Oswal Antiques’
AUCTIONS Auctioneer of Coins, Bank Notes and Medals Antiques License No. 15
Auction No. 6 In Conjunction with
Coin Exhibition on Wildlife Organized by the
Numismatic Society of Calcutta, Kolkata
On
At
Friday, 23 October 2009
Haldiram Banquet Hall,
Kartika Shukla 5, VS 2066; Jain Vir Samvat 2536 5 Dhu al-Qidah, AH 1430
24, Ballygunge Park,
rd
Kolkata 700019
6.00 pm onwards
Shop No. 2, Chandra Mahal, St. Paul Street, Dadar, Hindmata, Mumbai 400014.India
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ANCIENT COINS
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Mitras of Erach, Ishwaramitra, Copper, 3.86 g, punch-marked type, with complete name of the ruler in two lines. Very Fine+, Scarce in this condition. Estimate: Rs. 2,000-2,500
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Senas of Erach, Sahasasena, Copper, 1.80 g, Brahmi legend in two lines on obv, tree on rev. About Extremely Fine for the type, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 1,500-2,000
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City-State of Shuktimati, 2nd century BC, Copper, 2.32 g, horse walking to left with Brahmi legend above on obv, elephant to left on rev. Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 2,200-2,500
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Ancient Vidarbha, Pre-Satavahanas, Copper, 5.27 g, elephant with upraised trunk on obv, Gajalakshmi standing with two elephants on her either side anointing her with pious water, on rev. Fine+, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 700-800
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Later Kushanas, Gold (2), Dinar, ska initials on obv. Washed, Fine+. 2 coins Estimate: Rs. 15,000-16,000
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Post-Kshatrapas probably Kalachuris of Western India, Lead, 3.01 g, a wheel on obv, and a threearched angular hill on rev. Very Fine for the type, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 1,800-2,000
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Eran, 3 century BC, Copper, 11.09 g, punchmarked type, four-punches type, uniface. Very Fine+, Scarce in this condition. Estimate: Rs. 1,800-2,000
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Indo-Greeks, Eucratides, Copper, 2 century BC, helmeted bust of the ruler to right on obv, horseman to right on rev. Very Fine for the type, Rare in this condition. Estimate: Rs. 5,000-6,000
Ayodhya, Vishakadeva, 2nd century BC, Copper, 1.99 g. Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 2,000-2,500
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Ayodhya, Dhanadeva, 2 century BC, Copper, 1.38 g, elephant to right on obv. Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 1,500-2,000
City-State of Erikachchh, Lead, 6.56 g, 2nd century BC, cast with deep motifs and legends on both the sides. Fragile in the centre otherwise About Extremely Fine for the type, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 2,500-3,000 3
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
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Kalachuris of Tripuri, Gangeyadeva, Base Gold (5), unit, seated; Lakshmi on obv, Nagari legend on rev. Cleaned, Very Fine. 5 coins Estimate: Rs. 23,000-25,000
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Sikandar bin Ilyas Shah, Silver, 1/8 Tanka, anonymous type (G&G# B217). Fine+, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 4,500-5,000
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Ghiyas-ud-din Azam Shah, Silver, Tanka, Firuzabad Mint, long titles type (G&G# B242). Counter-marks, About Very Fine. Estimate: Rs. 700-800
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Ghiyas-ud-din Azam Shah, Silver, Tanka, Muazzamabad Mint, the multifoil is pointed type (G&G# B245). Counter-marks, About Very Fine. Estimate: Rs. 800-1,000
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Ghiyas-ud-din Azam Shah, Silver, Tanka, Satgaon Mint (G&G# B246). Very Fine+, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 800-1,000
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Ghiyas-ud-din Azam Shah, Silver, ¼ Tanka (G&G# B256). About Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 4,500-5,000
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Ghiyas-ud-din Azam Shah, Silver, ¼ Tanka (G&G# B259). Fine+, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 5,500-6,000
