-12,000 Surasena Janapada (400-350 BC)Surasena or Shurasena was one of the 16 Mahajanapadas of the Buddhist chronicles, it was located at Braj, the region around Mathura in Uttar Pradesh. Political history of this Janapada in the Early Historic period is obscure. The only fact known about it is that the King of the Surasenas was an Avantiputra and Pradyota of Avanti had a close relation with him.

7. Silver 1/2 Karshapana, Obv: stylized Lion in the center facing towards right, three annulets above, other symbols around, Rev: uniface, 1.20g, 11.34x13.72mm, (Unlisted type), choice extremely fine with toning, Very Rare.

This type is noted for the first time and unlisted in all the major reference catalogs. Struck on the fairly larger flan with excellent clear symbols. Estimated Price: 10,000-12,000

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Indo Greeks | Menander I (155-130 BC)

13. Silver Tetradrachma, Large flan, Obv: diademed bust of king to right, Greek legend around “BASIΛEΩS SΩTHPOS / MENANΔPOY” (Basileos Soteros Menandrou…of king Menander, the Saviour), Rev: Athena alkidemos standing left, seen from behind, holding horizontal shield on outstretched left arm, hurling thunderbolt with right hand, pushkalavati monogram at right, discontinuous Kharoshthi legend around “Maharajasa tratarasa / menamdrasa”, 9.82g, 26.31mm, (MACW # 1765/Bop.& Rahman # 333), choice extremely fine, Very Rare. Estimated Price: 30,000-40,000

14. Silver Tetradrachma, Obv: diademed bust of king to left, seen from behind, wearing diadem, holding spear with his upraised right hand, Greek legend around “BASIΛEΩS SΩTHPOS / MENANΔPOY” (Basileos Soteros Menandrou…of king Menander, the Saviour), Rev: Athena alkidemos standing left, seen from behind, holding horizontal shield on outstretched left arm, hurling thunderbolt with right hand, Pushkalavati monogram at right, discontinuous Kharoshthi legend around “Maharajasa tratarasa / menamdrasa”, 9.84g, 23.26mm, (MACW # 1783-84/Bop.& Rahman # 320), about extremely fine, Extremely Rare. Estimated Price: 50,000-70,000

15. Satavahana Dynasty of Maharashtra, Satakarni I with Queen Naganika (100 BC), Copper (Bell metal) Unit, Obv: Brahmi legend “Naganikaya” in the central tablet in the shape of rectangle, Brahmi legend divided by rectangle “(Si)ri Satakanisa”, a object is railing at right field 2 x 5 square boxes, Rev: Ujjaini symbol with swastika symbols in each orbs and dot in each quadrant all within a square, 6.9g, 19.42mm, (Satavahana Coins, D R Reddy # Fig.13), about very fine with almost complete details visible on the coin, Extremely Rare.

It is one of the earliest indigenous examples where one finds joint issue in the name of both the King and the Queen. Naganika was the first Queen from the Indian sub-continent to have struck coins in her name, jointly with her husband Satakarni. Famous for the dedicatory inscription in the Satavahana family temple at Naneghat, she is known to have performed several sacrifices, including two Ashwamedha Mahayajnas.

Estimated Price: 90,000-1,10,000

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Kushan Dynasty

16. Vima Kadphises (95-127 AD), Gold Dinar, Obv: diademed, domed crown, half-length bust on clouds facing left, holding mace-scepter and sword hilt, tamgha in the right field, Greek legend around “BACIΛEVCOOH... MO KAΔΦICHC” (King Vima Kadphises), Rev: ithyphallic lord Shiva standing facing head left, holding composite trident with axe in right hand and Kamandalu in left hand, Deer skin draped over left arm, tamgha to left, Nandipada symbol (Buddhist triratna/Three jewels) to right, Kharoshthi legend around “Maharajasa Rajadirajasa sarvaloga isvarasa mahisvarasa Vima Kathphishasa tratara”, 7.9g, 20.06mm, (Gobl # 19/ Shrava # 34/Jongward & Cribb # 267), about extremely fine, Extremely Rare. Estimated Price: 1,50,000-2,00,000

17. Kanishka I (127-140 AD), Gold Dinar, “MAO” (Moon God) type, Obv: crowned, diademed king standing facing left, holding spear and ankush, sacrificing over fire altar left, flames on shoulders, Bactrian legend around “ÞAONANOÞAO KA-NHÞKI KOÞANO” (King of Kings, Kanishka Kushan), Rev: Lunar deity Mao standing facing towards left, lunar crescent behind the shoulders, holds a staff with globular finial in left arm, right hand outstretched in benediction, Bactrian legend at right “MAO”, tamgha at the left field, dotted border around, 7.8g, 19.62mm, (Gobl # 76/Shrava # 69), choice extremely fine, Very Rare. Estimated Price: 80,000-1,00,000

18. Vasudeva I (190-230 AD), Gold Dinar, “OESHO” (Shiva)/Trimurti type, Obv: crowned, nimbate, diademed king standing facing left, sacrificing over altar, a ribboned trident surmounts altar and holding another trident in left hand, a long sword held with belt, Bactrian legend around “þAONANOþAO B..OΔhO KOþANO” (King of Kings) Vasudeva, the Kushana, Rev: three headed (Trimurti) Shiva with four hands standing facing front, holding a trident in upper right hand and noose in the upper left, he is shown holding a thunderbolt in his lower left hand while his lower right hand, holding the Kamandalu, is shown resting on Nandi’s hump, Nandi the Bull with the bell is shown standing facing right, behind Shiva, Bactrian legend “OηþO” (OESHO) behind the Bull’s rump, tamgha in the right field, 7.9, 21.77mm, (variant of Gobl # 506/variant of MK # 506/variant of Jongward & Cribb # 1101, Unlisted variety of Tamgha), about very fine, fully struck on a generous flan, the bull head at the reverse is double-struck, Extremely Rare.

This specimen has distinctive features on the reverse, mainly the three headed Shiva with four arms and the Nandi facing right than the usual left facing type along with the Tamgha variety which is unlisted Estimated Price: 1,25,000-1,50,000

19. Vasishka (247-267 AD), Gold Dinar, “OESHO” (Shiva) type, Obv: crowned, nimbate, diademed king standing facing left, sacrificing over altar, a ribboned trident surmounts altar and holding another trident in left hand, a long sword held with belt, Brahmi letter “Tha” between legs, “Su” in right field and “Ga” between altar and right leg, Bactrian legend around “(þAONANOþAO B ... A Zηþ) KO KOþANO” (King of Kings), Vasishka, the Kushan, Rev: Ithyphallic Shiva standing facing front, holding trident and diadem, Bull (Nandi) standing behind to left, facing front, front right leg raised, Bactrian legend at right “OηþO” (OESHO), tamgha at upper left, 7.9, 20.65mm, (Gobl # 621), choice extremely fine, Very Rare. Estimated Price: 60,000-80,000

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Post Kushan | Pallavas of Kanchi (4th Century AD)

20. Potin Unit, Obv: a standing Bull facing right, Pallava-Grantha legend “Vabhu” above, all within circular border, Rev: a vase with flowers and leaves on the centre, encircled by a circular border with rays radiating, 2.0g, 17.0mm, (Unlisted type), about uncirculated, Very Rare. Estimated Price: 10,000-15,000

Gupta Dynasty

21. Samudragupta (335-370 AD), Gold Dinar, “Kacha” type, Obv: king, nimbate, standing facing left, holding a chakradhvaja (wheel-headed standard) in his left hand and sacrificing at altar at left, Brahmi legend “Kacho Gamavajatya Di(vam Ka)rmabhiruttamair jaya(ti)” (having conquered the earth, kacha wins the heaven by excellent deeds) and ‘Kacha’ written vertically below the kings elbow, Rev: Goddess Lakshmi, nimbate, standing to left, a cornucopia in her left hand, holding a lotus in right hand, its stalk twisted and tamgha at left field, Brahmi legend “Sarvarajochchhetta” (exterminator of all kings) in the right field , no carpet under feet, within dotted border, 7.5g, 19.90mm, (variant of Altekar, Bayana Hoard # Pl. VII-6/BMC # Pl. II -11/TOTGE, S. Kumar # Cl. I- Var. B), about extremely fine, reverse partially double-struck, Extremely Rare. This representation of the goddess holding the lotus is seldom offered.. Estimated Price: 80,000-1,00,000

Chandragupta II (Vikramaditya) (375-415 AD)

22. Silver Drachma, Obv: bust of the king facing right, Rev: stylized Garuda standing facing, with wings spread in the center, Brahmi legend around “Sri Guptakulalankarasya Rajadhiraja Sri Chandragupta Vikramankasya”, 2.0g, 14.58mm, (TOTGE, S. Kumar # Class II), about very fine, Very Rare.

Dr. Bhandare in his article in the Numismatic Digest 29-30 has identified the legends as a couplet “Sri Guptakulalankarasya Rajadhiraja Sri Chandragupta Vikramankasya”, meaning the ‘Jewel of Srigupta’s family, King of Kings his Majesty Chandragupta marked by valor’. Estimated Price: 12,000-15,000

23. Gold Dinar, “Archer” type, Obv: king, nimbate, standing facing left, king in dhoti and wearing a waist cloth (sash) hanging down from a knot, coat buttons clear in the center, necklace, holding an Indian long bow in his left hand and arrow in right hand, adorned garuda standard at left, Brahmi legend “Chandra” below king’s arm, Rev: goddess Lakshmi, nimbate, seated front facing on a lotus in padmasana, holding diadem in her right hand and lotus in left hand, tamgha to upper left , Brahmi legend “Sri Vikramah”, 7.9g, 17.57mm, (variant of Altekar, Bayana Hoard # Pl. IX-15/TOTGE, S. Kumar # Class. III-Var. A.6.1), choice extremely fine, Rare.Estimated Price: 60,000-80,000

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Kumaragupta I (Mahendraditya) (415-455 AD)

27. Gold Dinar, “Horseman – Right” type, Obv: king, nimbus, riding an adorned Horse to right, holding bow in left hand whose upper part is visible just above the neck of the Horse, Brahmi legend around “Guptakula vyomasasi jya(tya)jeyo jitamahendrah”, Rev: goddess Lakshmi, nimbate, seated on wicker stool facing left, is seen feeding grapes held in her right hand to the peacock in front, while her left hand holds a lotus with long stalk, rests on her waist, with Brahmi legend “Ajitamahendra” in the right field, 8.1g, 19.72mm, (variant of Altekar, Bayana Hoard # Pl. XXIII-1 to 5/TOTGE, S.Kumar # Class.III-Var.A/MACW # 4839), choice very fine, reverse slightly double-struck, Extremely Rare.

Altekar doesn’t list an example without the Brahmi letter “Tya” between the horse legs, overall an interesting specimen showing the plaited hair of the horse and complete details. Estimated Price: 1,60,000-1,80,000

28. Gold Dinar, “Horseman - Right” type, Obv: king, nimbus, is seen seated on adorned Horse depicted mid-strut to right, without weapons, wearing a long sash whose ends fly behind, Brahmi legend around “Ksitipatir aji(to vijayi mahendrasinho di)vam jaya”, “Ksi” between the heads of king and Horse, Rev: goddess Lakshmi, heavily jewelled at her ears, neck, arms, wrists, waist and ankles, nimbate, seated on a wicker stool facing left, is seen feeding grapes held in her right hand to the peacock in front, while her left hand holds a lotus with long stalk, rests on her waist, with Brahmi legend “Ajitamahendra” in the right field, 8.2g, 19.11mm, (BMC # Pl.XIII-10/Unlisted in Altekar/TOTGE, S. Kumar # Class III-Var.C), choice extremely fine, reverse slightly double-struck, Extremely Rare Estimated Price: 2,10,000-2,30,000

29. Gold Dinar, “Horseman - Right” type, Obv: king in royal finery with jewelled turban is seen riding an ceremonially adorned Horse to right, wearing buttoned coat and trousers, with a bow, whose strings are on the inside, in the left hand and sword in the right, Brahmi legend around “Prithivitalesvarandrah Ku……..ragupto (jayatya jitah)”, Rev: goddess Lakshmi, wearing a jeweled headgear and heavily jewelled at her ears, neck, arms, wrists, waist and ankles, nimbate, seated on a wicker stool facing left, is seen feeding grapes held in her right hand to the peacock in front, while her left hand holds a lotus with long stalk, rests on her waist, with Brahmi legend “Ajitamahendra” in the right field, tamgha at left, 8.3g, 19.32mm, (variant of Altekar. Bayana Hoard # Pl. XXV-14-15/TOTGE, S. Kumar # Class III-Var.F), about extremely fine, obverse partially double-struck, Exceedingly Rare.

This specimen is distinctive as it depicts royal finery and jewelry worn by both the king and his horse, and also the goddess, it is quite possible that it was struck for a Royal issue for the purpose of a ceremonial presentation. Generally, such intricate detail is not seen on the coins of this series.

Estimated Price: 2,80,000-3,10,000

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30. Skandagupta (455-467 AD), Gold Heavy Dinar, “Archer” type, Obv: King, nimbate, standing facing left, wearing long sash and necklace, the king holds a long bow in his left hand and arrow in his right with garuda standard at left, the Brahmi legend “Skanda” is below the king’s arm, Rev: goddess Lakshmi seated on a lotus in padmasana facing front, holding diadem in her right hand while the left is resting on her thigh, a lotus whose stem rises from under her left arm is seen adjacent to the Goddess’s face, blurred Brahmi legend “Sri Skandaguptah”, Sankhanidhi symbol with pearls flowing out at left, 9.4g, 18.29mm, (TOTGE, S. Kumar # Class. II-Var. B), about very fine, Rare.Estimated Price: 85,000-95,000

31. Kumaragupta III (530-540 AD), Gold Dinar, “Archer” type, Obv: King, nimbate, standing facing left, wearing long sash and necklace, the king holds a long bow in his left hand and arrow in his right with garuda standard at left, the Brahmi legend “Ku” is below the king’s arm surmounted by crescent, letter “Ta” between legs, and legend “Rajadhiraja Sri Kumaragupta (Kramadityah)” at the right field in small characters, Rev: goddess Lakshmi seated on a lotus in padmasana facing front, holding diadem in her right hand while the left is resting on her thigh, a lotus whose stem rises from under her left arm is seen adjacent to the Goddess’s face, tamgha to left, blurred Brahmi legend “Sri Kramajita” at the right field, 9.5g, 20.31mm, (TOTGE, S. Kumar # Var. A/Unlisted in Altekar & BMC), about very fine, Very Rare.

Kumaragupta III was notably the last ruler of the Gupta Empire, he succeeded his father Narashimhagupta. There are certain proofs regarding the existence of Kumaragupta III, silver - copper seal found in 1889 from Bhitari mentions the names of his father Narasimhagupta and grandfather Purugupta. At his time of ascending the Gupta Empire throne, the power had shrunk to their original base in Magadha. It is evident to notice the downfall of the imperial power by the coinage as the gold used to strike the coins was not of high purity and not much varieties are known of this ruler.

Coins of this ruler are extremely rare and missing from many collections. Estimated Price: 1,25,000-1,50,000

32. Eastern Bengal, Chandras of Arakan, Pritichandra (6 Century AD), Silver 1/8 Unit, Obv: Humped recumbent Bull seated facing right, Brahmi legend above “Priti”, Rev: Trident with sun and moon above, 0.4g, 9.82mm, about very fine, Very Rare.

