Oswal Antiques’
AUCTIONS Auctioneer of Coins, Bank Notes and Medals Antiques License No. 15
Auction No. 5
At
On
Thursday, 10th September 2009
Sundarbai Hall, th
26 Bhadra, VS 2065; Jain Vir Samvat 2535 21 Ramadan, AH 1430
5 Floor, Opp. Income Tax Office, Churchgate,
6.00 pm sharp
Mumbai 400020
Shop No. 2, Chandra Mahal, St. Paul Street, Dadar, Hindmata, Mumbai 400014.India
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ANCIENT COINS
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Indo-Greeks, Philoxenos, Silver, Square, Drachm, bust of the ruler to right with Greek legend on obv; a horse-man to right with Kharoshthi legend on rev. About Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 1,200-1,500
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Indo-Greeks, Silver (3), Drachm, Menander I (2) and Apollodotus II, various types of busts with all different types. About Very Fine, Scarce. 3 coins Estimate: Rs. 1,500-1,700
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Indo-Greeks and Indo-Scythians, Silver (5), Obol of Eucratides; Drachms of Artemidos and Zoilos; Drachm of Maues; and Tetradrach of Azes. Very Fine to Very Fine+, Scarce. 5 coins Estimate: Rs. 10,000-11,000
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Indo-Greeks, Square, Copper (2), MenanderI, 7.75 g, king holding a spear to right on obv and Goddess on rev; ApollodotusII, 7.61 g, Greek God Apollo on obv and Tripod of Apollo on rev type. About Very Fine, Scarce. 2 coins Estimate: Rs. 1,800-2,000
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Punch-marked Coins, Kuntala Janapada, 6 century BC, Silver, 6.31g, pulley type with a big pullet-type symbol in the center and without any triskelis between the two orbs. Uniface. Cleaned. Very Fine, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 20,000-21,000 This is an earliest coin of Maharashtra found in the western region along the Wai region.
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Punch-marked Coins, Vidarbha Janapada, 5 century BC, Silver, 1.4 g, four punches type with an elephant, a tree and a pair of fish-armed symbol. Uniface, Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 7,000-8,000
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Kaushambi, Copper, Lanky Bull type, 2 century BC, a standing bull to left with fore-right leg raised up and ancillary symbols around; a big tree-in-railing in centre with numerous symbols around on rev. Very Fine+, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 1,000-1,200
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Indo-Greeks, Lysias, Silver, Drachm, helmeted bust to right with Greek legend around on obv; naked Greek God Zeus facing front in the centre with Kharoshthi legend around on rev. Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 1,200-1,500 3
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Indo-Greeks, Hermious, Copper, 3.32 g, bust of the ruler to right on obv, and Greek goddess to left on rev. Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 700-800
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Indo-Scythians, Azes, Billon, Tetradrachm, horse-riding king to right on obv; God Zeus to left on rev. About Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 1,000-1,200
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Satavahanas, Vasithiputra Pulumavi, Silver, Portrait type, with ornate bust of the ruler to right and Brahmi legend around on obv; nearly complete Telugu Brahmi legend on rev around the central symbols of a hill and Ujjaiyini symbols. About Very Fine, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 6,000-7,000
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Satavahanas, Vasithiputra Satakarni, Silver, Portrait type, with ornate bust of the ruler to right and Brahmi legend around on obv; Telugu Brahmi on rev around the central symbols of a hill and Ujjaiyini symbols. Nearly complete legend on rev, Broad flan, Very Fine+, Very Rare in this condition. Estimate: Rs. 7,000-8,000
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Satavahanas, Vasithiputra Satakarni, Silver, Portrait type, with ornate bust of the ruler to right and Brahmi legend around on obv; complete Telugu Brahmi legend on rev around the central symbols of a hill and Ujjaiyini symbols. The rev legend is doubly struck About Extremely Fine for the type, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 7,000-8,000
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Satavahanas, Vasithiputra Satakarni, Silver, Portrait type, with ornate bust of the ruler to right and complete Brahmi legend around on obv; nearly complete Telugu Brahmi legend on rev around the central symbols of a hill and Ujjaiyini symbols. About Extremely Fine for the type, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 7,000-8,000
Satavahanas, Vasithiputra Shiva Shri Pulumavi, Silver, Portrait type, with ornate bust of the ruler to right and Brahmi legend around on obv; Telugu Brahmi on rev around the central symbols of a hill and Ujjaiyini symbols. Two minute holes to covert the coin into a pendent in ancient times. Broad flan, About Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 5,000-6,000
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Satavahanas, Vasithiputra Shiva Shri Pulumavi, Silver, Portrait type. Broad flan, a small dent on rev otherwise About Extremely Fine, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 9,000-10,000
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Satavahanas, Vasithiputra Pulumavi, Silver, Portrait type, with ornate bust of the ruler to right and Brahmi legend around on obv; Telugu Brahmi on rev around the central symbols of a hill and Ujjaiyini symbols. Two small holes to covert the coin into a pendent in ancient times. Fine+, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 1,500-2,000 4
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Satavahanas, Shri Satakarni, Copper, 3.17 g, a crescented three-arched hill placed on a pedestal, Brahmi legend around the hill on obv; an Ujjaiyini symbol on rev. Very Fine+, Rare type. Estimate: Rs. 800-1,000
Satavahanas, fractions, Lead (2), bull walking to left, and a Nasik-lion to right types; and Copper (1), Junnar-lion type on obv. Very Fine, Scarce. 3 coins Estimate: Rs. 1,500-2,000
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Satavahana Feudatories, Isamula, Lead, 11.55 g, Junnar-Lion type with the typical Junnar Lion facing yupa to left and Brahmi legend on top on obv; a tree-in-railing with ancillary symbols and the Mahakhatapa title at top. Very Fine, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 18,000-20,000
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Western Kshatrapas, Nahapana, Lead, 7.05 g, Portrait type, Square, a portrait to right with Brahmi legend, khaharata in front on obv; a thunderbolt with legend nahapanas on rev. About Very Fine for the type, Very Rare. These portrait coins were known from a solitary coin in the UK and no other pieces were reported since 1990. Estimate: Rs. 6,000-7,000