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Ghiyas-ud-din Azam Shah, Silver, 1/16 Tanka (G&G# B263). Fine, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 8,000-9,000
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Saif-ud-din Hamza Shah, Silver, Tanka, Iqlim Muazzamabad Mint, obv in scalloped circle, rev in circle (G&G# B268). Usual counter-marks, About Very Fine. Estimate: Rs. 1,700-1,800
Sultanate Coins Bengal Sultanate
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Ghiyas-ud-din Iwaz Shah, Silver, Tanka, with Ala al-Haqq, the obv in a dotted circle type (G&G# B30). Very Fine for the type, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 2,500-3,000
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Shams-ud-din Firuz Shah, Silver, Tanka, probably Lakhnauti Mint. Very Fine+. Estimate: Rs. 600-700
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Sikandar Shah bin Ilyas Shah, Silver, Tanka, alBalad Firuzabad Mint (G&G# B165). Very Fine+. Estimate: Rs. 800-1,000
Sikandar Shah bin Ilyas Shah, Silver, ¼ Tanka (G&G# B208). Fine+, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 4,500-5,000
Sikandar Shah bin Ilyas Shah, Silver, 1/8 Tanka with the word Shah written as a knot (G&G# B216). Fine+, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 4,500-5,000 4
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Shams-ud-din Muzaffar Shah, Silver, Tanka, Khazana Mint (G&G# B676). About Very Fine. Estimate: Rs. 1,300-1,500
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Ala-ud-din Husain Shah, Silver, Tanka, Husainabad, AH 899 (G&G# B694). Very Fine. Estimate: Rs. 1,000-1,200
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Ala-ud-din Husain Shah, Silver, Tanka, Khazana Mint, AH 899 (G&G# B707). Very Fine. Estimate: Rs. 600-700
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Nasir-ud-din Nusrat Shah, Silver, Tanka, probably Fathabad Mint (G&G# B812). Very Fine. Estimate: Rs. 1,000-1,200
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Nasir-ud-din Nusrat Shah, Silver, Tanka, Husainabad Mint, AH 925 (G&G# B824). A flake from centre on rev is flaked out, a few countermarks, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate: Rs. 800-1,000
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Ghiyas-ud-din Mahmud Shah, Silver, Âź Tanka, Husainabad (G&G# B906). Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 1,200-1,500
Shihab-ud-din Bayazid Shah, Silver, Tanka, probably Satgaon Mint (G&G# B289). About Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 1,700-1,800
Jalal-ud-din Muhammad Shah, Silver, ½ Tanka, NM, ND (G&G#B 375). Very Fine+, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 6,500-7,000 Jalal-ud-din Muhammad Shah, Silver, Tanka, NM (G&G# B307). Broad flan, Fine+. Estimate: Rs. 800-1,000
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Nasir-ud-din Mahmud Shah, Silver, Tanka, Dar-ul-Zarb Mint (G&G# B442). Countermarks, About Very Fine. Estimate: Rs. 1,200-1,400
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Nasir-ud-din Mahmud Shah, Silver, Tanka, NM, crude legends (cf G&G# B485). Very Fine. Estimate: Rs. 800-1,000
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Jalal-ud-din Fath Shah, Silver, Tanka, Fathabad Mint, decorated fields (G&G# B607). Very Fine. Estimate: Rs. 1,800-2,000 5
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Ghiyas-ud-din Mahmud Shah, Silver, Tanka, Muhammadabad Mint, AH 934 (G&G# B909). Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 1,500-2,000
Kashmir Sultanate
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Ghiyas-ud-din Mahmud Shah, Silver, ¼ Tanka, (Fathabad) Mint, (G&G# B933). About Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 6,000-7,000
Zain-al-Abdin, Silver, Sasnu, AH 842 (G&G# K9). Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 2,000-2,500
Malwa Sultanate 45 Mahmud Shah II, Silver, Square Tanka, 925 (G&G# M160). Very Fine. Estimate: Rs. 800-1,000
Mughal Coins
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Ghiyas-ud-din Mahmud Shah, Silver, ½ Tanka, NM. Very Fine+, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 2,500-3,000
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Ghiyas-ud-din Jalal Shah, Silver, Rupee, No Mint but probably struck at Lakhnauti (G&G# B972). Broad flan, Very Fine. Estimate: Rs. 800-1,000
Delhi Sultanate