Complete details visible on such a tiny coin.Estimated Price: 10,000-15,000

33. Eastern Chalukyas of Vengi (6-7 Century AD), Copper alloy Unit, Vishnuknudin type, uninscribed, Obv: roaring Lion facing right with one foreleg raised, with tail curled on the back, Srivatsa in front and a crescent above, a circular border surrounded by dots. Rev: Fish incarnation of lord Vishnu resting over lotus bloom, above a small lamp-stand between Vaishnavite Conch shell symbols, encircled by a circular border with rays radiating, 3.0g, 16.33mm, (Unlisted), about uncirculated with original lustre, Very Rare. Estimated Price: 10,000-12,000

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Medieval India

Chalukyas of Badami (6-8 Century AD)Pulakeshi I Chalukya, governor of Badami under the Banavasi Kadamba King Harivarman, (5th Century AD), established his sovereignty and founded the Badami Chalukya dynasty around 540 AD. He assumed the title Maharaja and performed the Ashvamedha sacrifice to assert his sovereign status. The Badami Chalukyas ruled for almost 2 centuries until 757 AD. During this time the Chalukya Kingdom had spread beyond the river narmada upto Malwa-Gujarat in the north, the Kalinga and South Kosala Kingdoms to the east and Kadamba Kingdoms located in the upper Tungabhadra basin to the south. Badami was the capital of Chalukya kings between 6th to 8th centuries CE.

The Badami Chalukyas had Boar (Varaha) as their symbol and designs such as the boar/temple, temple/sceptre, lamps/temple and boar/lamps, and issued a series of die struck coins bearing their dynastic devices. The temple design, seen on the coins, seems to be inspired from the temples at Aihole, the earlier capital of the Badami Chalukyas.

34. Anonymous Issue, Gold Fanam, Obv: a caparisoned Varaha (Boar), the Chalukya insignia facing right, Rev: temple between lamp stands, 0.38g, 6.34mm, (Mitch. K&A # 269), choice extremely fine, Extremely Rare. Estimated Price: 60,000-80,000

35. Anonymous Issue, Gold Varaha (Gadyana), Obv: a caparisoned Varaha (Boar), the Chalukya insignia facing left, surrounded by floral scroll, with sun and crescent symbols above, Rev: decorated three story gopuram (temple) with deity/Nandi in it? dotted circular border around, 3.9g, 13.69mm, (Unlisted in major references), choice extremely fine, Exceptionally Rare.

The combination of Boar and Temple has come in existence for the first time, it is uncertain that which ruler has struck this, only its similar features importantly its insignia makes it the Badami Chalukya. The metal flow is perfect.


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Highest Rarity of Badami Chalukya, offered for the first time in any auction!

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Coins of Medieval India

36. Gold Varaha (Gadyana), Obv: a caparisoned Varaha (Boar), the Chalukya insignia facing right, with sun and crescent symbols above, Rev: a single horizontal line of blurred Kannada legend “Sri Sana (la Bhoopa)” in the center between two beaded lines, artistically set within the feathers of the bird (presumably peacock as seen on the walls and pillars of ancient Jain temples) surrounded on the either sides, 3.7g, 14.55mm, cleaned otherwise about very fine, obverse is partially double-struck, Exceedingly Rare.

The title “Sana (la Bhoopa)” means the “Lord of SaNaLa”, which is not known in any of the inscriptions and is encountered only in the coinage. The script is in the early form of the 8th CE and coincides with the ruling period of Vikramaditya II (733-746 CE) and Kirtivarman II (746-753 CE). The place “Sanala” is presently a village in the Jamkhandi taluk of the Bagalkot district which is around 60 kilometers in the North-west of Badami. Estimated Price: 3,25,000-4,25,000

Chalukyas of Kalyani (9-11 Century AD)

37. Jayasimha II “Jagadekamalla” (10 Century AD), Gold Fanam, Obv: Lion standing facing right with forepaw raised, Rev: Kannada letter “Ka”, 0.37g, 6.39mm, (Unlisted), about extremely fine, Extremely Rare.

The ‘Ka’ letter is one the four letters of Jagadeka, fanam of this ruler bears letter like like Ka, JA, Ga & Di. Estimated Price: 18,000-20,000

Nolambas of Central Karnataka (10-11 Century AD)The Nolambas were a minor southern Indian dynasty of medieval Karnataka. The area they held sway over is referred to as Nolambasa of Henjeru (Hemavathi) & Nolambalige (Nolambavadi), they flourished under Rashtrakuta tutelage, but after their collapse Nolamba Dynasty lost its influence and power. Nolambas were overrun by the Ganga King Marasimha, who boasts of having destroyed the Nolamba family and had the title Nolambakulantaka.

38. Gold Fanam, Obv: ornamental humped recumbent Bull seated facing to right, Rev: representation of the seated Monkey holding spear, raised tail behind, 0.39g, 5.15mm, (Unlisted), about extremely fine, Exceedingly Rare.

Complete figure visible on both the sides of this tiny coin.Estimated Price: 50,000-70,000

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39. Possibly attributed to Nanni Nolamba or “Polalachora” (9 Century AD), Punch Marked Gadyana, Obv: Nine punches consisting 5x stylized seated Nandi seated facing right with sun and moon above, 2x Kannada letter “Shri”, 1x compose ankusha and weapon symbol and 1x Kannada legend “Pala”, Rev: uniface, 3.7g, 21.69mm, (Unlisted), superb uncirculated, Extremely Rare.

Nanni Nolamba was the king ruling in c. 970 CE and one of his name was ‘Polalachora’. Since the Kannada legends on the coin is read as Pa La of Polalachora, it is thus tentatively attributed to Nanni Nolamba.


40. Kalachuris of Kalyana, Bijjala (11 Century AD), Gold Punch Marked Pagoda, Obv: Garuda running to right, holding an object (serpant?) in raised right hand, 4x Lion to right with foreleg raised, 2x ‘Shri ‘and Kannada legend 2x “Su ba” twice, Rev: uniface, 3.7g, 22.23mm, (Mitch. K&A # 278-279), about very fine, Very Rare. Estimated Price: 25,000-30,000

41. Kadambas of Hangal, Toyimadeva (10 Century AD), Gold Gadyana, Obv: Lion advancing right, with it’s head turned back, Kannada legend in the exergue “Sa la ga”, inverted sword within a circle above the tail, Rev: scroll work within decorative dotted border encircled within floral patterns, 4.2g, 16.71mm, choice extremely fine, Very Rare. Estimated Price: 75,000-95,000

42. Western Ganga Dynasty (10-11 Century AD), Gold Gajapati Pagoda, Obv: a caparisoned Elephant standing right chewing sugarcane, a branch under its belly and on its back Kannada letters “….ni”, Rev: ornamental floral scroll, 3.5g, 12.79mm, (Variant of Mitch. K&A # 192), almost uncirculated, Rare. Estimated Price: 22,000-25,000

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Coins of Medieval India

Vijayanagara Empire

43.Tuluva Dynasty, Sadashivaraya (15 Century AD), Gold Varaha, Obv: lord Vishnu and goddess Lakshmi seated on a raised seat, Vishnu holding discus in right hand and conch in left, Rev: three line Nagari legend in interlinear rules “Sri Pr/athapa Sadashiva/ra sa(ya)”, 3.4g, 11.19mm, (Girijapathi # 264), about extremely fine, Rare to get in the condition.

Reverse is showing legends “Sri Prathapa Sadashivarasa” instead of “Sri Prathapa Sadashivaraya”.

Estimated Price: 14,000-17,000

44.Aravidu Dynasty, Venkatapathiraya II (15 Century AD), Gold Varaha, Obv: Lord Venkateshwara standing posture under Prabhavali decoration, holding discus and conch, lower hands show mudra, Rev: three line Nagari legend with interlinear rules “Sri Ven/katagiri/shwara”, 3.41g, 12.14mm, (JONS.230, Chandragiri coins of Aravidu Dynasty # Pl. 3), about extremely fine, Very Rare.


45.Aravidu Dynasty, Gold Varaha, Crude Strike, Obv: Lord Venkateshwara standing posture under Prabhavali decoration, holding discus and conch, lower hands show mudra, Rev: Nagari legend in three line “Sri Venka/teswara/Yanamaha”, 3.42g, 12.05mm, (Dr. M. Girijapathi # 386), choice very fine, Very Rare.


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Bengal Sultanate

46. Ghiyath-ud-din I’wad (AH 609/610-624/1213-1227 AD), No Mint, Silver Tanka, AH 617, Obv: The Kalima Shahada within a dotted circle, around hijri date 617 in Arabic words, Rev: al sultan al mu’azzam Ghiyath ud dunya wa’l din abu’l fath iwad bin al-husain nasir amir al mu’minin within a dotted circle, 10.8g, 28mm, (Variant of G&G # B25, date is unlisted), choice very fine, Very Rare. Estimated Price: 20,000-25,000

47. Ghiyath-ud-din I’wad (Second Series AH 622/1225 AD), Silver Tanka, In the name of Shams-ud-din Iltutmish (Sultan of Delhi), Obv: The Kalima Shahada with al nasir li dinullah amir al mominin within a inner circle and unreadable hijri date in Arabic words in outer margin, Rev: al-sultan al-mu’azzam Shams-ud-dunya wa’l din Abu’l Muzaffar Iltutmish al-sultani yamin khalifat Allah Nasir amir al-mum’nin, 9.53g, 30.10mm, (G&G # B39), choice very fine, Rare. Estimated Price: 15,000-20,000

48. Satgaon Mint, Gold Heavy Dinar, AH 730, In the name of Muhammad bin Tughluq (Sultan of Delhi) (AH 726-735/1326-1335 AD), Obv: The Kalima Shahada within a inner circle, around mint name & date in Arabic words, Rev: duriba fi zaman al-’abd al-raji rahmat Allah Muhammad bin Tughluq, 12.86g, 18.56mm, (G&G # B118), choice extremely fine, Very Rare.

This specimen is part of a series struck in Bengal in the name of Muhammad bin Tughluq. It is centrally struck with the full circular outer border visible on both sides. Estimated Price: 70,000-90,000

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49. Danujamarddana Deva (Raja Ganesha) (Saka 1339-1340/AH 819-821/1416-1418 AD), Pandunagar (Pandua) Mint, Silver Tanka, SE 1339, Obv: Bengali legend “sri/sri/danuja/marddana/deva”, Rev: Bengali legend “sri /chandi/ charana/parayana”, 10.10g, 27.52mm, (G&G # B318), choice very fine, with usual test marks, Extremely Rare.

In the year SE 1339 which corresponds to AH 819 and 1416 AD, Hindu ruler ‘Raja Ganesha’ sat on the throne of Bengal Sultanate. He established Hindu rule in Bengal and assumed the title ‘Danujamarddana Deva’. He took advantage of the weakness of the Ilyas Shahi dynasty, which ruled before him, to come to power. Some have argued against this identification of ‘Raja Ganesha’ as ‘Danujamarddana Deva’.

Raja Ganesha was a Hindu landlord of Bhaturia in North Bengal. He came to serve in Ilyas’ court at the time of Ghiyas-ud-din Azam Shah. He continued to serve the succeeding Sultans of Bengal and later seized control over Bengal soon after the death of Sultan Bayazid. But the fact remains that this ruler was able to strike coins in Pandua (Firuzabad), Sunargaon and Chatgaon during his reign and thus had control of a large area of Bengal. The only person to be in that position to our knowledge is Raja Ganesha and the dates fit. These coins are particularly notabale as the language and script on them is mediaeval Bengali and they are dated in the Saka era.


50. Ala-ud-din Husain (AH 899-925/1493-1519 AD), Dar-ul-Darb Mint, Gold Tanka, Obv: al-sultan al-adil Ala-ud-dunya wa’l din abu’l muzaffar, Rev: husain shah al-sultan bin sayyid ashraf al-husaini khuld mulkahu, 10.59g, 20.13mm, (Unlisted in G&G), choice very fine+, Extremely Rare.

“Dar” of “Dar-ul-Darb” is clearly visible at the bottom on the reverse side. G&G does not record any gold example for the type in this mint. It is die identical to the silver half tanka die listed at G&G B763. It is possible that the same dies were used for this as well.


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Delhi Sultanate

51. Ghorid Dynasty, Mu’izz ud din Muhammad bin Sam (Muhammad Ghori) (AH 589-602/1193-1206 AD), Gold Unit, Bayana Type, Obv: seated goddess Lakshmi facing front, Rev: Devanagari legend: “sri maha/mira mahama/da sama”, 4.3g, 14.58mm, (G&G # D6, Deyell # 253), choice very fine, Rare. Estimated Price: 25,000-35,000

52. Turk Dynasty, Jalalat-ud-din Raziya (AH 634-637/1236-1240 AD), Dehli Mint (off flan), Silver Tanka, AH 635, In the name of both Iltut-mish and Raziya, Obv: al-sultan al-a’zam Shams ud dunya wa’l din al-sultan al-mu’azzam Raziya al-dunya wa, Rev: fi ahd imam ul mustansir amir ul mominin within single square, mint off flan & hijri date in Arabic words at margin, 10.88g, 26mm, (Unlisted type in G&G), choice very fine, Exceedingly Rare.

Jalalat-ud-din Raziya: her first Delhi issue is in the name of her father- Iltutmish; with only the word Nasrat (the female form of Nasr) and the date indicating the issuer. On her other Dehli tankas her title is Shams-ud din, whereas, in this specimen complete name of “Raziya” with title in the last line and also her father’s title ‘Shams-ud-duniya wa’l din’ in the second line within a square of obverse is visible and legends are within a single square than the usual double square pattern listed in G&G.

(Bengal issues have ‘Jalalat-ud-dunya wa’l din’ and the name of Iltumush; with the word ‘Ibnat’ (daughter) above or on the left of ‘Iltamash’)


53. Nasir-ud-din Mahmud (AH 644-664/1246-1266 AD), Silver 1/12 Tanka, Obv: al-sultan al-mu’azzam, Rev: Nasir ud dunya wa’l din, 0.90g, 10mm, (G&G # D140), choice very fine, Very Rare. Estimated Price: 25,000-30,000

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54. Khilji Dynasty, Pretender Issue, Shams-ud-din Mahmud (AH 718/1318 AD), Qila Deogir (Type), Gold Pagoda (1/3 Tanka), Obv: Shams-ud-duniya wa’l din, Rev: Mahmud Shah al sultan, 3.93g, 14.98mm, (Unpublished), choice very fine, Exceptionally Rare.

Shams ud-din Mahmud coins are reported in Billon and Gold, Billon are of two types; six gani & two gani. The legends written on the six gani is read as “al-sultan al-a’ zam Shams ud-dunya wa’l din. The script of this coin and the arrangement of legends seems to be adopted from six gani.

As the pagoda is of South India gold weight standard, it is obvious that it was struck in the Deccan region itself. The only known gold tanka also has Deogir as its mint!

While Qutb-ud-Din Mubarak was returning after subduing Deogir/ Malabar in 718 AH (1318 AD), a conspiracy was hatched to assassinate him and to proclaim Shams ud din Mahmud as the new Sultan. These coins were issued as a result of this plot! The Plan however, could not be implemented as it was revealed to the King (Mubarak) and he got all involved, executed.

There is no Historical record regarding the exact identity of “Shams-ud-Din Mahmud’. This was meant to be a royal title, which in most cases, were different from earlier names. However, the most probable contender is ‘Asad-ud-Din’, son of Yaghrush Khan (Ala-ud-Din Khilji’s maternal Uncle). In support of this theory stands the inscription on reverse of the only gold tanka known of this so-called ruler, which has in its last two lines, “Asad-al-Khalifah, Nasir Amir al Momnin”. No other coin of any ruler in known to have this word ‘Asad’ as Khalifah! Another possibility has been put forward by some historians as that of the regent Vafa Malik; and yet another – as asserted by Ibn Batuta, ‘a ten year old son of Khizr Khan’.


An important rarity of Delhi Sultanate!