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Western Kshatrapas, Jayadaman son of Chashtana, Silver, Dramma, as Kshatrapa, threearched hill on rev with Brahmi legend reading rajno kshatrapasa jaya‌ and latter part of the Kharoshthi legend reads the name of Jayadaman. Silver coins of Jayadaman are exceedingly rare and are known through half a dozen coins only. Fine+, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 7,000-8,000
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Kushanas, Kanishka I, Gold, Dinar, Osho type, the king holding a spear in left hand and offering in a fire-altar with right hand on obv; Hindu God Shiva standing to left with four hands and holding a Damaru, Trishul, a Mriga (deer) and an Ankush. A small portion of loop on the edge, About Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 20,000-21,000
Satavahanas, Copper (2), Junnar Lion type, 1.08 and 1.82 g. A Junnar-lion seated to left, facing a Yupa on obv, an Ujjaiyini symbol on rev. Very Fine, Scarce. 2 coins Estimate: Rs. 1,200-1,500
Satavahanas, Satavahana, Copper, 4.73 g, Junnar-Lion type with a very highly raised motif of a lion to left and Brahmi legend citing the name of the issuer on top on obv; an Ujjaiyini symbol on rev. About Extremely Fine for the type, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 8,000-10,000
Satavahana Feudatories, Isamula, Lead, 12.35 g, Junnar-Lion type with the typical Junnar Lion to left and Brahmi legend on top on obv; a tree-inrailing with ancillary symbols and the Mahakhatapa title at top. Fine, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 2,500-2,700 5
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Shilaharas of Kolhapur, Gold, 0.41 g, U-Shaped Fanam, three separate punches, one is probably Kannada Shri, another with a Garuda running to right, and the third is obliterated. Uniface, Very Fine+, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 12,000-13,000
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Paramaras, Bhojadeva, Silver (15), 0.60 g each, a crude-dotted lion to right on obv, and Early Nagari legend above a crude figure on rev. Fine+ to Very Fine, Scarce. 15 coins Estimate: Rs. 6,000-7,000
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Gangas, Gold, Elephant Pagoda, an ornate elephant to right on obv; a scroll on rev. About Very Fine. Estimate: Rs. 8,300-8,500
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Vijayanagara, Krishnadevaraya, Gold, Pagoda, Shiva-Paravati on obv, and Nagari legend on rev. Very Fine. Estimate: Rs. 4,500-4,700
Guptas, Chnadragupta II, Gold, Dinar, Horseman type, a highly decorated king riding a horse to right on obv; Goddess Lakshmi seated on a stool to left with Brahmi legend Ajitavikramaha in the right filed. Extremely Fine, Exceedingly Rare in this condition. Estimate: Rs. 70,000-75,000 The present coin is an excellent example of the highest quality of numismatic art in ancient India. The coin displays decorated body of not only the emperor but also the horse. The coin has preserved all these minute details which otherwise are lost due to wear and tear. An excellent example of the Gupta Art!
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Guptas, Skandagupta, Lead, Garuda facing on obv, Brahmi legend on rev reads, shri skandaguptasya and date in numerals above, Va (for Varshe) 130 (= AD 450). About Extremely Fine for the type as these lead coins coins are mostly defaced, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 800-900
Vishnukundins, Copper (7), Conch-Shell and Lion type. Broad flan with original patina and beautiful greenish corrosion. Very Fine+, Scarce. 7 coins Estimate: Rs. 1,300-1,500
SULTANATE COINS Bijapur Sultanate
HINDU COINS OF MEDIEVAL INDIA
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Shilaharas of Kolhapur, Gold, 0.41 g, U-Shaped Fanam, three separate punches, two with Kannada Shri and the third at the top is of a Garuda running to right. Uniface, Very Fine+, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 12,000-13,000
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Ali Adil Shah II, Silver, Larin, Dabhol Mint. Uncleaned, Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 1,200-1,500
Delhi Sultanate
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Akbar, Silver, Rupee, Berar Mint, Ilahi 4x, Tir Month, with the name of the die-engraver, Ram, scribbled below the mint name on rev. Very Fine+, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 1,200-1,300
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Akbar, Silver, Rupee, mint off, Kalima type, AH 986. A new mint mark resembling to a boat and looks like Shri in Bangla on obv. Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 5,000-6,000
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Akbar, Silver, Square, Rupee, Bang Mint, AH 988. Very Fine+, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 3,000-4,000
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Akbar, Silver, Square, Rupee, Jaunpur Mint, Kalima type, decorated with dots in the rev filed. Test marks, Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 1,000-1,200
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Akbar, Silver, ½ Rupee, Lahore Mint, Allahu Akbar type, Ilahi 38, Amardad Month. About Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 2,000-3,000
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Akbar, Silver, Âź Rupee, Lahore Mint, Allahu Akbar type, Ilahi 50, Mihr Month. Very Fine+, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 5,000-5,500
Tughlaq Shah, Gold, Tanka, Dehli Mint (G&GD# 301). Very Fine+. Estimate: Rs. 20,000-21,000
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Muhammad III bin Tughlaq, Gold, 12.84 g, Dinar, Dehli Mint al-wathiq type (G&GD 331). Very Fine+. Estimate: Rs. 23,000-24,000 Malwa Sultanate
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Mahmud Shah I, Gold, Tanka, Sikandar al sani legend, Hazrat Shadiabad Mint (Rajgor 3064; G&G M21). Very Fine+, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 24,000-25,000
MUGHAL COINS
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Akbar, Gold, 1/10 Mohur, mintless type with Kalina on obv. A portion on either side is erased from the flan. Fine+, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 6,000-6,500
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Akbar, Silver (3), Square Rupee, Bangal Mint, Kalima type (KM 86.1). Very Fine+, Scarce. 3 coins Estimate: Rs. 2,000-2,200 7
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Akbar, Silver, 1.12 g, Square, 1/8 Rupee, Lahore Mint, Allahu Akbar type, Ilahi 38, Amardad Month. About Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 5,000-5,500
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Akbar, Silver, 1.34 g, Square, 1/8 Rupee, Lahore Mint, Allahu Akbar type, Ilahi 38, Shahrewar Month. About Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 5,000-5,500
Jahangir, Silver, Rupee, Ahmedanagar, Ilahi Azar Month, nur-ud-din type. Test marks, About Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 3,500-4,000 The mint name is not Ahmednagar but it has an additional Alif for longer A, making the mint name AhmedAnagar.