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Raziya Sultana, Silver, Tanka, Lakhnauti Mint, ibnat above iltutmish (G&G# B57). The coin has been cut with a scissor and the cut mark covers nearly one half of the flan, otherwise About Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 7,000-8,000
Jalal-ud-din Firuz Shah II, Silver, 1/12 Tanka, as-sultan al-azam type (G&G# D198). About Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 4,500-5,000 6
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Akbar, Silver, Square ½ Rupee, Allahu Akbar, Mintless type, Ilahi 37. Test marks, Fine+, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 1,300-1,500
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Jahangir, Silver, Square Rupee, Agra Mint, nurud-din type, AH 1022/8, Tir Month. Very Fine+, Rare in this condition. Estimate: Rs. 11,000-12,000
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Jahangir, Silver, Rupee, Agra Mint, AH 1022/8, Mihr Month, nur-ud-din type. Very Fine+, Rare in this condition. Estimate: Rs. 8,000-9,000
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Jahangir, Silver (3), Salim Issue, Ahmedabad Mint; Yaft couplet, Agra Mint; and 20% Heavy weight, Qandhar Mint. Fine to About Very Fine, Scarce. 3 coins Estimate: Rs. 4,500-5,000
Coins of Independent Kingdoms Sikhs
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Shah Jahan, Silver (3), Rupee, Akbarnagar Mint, RY 4, 5, 6, Ilahi Months type. Fine+ to About Very Fine. 3 coins Estimate: Rs. 1,800-2,000
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Shah Jahan, Silver, Rupee, Jahangirnagar Mint, Isfandarmuz Month. Very Fine+, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 1,500-1,700
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Murad Baksh, Silver (2), Ahmedabad and Surat Mints, square-area type. Fine to About Very Fine, Scarce. 2 coins Estimate: Rs. 4,000-4,200
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Aurangzeb, Copper, 0.95 g, 1/8 Rupee in copper, Akbarnagar Mint, RY 13. About Extremely Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 800-1,000
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Najibabad Mint, Copper, Paisa, Gobindshahi legend, RY 41. Fine+, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 2,000-2,500
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Sher Singh, Copper, Paisa, Amrtisar Mint, leaf symbol on obv and a lion jumping to right on rev. About Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 4,000-4,500
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Amritsar Mint, Silver, Rupee, Nanakshahi type, VS 1844. Unwashed, Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 3,500-4,000
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Amritsar Mint, Silver, Rupee, Nanakshahi type, VS 1845. About Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 3,500-4,000
Coins of Princely States Baroda
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Jahandar Shah, Gold, Mohur, Ahmednagar Mint, mint name at top on rev, AH 1124/Ahad. Fine+, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 22,000-23,000
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Sayaji Rao Gaikwad III, Silver, Rupee, Baroda Mint, VS 1954, Small flan type. The reverse die axis is at IX o'clock position. Very Fine+, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 4,500-5,000
Jahandar Shah, Silver, Rupee, Shahjahanabad Mint, Abu al fath type, AH 1224/Ahad. About Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 800-1,000
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Sayaji Rao Gaikwad III, Silver, ½ Rupee, VS 1947, Broad flan type. Ex-mount, Fine, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 4,000-4,500
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Sayaji Rao Gaikwad III, Silver, 2 Annas, VS 1949, Broad flan type. Ex-mount, Fine+, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 800-1,000 Bharatpur
Hyderabad
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Sikandar Jah, Silver (3), Rupee, Farkhanda Bunyad Mint, 3 varieties: Sikandar, Maharaj (KM 48.2), and Amravati (KM 1). About Very Fine, Rare as a set. 3 coins Estimate: Rs. 8,000-9,000 Indore
Jaswant Singh, Silver, Rupee, with the name and portrait of Queen Victoria, Bharatpur Mint, AD 1858, VS 1910, star at the left of Katar on rev (KM 157). Very Fine+, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 3,500-4,000
Bindraban 68