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55. Tughluq Dynasty, Firuz Shah Tughluq (AH 752-790/1351-1388 AD), Gold Tanka, AH 787, Obv: Firuz Shah sultani, Rev: na’ib amir al-mu’minin (the deputy of the Commander of the Faithful) & hijri date 787, 10.97g, 22.12mm, (G&G # D466), about very fine, Rare. Estimated Price: 50,000-60,000

56. Suri Dynasty, Sher Shah Suri (AH 945-952/1538-1545 AD), Pandua Mint, Silver Rupee, AH 948, Complete flan, Obv: The Kalima Shahada on top in two lines, mint Pandua in middle, al sultan al adil at bottom, four khalifas name in four margins, Rev: sher shah al sultan, khuld allahu mulkahu with date 948, Nagari legend ‘sri ser sahi’ at bottom, farid ud duniya wa’l din abu’l muzaffar in margins, 11.25g, 27mm, (G&G # D790), choice very fine, test mark, Very Rare.

Pandua was one of the oldest towns of Bengal. It is situated in modern town of Malda in West Bengal and also known as Hazrat Pandua or Firuz-abad. Pandua remained a mint-town for a period of more than one and a quarter century from the time of Ala ud din Ali Shah to Rukn ud din Barbak Shah I. After about five decades this mint was revived by Sher Shah whose coins were struck here in the years AH 946 to AH 948. In Sher Shah’s coins it is simply known as Pandua where as in on the coins of the other rulers it is called Firuzabad. Estimated Price: 10,000-15,000

57. Suri Dynasty, Sher Shah Suri (AH 945-952/1538-1545 AD), Ranthambhor Mint, Silver Rupee, AH 949, Broad flan, Obv: The Kalima Shahada within a square and four khalifas name in margin, Rev: sher shah sultan khuld allahu mulkahu & hijri date 949 within a square, at bottom Nagari legend ‘sri ser sah’, in margin farid ud dunya wal din abu’l muzaffar & mint name Ranthambhor at left, 11.09g, 30.00mm, (G&G # D793), about very fine, test marks, Very Rare. Estimated Price: 15,000-20,000

58. Suri Dynasty, Sher Shah Suri (AH 945-952/1538-1545 AD), Shergarh Mint (off flan), Silver Rupee, AH 945, Obv: The Kalima Shahada on top in two lines, at bottom al sultan al adil, khulfa-e-rashidun names in four margins, Rev: sher shah sultan khuld allahu mulkahu with hijri date 945, at bottom Nagari legend, ‘sri ser sahi sulitan’, in margin farid ud dunya wa’l din abu’l muzaffar, 11.01g, 26.00mm, (Unlitsted type in G&G), about very fine, test marks, Extremely Rare. Estimated Price: 50,000-60,000

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59. Suri Dynasty, Muhammad Adil Shah (AH 960-964/1552-1556 AD) Jhusi Mint, Silver Rupee, AH 964, Obv: The Kalima Shahada & hijri date 964 within square, four khalifas name in margin, Rev: sultan Muhammad Adil, khuld allahu mulkahu, zarb Jhusi completely visible and Nagari legend ‘sri mahamad saha’ at bottom, 11.36g, 22.05mm, (G&G # D1098), choice very fine, Extremely Rare. Estimated Price: 35,000-45,000

Kashmir Sultanate

60. Hasan Shah & Fath Shah, Dar-ul-Sultana Kashmir Mint, Gold Dinar (Mule?), AH 876, Obv: The Kalima Shahada within a circle, epithet name Dar-ul-sultana & hijri date 876, Rev: kibr-i-mamlakat kih muhr (mihr)-i-daulat ast, sikkah-i-fath shah sultan ain kashmir ast (the glory of the kingdom, which is the mohur (sun) of the state, is the coin of Fath Shah of Kashmir), 11.28g, 20.00mm, (G&G # K30 & K55), choice very fine, one test mark, Exceedingly Rare.

This (mule?) specimen is struck using the dies from two different ruler of Kashmir Sultanate, Hasan Shah and Fath Shah. The obverse has Kalima Shahada within a circle and date AH 876 is clear in the margin, this date is of the reign of Hasan Shah who was the ruler between AH 876-889, also die identical of the example listed by Goron & Goenka vide reference no K30. The reverse is read as Kibr-i-Mamlakat Kih Muhr-i-Daulat Ast, Sikkah-i-Fath Shah Sultan ain Kashmir Ast, it clearly identifies the ruler name, die identical of the example listed by Goron & Goenka vide reference no K55, Fath Shah’s first reign was AH 892-904.

It could have been a joint issue or a mint-master’s mistake to pair the different dies, since the die is of equal quality at both sides and not worn-out, it is also possible that the die-engravers of Fath Shah didn’t care much and imitated the legends from the obverse as it is including the date of Hasan Shah. Such incidents are known from the Kaserahs with the fixed date AH 874. More research on the subject is required.


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Madura Sultanate

61. Jalal-ud-din Ahsan Shah (AH 734-740/1333/4-1339 AD), Silver 12 Gani?/1/6 Tanka, AH 737, Obv: Ahsan Shah, Rev: Sikandar-al-zaman, 1.65g, 12.57mm, (G&G # MD4), about very fine, Rare. Estimated Price: 15,000-20,000

62. Shams-ud-din Adil Shah (AH 748-760/1347-1358 AD), Silver 16 Gani, AH 748, Obv: Adil Shah & & hijri date 748, Rev: Shanzdah gani (sixteen gani), 2.0g, 12.91mm, (G&G # MD24), choice extremely fine, Extremely Rare. Estimated Price: 15,000-20,000

Malwa Sultanate

63. Ala-ud-din Mahmud Shah I (AH 839-873/1436-1469 AD), Hadrat Shadiabad Mint, Silver 1/2 Tanka, Obv: al-sultan al-a’zam Ala ud dunya wa’l din khalji Abu’l Muzaffar Mahmud Shah khuldallahu khilafatahu, Rev: sikandar al-thani yamin al-khilafa nasir amir al-muminin, 5.48g, 20.00mm, (G&G # M26), about very fine, Extremely Rare.

Half tankas of Malwa Sultanate are extremely rare and no example has been sold previously in any auction in India. Estimated Price: 70,000-90,000

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64. Ghiyath Shah (AH 873-906/1469-1500 AD), No Mint, Gold Square Tanka, AH 880, Obv: al-wathiq bi’l malik al-multaji abu’l fath Ghiyath Shah within a double framed square enclosing dots, Rev: bin Mahmud Shah al-khalji al-sultan on top, khulldalahu mulkahu and complete hijri date 880 at bottom all within a double framed square enclosing dots, 11.2g, 21.97x 20.42mm, (Variant of G&G # M66, additional Arabic symbol “Tajdid” on left of the reverse is unlisted), about very fine, Very Rare.


65. Ghiyath Shah (AH 873-906/1469-1500 AD), Gold Square Tanka, Obv: al-wathiq bi’l malik al-multaji abu’l fath Ghiyath Shah, Rev: bin Mahmud Shah al-khilji al-sultan khulldalahu mulkahu, 10.63g, 20 x 19mm, (Variant of G&G # M66, mint mark is unlisted), choice extremely fine, Rare.


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Babur (AH 932-937/1525-1530 AD)

66. Qandahar Mint, Silver Shahrukhi (Mithqal), AH 933, Obv: The Kalima Shahada within a quarterfoil, around four khalifas name, Rev: zarb Qandahar & hijri date 933 within a wavy quarterfoil, al-sultan-ul-azam khaqan al-mukarram, Zahir ud din Muhammad Babur Badshah, khuld allahu mulkahu wa sultanahu wa ala amrahu wa shanahu around, 4.63g, 29mm, (Rahman # 38-04), choice very fine, single test mark, Very Rare.

An interesting specimen minted at Qandahar in 933 AH by Kamran Mirza for his father. It is the only specimen minted in the same year of Babur’s famous victory when he assumed the title of Ghazi. Estimated Price: 15,000-20,000

Humayun (AH 937-947/1530-1540) & (AH 962-963/1555-1556)

67. Kabul Mint, Silver Shahrukhi (Mithqal), Obv: The Kalima Shahada with yarzaq Allah man tasha bi-ghair hisab in four lines within an ornate angled quadrilobe, titles of Rashidun in outer margin, Rev: Muhammad Humayun Badshah Ghazi in ornate quadrangle, sultan al azam khaqan al mukarram, khuld allahu ta’ala dhatahu wa mulkahu wa sultanahu in margin, 4.58g, 27.86mm, about extemely fine+, Extremely Rare.

Struck on fairly broad flan and not worn off like others from this series.Estimated Price: 15,000-20,000

Akbar, Jalal-ud-din Muhammad (AH 963-1014/1556-1605 AD)

68. Bang & Bangala Mint (off flan), Silver Square Rupee (2), AH 991, 1004, Obv: 1 & 2, The Kalima Shahada & mint mark, Rev: 1. Jalal ud din Muhammad Akbar Badshah Ghazi & hijri date 991, 2. “Kaabe Roushan” Couplet, sikka-e-bangala zan dilkhah shud kab-e- raushan zarb akbar shah shud & hijri date 1004,11.39g, 17.07 x 17.33mm each approx, (KM # A82.1, 86.1), choice extremely fine, Rare. Estimated Price: 12,000-15,000

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69. Gwaliar Mint, Silver Rupee, AH 969, Obv: The Kalima Shahada & mint mark within a square, four khalifas name in margin, Rev: Jalal ud din Muhammad Akbar Badshah Ghazi and hijri date 969 within a square, abul muzaffar sultan ul adil & zarb Gwaliar visible at margins, 11.38g, 24.01mm, (Variant of Liddle # Type S-1, mint mark is unlisted), about extremely fine, no testing mark, Very Rare. Estimated Price: 12,000-15,000

70. Qannauj urf Shahgarh Mint, Silver Rupee, AH 966, Obv: The Kalima Shahada & hijri date 966 within a square, four khalifas name around, Rev: Jalal ud din Muhammad Akbar Badshah Ghazi within a square, ruler’s title & mint name in margin, 11.35g, 29mm, (Liddle # Type S-1) about very fine, testing marks, Very Rare. Estimated Price: 35,000-45,000

71. Srinagar Mint, Silver Rupee, Elahi 50, Month Ardibihisht (Taurus), Crude strike, Obv: Jalla Jalalahu Allahu Akbar, Rev: Persian month Ardibihisht on top, zarb Srinagar & regnal year 50 completely visible at the bottom, 11.39g, 20.49mm (KM # 93.15), choice very fine, floral & scroll pattern is visible on both the sides, Rare. Estimated Price: 10,000-12,000

72. Mint off flan (Satgaon?), Silver Rupee, AH 966, Crude strike, Obv: The Kalima Shahada & hijri date 966 within a square, four khalifas names in margin, Rev: Jalal ud din Muhammad Akbar Badshah Ghazi reading from upwards to downwards within a square, ruler’s title and mint name in margin, 11.15g, 28mm, (Unlisted type in major references), about very fine, test marks, Extremely Rare.

Usually on all the coins the name and title of the ruler is read from bottom to top, whereas in this specimen it is read from top to bottom. Estimated Price: 30,000-40,000

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73. Bang Mint (off flan), Gold Square Mohur, AH 989, Obv: The Kalima Shahada and jhar mint mark within a dotted square, Rev: Jalal ud din Muhammad Akbar Badshah Ghazi & hijri date 989 within a dotted square, 10.81g, 16 x 15.5mm, (Unlisted), choice very fine, Exceedingly Rare. The province of Bengal was ruled by the Sher Shahs as tributaries to the Mughal emperor, but the Bengal sultans raised constant disputes with their overlord Akbar, and finally in 1577 he deposed and executed Daud and annexed the sultanate. These rare first Mughal mohurs of Bang (Bangala) mark the occupation of a land that was never accepting of Mughal rule, although the new province would prove to be the wealthiest and most fertile of the empire. The expansion of revenue brought about by the acquisition of Bengal necessitated the creation of a new imperial position in 1579, that of diwan or minister of finance for the provinces. The Diwan served as a sort of Governor-General, responsible for the collection and distribution of funds, reporting directly to the emperor, and would have been in charge of the administration of the increasing number of provincial mints. The Diwan thus controlled the levers of power in the provinces, and became a most influential figure in the imperial court. Estimated Price: 4,50,000-5,50,000

74. Agra Dar-ul-Khilafa Mint, Gold Mohur, AH 982, Obv: The Kalima Shahada, lotus bud like mint mark & hijri date 982 within a dotted square, four khalifas name around, Rev: Jalal ud din Muhammad Akbar Badshah Ghazi in centre, on top khuld allahu mulkahu, at bottom Dar-ul-khilafa Agra, 10.91g, 24.00mm, (Liddle # Type G-6), about very fine, Very Rare. Estimated Price: 85,000-1,05,000

75. Ahmadabad Dar-ul-Saltana Mint, Gold Mohur, AH 981, Obv: The Kalima Shahada & hijri date 981 within a square, four khalifas name around, Rev: Jalal ud din Muhammad Akbar Badshah Ghazi in centre, al sultan al azam khuld allahu mulkahu on top, zarb with epithet Dar ul Saltana Ahmadabad at bottom, 10.82g, 23.0mm, (Liddle # Type G-7), choice extremely fine, Very Rare. Estimated Price: 1,25,000-1,50,000

Jahangir, Nur-ud-din Muhammad (AH 1014-1037/1605 AD)

76. Ahmadabad Mint, Silver 1/2 Rupee (Heavy weight), Obverse & Reverse : ‘Inayat elah’ couplet, sikka zad dar ahmadabad az enayate elah, shahe Noor ud din Jahangir ibn Akbar Badshah, 6.77g, 18.29mm, (KM # A139.1), choice extremely fine, Extremely Rare. Estimated Price: 65,000-70,000

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85. Burhanpur Mint, Gold Mohur, 18 RY, Month Tir (Cancer), Obv: Noor ud din Jahangir Shah Akbar Shah, Rev: ilahi month Tir (Cancer), zarb Burhanpur completely visible in middle & regnal year 18 at the bottom, 10.83g, 16.24mm, (Variant of KM # 176.3 & Liddle # Type G-26, small flan is unlisted), choice almost uncirculated, Exceedingly Rare. Estimated Price: 4,00,000-6,00,000

Noorjahan (AH 1033-1037/1623-1627 AD)

86. Surat Mint, Silver 1/2 Rupee, AH (10)36, Obverse & Reverse: “ Sad Zewar” Couplet, ‘ze hukam shahe Jahangir yaft sad zewar, ba naame Noorjahan Badshah Begum zar’, beautifully decorated with scroll pattern on bothsides, 5.54g, 17.10mm, (KM # 167.2), choice very fine with original patina, test mark, Extremely Rare.