Akbar, Silver, ½ Rupee, Allahu Akbar type, Mintless, Ilahi 36, Khurdad Month. Test marks, About Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 2,500-3,000
Akbar, Silver, Square, ¼ Rupee, Urdu Zafar Qarin Mint, Allahu Akbar type. Test marks, About Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 5,000-5,500
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Jahangir, Silver, Rupee, Allahabad Mint, Raiz couplet. Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 4,000-5,000
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Jahangir, Silver, Rupee, Jahangirnagar Mint, Khurdad Month (KM 145.7). Very Fine+, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 2,000-2,500
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Jahangir, Silver, ½ Rupee, Qandhar Mint (KM 135.2). About Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 5,000-5,500
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Jahangir, Silver, Zodiac Rupee, Ahmedabad Mint, Cancer Sign, AH 1027/13 (KM 150.10). Fine, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 13,000-15,000
Akbar, Copper (3), Double Dam (Tanka), Ahmedabad and Gobindpur (2) Mints. Very Fine. 3 coins Estimate: Rs. 2,000-2,200
Jahangir, Silver, Heavy Rupee, 13.68 g, Ahmedabad Mint, Inayat couplet type, AH 1016/3 (KM 152.2). Broad flan, Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 5,000-5,500 8
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Jahangir, Silver, Zodiac Rupee, Ahmedabad Mint, Taurus Sign, AH 1027/13 (KM 150.5). Very Fine+, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 50,000-55,000
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Shah Jahan, Silver, 1/8 Rupee Nisar, Akbarabad Mint, AH 1059/23. Very Fine+, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 50,000-55,000
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Shah Jahan, Silver, Rupee, Surat Mint, AH 1037. Kalima type with mint name on obv, About Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 800-1,000
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Shah Jahan, Silver, Rupee, Lucknow Mint, Square-area type, mint name at bottom on rev, AH 1067. About Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 2,000-2,500
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Shah Jahan, Silver, Rupee, Surat Mint, AH 1038 (KM 221.1). About Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 2,500-3,000
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Shah Jahan, Silver, ½ Rupee, probably Ujjain Mint but mint name off flan, Kalima on obv, couplet on rev. About Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 1,800-2,000
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Shah Jahan, Silver, 1/8 Rupee, mint off flan, Square-area type, RY 30. Very Fine+, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 3,000-3,500
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Murad Baksh, Silver (2), Rupee, Ahmedabad and Surat Mints, square-area type. Very Fine+, Scarce. 2 coins Estimate: Rs. 4,000-4,500
Nur Jahan, Silver, Rupee, Lahore Mint, 1034/20 (KM 168.4). About Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 4,000-5,000
Nur Jahan, Silver (2), Rupee and ½ Rupee, Surat Mint, AH 1035 (KM 168.6; 167.2. Very Fine, Rare as a set. 2 coins Estimate: Rs. 8,000-8,500
Shah Jahan, Silver, ¼ Rupee Nisar, Akbarabad Mint, AH 1064/28, Sahib qiran type. Very Fine+, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 25,000-27,000
Shah Jahan, Silver, ¼ Rupee Nisar, Akbarabad Mint, AH 1064/28, Sahib qiran type. Extremely Fine, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 25,000-27,000
Shah Jahan, Silver, ¼ Rupee Nisar, Akbarabad Mint, AH 1039. About Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 18,000-19,000 9
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Aurangzeb, Silver, Rupee, Baldat Allahabad Mint, RY 3, mint name at top on rev (KM 300.12). About Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 1,800-2,000
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Aurangzeb, Gold, Mohur, Aurangabad Mint, AH 1078/10, mint name at top (KM 315.10). About Mint State, Scarce in this condition. Estimate: Rs. 22,000-23,000
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Aurangzeb, Silver, 1/8 Rupee, Golkonda Mint, RY 6. About Extremely Fine, with luster, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 4,500-5,000
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Aurangzeb, Silver, Rupee, Itawa Mint, AH 1118/51 (KM 300.39). A number of counter-marks on either side with two marks with Nagari letter Shri on obv. Fine+, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 1,500-1,700
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Azam Shah, Silver, Rupee, Burhanpur Mint, AH 1119/Ahad (KM 332.2). About Very Fine, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 15,000-17,000
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Azam Shah, Silver, Rupee, Surat Mint, AH 1119/Ahad (KM 332.5). About Very Fine, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 18,000-18,500
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Shah Alam I, Silver, Rupee, Tatta Mint, with the pre-accession name Muazzam on obv, RY Ahad (KM 345.1). About Very Fine, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 7,000-8,000
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Shah Alam I, Silver, ½ Rupee, Surat Mint, a trident type flower mint mark on rev. Test marks, oxidized, Very Fine+. Estimate: Rs. 800-1,000
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Farrukhsiyar, Silver, Rupee, Multan Mint, AH 1129/6 (KM 377.47). Nazarana-type flan with complete die-impressions. Very Fine+, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 5,000-5,500