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Ahilyabai Holkar, Silver (4), Set of 4: Rupee, ½, ¼ and 1/8 Rupee. Various dates and Fine+ to About Extremely Fine, Rare as a set. 4 coins Estimate: Rs. 10,000-11,000 Jaipur
Bindraban Mint, Silver (3), Set of 3; Rupee, ½ and ¼ Rupee, in the name and portrait of Queen Victoria, umbrella mint mark on rev, 1858 on the ¼ Rupee. Very Fine+, Rare as a set of 3. Estimate: Rs. 12,000-13,000
Gwalior
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Baijabai, Gold, Mohur, in the name of Muhammad Shah, Shahjahanabad Mint name from Lashkar Mint, AH 11xx/2, Shri initial in Nagari on rev with Persian waw (KM 126). About UNC, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 26,000-27,000
Gold, Mohur, in the name of Bahadur Shah II, Sawai Jaipur Mint, AH 12xx/18, lead (jhar) symbol on rev. About Very Fine. Estimate: Rs. 20,000-21,000
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Madho Singh, Gold, Mohur, with the name of George VI, Sawai Jaipur Mint, RY 28, lead (jhar) symbol on rev (KM 200). About Extremely Fine. Estimate: Rs. 20,000-21,000 Pratapgarh
Jayaji Rao, Gold, Mohur, in the name of Shah Alam II, Shahjahanabad Mint name from Lashkar Mint, Nagari initial je on rev with a bow and arrow pointing upwards (KM 155). About Extremely Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs 25,000-26,000
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Duleep Singh, Silver, Square Nazarana Rupee, in the name of Shah Alam II, AH 1236/45 (KM 25). Very Fine+, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 5,000-5,500
Mixed Lots 72 Assorted lot of Copper (5) coins, Maratha and Princely States. Very Fine, attractive. 5 coins Estimate: Rs. 1,800-2,000
Modern Coins
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William IV, Silver (2), ½ Rupee and ¼ Rupee, 1835, Restrike Proof, F Raised variety. Exceedingly Rare. 2 coins. Estimate: Rs. 55,000-60,000
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Victoria Queen, Gold, Paisa Mohur, 1862. Very Fine+, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 67,000-68,000
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Victoria Queen, Silver, Rupee, 1840, Divided legend, WWS Raised variety in UNC; 2 Annas, 1841; ¼ Anna, 1833; and X Cash, 1808. 4 coins Estimate: Rs. 1,000-1,200
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Victoria Queen, Dot Rupee, 1862, 0 Dots above and 4 Dots below, Obv B and Rev variety 1. Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 4,000-4,200
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Victoria Queen, Dot Rupee, 1862, 1 Dot above and 10 Dots below, Obv A and Rev variety 2. Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 8,000-8,500
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Victoria Queen, Dot Rupee, 1862, 0 Dots above and 11 Dots below, Obv A and Rev variety 2, with the 3rd dot in flower on the right. UNC, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 8,000-8,500
East India Company Madras Presidency
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Three Svami Pagoda, Gold, three deities standing on obv, granulation on rev. Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 6,000-6,500
Star Pagoda, Gold, a deity (Vishnu or Tirupati) standing on obv, a star on a granulated rev. About Extremely Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 7,500-8,000
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Silver, ¼ Pagoda, Vishnu standing on obv, Gopuram on rev, oblique milling (KM 352.1). About Extremely Fine, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 14,000-15,000
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Copper, 1/96 Rupee, 1797, arms of the Company on obv, bale mark on rev. Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 2,000-2,200
East India Company Uniform Currency 77 William IV, Silver, Rupee, 1835, Small Lettering type, RS incused under truncation. About UNC, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 1,000-1,200
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William IV, Silver (6), 2 sets of 3 coins each: Rupee, ½ and ¼ Rupee, 1835.Very Fine, Rare. (6) Estimate: Rs. 11,000-12,000 9
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Victoria Queen, Silver, Dot Rupee, 1862, 0 Dots above and 4 Dots below, Obv Q and Rev 2 variety. The coin has a small die-crack near the lower edge on the obv with an error in the dress panel. About Extremely Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 2,500-3,000