The couplet states that, by order of Shah Jahangir gained a hundred beauties gold by the name of Noorjahan Badshah Begum. Estimated Price: 1,25,000-1,50,000

87. Patna Mint, Silver Rupee, 22 RY, ‘Sad Zewar’ Couplet, Obv: ze hukum jahangir yaft sad zewar, Rev: banam Noor Jahan Badshah Begum zar, zarb Patna & regnal year 22 completely visible at the bottom, 11.38g, 24.5mm, (KM # 168.5), about very fine, testing mark, Scarce. Estimated Price: 10,000-12,000

Shahjahan, Shihab-ud-din Muhammad (AH 1037-1068/1628-1658 AD)

88. Mintless Type, Silver 1/8 Square Rupee, Diagonal strike, Obv: The Kalima Shahada, Rev: Shah Jahan Badshah Ghazi, 1.25g, 11 x 10.5mm, (Unlisted in KM, Liddle # Type S-68), choice extremely fine, Very Rare.Estimated Price: 25,000-30,000

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91. Ahmadabad Mint, Gold Mohur, AH 1039/2 RY, Month Azar (Sagittarius), Four lines type on both the sides, Obv: The Kalima Shahada on top in two lines, zarb Ahmadabad & month Azar completely visible at the bottom, Rev: saheb-e-qiran sani, Shihab ud din Muhammad Shahjahan Badshah Ghazi in four lines with hijri date, 10.75g, 21mm, (KM # 255.1), choice extremely fine+, attractive specimen having floral scroll work on both the sides, Extremely Rare. Estimated Price: 2,00,000-2,50,000

92. Akbarabad Mint, Gold Mohur, AH 1046/9 RY, Obv: The Kalima Shahada within quarterfoil & four caliphs name in margin, Rev: Shahjahan Badshah Ghazi, hijri 1046 & regnal year 9 within the quarterfoil, Shihab ud-din Muhammad saheb-e-qiran sani & mint name in margin, 10.91g, 24.39mm, (KM # 258.1), about extremely fine, no test marks, Rare. Estimated Price: 70,000-80,000

93. Akbarabad Mint, Gold Mohur, AH 1053/17 RY, Obv: The Kalima Shahada in quarterfoil & four khalifas name in margin, Rev: Shahjahan Badshah Ghazi, hijri date 1053 & regnal year 17 in quarterfoil, Shihab ud-din Muhammad saheb-e-qiran sani & mint name Akbarabad in margin, 10.86g, 23.13mm, (KM # 258.1), choice very fine almost complete border lines visible, no test marks, Very Rare in this grade. Estimated Price: 2,50,000-2,75,000

94. Daulatabad Mint, Gold Mohur, AH (10)48/11 RY, Obv: The Kalima Shahada, hijri date (10)48 & regnal year 11 within the square and four khalifas names in margin, Rev: Shahjahan Badshah Ghazi within the square, saheb-e-qiran sani Shihab-ud-din Muhammad & mint Daulatabad at left in margins, 10.93g, 21mm, (Variant of KM # 260.21 & Liddle # Type G-19, date is unlisted), choice very fine,Very Rare. Estimated Price: 70,000-90,000

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98. Poonamalai (Punamali) Mint, Silver Rupee, AH 1111/46 RY, “Badr Munir” Couplet, Obv: sikka zad dar jahan chu badre munir Shah Aurangzeb Alamgir, sana hijri 1111, Rev: sana 46 julus, zarb Poonamalai at the bottom, 11.31g, 19.97mm, (KM # 300.73), choice very fine, Very Rare. Poonamali or Punamali has often been identified with ‘Poonamallee or Poovirundhavalli, which is a suburb located about 13 miles from Chennai and has an old fort now in ruins. But it is also the name of the fortress at Tiruchirappalli and it is difficult to ascertain which of these two places these coins were struck at. Estimated Price: 40,000-50,000

99. Saharanpur Mint, Silver Rupee, AH 1097/30 RY, “Badr Munir” Couplet, Obv: sikka zad dar jahan chu badre munir, Shah Aurangzeb Alamgir & hijri date 1097 on top, Rev: sana 30 julus, zarb Saharanpur at bottom, 11.38g, 21.18mm, (KM # 300.77), about extremely fine, Extremely Rare. Estimated Price: 35,000-40,000

100. Ajmer Dar-ul-Khair Mint, Gold Mohur, AH 1106/39 RY, ‘Mihr Munir’ Couplet, Obv: sikka zad-dar jahan chu mehre munir, Shah Aurangzeb Alamgir, sana hijri 1106 on top, Rev: sana 39 julus, zarb Ajmer Dar-ul-Khair on top, 11.0g, 20.44mm, (Variant of KM # 315.4, date is unlisted), choice extremely fine+, Extremely Rare.

Exceptionally bold strike, very tough to get in such beautiful condition! Estimated Price: 1,25,000-1,50,000

101. Golkonda Mint, Gold Mohur, AH 1086/25 or 26 RY (Sic), Regnal year Persian numeral ‘6’ is re-engraved over ‘5’, “Mihr Munir” Couplet, Obv: sikka zad-dar jahan chu mehre munir, Shah Aurangzeb Alamgir, sana hijri 1086 on top, Rev: sana 25 or 26 julus & zarb Golkonda completely visible at the bottom, 10.59g, 19.01mm, (KM # 315.18), choice very fine+, sharp calligraphy & beautiful dotted motifs on both the sides, Rare. Estimated Price: 50,000-60,000

102. Haiderabad Dar-ul-Jihad Mint, Gold Mohur, AH 1114/46 RY, “Mihr Munir” Couplet, Obv: sikka zad-dar jahan chu mehre munir, Shah Aurangzeb Alamgir, sana hijri 1114 on top, Rev: sana 46 julus & zarb with epithet Dar-ul-Jihad Haiderabad in two lines at the bottom, 10.93g, 21.03mm (KM # 315.20), choice very fine+, Rare. Estimated Price: 45,000-55,000

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103. Nusratabad Mint, Gold Mohur, 40 RY, “Mihr Munir” Couplet, Obv: sikka zad dar jahan chu mihr e munir Badshah Aurangzeb Alamgir, Rev: sana 40 julus and zarb Nusratabad at the bottom, 10.91g, 21.73mm, (KM # 315.39), about very fine, Very Rare. Estimated Price: 60,000-80,000

104. Sholapur Mint, Gold Mohur, AH 1087, “Mihr Munir” Couplet, Obv: sikka zad-dar jahan chu mehre munir, Shah Aurangzeb Alamgir, sana hijri, Rev: sana julus & zarb Sholapur at the bottom, 11.08g, 20.35mm (KM # 315.43), choice extremely fine+, beautiful floral motifs on both the sides, Rare. Estimated Price: 45,000-55,000

Azam Shah (AH 1118-1119/1707 AD)

Azam Shah Coins were struck for a small period when he assumed the kingship in Ahmadnagar on 14th March 1707, immediately 10 days after the death of his father Aurangzeb. Since he was active in the Berar, Gujarat and Malwa provinces before this event, most of the mints located in these regions had his coins struck from this region. At his defeat and death by his stepbrother Muazaam at the battle of Jajau on 8th June 1707 his coinage also came to an end.

105. Khujista Buniyad (Aurangabad) Mint, Silver 1/4 Rupee, AH 1119/Ahad RY, “Ba Daulat-O-Jah” Couplet, Obv: sikka zad dar jahan ba daulat-o-jah, bad shah-e-mumalik Azam Shah, hijri date 1119, Rev: sana ahad julus-e-ashraf and zarb Khujista Buniyad at bottom, 2.69g, 15.15mm, (Unlisted in KM & other references), about extremely fine, Exceedingly Rare. Estimated Price: 3,50,000-4,00,000

106. Surat Mint, Silver 1/2 Rupee, AH 1119/Ahad RY, “Ba Daulat-O-Jah” Couplet, Obv: ‘sikka zad dar jahan ba daulat-o-jah, bad shah-e-mumalik Azam Shah’, sana hijri 1119, Rev: sana ahad julus-e-ashraf and zarb Surat at bottom, 5.6g, 21.00mm, (KM # 330.1), choice extremely fine, no test marks, Exceedingly Rare. Estimated Price: 5,00,000-6,00,000

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107. Khujista Bunyad (Aurangabad) Mint, Silver Rupee, AH (11)19/Ahad RY, ‘Ba Daulat-O-Jah’ Couplet, Obv: ‘sikka zad dar jahan ba daulat-o-jah, bad shah-e-mumalik Azam Shah’, sana hijri 1119, Rev: sana ahad julus, zarb Khujista Bunyad at the bottom, beautifully decorated with floral motifs, 11.20g, 22mm, (Variant of KM # 332.4, floral motifs are different), choice very fine+, tiny test mark, Very Rare. Estimated Price: 65,000-85,000

108. Surat Mint, Silver Rupee, AH 1119/Ahad RY, “Ba Daulat-O-Jah” Couplet, Obv: ‘sikka zad dar jahan ba daulat-o-jah, bad shah-e-mumalik Azam Shah’, sana hijri 1119, Rev: sana ahad julus-e-ashraf and zarb Surat at bottom, 11.48g, 25.98mm, (KM # 332.5), choice very fine, dotted motifs on both the sides, Very Rare. Estimated Price: 60,000-70,000

Shah Alam Bahadur (AH 1119-1124/1707-1712 AD)

109. Kashmir Mint, Silver Rupee, AH 1119/Ahad RY, ‘Four lines’ type, Obv: sikka mubarak Shah Alam Bahadur Badshah Ghazi, Rev: sana ahad julus zarb Kashmir at the bottom, 11.40g, 23.00mm, (Unlisted four lines type of obverse in KM), about very fine +, test marks, Rare. Estimated Price: 10,000-15,000

Jahandar Shah (AH 1124/1712-1713 AD)

110. Parenda Mint, Silver Rupee, AH 1124/ Ahad RY, “Abul Fath” Couplet, Obv: dar aafaq zad sikka chun mehr-o-mah abul fath ghazi Jahandar Shah & hijri date, Rev: sana ahad julus & zarb Parenda completely visible at the bottom, 11.6g, 28mm, (KM # 363.18), about very fine, Very Rare. Estimated Price: 15,000-20,000

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Farrukhsiyar (AH 1124-1131/1713-1719 AD)

111. Bahadurgarh Mint, Silver Rupee, “Badshah bahr-o-barr” Couplet, Obv: sikka zad az fazl-e-haq bar sim-o-zar, badshahe bahr-o-bar Farrukhsiyar, Rev: sana julus, zarb Bahadurgarh at the bottom, 11.39g, 24.17mm, (KM # 377.15), about very fine, multiple testing & counter marks, Rare mint. Estimated Price: 8000-10,000

112. Parenda Mint, Silver Rupee, AH (11)25/Ahad RY, “Badshah bahr-o-barr” Couplet, Obv: sikka zad as fazl-e-haq bar sim-o-zar, badshahe bahr-obarr Farruksiyar & hijri date, Rev: sana ahad julus, zarb Parenda at the bottom, 11.45g, 22.00mm, (KM # 377.52), about very fine, test & shroff marks, Rare. Estimated Price: 10,000-12,000

Rafi-ud-Darjat (AH 1131/1719 AD)

113. Bareli Mint, Silver Rupee, AH 1131/Ahad RY, “Ba hazaran barkat” Couplet, Obv: sikka-e-zad bahind, bahazaran barkaat shahen shahe bahr-o- bar Rafi ud Darjat, Rev: sana ahad julus, zarb Bareli almost complete mint name visible at the bottom,11.37g, 22.93mm, (KM # 405.5), about very fine, Rare. Estimated Price: 8000-10,000

114. Gwaliar (Gwalior) Mint, Silver Rupee, AH 1131/Ahad RY, “Ba hazaran barkat” Couplet, Obv: sikka-e-zad bahind, bahazaran barkaat shahen shahe bahr-o-barr Rafi ud Darjat, Rev: sana ahad julus, zarb Gwaliar completely visible at the bottom, 11.38g, 25mm, (KM # 405.7), about very fine, Scarce. Estimated Price: 10,000-12,000

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115. Burhanpur Dar-us-Sarur Mint, Silver Rupee, AH (1)131/Ahad RY, Obv: sikka mubarak badshah ghazi Shah Jahan, Rev: sana ahad julus, zarb Burhanpur Dar us sarur in two lines, 11.02g, 25.00mm, (KM # 415.8), about very fine, testing marks, Rare. Estimated Price: 10,000-12,000

116. Ujjain Dar-ul-fath Mint, Gold Mohur, Ahad RY, Obv: sikka mubarak badshah ghazi Shah Jahan, Rev: sana ahad Julus, zarb Ujjain dar ul fath at the bottom, 11.00g, 20.65mm, (KM # 418.9), choice extremely fine, sharp strike, Extremely Rare.

Coins of this mint in gold for this short lived Emperor is rarely offered! Estimated Price: 2,50,000-3,00,000

Muhammad Shah (AH 1131-1161/1719-1748 AD)

117. Jahangirnagar Mint, Silver Rupee, Ahad RY, ‘Nasir ud din’ Type, Obv: Nasir ud din Muhammad Shah Badshah Ghazi, Rev: sana ahad julus, zarb Jahangirnagar completely visible at the bottom, 11.30g, 20mm (Unlisted), about extremely fine, Exceptionally Rare.

Muhammad Shah was chosen to be the Mughal Emperor by the Sayyid brothers and was enthroned in the Red Fort on the 29th September 1719 AD. He was given the Royal title “Abu Al-Fatah Nasir-ud-din Roshan Akhtar Muhammad Shah” at his coronation. This coin was possibly struck as the Royal Coronation issue henceforth bearing the excerpted legends from the title “Nasir ud din Muhammad Shah Badshah Ghazi” on the obverse and the reverse clearly reads “Sana Ahad Julus”.

Unlisted and unrecorded in the major reference catalogues, offered for the first time!


118. Shahjahanabad Dar-ul-Khilafa Mint, Gold Mohur, AH 1152/22 RY, Struck on broad flan, Obv: sikka mubarak saheb-e-qiran sani Badshah Ghazi Muhammad Shah, Rev: sana 22 julus, zarb Shahjahanabad Dar ul Khilafa on top, 10.81g, 25mm, (KM # 439.4), choice extremely fine, tiny test mark on the edge, Rare. Estimated Price: 55,000-65,000

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119. Jahangirnagar Mint, Silver Rupee, Ahad RY, Issuer Nawabs of Bengal, Obv: sikka mubarak badshah ghazi Alamgir II, Sun mint mark, Rev: sana ahad julus & zarb Jahangirnagar at the bottom, 11.58g, 22.00mm, (KM # 460.9), about very fine, Rare. Estimated Price: 8000-10,000

120. Burhanpur Dar-us-Sarur Mint, Gold Mohur, AH (11)71/5 RY, Obv: sikka mubarak alamgir badshah ghazi Alamgir II, Rev: sana 5 julus, zarb with epithet Burhanpur Dar us Sarur at the bottom, 11.0g, 20.00mm, (Unlisted in Gold die, struck from Silver die), about very fine, test marks on the edge, Extremely Rare. Estimated Price: 1,00,000-1,50,000

121. Shahjahanabad Dar-ul-Khilafa Mint, Gold Mohur, AH 1168/2 RY, Obv: The Kalima Shahada within a square, four khalifas name with title in margins, Rev: sikka mubarak abu al adl Aziz ud din Badshah Ghazi Muhammad Alamgir within a square, zarb Shahjahanabad dar-ul-khilafa and sana 2 julus in margins, 10.85g, 21.98mm, (KM # 464.1), choice very fine, Exceedingly Rare.

Aurangzeb being a sincere Islamic follower banned the usage of Kalima on the coins in order to maintain the respect towards Islam. It was only the Alamgir II who has re-introduced the Kalima on his coins after almost a century.