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Jahandar Shah, Silver, Rupee, Itawa Mint, AH 1024/Ahad, Abu al fath type (KM 363.14). Uncleaned, About Very Fine. Estimate: Rs. 1,000-1,200
Aurangzeb, Silver, Rupee, Nusratgarh Mint, RY 42 (KM 300.69). About Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 3,000-3,500
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Aurangzeb, Gold, Mohur, Surat Mint, RY 18 (KM 315.45). Mint State, Scarce in this condition. Estimate: Rs. 20,000-21,000
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Aurangzeb, Copper, Paisa, Solapur Mint. About Very Fine. Estimate: Rs. 500-600 10
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Ahmad Shah, Silver, 1/16 Rupee or 1 Anna, Burhanpur Mint, AH 1062. Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 3,000-3,500
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Alamgir II, Silver, Rupee, Kashmir Mint, AH 1174/5, mint name at bottom on rev (KM 460.11). About Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 2,000-2,300
Rafi-ud-Darjat, Silver, Rupee, Akbarabad Mint, RY Ahad, mint name with epithet at top on rev (KM 405.3). Uncleaned, Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 2,500-3,000
Rafi-ud-Darjat, Silver, Rupee, Bareli Mint, AH 1131/Ahad (KM 405.5). Broad flan, Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 2,500-3,000
COINS OF INDEPENDENT KINGDOMS Marathas
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Rafi-ud-Darjat, Silver, Rupee, Ahmedabad, Zinat-ul-Bilad Mint, RY Ahad, mint name on top on rev (KM 405.1). Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 3,500-4,000
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Ahmedabad Mint, Silver, Ram Rupee, in the name of Shah Alam II, Ankush mint mark with Nagari word Ram on rev. Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 1,200-1,300
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Ahmedabad Mint, Silver, Rupee, in the name of Ahmad Shah Bahadur, three-pettled leaf as mint mark on rev. Probably issued by the Nawabs. Very Fine, Broad Flan, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 3,500-4,000
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Ahmedabad Mint, Silver (2), Rupee, Ankushi Rupee in the name of Shah Alam II, with Nagari initial Ga on rev, AH 1218/4; East India Company, Bombay Presidency, Rupee, in the name of Muhammad Akbar II, AH 1233/12. Very Fine+ with complete dates, Scarce. 2 coins
Muhammad Shah, Gold, Pagoda, Imtiyazgarh Mint (KM 439C.1). Very Fine+, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 5,000-5,500
Muhammad Shah, Silver, Rupee, Zain-ul-Bilad Mint, RY 7 (KM 436.63). Broad flan, Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 1,800-2,000 Muhammad Shah, Silver, 1/8 Rupee, Burhanpur Mint, RY 21 (KM 431B.4). About Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 2,000-2,500
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Mints of the Marathas, Silver (8), Rupee, Nipani, Bagalkot (1819 issue of EIC), Miraj, Katak, Ahmedabad, Nasik, Azamnagar and Poona Mints. Very Fine+. 8 coins Estimate: Rs. 3,200-3,500
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Mints of the Marathas, Silver (7), Rupee, Ahmedabad, Azamnagar Gokak, Bagalkot, Chakan, Nasik, Ankushi Poona and Do-Chashme Poona Mints. Very Fine. 7 coins Estimate: Rs. 5,000-5,500
Sikhs
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Amritsar Mint, Silver, Rupee, Arsi type, VS 1863 (KM 20.6). Cleaned but Fine+, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 4,000-4,500
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Amritsar Mint, Silver, Rupee, Mora type, VS 1862 (KM 20.4). Broad flan, Very Fine, cleaned, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 4,000-4,500
103
Amritsar Mint, Silver (2), Rupee, VS 1884 and 1885. Broad flan, Very Fine+. 2 coins Estimate: Rs. 1,500-1,600
Mysore
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Haider Ali, Copper, Paisa, probably in the name of Shah Alam II, Haidernagar Mint. About Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 2,500-2,600
COINS OF PRINCELY STATES OF INDIA Alwar
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Tipu Sultan, Copper, Paisa, Zafarabad Mint, AH 1218, elephant walking to left on obv with retrograde date above (KM 143). About Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 3,000-3,500
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Tipu Sultan, Copper, Paisa, Nagar Mint, AH 1226, elephant walking to right on obv with Persian be above on obv; Mauludi and retrograde date on rev (KM 103.8). Fine+. Estimate: Rs. 400-500
Mangal Singh, Silver (3), Rupee, with the name of Victoria Empress, 1878, 1880 and 1891, Bombay Mint. Fine+ to Very Fine+. 3 coins Estimate: Rs. 3,500-4,000
Assam
Rohillas
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Panipat Mint, Silver, Rupee, in the name of Shah Alam II, AH 1198/25, anti-clock Swastika on rev, not listed in KM (cf 116). About Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 800-1,000 12
Silver (6), Set of 6 denominations: Rupee, ½, ¼, 1/8, 1/16 and 1/32 Rupee. Numerous varieties, About Very Fine. 6 coins Estimate: Rs. 3,000-3,500
Awadh
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Allahabad Mint, Silver, Rupee, in the name of Shah Alam II, RY 13, a small Persian ain on the seen of julus with a branch of a tree as mint mark. Fine+, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 7,000-8,000
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Silver (3), Rupee, Gazi-ud-din Haider, MuhammadAli and Wajid Ali Shah, various dates. Broad flan, Very Fine, Scarce. 3 coins Estimate: Rs. 4,000-4,500
112* Pratap Singh, Gold, Mohur, VS 1995. Portrait of the ruler to right on obv, Nagari legend stating name of the State, denomination and year on rev (KM Y41). About Extremely Fine, Extremely Rare. Estimate: Rs. 90,000-95,000 Bikaner