Victoria Empress, Silver (2), Rupee, 1874 and 1876. UNC, Scarce in this condition. 2 coins Estimate: Rs. 1,200-1,500
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Victoria Empress, Silver, Rupee, 1881, Calcutta Mint. Fine+, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 3,500-4,000
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Victoria Empress, Silver, Rupee, 1883, Bombay Mint, B raised and a dot below the flower on rev. Very Fine+, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 5,000-5,500
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Victoria Empress, Silver, ½ Rupee, 1880, Calcutta Mint. About Very Fine, Extremely Rare. Estimate: Rs. 50,000-52,000
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Victoria Empress, Silver, Rupee, 1881, Calcutta Mint. About Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 3,500-4,000
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Victoria, Edward VII, and George V, Silver (12), ½ Rupee, 1840, 1887, 1888, 1862, 1892, 1893, 1894, 1896, 1898, 1899,1905, and 1927, Calcutta Mint. About Very Fine, Extremely Rare. 12 coins Estimate: Rs. 19,500-21,500
Victoria Queen, Dot Rupee, 1862, 0 Dots above and 0 Dots below, 5 Panels on obv. Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 5,500-6,000
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Victoria Queen, Silver, Lakhi Rupee, lakhi (brockage) of obv. Very Fine+, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 14,000-15,000
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Victoria Queen, Silver, 2 Anna, 1841, Divided legend. UNC, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 1,000-1,200
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Copper, ¼ Anna, 1835. Die-error with the shifting of obv and rev dies. About Extremely Fine, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 5,000-6,000
British India
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Victoria Empress, Aluminum, Rupee, 1891, Calcutta Mint, OMS Pattern. Very Fine+, Exceedingly Rare. Estimate: Rs. 60,000-65,000 10
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Victoria Empress, Silver, ¼ Rupee, 1874, Calcutta Mint, Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 1,500-2,000
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Victoria Empress, Silver, ¼ Rupee, 1879, Calcutta Mint, Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 1,200-1,500
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Victoria Empress, Silver, ¼ Rupee, 1881, Bombay Mint, About Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 1,500-2,000
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Victoria Empress, Silver, ¼ Rupee, 1900, Calcutta Mint, About UNC, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 3,000-3,500
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Victoria Empress, Silver, 2 Anna, 1880. About Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 1,500-2,000
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Victoria Empress, Copper, ½ Anna, 1877, Proof. A small discoloring on the bottom-right edge on obv with a few minor scratches. With original mint envelop and packaging, Proof, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 10,000-12,000
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Victoria Empress, Copper, ½ Anna, 1878, Proof. A small discoloring in the centre and on the topright edge on obv with a few minor scratches. With original mint envelop and packaging, Proof, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 10,000-12,000
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Victoria Empress, Copper, ½ Anna, 1890, Proof. A small discoloring on the right edge on obv with a few minor scratches. With original mint envelop and packaging, Proof, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 10,000-12,000
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Victoria Empress, Copper, ½ Anna, 1891, Proof. A small discoloring in the centre on obv with a few minor scratches. With original mint envelop and packaging, Proof, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 10,000-12,000
Victoria Empress, Silver, 2 Anna, 1878, Calcutta Mint, Obv B, Rev II, without Mint mark (Prid# 497). Very Fine+, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 1,500-2,000
Copper, Mint Blank. Unstruck planchet, probably of Victoria Empress, plain edge. Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 800-1,000 11