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Assam Kingdom

126. Gadadhara Simha or Siu-pat-pha, Silver Rupee, Obv: Ahom legend “Kao boi/pha leng-/don heu/ciu”, crested bird with long tail (peacock ?) preening at lower right, Rev: Ahom legend “Chao Siu-/pat-pha pi/n khun lak-/ni rai-san”, Lion at lower right, 10.96g, 23mm, (RB # E5.2), choice extremely fine, Rare. Estimated Price: 20,000-30,000

127. Gaurinatha Simha or Siu-hit-pang-pha (1780-95), Gold Mohur, SE 1707, Obv: Assamese legend “Sri Sri Hara/Gauri Charana/Kamala Madhu/Karasya”, Rev: Assamese legend “Sri Sri Svarga/Deva Gaurina/tha Simha Nrpasya Sake 1707” and year 6 to left of Lion, 11.32g, 22mm (RB # R6.1), choice very fine, Very Rare. Estimated Price: 1,50,000-1,75,000

Kachar Kingdom

128. Indra Pratap Narayana (1601-10 AD), Silver 1/4 Tanka, Obv: Bengali legend “Siva/ Charana/Kamala Ma(dhukara)” within a square framed by outer circle with beaded border, Rev: Bengali legend “Sri/Sri/Yutendra/Pratapa/Na(rayana)” within a square framed by outer circle with beaded border, 2.64g, 24mm, (RB # 39.1), choice extremely fine, Extremely Rare. Estimated Price: 1,20,000-1,50,000

Independent Kingdoms of India

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Manipur Kingdom

129. Marjit Singh, Silver Square 1/4 Rupee, Sake 1735, Obv: Nagari legend “Sri Manmanipure/svara Sri Maraji/t Singha Nripavara/sya”, Rev: “Sri Sri Radha/Govindapada Ra/vinda Makaran’da/Madhu Ka(rasya)”, 2.64g, 14.09x14.17mm, (Unlisted in major reference), about very fine, Exceedingly Rare.

In the year 1812 AD, Marjit Singh, the younger brother of King Chaurajit Singh sought help from the Burmese for ensuring the acquisition of the throne of Manipur, even agreeing to vassal status. Chaurajit was compelled to flee to Kachar, and Marjit became king. Although he agreed to the vassal status, he ruled more or less independently and struck a few gold and silver coins. This coin is dated 1735 SE which corresponds to the 1813 AD so we believe that it may have been struck during the first 2 years of his reign. The rupee coins of Marjit Singh are known earlier but this is the first known coin in Half Rupee denomination and being offered for the first time in any auction.


Maratha Confederacy

130. Govind Ballal Kher, Itawa Mint, Silver Rupee, Ahad RY, In the name of Shah Alam II, Obv: sikka mubarak badshah ghazi Shah Alam & Trishul, Sword and Eye like mint marks, Rev: sana ahad julus, zarb Itawa at bottom, 11.20g, 23.92mm, (Unlisted in major references), about very fine, Rare.

Govind Ballal Kher who was historically also known as “Govind Pant Bundela” was a military general of Peshwas in Northern India during the years 1733-1761 AD. During the 3rd Battle of Panipat in the year 1761 AD fought between the Afghan invader Ahmad Shah Abdali and the Marathas under the supremacy of Sadashiv Rao Bhau Peshwa of Pune, Bhau provoked Govind to attack Abdali from rear. It would have had the double effect of harassing Abdali. The attack by Govind Pant was brave, although rather futile. At the beginning of the battle the Marthas pushed back the Rohillas who were on the Afghan side but towards the end of the battle, the tide turned against the Marathas and by the end of the day they were killed. The brave Bundela died fighting against a more powerful enemy.

During the decline of the Mughal power, Itawa fell in the hands of the Marathas. Itawa was the base of Govind Ballal at that time and after he wasmartyred in the war, coins were struck in the name of Shah Alam II by replacing the “Trishul” with “Sword” and some other mint marks. Estimated Price: 60,000-70,000

131. Kosi Mint, Silver Rupee, AH 12XX/39 RY, Mughal Issue, “Saya-e-fazle elah” Couplet, In the name of Shah Alam II, Obv: sikka zad bar haft kishwar sayaye fazle elah, hami-e-dine Mohammad Shah Alam Badshah & hijri, Rev: sana 39 julus, zarb on top and Nagari ‘Shri’ in between the regnal year, 10.16g, 21mm,(T.Maheshwari # T1b, JONS # 193, pg.no 21-24 article by Shailendra Bhandare), about extremely fine, Very Rare.

Kosi is located in Chhata tahsil of Mathura district. Presently the town is better known as Kosi Kalan in the Braj region. Unlike Kaman, Kosi does not have any major religious significance, but is important as a commercial center. The existence of a rupee and paisa of Kosi mint make us rethink the attribution of certain rupees which Wiggins and Maheshwari attributed to “Gokul”.


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Mysore Kingdom (Sultanat-e-khudadad)

132. Tipu Sultan, Patan (Seringpatan) Dar-ul-Saltanat Mint, Copper 2 Paisa (Double Paisa) Mushtari, AM 121x, Persian ‘Be’ Within Flag, ‘Double struck error on obverse’, Obv: an Elephant to right, Rev: zarb with epithet Dar-ul-Saltanat Patan & sana Mauludi, 22.25g, 34mm, (Variant of KM # 124.5), about very fine, Very Rare.

This specimen shows the error or double impression of elephant as 6 legs clearly visible. Estimated Price: 25,000-30,000

133. Tipu Sultan, Patan (Seringpatan) Mint, Silver, Sultani 1/2 Rupee (Abidi), AH 1197/Ahad RY, Hijri Era, Rosette Variety, Obv: deen-e-ahmad dar jahan roshan ze fatah haidar ast, zarb Patan, saal zaki, sana 1197 hijri & Farsi initial letter ‘HE’ in second line, Rev: huwas sultan-ul-waheed al adil, suwem bahari, saal zaki and sana ahad julus, (Unlisted in all the major references), choice uncirculated with original lustre, graded & slabbed by NGC as MS61, Exceptionally Rare.

This coin is struck on the standard of Mughal Coinage. Tipu Sultan ascended the throne on 29th December 1782. Sultan adopted two types of nomenclature for the twelve months of the year. The first, in which the names follow the “Abjad” system was in use during the first four years of the reign and coins were struck with AH date pattern. While the second which follows the “Abtath” system came into force in the fifth regnal year, along with the Mauludi system of dating the coins.

We encounter only gold pagoda and copper paisa from Tipu Sultan’s first year of reign (AH 1197) and no silver coins were reported except for a half rupee dated 1200 AH. This half rupee hitherto unlisted is a rarity.


One of the highest rarity of Tipu Sultan half rupee and being offered for the first time in any auction house!

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134. Tipu Sultan, Patan (Seringpatan) Mint, Silver Rupee (Imami), AM 1218/8 RY, Mauludi Era, Obv: deen-e- ahmad muhammad dar jahan roshan ze fath haidar ast, imami, zarb Patan, saal shata and sana 1218 & Farsi initial letter ‘HE’ in second line, Rev: huwas sultan-ul-waheed al adil, tarikh julus saal sakh, suwam bahari & sana 8 julusi, 11.40g, 24.20mm, (Unlisted type in KM, additional word “Muhammad” on top of obverse, K.Ganesh # 13.37), uncirculated, Very Rare in this grade. Estimated Price: 15,000-20,000

135. Tipu Sultan, Patan (Seringpatan) Mint, Silver, Sultani Double Rupee (2 Rupee/Haidari), AH 1199/3 RY, Hijri Era, Rosette variety, Obv: deen-e-Ahmad dar jahan roshan ze fatah Haidar ast, zarb Patan, saal azal, sana 1199 hijri & Farsi initial letter ‘HE’ in second line, Rev: huwas sultan-ul-waheed al adil, suwem bahari, saal julu and sana 3 julus, (KM # 127), graded and slabbed by PCGS as AU55, Very Rare. Estimated Price: 2,50,000-3,00,000

136. Tipu Sultan, Patan (Seringpatan) Mint, Gold Pagoda (Faruqi), AM 1220/10 RY, Mauludi Era, Obv: huwas sultan ul-waheed al adil & on top Muhammad within a dotted circle, Rev: faruqi on top, Mint Patan with letter ‘HE’ together & sana 10 Hijri at bottom within a dotted circle, 3.45g, 13.79mm, (KM # 129a), choice extremely fine+, Very Rare. Estimated Price: 25,000-30,000

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Rohilkhand Kingdom

138. Muhibullanagar Mint, Silver Rupee, AH 1186/14 RY, In the name of Shah Alam II, Obv: sikka mubarak badshah ghazi & hijri date 1186, Rev: sana 14 julus, “inverted nun in julus of letter seen”, zarb Muhibullanagar on top, 10.88g, 21mm, (Unlisted mint in KM), about extremely fine, dotted motifs, Extremely Rare. Estimated Price: 40,000-60,000

Sikh Empire

139. Ranjit Singh, Amritsar Mint, Silver 1/2 Rupee, Vs1884/85, ‘Nanak Shahi’ Couplet, Broad flan, Obv: sikka zad bar har do ‘alam fazal-e-sachha sahib ast, fateh tegh-i-guru Gobind Singh Shah nanak wahab ast’, Rev: zarb Sri Amritsar, sana vs year julus, bakht akal takht, 5.4g, 18mm, (Herrli # 01.10.05), choice very fine, Extremely Rare. Estimated Price: 35,000-40,000

140. Ranjit Singh, Peshawar Mint, Silver Rupee, VS (1)893, “Gobind Shahi” Couplet, Obv: deg tegh fath nusrat be dirang yaft az nanak guru Gobind Singh, Rev: sana julus, zarb Peshawar on top, with dotted outline around leaf, 8.37g, 23.69mm, (KM # 98.2), choice very fine, Very Rare. Estimated Price: 20,000-25,000

Tripura Kingdom

141. Rajadhara Manikya, Silver Tanka, SK 1508, Obv: Lion facing left, bead above lion’s head, date below within a circle, outer border of beaded annulets, Rev: Bengali legend “Sri Sri Yuta Raja/dhara Manikya Deva Sri Satyava/ti Maha Devyau”, within a square with ornamented border around, (Unlisted Type), graded & slabbed by NGC as AU55, Very Rare Estimated Price: 25,000-28,000

142. Yasho Manikya (2nd reign 1600-18), Silver Tanka, SE 1522, Obv: Lord Krishna standing, playing flute, two gopis, one on each side of Krishna, date (Saka 1522) below, all within a cirlce, outer border of circles with central pellets, Rev: Bengali legend, names of the King and the Queen “Sri Sri Yuta Ja/so Manikya De/va Sri Gauri La/kshmi Maha Devyah”, within a square and ornaments, 10.5g, 23.5mm, (RB # 196), choice very fine,Very Rare. Estimated Price: 50,000-60,000

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143. Yaso Manikya (2nd reign, 1600-18), Silver Tanka, SE 1522, Obv: Lord Krishna standing playing flute, two Gopis, one on each side of Krishna, date (Saka 1522) below, all within a cirlce, outer border of circles with central pellets, Rev: Bengali legend, names of the King and the Queen “Sri Sri Yuta Ya/so Manikya De/va Sri Gauri Lak/shmi Maha Devyah”, within a square and ornaments, 10.28g, 24mm, (RB # 197), about extremely fine, Very Rare. Estimated Price: 70,000-80,000

Afsharid Dynasty

144. Nadir Shah, Ahmadabad Mint, Silver Rupee, AH 1152, ‘Hasht Sultan’ Couplet, Obv: hasht sultan bar salatin-e-jahan shah-e-shahan nadir saheb-e-qiran (Is the Sultan among sultans of this World / Nadir, the King of kings, the Lord of Conjunctions), Rev: sana 1152 hijri, zarb Ahmadabad in middle, on top khuld allahu mulkahu, 11.51g, 25.67mm, (KM # A385.1), choice very fine, counter and testing marks, Exceedingly Rare.

Nadir Shah Afshar, the Shah of Iran and the founder of the Afsharid dynasty, invaded India and brought about a boisterous and damaging mark on the history of Mughal India. There was a void in the Mughal Empire after the death of Aurangzeb, and his successors could not fill his place. There were frequent fights for the throne and the ministers betrayed each other, which led into the weakening of the mighty Mughal Empire. Nadir Shah, during that time, became the ruler of Persia (Iran), after being a chief of dacoits. He considered this period of weak Mughal Empire as the right opportunity to seize power and invade Hindustan in February 1739.

The Mughal army was defeated at the Battle of Karnal. He captured the western frontiers of Mughal Empire such as Kabul, Ghazni, Lahore in 1739. When Nadir Shah crossed Khyber Pass, the Governor of Punjab requested for the strengthening of the army force in Punjab to the Mughal emperor. But Muhammad Shah, the Mughal emperor of Dehli, did not pay heed to his request. Soon Nadir Shah entered Punjab with great force and then Muhammad Shah sent the Mughal forces, led by Khan Dauran and Nizam-ul-Mulk, to fight against Nadir Shah. However, the two declined, and so Muhammad Shah led the forces himself. The two forces of Nadir Shah and Muhammad Shah met at Karnal. At the battle of Karnal on 13 February 1739, Nadir Shah easily outnumbered the Mughal forces. The battle lasted for less than three hours and the Mughal emperor, Muhammad Shah surrendered. Both the rulers now entered Delhi on 12 March 1739 and Dehli was handed over to Nadir Shah, along with all its treasures & declared him the King.

The terror caused by Nadir in Dehli spread quickly to other parts of Hindustan such as Ahmadabad, Azimabad Bhakkar, Lahore, Muhammadabad Banaras, Multan, Murshidabad, Peshawar, Qandahar, Sahrind, sind, Tatta, Derajat, Najibabad & Shahjahanabad (Delhi). During wars Islamic rulers had a running mint and whenever they conquered a new city, they issued coins usually changing the name of the city. It is said that first acts of every Muslim king were to order the Qutba to be read in his own name and to strike coins.Estimated Price: 1,50,000-2,00,000

145. Nadir Shah, Bhakkar Mint, Silver Rupee, AH 1156, ‘Hasht sultan’ Couplet, Obv: hasht sultan bar salatin-e-jahan shah-e-shahan nadir saheb-e-qiran (Is the Sultan among sultans of this World / Nadir, the King of kings, the Lord of Conjunctions), Rev: sana 1156 hijri, zarb Bhakkar in middle, on top khuld allahu mulkahu, 11.51g, 18mm, (KM # A385.2), choice very fine, test marks, Rare. Estimated Price: 10,000-12,000

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Coins of Indian Princely States

Awadh

146. Shuja-ud-Daula (AH1167-1188/1754-1775 AD), Allahabad Mint, Silver Rupee, AH 1188/16 RY, “Saya-e-fazle elah” Couplet, In the name of Shah Alam II, Obv: sikka zad bar haft kishwar sayaye fazle elah hami-e-dine mohammad, shah alam badshah, chhatra mark at left, hijri date 1188 at bottom, Rev: sana 16 julus, zarb Allahabad completely visible at the bottom, fish mark, 11.34g, 22.46mm, (Unlisted in KM, variant of Kapoor & Master # 3.05, RY 16 is unlisted), almost uncirculated, Very Rare.Estimated Price: 8000-10,000

147. Muhammad Ali Shah, Mulk Awadh Bait us Sultanate Lakhnau Mint, Silver Rupee, AH 1258/5 RY, Variety IV, Obv: “ba jud-o-karam” Couplet, Rev: crown and fish flanked by people, zarb Mulk Awadh Bait us Sultanate Lakhnau & sana 5 julus around, , 11.0g, 24mm, (KM # 316.2), choice very fine, Rare. Estimated Price: 8000-10,000

148. Wajid Ali Shah, Mulk Awadh Bait us Sultanat Lakhnau Mint, Gold 1/4 Ashrafi, AH 1267, Obv: “tayid elah zille haque” Couplet, Rev: parasol above crown, flanked by memaids holding flag, crossed swords below, (KM # 374), uncirculated, graded & slabbed by PCGS as MS 62, Extremely Rare. Estimated Price: 1,25,000-1,50,000

149. Wajid Ali Shah, Mulk Awadh Bait us Sultanat Lakhnau Mint, Gold 1/2 Ashrafi, AH 1267, Obv: “tayid elah zille haque” Couplet, Rev: Zarb Mulk Awadh Bait-us-sultanat Lucknow, parasol above crown, sana julus, flanked by mermaids holding flag, crossed swords below, 5.31g, 18.33mm, (KM # 376), choice extremely fine, Extremely Rare. Estimated Price: 1,50,000-1,75,000