Baroda 108 Anand Rao, Silver (2), Rupee, Baroda Mint, with initial Aa in Nagari, RY 8 and 13the first has an unusual mint mark on obv. Very Fine. 2 coins Estimate: Rs. 1,000-1,200 109
113* Gangasingh, Gold, Nazarana Mohur, VS 1994, issued to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of reign (KM M3). About Extremely Fine, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 27,000-28,000
Silver (6): Rupee (2), ½ Rupee (2), and ¼ Rupee (2). Various rulers and varieties. Very fine. 6 coins Estimate: Rs. 1,800-2,000 114* Gangasingh, Gold, Nazarana ½ Mohur, Proof, VS 1994, issued to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of reign (KM M2). Proof, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 23,000-24,000
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Sayaji Rao III, Silver (4), Wider Flan type, Rupee, 4 and 2 Annas, VS 1949. Very Fine, Scarce.3 coins Estimate: Rs. 5,000-5,500 115* Gangasingh, Silver, Nazarana Rupee, VS 1994, issued to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of reign. About Extremely Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 2,000-2,200
111
Bindraban 116 Mughal Issue, Silver,½ Rupee, in the name of Shah Alam II, RY 44, an Umbrella as mint mark on obv (KM 9a). About Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 2,000-2,200
Sayaji Rao III, Silver (4), Set of 4; Small Flan type,Rupee, ½ Rupee, 4 and 2 Annas. Various dates. Very Fine, Scarce as a set. 4 coins Estimate: Rs. 6,000-7,000 13
Bhopal
Dholpur
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Silver, Nazarana Double Rupee, Anonymous AH 1286 (KM C14). Very Fine, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 20,000-22,000
Gwalior 123 Ujjain Mint, Silver, Rupee, in the name of Shah Alam II, Dar-ul-Fath Ujjain Mint, AH 119x/25. Nearly complete mint name on rev, Broad flan, Very Fine. Estimate: Rs. 1,000-1,200
Bundi
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Mughal Issue, Copper, Takka, in the name of Muhammad Akbar II, Sahib Qiran type, RY 11 (KM C15). Very Fine+, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 2,000-2,200 124
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Dholpur Mint, Silver, Rupee, in the name of Muhammad Akbar II, Pistol as mint mark, AH 1240 (retrograde)/19 with retrograde 9 in 19 on rev (KM 12.2). About Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 2,000-2,500
Silver (2), Rupee and ½ Rupee, with the names of Ram Singh and George V, 1925, 1915 (KM 20, 19). Very Fine, Very Rare as a set. 2 coins Estimate: Rs. 18,000-20,000
Silver (25), Rupee, Assorted lot of various rulers, mints and dates. About Very Fine. 25 coins Estimate: Rs. 8,000-8,500
Hyderabad
Silver (5), Rupee (4) and ½ Rupee, with the names of Ram Singh and Queen Victoria, Edward VII, and George V. About Very Fine. 5 coins Estimate: Rs. 2,200-2,500
Chhota Udaipur 121 Moti Singh, Copper (2), Double Paisa and Paisa, VS 1948 (KM 5, 4). Very Fine+. 2 coins Estimate: Rs. 1,000-1,200 14
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Afzal-ud-Daula, Gold, 1/8 Mohur, AH 1281 (KM 8). About Extremely Fine, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 7,000-8,000
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Mir Mahbub Ali Khan II, Silver (4), Set of 4: Rupee, ½, ¼ and 1/8 Rupee, Char Minar. About Very Fine. 4 coins Estimate: Rs. 1,800-2,000
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Mir Usman Ali Khan, Silver (4), Set of 4: Rupee, ½, ¼ and 1/8 Rupee, Char Minar type with full Ain on obv. About Very Fine. 4 coins Estimate: Rs. 1,300-1,500
Kalyan
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Hyderabad Feudatory, Amarchinta Mint, Silver, Rupee, in the name of Shah Alam II, RY 11, decorated fields type, Very Fine, Extremely Rare and probably Unpublished. Estimate: Rs. 40,000-45,000
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Muhammad Shah Khair-ul-Din, Silver, Rupee, with initial kha in Persian on rev, Kalyan Mint, Tiger to right on rev (KM 6). About Very Fine, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 28,000-30,000
Kota Indore
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Jaswant Rao, Silver, Nazarana Rupee, with the name of Muhammad Akbar II, Indore Mint, AH 1222/2 (KM 8). Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 2,000-2,500
Gagraun Mint, Silver, Rupee (3), in the name of Shah Alam II, RY 45, 46, 47. Very Fine+, Scarce. 3 coins Estimate: Rs. 4,500-5,000
Kutch
Set of 4: Silver, Rupee, ½, ¼ and 1/8 Rupee. Various dates, Very Fine. 4 coins Estimate: Rs. 1,800-2,000 135
Jaipur
Bharmalji I, Silver, Jahangiri Kori,with the name of Mughal Emperor Jahangir and Rau Shri Bharaji in Nagari on obv. Very Fine, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 11,000-12,000
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Mughal Issue, Gold, Mohur, in the name of Muhammad Akbar II, AH 12xx/18 (KM 102). Very Fine. Estimate: Rs. 18,000-20,000
Silver, Nazarana Rupee, in the name of George V, Sawai Jaipur Mint, AD 192x/20. Broad flan, Very Fine+, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 6,000-6,500 15
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Swarupshahi, Gold, 10.93 g, Mohur, Dosti Londhon type, Udaipur Mint (Y 12). Double struck on rev, About Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 20,000-22,000
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Fateh Singh, Silver (5), Set of 5 coins: Rupee, ½, ¼, 1/8 and 1/16 Rupee, Calcutta Mint, VS 1985, milled issues, Dosti Londhon type. Very Fine+. 5 coins Estimate: Rs. 1,700-1,800
Nabha
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Pratapgarh 144 Silver (4), Set of 4 coins: Rupee, ½, ¼ and 1/8 Rupee. About Very Fine. 4 coins Estimate: Rs. 1,800-2,000
Silver, ¼ Rupee, in the name of Ahmad Shah Durrani. Very Fine+, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 20,000-21,000
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Silver (2), Rupee, Bharpur Singh and Hira Singh, in the name of Guru Govind Singh. Very Fine, Scarce. 2 coins Estimate: Rs. 1,200-1,400
Silver (3), Set of 3 denominations: Rupee, ½ and ¼ Rupee. About Very Fine. 3 coins Estimate: Rs. 1,300-1,500
Radhanpur
Patiala
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Karm Singh, Silver (5), Rupee, various varieties. Very Fine, Scarce. 5 coins Estimate: Rs. 2,000-2,200
Silver (3), Zorawar Khan, Rupee as 100 Falus (KM 6); Bismillah Khan, Rupee and 8 Annas (KM 27, 24). Very Fine for the type as these have shallow striking, Rare. 3 coins Estimate: Rs. 8,000-10,000
Sailana 147 Jaswant Singh, Copper (2), ¼ Anna, with the names of Edward VII and George V, 1908, 1912 (KM 15, 16). Very Fine. 2 coins Estimate: Rs. 700-800
Narwar
Travancore 141
Narwar Mint, Silver (4), Rupee, in the name of Shah Alam II, AH 1183/11, 1185/13, RY 14 and 15. Broad flan, Very Fine, Scarce. 4 coins Estimate: Rs. 4,000-5,000 Nawanagar
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Assorted lot of Travancore coins: Gold, Fanam (2); Silver (14), and Copper (5). Very Fine, Scarce as a lot. 21 coins Estimate: Rs. 3,000-4,000 Tripura
Jam Vibhaji, Silver (3), 5 Kori, 2-½ Kori and 1 Kori; Copper (2), 2 and 3 Dokda. Very Fine, Rare. 5 coins Estimate: Rs. 8,000-9,000 149
Orchha 143 Silver (3), Set of 3 denominations: Rupee, ½ and ¼ Rupee. Very Fine, Scarce. 3 coins Estimate: Rs. 1,800-2,000 16
Vira Kishore Deb Barman, Silver, Rupee, portrait of the Maharaja on obv and lion rampant to left on rev, SE 1337. Very Fine+, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 3,000-3,500
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Vira Kishore Deb Barman, Silver, Rupee, portrait of the Maharaja on obv and lion rampant to left on rev, SE 1337. Fine+, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 3,000-3,500
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Goa, Tanga (60 Reis), 1871 (KM 6). Very Fine+, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 2,500-3,000
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Luiz I (Ludvig), Silver (4), Set of 4 denominations: Rupia, ½, ¼ and 1/8 Rupia (KM 12, 11, 10, 9). About Very Fine. 4 coins Estimate: Rs. 2,000-2,200
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Silver (6), Rupia, all different rulers with dates: 1881, 1882, 1903, 1904, 1912 and 1935. Fine+ to About Extremely Fine, Scarce. 6 coins Estimate: Rs. 5,500-6,000
Mixed Lots 151 Silver (2), Muhammad Shah, Akhtarnagar Awadh; and Shah Alam II, Maratha issue of Ahmedabad, Ankushi Rupee. Very Fine. 2 coins Estimate: Rs. 1,200-1,500
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Assorted lot of Silver (16), Rupees and Tankas of various rulers and varieties. Fine+ to About Very Fine. 16 coins Estimate: Rs. 5,500-6,000
East India Company Bengal Presidency
MODERN COINS Indo-French
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Silver, 2 Fanon, 1837, cock on obv, and a crown on rev (KM 55). About Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 8,000-8,500
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Shahjahanabad Mint, Copper, Paisa, in the name of Muhammad Akbar II, with Roman letter “S” on rev (KM 771). Very Fine+, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 2,500-3,000
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Saharanpur, Silver (2), Rupee, in the name of Shah Alam II, RY 46, 47. About Very Fine, Rare. 2 coins Estimate: Rs. 4,000-4,500
Indo-Portuguese
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Diu, Zinc, 20 Bazarucos, 1768 (KM 36). About Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 1,600-1,800 17
East India Company Madras Presidency
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Murshidabad Mint, Gold, Mohur, in the name of Shah Alam II, AH 1202/19, oblique milling, Calcutta Mint. About UNC, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 22,000-23,000
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V1-4A Murshidabad Mint, Silver, Rupee, in the name of Shah Alam II, RY 19, Calcutta Mint, oblique milling. Very Fine+, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 500-600
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V1-4 Murshidabad Mint, Silver (2), Set of 2: ½ and ¼ Rupee, in the name of Shah Alam II, Oblique milling. Very Fine to About Extremely Fine. 2 coins Estimate: Rs. 700-800
166
Machhlipatan Mint, Silver, Rupee, in the name of Alamgir II, AH 1171/3. About Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 4,000-4,500
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Double Fanam, Silver (3), without centre circle and with centre circle, the second variety has two sub-varieties with long oval buckle and with an end stop (KM 341 and 350). Very Fine+, Scarce. 3 coins Estimate: Rs. 4,500-5,000
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Copper, 1/96 Rupee (1/2 Dub), 1794 (KM 392). Minted at Soho, Birmingham Mint. About Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 2,300-2,500
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Copper, 40 (XL) Cash, ND, 1807 issue, without dots and star above XL CASH type (KM 331.1). Fine+, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 15,000-16,000
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Copper, 40 (XL) Cash, ND, 1807 issue, with dots and star above XL CASH and dots below type (KM 331.3). About Extremely Fine, Extremely Rare. Estimate: Rs. 30,000-35,000
East India Company Bombay Presidency