150. Wajid Ali Shah, Mulk Awadh Bait us Sultanat Lakhnau Mint, Gold Ashrafi, AH 1265/2 RY, Obv: “tayid elah zille haque” Couplet, Rev: zarb Mulk Awadh bait-us-Sultanat lucknow, parasol above crown, sana 2 julus, maimanat manus, flanked by mermaids holding flag & crossed swords below, 10.40g, 20mm, (KM # 378), brilliant uncirculated, graded & slabbed by NGC as MS65, Extremely Rare. Estimated Price: 1,50,000-2,00,000

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151. Gohad Mint, Silver Rupee, AH 1185/13 RY, In the name of Shah Alam II, Obv: sikka mubarak badshah ghazi and “inverted pistol” mark & hijri date 1185, Rev: sana 13 julus, zarb Gohad at the bottom, 11.00g, 26mm, (Unlisted type), about extremely fine, tiny test mark, Rare. Estimated Price: 9000-10,000

Hyderabad

152. Mir Mahbub Ali Khan, Farkhanda Bunyad Haiderabad Mint, Gold Ashrafi, AH 1314/31 RY, Obv: nizam-ul-mulk bahadur asif jah, Rev: sana 31 julus & zarb Haiderabad Farkhanda Bunyad, 11.12g, 20.96mm, (KM # Y22), one test mark, almost uncirculated, Rare. Estimated Price: 50,000-60,000

153. Mir Usman Ali Khan, Farkhanda Bunyad Haidarabad Mint, Gold 1/8 Ashrafi, AH 1343/14 RY, Obv: ‘Ain’ in door way of charminar at centre, nizam ul mulk bahadur asif jah around, Rev: sana 14 julus & zarb, 1.5g, 14.20mm, (KM # Y60), almost uncirculated, Rare. Estimated Price: 20,000-25,000

Hyderabad Feudatories

154. Imamnagar, Nizam Ali Khan, Silver Rupee, AH 1190/17 RY, In the name of Shah Alam II, Obv: sikka mubarak badshah ghazi Shah Alam, Rev: sana 17 julus, zarb Imamnagar at the bottom, 11.17g, 21.39mm, (Unlisted), about very fine, testing marks, Extremely Rare. Estimated Price: 25,000-35,000

155. Kalyan (Kalyani), Muhammad Shah Khair-ud-din, Silver Rupee, Obv: The Kalima Shahada within a double multifoil, Rev: Tiger to right, Persian letter ‘kha’ for khairud din & zarb Kalyan on top, 11.05g, 23mm, (KM # 6), about very fine, test marks, Extremely Rare. Estimated Price: 75,000-80,000

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156. Narayanpett, Dilshadabad Mint, Silver Rupee, ‘Alam Panah’ Couplet, In the name of Ahmad Shah Bahadur, Obv: sikka-e-bar zar zad ba fazle elah, shah alam panah Ahmad Shah, Rev: sana julus zarb Dilshadabad at the bottom, 11.30g, 25mm, (Unlisted type in KM), choice very fine, Scarce. Estimated Price: 10,000-12,000 Karauli

157. Manak Pal, Sawai Jaipur Mint, Gold Nazarana Mohur, AH 1199/26 RY, Struck at Karauli as evidenced by the floral pattern of dots, In the name of Shah Alam II, Obv: sikka mubarak badshah ghazi Shah Alam Bahadur within dotted circle, Rev: sana 26 julus, zarb Sawai Jaipur at the bottom, 10.37g, 27mm, (JONS # 202, pg no 40 by Jan Lingen), choice extremely fine+. Extremely Rare.

The earliest coinage of Karauli State follows the type of coinage of Jaipur, but it can be distinguished by its peculiar fabric and calligraphy, which makes the coins easy to recognise. In 1785 AD the Maharajkumari married the Rao Raja Bishen Singh of Bundi (Maharaja of Bundi from 1804-1821) and it is likely that, for this occasion, a traditional gift of gold coins was given to the newly-wed couple. As no other commemorative or festive events took place during this period, it must have been specially prepared for the auspicious occasion of the wedding. This nazarana mohur in the name of Shah Alam II is one of few to have surfaced of this type, it is identical in all aspects with the rupees of that period, which indicates that they were struck with the same dies used for the regular silver currency.In past few die-identical pieces have appeared which were mostly ex-mount and believed that they were not struck for currency but for an auspicous occasion. This specimen does not indicates any traces of mount, same like one sold in our Auction No 6, Lot no 5202 in the year 2012. The coins which are not ex-mount have been regarded as extremely rare.Estimated Price: 3,50,000-4,00,000

Kutch

158. Bharmalji I, Silver Kori, Trident Type, In the name of Jahangir, Obv: ‘Inayat elah’ Couplet, sikka zad dar ahmadabad az enayate elah,shahe Nooruddin Jahangir ibn Akbar Badshah, Rev: Nagari legend “Rao Sri Bharaji” below Persian legend & trident mark at left, 4.73g, 14.83mm, (KM # A4), choice extremely fine, Very Rare. Estimated Price: 25,000-30,000

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159. Madan Singhji (1947-1948 AD), Bhuj Mint, Gold Nazarana Mohur (100 Koris) & Kori, VS 2004, ‘Jay Hind’ Struck from the silver dies, Obv: coat of arms of the state, Rev: the Bhuj fortress with Jai Hind (Victory for India) in Devanagari, 4.67g, 18.67g & 18mm, 34mm, (Rajgor # 277.1 & 278.1), uncirculated, Extremely Rare.

It was the last issue of the ultimate Kutch ruler Madansinghji which merged into the Indian Union in 1948. These coins are the only example of anIndian Princely State issuing coins to mark and celebrate India’s Independence. Estimated Price: 3,50,000-4,00,000

Mewar

160. Udaipur Mint, Gold Mohur, ‘Swarupshahi’ Series, Obv: Nagari legend ‘Dosti/Landhan’ (Friendship with London), Rev: Nagari legend ‘Chitrakut/ Udaipur’, 10.90g, 23.44mm, (KM # Y12), about extremely fine, Rare. Estimated Price: 65,000-70,000

Mysore

161. Krishnaraja Wadiyar III, Copper 6-1/4 Cash, Type-1 series, Obv: an Elephant walking to left, sun & moon above, Rev: Nagari legend in three lines “Sri / Krishnara /ja” 2.73g, 21mm, (KM # C170), choice extremely fine, Rare. Estimated Price: 12,000-15,000

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162. Karam Singh, Gold Mohur, In the name of Ahmad Shah Durrani, Obv: hukm shud az qadir-e-bechun ba Ahmad Badshah, sikka-e-zan bar seem-o-zar az auj mahi ta bamah, Rev: sana julus and 3 pointed leaf to left, 10.67g, 19.00mm, (KM # C35), choice extremely fine, Extremely Rare. Estimated Price: 1,00,000-1,20,000

163. Rajender Singh, Sahrind (Sarhind) Mint (off flan), Gold Mohur, Vs (19)50, In the name of Ahmad Shah Durrani, Obv: hukm shud az qadir-e-bechun ba Ahmad Badshah, sikka-e-zan bar seem-o-zar az auj mahi ta bamah, Rev: sana julus and katar mark at left, Vs (19)50, 10.62g, 24mm, (KM # Y9), choice very fine, Extremely Rare. Estimated Price: 1,00,000-1,20,000

164. Bhupindar Singh, Gold 2/3 Mohur, VS 1958, In the name of Ahmad Shah Durrani, Obv: hukm shud az qadir-e-bechun ba Ahmad Badshah, sikka-e-zan bar seem-o-zar az auj mahi ta bamah, Rev: sana julus, dagger at left & vs date, 7.43g, 17.73mm, (KM # Y16), choice very fine, Very Rare. Estimated Price: 90,000-1,10,000


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165. Gulab Singh, Silver Rupee, VS 1975 (1918), Obv: arms with small Lion supporters. Rev: samvat 1975 within a dotted circle, around Nagari legend “Sidhishri Maharaja Gulab Singh Ji Bahadur Rewa”, (KMX # M2), uncirculated, graded & slabbed by NGC as MS62, Extremely Rare. Estimated Price: 70,000-90,000

Sailana

166. Jashwant Singh II, Copper 1/4 Anna, Regnal Series, With the name of King George V, Obv: Crowned bust of King George V left, Rev: value & date within circle, (KM # 16), Brilliant uncirculated with chocolate patina, graded & slabbed by NGC as MS 65 BN, Extremely Rare.Estimated Price: 55,000-60,000

Travancore

167. Bala Rama Verma II, Silver 1/4 Rupee (Proof), ME 1116, Obv: Shanku (Conch shell) within sprays Legend in Malayalam ‘Thiruvithamkoor Kaal Roopa’, Rev: date and value within sprays, legend in English surrounds, 2.66g, 20.3mm, (KM # 66), Proof, Extremely Rare. Estimated Price: 70,000-1,00,000

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168. Goa, Joao III, Gold Pardau (5 Xerafins), Obv: coat of arms, Rev: St. Thomas seated to right, retrograde S, OI/G, (Gomes # J3.05-09), choice extremely fine+, graded & slabbed by NGS as AMS 50, Extremely Rare.


169. Goa, Maria I, Gold 12 Xerafins, 179X AD, Obv: crowned arms, Rev: cross divides value and date, (KM # 187), uncirculated, graded & slabbed by NGC as MS 62, Extremely Rare.


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Bengal Presidency

170. Nawabs of Bengal, Azimabad Mint (off flan), Gold Mohur, 4 RY, In the name of Ahmad Shah Bahadur, Obv: sikka mubarak badshah ghazi Muhammad Shah, Rev: sana 4 julus, zarb Azimabad on top off flan & trident mint mark, 11.03g, 18.00mm, (Unlisted), choice very fine, Very Rare. Estimated Price: 60,000-70,000

171. Murshidabad Mint, Gold 1/2 Heavy Mohur, AH 1202/19 RY, “Saya-e-fazle elah” Couplet, Edge: Oblique Milling, In the name of Shah Alam II, Obv: sikka zadbar haft kishwar sayae fazle elah, hami dine Muhammad Shah Alam Badshah, Rev: sana 19 julus and zarb Murshidabad at the bottom, 6.15g, 21.91mm, (KM # 101/Paul Stevens # 5.3), about extremely fine, Very Rare. Estimated Price: 35,000-40,000

172. Murshidabad Mint, Gold Mohur, AH 1184/11 RY, “Saya-e-fazle elah” Couplet, In the name of Shah Alam II, Obv: sikka zadbar haft kishwar sayae fazle elah, hami dine Muhammad Shah Alam Badshah within a dotted circle, Rev: sana 11 julus and zarb Murshidabad at bottom within a dotted circle, 12.11g, 23.80mm, (KM # 94.2/Paul Stevens # 2.13/ Pr # 20), about extremely fine, Extremely Rare. Estimated Price: 75,000-80,000

Madras Presidency

173. Soho Mint, Copper 5 Cash, Original Proof, 1803 AD, Obv: The arms of the company with the date below, Rev: value in Persian and English, (Paul Stevens # 5.141), attractive patina, graded & slabbed by PCGS as PR64BN, Very Rare. Estimated Price: 50,000-70,000

174. Copper 40 Cash, Obv: value in Persian and English, Rev: value in Tamil and Telugu, 18.25g, 34mm, (Paul Stevens # 3.279/ PR # 216/ KM # 331.1), choice very fine, Very Rare. Estimated Price: 30,000-35,000

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179. Silver 1/2 Pagoda, 2nd Issue, 1808 AD, Edge: Oblique Milling, Obv: seven tiered gopuram of a temple with 9 stars each sides, a buckled garter encircling the central design, the value in English “HALF PAGODA”, Persian “neem hun pahuli”, Rev: the deity Vishnu holding swords in his both the hands, rising a lotus flower, dotted and other symbols on each side, surrounded by three circles of beads, all this within a ribbon, the ends of which are separeted by star, the value around in Tamil “arai pu vara kun”, Telugu “ara pu vara hun” all within a beaded border, 21.0g, 36.32mm, (Unlisted Type in all major references), choice very fine, Extremely Rare. Estimated Price: 1,50,000-2,00,000

180. Silver 1/2 Pagoda, 2nd Issue, 1808 AD, Edge: Oblique Milling, ‘Overstruck on Spanish-American 8 reales of Charles IV’ (Carolus IIII partly readable on the rim), Obv: seven tiered gopuram of a temple with 9 stars each sides, a buckled garter encircling the central design, the value in English “HALF PAGODA”, Persian “neem hun pahuli”, Rev: the deity Vishnu holding a sword in his left hand, rising a lotus flower, dotted and other symbols on each side, surrounded by three circles of beads, all this within a ribbon, the ends of which are separeted by star, the value around in Tamil”arai pu vara kun”, Telugu “ara pu vara hun” all within a beaded border, 21.0g, 36.32mm, (Paul Stevens # 3.108/Pr # 169/KM # 354), uncirculated, Extremely Rare in this condition. Estimated Price: 90,000-1,10,000

181. Gold Pagoda, Obv: a standing deity (Lord Vishnu) with floral twigs raising up to the face at both side, surrounded by various symbols and dotted border, Rev: smooth granulated, 3.42g, 11.52mm, (Pr # 1?), choice very fine, Exceedingly Rare.

This issue is prior to the issue of star pagoda and three swamy pagoda. It is plausible that it was struck at early stage as first issue. Barbara illustrates this as early Porto Novo pagoda.


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182. Gold Pagoda, 2nd Issue, 1808 AD, Obv: seven tiered gopuram of a temple, standing on stony ground, between five stars on eachsides, all this surrounded by a buckled garter, on the garter is the value in English pagoda and in Persian two hun, Rev: figure of Vishnu holding a sword in his left hand and rising from a lotus flower, dotted and other symbols on each side, all surrounded by one circles of beads, all this within a ribbon, the ends separated by a star, on the ribbon is the value in Tamil & Telugu, (Paul Stevens # 3.29/PR # 149/KM # 356), graded & slabbed by NGC as UNC details, Top Pop, Extremely Rare. Estimated Price: 65,000-85,000

183. Gold 2 Pagodas, Edge: Oblique Milling, Obv: seven tiered gopuram of a temple, standing on stony ground, between nine stars on eachsides, all this surrounded by a buckled garter, on the garter is the value in English two pagodas and in Persian two hun, Rev: figure of Vishnu holding a sword in his left hand and rising from a lotus flower, dotted and other symbols on each side, all surrounded by three circles of beads, all this within a ribbon, the ends separated by a star, on the ribbon is the value in Tamil & Telugu, 5.9g, 20.99mm, (Paul Stevens # 3.12/PR # 146/KM # 358)superb uncirculated, graded & slabbed by NGC as MS 65+, Extremely Rare. Estimated Price: 1,30,000-1,50,000

184. Arkat Mint, Gold Mohur, AH 1172/6 RY, Edge: Chord Milling, In the name of Alamgir II, Obv: sikka mubarak badshah ghazi Aziz ud din Muhammad Alamgir & hijri 1172, Rev: zarb Arkat sanat 6 julus maimanat manus, closed lotus variety, 11.60g, 27.80mm, (Paul Stevens # 4.1/KM # 418/PR # 238), choice extremely fine, Very Rare. Estimated Price: 1,50,000-1,80,000

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1/12 Anna

185. 1876, Victoria Queen, Copper 1/12 Anna, Calcutta Mint, Bust A, (PR # 785/GK # 888/S&W # 5.62), graded & slabbed by NGC as MS 63 RB, Rare. Estimated Price: 12,000-15,000

1/4 Anna

186. 1916, King George V, Copper 1/4 Anna, Calcutta Mint, (PR # 661/GK # 1175/S&W # 8.343), graded & slabbed by NGC as MS 65 RD, Very Rare. Estimated Price: 30,000-35,000

1/2 Anna

187. 1878, Victoria Empress, Copper 1/2 Anna, Proof Restrike, Bombay Mint, Bust B, (Unlisted in PR & GK/S&W # 6.465), proof, Very Rare. Estimated Price: 30,000-40,000

1 Anna

188. 1912, King George V, Copper Nickel 1 Anna, Bombay Mint, (PR # 942/GK # 1142/S&W # 8.277), graded & slabbed by NGC as MS 64, Rare. Estimated Price: 17,000-19,000

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189. 1923, King George V, Copper Nickel 1 Anna, Bombay Mint, (PR # 951/GK # 1151/S&W # 8.296), graded & slabbed by NGC as MS 64, Rare. Estimated Price: 12,000-15,000

190. 1924, King George V, Copper Nickel 1 Anna, Calcutta Mint, (PR # 930/GK # 1153/S&W # 8.298), graded & slabbed by NGC as MS 63, Very Rare. Estimated Price: 20,000-25,000

191. 1927, King George V, Copper Nickel 1 Anna, Proof Restrike, Bombay Mint, (Unlisted in PR & GK/S&W # 8.313), graded and slabbed by PCGS as PR64, Proof, Very Rare. Estimated Price: 40,000-60,000

2 Annas

192. 1874, Victoria Queen, Silver 2 Annas, Bombay Mint, A/I, (PR # 516/GK # 738/S&W # 5.37), graded & slabbed by NGC as MS 63, Top Pop, Extremely Rare. Estimated Price: 30,000-40,000

193. 1876, Victoria Empress, Silver 2 Annas, Bombay Mint, A/I/Dot, (PR # 519/GK # 744/S&W # 5.44), about extremely fine, Exceedingly Rare.