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Mumbai Mint, Silver (4), Rupee, in the name of Muhammad Shah, RY 7, 11, 13 and 16. Very Fine, Scarce. 4 coins Estimate: Rs. 3,500-4,000
164
Mumbai Mint, Silver, Rupee, inverted Crescent type, minted at Calcutta, machine struck, plain edge, in the name of Alamgir II (KM 224). Very Fine+, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 2,500-2,800
165
Surat Mint, Silver (3), Rupee, ½ and ¼ Rupee, minted at Bombay Mint, in the name of Shah Alam II, AH 1215/46, machine struck, milled. Very Fine. 3 coins Estimate: Rs. 1,600-1,800 18
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Arkat Mint, Silver (4), Rupee, in the name of Alamgir II, AH 1172/6, Open Lotus, Close Lotus and 2 varieties of Rose type, milled issues. About Very Fine, Scarce. 4 coins Estimate: Rs. 2,000-2,200 176
Victoria Queen, Gold, Khajuri Mohur, 1841, Divided legend, ww incused type, About Extremely Fine, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 70,000-75,000
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Victoria Queen, Silver, Rupee, 1862, Double Struck on rev. About Very Fine+, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 3,500-4,000
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Victoria Queen, Silver (2), ½ Rupee, 1840, Continuous and Divided legend types, Bombay and Calcutta Mints. Very Fine+, Rare. 2 coins Estimate: Rs. 4,000-4,500
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Victoria Queen, Silver (3), Set of 4: Rupee, ½ and ¼ Rupee; and 2 Annas. Continuous legend type, 1840. Very Fine, Rare as a set. 4 coins Estimate: Rs. 4,000-4,500
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Victoria Queen, Silver (3), Set of 4: Rupee, ½, and ¼ Rupee, and 2 Annas. Divided legend type, 1840. Very Fine, Scarce as a set. 4 coins Estimate: Rs. 2,500-3,000
Arkat Mint, Silver (5), Set of 5 denominations: Rupee, ½, ¼,, 1/8 and 1/16 Rupee, in the name of Alamgir II, milled issues all of Rose type mint mark. Very Fine, Scarce as a set. 5 coins Estimate: Rs. 2,800-3,000
Silver, ¼ Pagoda, Gopuram on obv with 9 stars on either side of it on obv; God Vishnu standing, facing (KM 343). About Extremely Fine, Very Rare in this condition. Estimate: Rs. 8,000-9,000
East India Company Colonial Coinage
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Copper, ¼ Anna, 1835, Lakhi or Brockage of obv. Very Fine, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 8,000-9,000
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William IV, Gold, Mohur, 1835, RS incused. Very Fine+, Exceedingly Rare. Estimate: Rs. 1,25,000-1,50,000 19
COINS OF BRITISH INDIA
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Victoria Queen, Silver (4), Set of 4: Rupee, ½, and ¼ Rupee, and 2 Annas, 1862. Very Fine+, Scarce as a set. 4 coins Estimate: Rs. 3,500-4,000
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Victoria Empress, Silver, Rupee, Lakhi or Brockage of obv. Very Fine+, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 8,000-8,500
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Victoria, Silver (8), ½ Rupee, 1862, 1886, 1887, 1888, 1889, 1893, 1898 and 1899. Fine+ to About Very Fine, Scarce. 8 coins Estimate: Rs. 12,000-13,000
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Mint cancellations: Edward VII, Silver (3), Rupee, 1907 and 1909, ½ Rupee, 1907; George VI, 2 Annas, 1945. All the coins have cut with a scissor from a side and have been punched with a counter-mark consisting of a rectangle with initials RBB. Worn due to clipping and punching, Rare. 4 coins Estimate: Rs. 7,000-8,000
Victoria Queen, Silver, Rupee, Dot Variety with 10 Dots below the date 1862. About Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 1,200-1,500
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Edward VII, Nickel, ½ Anna Pattern, 1908 with crowned bust of the Emperor on obv. About Very Fine, Extremely Rare. Estimate: Rs. 55,000-60,000 188 George V, Silver (4), Set of 4: Rupee, ½, ¼ Rupee, and 2 Annas. Various dates. Very Fine to About Extremely Fine with 1 Rupee coin in UNC grade. 4 coins Estimate: Rs. 1,800-2,000
Victoria Queen, Gold (2), 10 Rupees and 5 Rupees, 1854, Divided legend type, Khajuri type Patterns of the rare date (cf KM# Pn 17 but straight milling). Pattern. Original luster with prooffinish, Great Rarity! 2 coins Estimate: Rs. 3,25,00-3,50,000 20
189* George V, Nickel (5), 8 Annas, 1919. About Very Fine, Scarce. 5 coins Estimate: Rs. 8,000-8,500 195
Mombasa, Silver (4), set of 4 denominations: Rupee, ½ , ¼ Rupee and 2 Annas, 1888H, 1890H (rest 3). Very Fine, Very Rare as a set. 4 coins Estimate: Rs. 38,000-39,000
190* George V, Nickel, 4 Annas, 1919. Proof. Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 18,000-20,000
191* George VI, Copper, ¼ Anna, 1938. Proof, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 15,000-16,000 192
196* Nepal, Silver, Rs. 2500, issued to commemorate the Golden Jubilee Birthday of King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev, 1995, VS 2052, limited mintage of only 500 pieces, with original box. Proof, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 8,000-9,000
Mint-Packed Lots of 1 Anna (360) and 2 Annas (280). All are Mint-State. 640 coins Estimate: Rs. 30,000-32,000
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Burma and Tibet, Silver (2), Kyat, 1852, Peacock type; and Rupee, portrait of the ruler on obv type. About Very Fine, Scarce. 2 coins Estimate: Rs. 1,200-1,500
197* Nepal, Silver, Rs. 2500, Bhumisparsha-mudra of Lord Buddha on obv, and Nagari legend on rev; minted by the Singapore Mint, 1995, VS 1052, limited edition of only 3000 coins and this particular piece is numbered 1098, with original box. Proof, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 7,000-8,000
Mombasa, Silver, Rupee, 1888 H. Very Fine+, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 1,800-2,000 21
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198* Panama, Silver, 20 Balboas, 130 g, commemorating Simon Bolivar 1783-1830, issued in 1975; when this coin issued, as early as 1975, it was labeled as “The largest circulating coin in the world�. The mintage of this coin restricted to the number of orders received by the closing date, 31st May, 1975. In original box, Proof, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 5,500-6,000 199
Persian Gulf, Silver (5), Larin. Uncleaned, longer bars of the coins with fuller legends, Very Fine, Scarce. 5 coins Estimate: Rs. 9,000-9,500
200* Isle of Man, Silver (3), 1 Crown, 1976, Bicentenary of American Independence; 1977, Silver Jubilee of Elizabeth II, 1952-1977; and 1980, Bicentenary of the Derby; Pobjoy Mint, England, Limited edition coins, all with original casing and box. Proof, Scarce. 3 coins Estimate: Rs. 3,500-4,000 TOKENS 201
Famine Token, Copper, 1 Rupee, 1874, Famine Grain Token. About Mint State, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 15,000-16,000
202* Silver Bar, 10 Tola (116.6 g), Devakaran Nanaji (modern Dena Bank), Bombay, pre-1947 issue with British Crown inside the Mint logo of the H.M. Mint, Bombay. Uniface, About Extremely Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 4,000-4,500
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BADGES 203 Kutch State, Cap Badge of the State with the Royal Coat of Arms. Very Fine+, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 7,500-8,000
MEDALS 204
Mutiny Medal, Victoria on obv, Britania standing with a lion and holding a crown of victory made of wreath th with labels, INDIA / 1857-1858. Awarded to Driver Gool Mahomed 4 Co. Arty Hydd Cont. Very Fine+, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 23,000-25,000
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British Service Medals, George V, Silver, Indian Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. Awarded to 3238Driver Spik Amir 9th Canton Coln Arty. With floral suspender. Very Fine+. Estimate: Rs. 2,000-2,500
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Private Medal, Silver, a shield with Persian legend and N.K.D. on obv; engraved on rev, 9 / KAMARUDIN A. PITHEVAN / INDORE / 1363 / 8. About Extremely Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 2,200-2,500
207* Republic of India, Service Medals, Silver (2), FOR LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT, with the Ashokan emblem on obv. One medal is awarded to 13680396 while the other is unawarded. About UNC. 2 medals Estimate: Rs. 2,500-3,000 23
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208* Canada, Silver, George VI, jugate busts of the Emperor and the Queen on obv, map of Canada, shield and 1939 on rev. Mint State, with original box. Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 2,000-2,200 209* Shorthorn Society Medal, Silver, bust of George V, who was its Patron on obv, within a wreath on rev: Awarded / the Earl Manvers / at / Nottinghamshire / Agricultural Society's Show / 1916. About Extremely Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 9,000-10,000
PAPER MONEY British India Uniface Notes 210
Government of India, Rupees 10, Rangoon, 16 August 1907, Value in Green Underprint at centre, Signature M F Gauntlett, the central language panel consists of Chinese language for use in Burma (Jhun# 2.2G.1). Paper toned, Very Fine, Extremely Rare. Estimate: Rs. 3,25,000-3,50,000 This is the only example where Chinese language is used on Indian currency! Great Rarity. 24
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211* Government of India, Rupees 1000, Bombay Circle, Signature A M Brigstocke, dated 2 June 1913, Green Underprint (Jhun# 7.2D.2). Very Fine+, a small cut on the right edge, Extremely Rare in this condition. Estimate: Rs. 3,00,000-3,25,000
Portrait Notes of George V 212* Rupee 1 (3), 2nd issue of 1940 (1935 on the Coin on the Note), sign J W Kelly (Jhun# 2.1A and C).Prefix Numbers: E3, E22, and 04-C.First two are perforated from a pack and the third is perfect UNC with white paper; UNC, Rare. 3 notes Estimate: Rs. 28,000-30,000 25
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213* Rupee 1, 2 Issue of 1940 with the date on the coin reading 1935, Signature of J W Kelly; Pack (Bundle) of 25 Notes, Serial Numbers from E80 741176 to 741200 (Jhun# 2.1A). UNC with autograph of the then owner in black ink, Narendraputsingh Dugar / 1.6.41. Estimate: Rs. 3,00,000-3,25,000 The Bundle is important as it is in UNC condition and it is originally stitched rather than stapled as is normally found. An important piece of currency to own!
214* Rupees 100, Bombay Circle, Signature J B Taylor, Prefix S, Black serial numbers (Jhun# 10.2A). Pin holes, folded but very attractive and white paper, Very Fine+, Extremely Rare. Estimate: Rs. 1,50,000-1,55,000
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215* Rupees 100, Calcutta Circle, Signature J W Kelly, Prefix T, Black serial numbers (Jhun# 10.3B). Pin holes, folded, About Very Fine, Extremely Rare. Estimate: Rs. 1,25,000-1,50,000 216* Rupees 100, Madras Circle, Signature J W Kelly, Prefix T, Black serial numbers (Jhun# 10.3F). Pin holes, folded, Very Fine, Extremely Rare. Estimate: Rs. 1,50,000-1,55,000 27
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Portrait Notes of George VI 217* Rs. 2 (2), sign C D Deshmukh, Black Serial numbers (Jhun# 2.2). UNC, Rare. 2 notes Estimate: Rs. 16,000-18,000 See You at Next Oswal Auction No. 6 at Pune ‌
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