Ex Marudhar Arts Auction No - 20, lot no 810 sold for 60,000 excl. BP/Taxes. Estimated Price: 50,000-70,000

194. 1884, Victoria Empress, Silver 2 Annas, Bombay Mint, A/I/Dot, (PR # 532/GK # 770/S&W # 6.380), almost uncirculated, Extremely Rare. Estimated Price: 30,000-40,000

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195. 1888, Victoria Empress, Silver 2 Annas, Bombay Mint, B/II/B incused, (PR # 541/GK # 785), gem uncirculated with toning, graded & slabbed PCGS as MS65, Top Pop, Extremely Rare. Estimated Price: 15,000-20,000

1/4 Rupee

196. 1835, King William IIII, Silver 1/4 Rupee, Calcutta Mint, 18 berries (10L+8R), A/III/F raised, (PR # 91/GK # 63), lovely toning, graded & slabbed by NGC as MS 61, Rare. Estimated Price: 10,000-15,000

197. 1840, Victoria Queen, Silver 1/4 Rupee, MULE, Divided Legend, Bombay & Calcutta Mint, W.W. raised, 34 berries (19L+15R), (PR # 108/GK # 200/S&W # 3.55), graded & slabbed by NGC as MS 61, Extremely Rare.

Obverse of Divided Legend die paired with the reverse of Continuous Legend. Estimated Price: 30,000-35,000

4 Annas

198. Set of 5 Proof Coins: 1919, 1920 & 1921, King George V, Copper Nickel 4 Annas, Proof Restrike, Calcutta Mint(3), (PR # 874, 875 & 876/GK # 1101, 1103 & 1105), 1919 & 1920, Bombay Mint(2), (PR # 877 & 878/GK # 1102 & 1104), all restrike Proof, Extremely Rare. Estimated Price: 2,25,000-2,75,000

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199. 1849, Victoria Queen, Silver 1/2 Rupee, Proof Restrike, Calcutta Mint, .W.W incused, 23 berries (12L+11R), (PR # 83/Unlisted in GK/S&W # 3.43), graded & slabbed by PCGS as PR63, Proof, Extremely Rare. Estimated Price: 1,00,000-1,25,000

200. 1862(2), Victoria Queen, Silver 1/2 Rupee, Calcutta Mint, A/I, (PR # 255/GK # 370) & MULE, Bombay Mint, B1/I, (Unlisted in PR & GK), choice extremely fine, Extremely Rare. Estimated Price: 50,000-70,000

201. 1876, Victoria Queen, Silver 1/2 Rupee, Bombay Mint, B2/II/Dot, (PR # 287/GK # 606/S&W # 5.28), almost uncirculated, Rare in this condition. Estimated Price: 20,000-25,000

Rupee

202. 1835, King William IIII, Silver Rupee, Obverse D, Calcutta Mint, 19 berries (10L+9R), D/III/F dugout, (PR # 34/GK # 28), about extremely fine, Exceedingly Rare. Estimated Price: 70,000-90,000

203. 1835, King William IIII, Silver Rupee, Calcutta Mint, 21 berries (12L+9R), C/II(iii)/R.S. incused, Thin Letters Variety, (Unlisted in PR/GK # 3), about extremely fine, Very Rare. Estimated Price: 20,000-25,000


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204. 1835, King William IIII, Silver Rupee, Calcutta Mint, 21 berries (12L+9R), B/II(iii)/R.S. incused, Thick Letters Variety, (Unlisted in PR & GK), about extremely fine, Very Rare.Estimated Price: 20,000-25,000

205. 1862, Victoria Queen, Silver Rupee, 5 Panels, Bombay Mint, D/II, Plain Cones,The flower above E of ONE is thicker, bold and half blossomed instead of the usual bud, double lines to the curves of the crown & five panels in the front jabot, obverse of this coin is from Wyon’s revised die of 1863 of the Royal Mint, struck sometime between 17th August 1863 and 30th May 1864, this variety was struck only at the Bombay Mint as an experiment for currency rupees, unknown variety, (Unlisted in PR; GK; S&W), brilliant uncirculated, graded & slabbed by PCGS as MS62, Extremely Rare. Estimated Price: 20,000-30,000

206. 1874, Victoria Queen, Silver Rupee, Proof Restrike, Calcutta Mint, A2/I(i)/C incused, (Unlisted in PR & GK/S&W # 5.6), fully toned, graded & slabbed by NGC as PF 63, Proof, Extremely Rare.

1874 is a key date and proof coins are seldom offered. Estimated Price: 80,000-1,00,000

207. 1945, King George VI, Silver Rupee, Lahore Mint, Large 5, D/II, (PR # 248/GK # 1290), graded & slabbed by PCGS as MS62, Extremely Rare.

Mint state coins in large 5 date variety for Lahore mint is extremely tough! Estimated Price: 40,000-60,000

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208. 1854, Victoria Queen, Gold 10 Rupees, Proof Restrike, Calcutta Mint, (PR # 27/S&W # 3.19), graded & slabbed by PCGS as PR62, Proof, Exceedingly Rare.

Proof date only, not struck for currency. Estimated Price: 7,00,000-9,00,000

209. 1885, Victoria Empress, Gold Mohur, Calcutta Mint, Obv: portrait of Queen facing left, ‘v’ in jabot, Rev: value & date within border, (PR # 21/S&W # 6.13), almost uncirculated, Extremely Rare.Estimated Price: 3,00,000-3,50,000

210. 1835, King William IIII | 1840, Victoria Queen, Silver Rupee, Counter Strike as “Pemba/Bemba” in persian within a clove on Obverse, about very fine+, Extremely Rare. Estimated Price: 32,000-35,000

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211. Republic India, 1992, VIP Set, Rajiv Gandhi, Set of 2 Coins, Rupee (2), Bombay Mint, (RB # 158), Proof, immaculate condition and in original blue velvet box, Unique.

2 pieces of One Rupee coin placed in the velvet box, the box has the logo of The National Emblem of India which is an adaptation of the Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath with Hindi/Devanagari Legends (Satyameva Jayate). It is the plate specimen of the book and Devanagari far the only known set.


212. Republic India, 1993, VIP Proof Coin Set, 89th Inter-Parliamentary Union Conference, Set of 3 Coins, 10 Rupees, 5 Rupees, 1 Rupee, Bombay Mint, (RB # 170), intact in acrylic case with mint emblem and certificate, preserved in original packing, Extremely Rare. Estimated Price: 6,00,000-8,00,000

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Highest Rarity of the coin sets of Republic of India!

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Medals and Tokens

213. Dhrangadhra State, Maharaj Mayurdhvaja Singh (1942-1948 AD), Coronation and Accession Medals (10)

Rajyabhishek (Coronation) Medal (4), AD 1942/1998 VS, Gold (2), Cupro-Nickel and Bronze

Obv: bare headed king facing left, Devanagari legend around “Jha. Ma. Sriraj Mayuradhvaja Simhaji Ma. Ra.”, date in the exergue 1998.

Rev: in the center the royal diadem above the Raj-yukti (royal cypher) and date 15 Feb 1942, around the cypher the state motto in Devanagari “Anatha Vajra Panjaro Nama Bahu” and around the outer edge legend ‘CORONATION’ at top and ‘DHRANGADHRA’ in the exergue, on the left legend in Gujarati ‘RAJYABHISHEKHA’ on the right ‘MAGH VADA 30’ & in the center the royal diadem above the Raj-yukti (royal cypher) and state name in Devanagari, Gujarati and English.

Accession to India Medal & Medallic Coinage, 9 Aug 1947, Silver (6)

Obv: i- First 2- the Ashoka Chakra with the diadem above and the date 9 Aug 1947 below, with the motto in Sanskrit script, “Jai Hind/Sukhino Bhavantu Dhararya”, and around the outer edge legend “ACCESSION TO THE DOMINION OF INDIA/ DHRANGADHRA”, & the Ashoka Chakra with the diadem above, around the outer edge legend “ACCESSION TO INDIA” date 9 Aug 1947 below. ii- Second 2- bare headed king facing left, Devanagari legend around “Jha. Ma. Sriraj Mayuradhvaja Simhaji Ma. Ra.”, date in the exergue 1998.iii-Third 2- one oriel in the center with hand in blessing mudra, Devanagari legend “Sri Shakti Prasaden” with four trident marks.

Rev: i-First 2- the Jhaladhip arms with diadem above, legend around “HALVAD DHRANGADHRA STATE JHALAWAR KATHIAWAR INDIA” and around the outer edge state name in Devanagari and Gujarati, below Sanskrit legend “Jhala Raj Rupam Sarva Bhadraya Rajate” & the Jhaladhip arms with diadem above and state name in Devanagari, Gujarati and English. ii-Second 2- the Jhaladhip arms with diadem above, legend around “HALVAD DHRANGADHRA STATE JHALAWAR KATHIAWAR INDIA” and around the outer edge state name in Devanagari and Gujarati, below Sanskrit legend “Jhala Raj Rupam Sarva Bhadraya Rajate” & the Jhaladhip arms with diadem above and state name in Devanagari, Gujarati and English. iii-Third 2- in the center the royal diadem above the Raj-yukti (royal cypher) and state name in Devanagari, Gujarati and English.

Weight ranges between 4.5 to 17.5g, Size: ranges from 19 to 32mm, miniature gold medal has soldering marks on the obverse, about very fine to Uncirculated, Extremely Rare in the Set. Estimated Price: 65,000-75,000

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214. Nawanagar State, Ranjitsinhji, Medal for Merit (2), in original box, Gold (First Class) and Bronze (Third Class), AD 1936, Obv: portrait of King Ranjit Singh Ji Vibhaji, legends around “ORDER FOR MERIT/NAWANAGAR STATE”, Rev: a knight and justice standing and angel sitting with child, beauty sitting with dog, four scrolls below with the slogans “LOYALTY/ PHILANTHROPY/ CHARITY/ FIDELITY”, Gold -26.69g, 34.79mm, Bronze - 28.10g, 35.11mm, (McClenaghan # 203), with central grey band and strips in two separate original boxes, about extremely fine, Extremely Rare.

The Ranjitsinhji Medal of Merit instituted by Maharaja Jam Sahib Sir Ranjitsinhji during the First World War in about 1914-15 as the Nawanagar State Order of Merit as a reward for loyal, philanthropic, charitable, faithful and long service by state officials and subjects.


215. Medal, Victoria Queen, Silver Medal, AD 1895, Punjab Frontier (1897-98), Defence of Chitral, Infantry H.C, Obv: veiled and crowned bust of Queen Victoria facing to left, lettering around “VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX”, Rev: British and Indian soldiers supporting a standard, Awarded to Sepoy Mir Wajid Ali 2, inscribed on the edge 3633 Sepoy Mir Wajid Ali 2’ Infantry H.C, bar with clasp, 48.44g, 36.13mm, about uncirculated with original patina, Very Rare. Estimated Price: 10,000-15,000

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216. British India, War Medal & Title Badges (3), Silver, War Medal, Khan Sahib and Khan Bahadur Title Badges Awarded to 3 generations of One Family, Sardar Sher Muhammad Jalad Karam Khan Bijarani, Sher Muhammad Khan Karam Khan Bijarani & Wadero Nur Muhammad Khan Bijarani.

1-British India War Medal, AD 1914-1920, King George V, Silver, Awarded to “813 SEPOY KARAM KHAN, 21 PJBIS”, Obv: uncrowned portrait of King George V to left, legend around “GEORGIVS BRITT.OMN: REX ET IND: IMP:”, Rev: st. George on horseback trampling underfoot the eagle shield of the central powers and a skull with crossbones, Medal with clasp, 33.5g, 36.43mm, about very fine.

2-Indian Title Badge for Muslims, Khan Sahib, King George V, Silver with blue enamel, Awarded to Sardar Sher Muhammad Jalad Karam Khan Bijarani, Obv: a profile bust facing right of King George V in center surrounded by a multi-rayed star and surmounted by the imperial crown with ring, the title “KHAN SAHIB” engraved around the bust on the blue enamel, Rev: inscription engraved “Sardar Sher Muhammad Jalad Karam Khan Bijarani”, 40.3g, 45.26mm, about very fine.

3-Indian Title Badge for Muslims, AD 1927, Khan Bahadur, King George V, Silver gilt, Awarded to Khan Sahib Sher Muhammad Khan Karam Khan Bijarani, Obv: a profile bust facing right of King George V in center surrounded by a multi-rayed star and surmounted by the imperial crown with the ring, the title “KHAN BAHADUR” engraved around the bust, Rev: inscription engraved “Khan Sahib Sher Muhammad Khan Karam Khan Bijarani M.L.C. 1st Jany. 1927”, 42.4g, 43.95mm, about very fine.

4-Indian Title Badge for Muslims, AD 1941, Khan Sahib, King George VI, Silver and blue enamel, Awarded to Wadero Nur Muhammad Khan walad Sardar Sher Muhammad Khan Bijarani, 3rd Class, Obv: a profile bust facing left of King George VI in the center surrounded by a multi-rayed star and surmounted by the imperial crown with ring, the title “KHAN SAHIB” engraved around the bust on the blue enamel, Rev: inscription engraved “Wadero Nur Muhammad Khan walad Sardar Sher Muhammad Khan Bijarani 1st Jany. 1941”, 40.05g, 45mm, about very fine.

The 1st and 2nd medals were awarded to Sardar Sher Muhammad Jalad Karam Khan Bijarani for his exceptional military service in the British Indian army in World War I. The 3rd Medal was awarded to his son, Sher Muhammad Khan Karam Khan Bijarani and the 4th Medal was awarded to his grandson Wadero Nur Muhammad Khan Bijarani.

The titles Khan Sahib and Khan Bahadur were formal titles of respect and honor, introduced by King George V on the occasion of the Delhi Durbar of 1911, conferred exclusively on Muslim subjects of the British Indian Empire. These were awarded to civilians and Viceroy’s commissioned officers of the Indian army for faithful service or acts of public welfare. Issued in different grades for Hindus and Muslims, recipients proceeded from lower to higher grades. Thus the titles Khan Sahib, Khan Bahadur and Diwan Bahadur were conferred on Muslims in ascending order and Rai/Rao Sahib, Rai/Rao Bahadur and Sardar Bahadur on Hindus. Since there were no separate titles for Parsi and Jewish subjects, the British Indian Empire conferred the Muslim titles to Parsi and Jewish subjects as well. These title badges took precedence after all British and Indian orders and decorations and before campaign medals.


Extremely Rare as awarded to one family’s Three Generations.

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217. Medals, Group of 5 Medals, British & Republic India (5), Cupro-Nickel & Bronze, Cupro-Nickel, Indian Independence Medal (15th August 1947), Bronze, War Star Medal (1939-1945 AD), Bronze, The Burma Star Medal, KGVI, Cupro-Nickel (2), War Medals (1939-1945 AD), Awarded to I.O.39564 S/JEMOR M. R. GUPTA, I.A.M.C”, three Medals are unnamed, group court mounted as worn, about extremely fine, Extremely Rare. Estimated Price: 20,000-25,000

218. Medal, Azad-Hind Order, 2nd Class Star, Silver & Bronze Star Medal, 1941-1945 AD, Obv: a Tiger’s bust on a radiating star with the name “Azad Hind” around the tiger’s head, Rev: central finishing disc along with a ring to wear, 34.3g, 57.63mm, about extremely fine, Very Rare.

This is the Vir-e-Hind Medal of the Azad Hind Fauj founded by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. The Azad Hind decorations were instituted by Subhash Chandra Bose while in Germany, initially for Azad Hind Legion, to be awarded for gallantry in the field of battle. Both Indians and Germans were eligible for the decorations. Later, the same awards were instituted by the Azad Hind government for the Indian National Army during its campaign in South-east Asia. Estimated Price: 25,000-30,000

219. Jind State, Delhi Durbar, Pewter Medal, 1911 AD, Obv: conjoined crowned busts of King George V and Queen Mary, legend around “THEIR IMPERIAL MAJESTIES KING EMPEROR GEORGE V AND QUEEN EMPRESS MARY”, Rev: state coat of arms of the Jind state, legend around “PRESENTED BY H.H. THE MAHARAJA OF JIND TO COMMEMORATE THE CORONATION AT DELHI 1911”, copper ring pinned through the medal, 39.8g, 50.71mm, (Mc Clenaghan # 172), about extremely fine, Very Rare. Estimated Price: 30,000-40,000

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223. Bombay Presidency, R. Dawson & Co. Mangalore, Malabar Coast, Brass Token (2), Obv: frontiersman standing facing with rifle and axe within wreath, Rev: lettering “R. DAWSON & CO MANGALORE MALABAR COAST”, 3.1g, 5.3g, 19.0mm, 24.20mm, (PR # 339), about very fine+, Extremely Rare.

F. Pridmore in ‘The Coins of the British Commonwealth of Nations Part 4 - Volume 1 has illustrated the bigger token (No. 339. Page 179). He has, however, not elaborated the token but has made reference that in the Malabar Coast quote - “Factories were on the western coast in the 17th century but the supply of specially minted or individually marked coins for local use”. The two tokens, the bigger one meant for male workers and smaller one for female workers (as female workers were drawing less wages as compared to male workers) were issued at the end of the shift to the concerned for that day’s wage. They could be redeemed for currency at any time. However, due to shortage of coinage, they were freely used as ‘currency’ in the local bazaars as the merchants accepted them since they knew the wage rates. It was more often that the merchants redeemed them with the company than the workers. These tokens were in use during the early part of 1900s. Estimated Price: 25,000-30,000

224. Tea Garden Token, Hathikuli Tea Estate - Assam, Brass Token (2), Obv: lettering “HATHIKULI TEA ESTATE”, Rev: token no’s ‘12’ and ‘6’, 8.0g, 12.0g, 13.54mm, 16.06mm, about very fine+, Very Rare.

The word Hathikuli is derived from the Assamese words “Hathi” (elephant) and “Kuli” (Frequent) which translates into a place that is frequently visited by elephants. The 1st section of the garden was planted in the year 1902. The estate belonged to James Finlay & Company who came all the way from Scotland to Assam. The estate came under the ownership of Tata Tea in March 1983 and in March 2007 Amalgamated Plantations Pvt. Ltd. took up the reins of the plantation. Estimated Price: 1,00,000-1,20,000

225. Sikh Religious Tokens (19-20 Century AD), Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Silver Token (3), Obv: portrait of Guru Nanak with a halo, his right hand raised with holding a necklace of prayer beads, with an open palm as a sign of his divine blessings, Rev: The Golden Temple at Amritsar within circle and Gurumukhi legend “Mool Mantar” around, 100g each, 61mm each approx., about extremely fine to uncirculated, Rare as three type in set. Estimated Price: 27,000-32,000

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226. Bank of Bengal, 20 Company Rupees. Dated 22nd September 1837, ‘CANCELLED’ & Cut in 2 halves, 2nd half - extra blank paper, S. No. 3073, (KJ & RR # 1A.3.7.3) Obv: Bank of Bengal in ornamented panel on left in Bangla, Persian and Hindi, Manuscript serial number at top left, Calcutta in promise text, Manuscript date with printed year in promise text panel on right and manuscript date on left above promise text panel, TWENTY RUPEES in denomination panel at lower left, Rev: denomination in words in bold English in the centre with Bangla, Persian, Hindi, Half cut note, Cancelled Stamped, about fine, Extremely Rare. Estimated Price: 2,00,000-2,50,000

227. British India, King George V, Uniface 1000 Rupees, Dated 20 Sept.1915, Bombay Circle, Signed by H. Denning, Green under print, S. No. WC34 77547, (KJ & RR # 2A.7.2.D.3), private seal at back, few index and spindle holes, with folds and stains, about very fine, Extremely Rare. Estimated Price: 7,00,000-9,00,000

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228. 100 Rupees, 1950, I Issue, Kanpur Circle, Signed by B. Rama Rao, with two different seals or stamps, in the blue ink in two lines it reads “MUTILATED PAYMENT REFUSED” & in the black ink it reads “TO CLAIMS CALCUTTA”, S. No. U1 990039, about fine with restoration, Extremely Rare, Sold as it is with no returns.

Cataloguer describes this as the possible event, since the note is torn and has external paper pasted at back, the bank where it was tried to be exchanged or paid, would have put the “MUTILATED PAYMENT REFUSED” stamp as per their internal policy, consequently it may not have been accepted by the main branch of that bank or RBI in that city and was redirected to the Calcutta branch or Calcutta RBI for Claims with the stamp of “TO CLAIMS CALCUTTA”.

Needs more research, nevertheless an interesting example! Estimated Price: 30,000-35,000

229. Republic India, 1957, 1 Rupee, Persian Gulf Issue, Signed by A. K. Roy, B Inset, Z Prefix, S.No. Z7 149787, (KJ & RR # 6.12.1.1), tiny pin holes, choice extremely fine, overall white, Very Rare. Estimated Price: 25,000-30,000

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231. Republic India, 1959, 10 Rupees, Persian Gulf Issue, Signed by H.V.R Iyenger, A Inset, Z Prefix, S.No.Z14 558191, (KJ & RR # 6.12.3.1), two folds, stains, pin holes, graded by PMG as 35 choice very fine, Very Rare. Estimated Price: 30,000-35,000

230. Republic India, 1959, 5 Rupees, Persian Gulf Issue, Signed by H V R Iyengar, Z Prefix, S.No. Z3 006702, (KJ & RR # 6.12.2.1), bank seal (THE BRITISH BANK OF THE MIDDLE EAST BOMBAY) at reverse, pin holes, about very fine, Extremely Rare. Estimated Price: 60,000-80,000

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232. Republic India, 1959, 100 Rupees, Persian Gulf Issue, Signed by H. V. R. Iyenger, Z Prefix, Sl.No.Z4 237566, (KJ & RR # 6.12.4.1), some usual folds, stains, minor repairs, graded by PMG as 30 Very Fine, Extremely Rare. Estimated Price: 2,75,000-3,25,000

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233. Republic India, 1954, 1000 Rupees, Kanpur Circle, Signed by B. Ramarao, incorrect Hindi, “Ek Hazaar Rupaya”, S. No. U0 050411, (Kj & RR # 6.9.1D), some holes and usual folds, graffiti and bank seals on the reverse, about very fine, Extremely Rare. Estimated Price: 2,00,000-2,50,000

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234. Hyderabad State, 10 Rupees, signed by Hyder Nawaz Jung, S. No. BX 20685, Tir (Sign 2 Type), in top centre “Currency Note Sarkar-e-Aali” in urdu, promise text in three lines” DUS RUPYE SICCA OSMANIA”, the government in urdu in lower right and signature in lower left, numeral in siyaq in top left at reverse, (KJ & RR # 7.8.3), spindle holes, stained, folded, about very fine, Very Rare. Estimated Price: 40,000-50,000

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235. Hyderabad State, 100 Rupees, Signed By Ghulam Muhammad, S.No. Q1 97260, “Currency Note Sarkar-e-Aali” in Urdu, “Government Currency Note” below coat of arms, promise text in three lines with the denomination, “YAKSAD RUPYE SICCA OSMANIA” in words in centre, “YAKSAD RUPYE” in persian in lower two corner, “Currency Note Sarkar-e-Aali” on top, numerals in perisan in centre “YAKSAD RUPYE” in persian below at reverse, ( KJ & RR # 7.11.3), tiny pin holes, single fold, choice extremely fine, Very Rare. Estimated Price: 40,000-60,000

236. French India, 1945, 1 Roupie, ‘ANNULE’ (Cancelled), Signed by Emile Minost as President and Jean Laurent as Director, S. No. G.129-492, (KJ & RR # 13.1.7.a), with usual folds and stains, pin and cancelled hole, about very fine, Very Rare.


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237. Republic India, 10, 100 & 500 Rupees, Governor Autographed Notes.

i - 10 Rupees, 2009, Replacement Star Note, Governor Y.V. Reddy, S. No. 00F*177024, Autographed in Black ink by Y.V. Reddy in both En-glish and Hindi language, graded by PCGS as 64 Choice UNC.

ii - 100 Rupees, 2010, Low Serial Number, Governor D. Subbarao, S.No. 3LS 000012, Autographed in Black ink by D.Subbarao in English with seal/ink stamp in three lines DUVVURI SUBBARAO, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, graded by PCGS as 45 Choice EF.

iii - 500 Rupees, 2011, Fancy Serial Number, Governor D.Subbarao, S.No. 5KP 333333, Autographed in Black ink by D.Subbarao in English with seal/ink stamp in three lines DUVVURI SUBBARAO, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, graded by PCGS as 58 Choice AU.


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238. Republic India, 10 Rupees (1900 Notes), Gandhi Portrait Series, 00-99 Complete Prefix-wise Fancy or Solid Number Set of 19 notes of every numeric prefix from 00,01,02,03….to….97, 98, 99. The whole series of this 100 notes of each prefix 00(x) – 99(x) includes fancy/solid serial numbers as 100000, 200000, 300000, 400000, 500000, 600000, 700000, 800000, 900000 and 111111, 222222, 333333, 444444, 555555, 666666, 777777, 888888, 999999 & 1000000.

All notes are of non-telescopic series of mixed years (1997 – 2016), with mixed insets and mixed RBI Governor signatories; Dr. Bimal Jalan, Dr. Y Venugopal Reddy, Duvvuri Subbarao & Raghuram G Rajan.

Extraordinarily important lot from both the perspective of academic research and collector interest.

Condition of all the 1900 notes at large is AU to UNC, Extremely Unique!

Auctioneer’s Note: Presenting a highly important fancy number collection of 10 Rupees of Reserve Bank of India, having the portrait of Mahatma Gandhi on the obverse and Collage of Rhino, Elephant and Tiger on reverse.

This collection has been prepared with exceptional efforts and paramount patience in the last 10-12 years with the unique and original idea of collecting all the 19 fancy numbers (mentioned above) with the numeric prefixes from 00(x)-99(x). Here (x) indicates the sub-prefix letter which could be any from A to W.

Total of 1900 notes (100 sets) built as a Mega Collection, on the theme of 19 Notes in each set, of all Prefixes starting from 00x to 99x consisting of 19 fancy number notes under each prefix. To make it simple, this set consists of fancy numbers of 100000, 200000, 300000, 400000, 500000, 600000, 700000, 800000, 900000, 111111, 222222, 333333, 444444, 555555, 666666, 777777, 888888, 999999, & 1000000 (Ten Lakh, the Last Note of the Series) for all the prefixes mentioned.

We would like to state an example here that any bank note serial number printing process begins with the prefix 00A bearing the first note serial number 00A 000001 and last 00A 1000000, unless there is an exceptional case of changes having been adopted in the pattern, design, security measures etc. in the middle of the printing process. After the printing of 10 Lakh (1 Million) notes, the prefix gets changed to 00B and the above process is repeated. It is uncertain for us to know that which Printing Press adopts which sub-prefix Letter and it can only be known with the Insets used. The 4 Currency Printing Press in the country use the Insets as: Mysore – Plain Inset (No Inset), A, B, C & D; Dewas – E, F, G & H; Nashik – L, M, N, P & Q; Salboni – R, S, T, U & V

Estimated Price: 15,00,000-20,00,000


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239. British India, King George V, 1917, Error, 1 Rupee, I Issue, Universalised Circle, with Enclosed Star Watermark, Correct Gujarati, Signed by M.M.S. Gubbay, D Prefix, S.No D70 686001, Error: minor cutting error and extra paper visible at right bottom with counterfoil margin paper, white paper with excellent quality, (KJ & RR # 3.1.1B), graded by PCGS as Choice About New 55, Minor Cutting Error, Hair Pin Perforation, Exceptionally Rare.Estimated Price: 1,00,000-2,00,000

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Error Note of One Rupee British India is being offered for the first time in any auction!

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240. Republic India, 1993, Error 1 Rupee Bundle, Signed by Montek Singh Ahluwalia, S.No. 35N 637401 to 35N 637500, Error: last digit of the serial numbers are in jumping/dancing form on few notes, almost uncirculated, Rare. Estimated Price: 12,000-15,000

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241. Republic India, 1970, Error 10 Rupees (2), Same number on both notes, Signed by S. Jagannathan, A Inset, S. No. K62 969544, two notes with same serial number, same prefix and same inset, tiny pin holes, graded by PMG as 64 and 63 Choice Uncirculated, Exceedingly Rare. Estimated Price: 20,000-30,000

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250. Autograph, Sir John Hyde (1738-1796 AD), Legendary of British Authority on law. He was the Puisne Judge in the Supreme Court of Judicature at Fort William (Calcutta) from 1774 to his death. This 234 years old rare and antique document depicts the history of Indian, not only in British Period, but also in “Mugal Regime”. His signatures at 2 places, in the middle and below of this antique legal document of Supreme Court of India. Document dated 17th January 1785, about very fine+, Very Rare. Estimated Price: 20,000-25,000

249. Autograph, Maharaja Sir Manindra Chandra Nandy (1860-1929 AD), The Maharaja of Cossimbazar Raj, The Great Philanthropist and Reformist, in the period of Bengal Renaissance, Manindra Chandra received the title of Maharaja on 30 May 1898, He received his knighthood in 1915 and Nandy was also an honorary fellow of Calcutta University, this is the official legal document, with his official seal and signature, about very fine+, Very Rare. Estimated Price: 15,000-20,000


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251. Autograph, Sir James Weir Hogg, 1st Baronet (1790-1876 AD), The document was used by him as the ‘Registrar of Supreme Court’ bearing the date 1824 AD, about very fine, Very Rare.


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