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Victoria Empress, Copper (5), ¼ Anna, 1862, 1874, 1891, 1892 and 1901. All UNC, Scarce. 5 coins Estimate: Rs. 1,800-2,000
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Victoria Empress, Copper, ¼ Anna, 1880, Calcutta Mint. UNC. Rare. Estimate: Rs. 2,500-3,000
Edward VII, ½ Rupee, 1907, Bombay Mint; ¼ Rupee, 1905, and ½ Pice, 1910. Fine+ to Very Fine+. 3 coins Estimate: Rs. 1,500-2,000
115* George V, Silver, Lakhi Rupee, Lakhi (brockage) of obv. About Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 5,000-5,500 116* George V, Silver, Rupee, 1921, Bombay Mint. About UNC, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 1,500-1,600
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Victoria Empress, Copper (2), ½ Pice, 1886 and 1887. Calcutta Mint. UNC, Scarce. 2 coins Estimate: Rs. 2,000-2,500 117 * George V, Silver, ¼ Rupee, 1911, Calcutta Mint. Very Fine, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 10,000-12,000
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Victoria Empress, Copper, 1/12 Anna, 1899. UNC, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 300-500 118 * George V, Silver, 2 Annas, 1911, Calcutta Mint, Very Fine+, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 2,000-2,500
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119* George V, Copper, ¼ Anna, 1911, Calcutta Mint. UNC. Rare. Estimate: Rs. 3,000-3,500
Edward VII, Silver, 2 Anna, 1909, Calcutta Mint. UNC, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 6,000-7,000
120* George V, Nickel (6), 2 Annas, 1918, 1925, 1926, 1933, 1935 and 1936. All UNC, Scarce. 6 coins Estimate: Rs. 3,000-3,500
Edward VII, Silver, Lakhi Rupee, Brockage of obv type. About Extremely Fine, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 6,000-7,000 12
Coins of Republic of India
121* George V, Nickel (8), 1 Anna, 1917, 1918, 1919, 1920, 1923, 1934, 1935, and 1936. All UNC, Scarce. 8 coins Estimate: Rs. 2,500-3,000
126* Proof Set, Indira Gandhi, 1985, Rs. 100 and 20, Bombay Mint. Complete with all original paraphernalia, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 6,000-6,500 122* George V, Silver, Rupee, 1918. Error: Die-axis is inverted at 90 degrees and the rev is slightly offcentre. Very Fine+, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 10,000-12,000
123* George VI, Copper, ½ Pice, 1938, Calcutta Mint. Unlisted date, Fine+, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 30,000-32,000 124* Rupee (4), George V, 1911, 1921 and 1922, Bombay Mint; George VI, 1938, Bombay Mint, without Dot variety. Extremely Fine to UNC. 4 coins Estimate: Rs. 9,500-10,500
127* Inaugural Commemorative Set of Land-Vital Resource, National Land Conservation Week, 1420 Nov. 1992; Rs. 2 (2 pieces), packed in a plastic casing with original literature and packaging. The coins were issued only for a few days and were subsequently withdrawn from circulation. To get such a Set of such rare coins is a most desirable thing. Estimate: Rs. 1,00,000-1,10,000 nd
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128* VIP Commemorative Set of 2 International Crop Science Congress, 1996, Rs. 5 (2 coins). The set is packed in a velvet casing with 2 coins and a ticket giving necessary information about the coins. The coins were issued to public before the Congress took place, however, the Congress was cancelled and these coins were withdrawn from circulation. Rare. Estimate: Rs. 4,500-5,000
Silver (56), Rupee, Collection of 56 different Rupees of British India of William, Victoria, Edward VII, George V and George VI, including the rare dates of 1881 and 1897. Very Fine to UNC, Scarce as a set. 56 coins Estimate: Rs. 56,000-58,000 13
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129* VVIP Commemorative Set of Dr. Shyama Prasad Mookerjee Centenary, 2001, Calcutta Mint, Rs. 100, 50, 10 & 2. Packed in a blue velvet box. Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 28,000-30,000 130* VVIP Commemorative Set of Saint Dnyaneshwar, 1274-1296, 1999, Calcutta Mint, Rs. 100 & Re. 1. Packed in a blue velvet box. Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 23,000-25,000 131* VVIP Commemorative Set of Mahatma Basaveshwara, 2006, Bombay Mint, Rs. 100, & 5. Packed in a blue velvet box. Rare. Estimate: Rs. 4,500-5,000
Foreign Coins 132
Durranis, Ahmad Shah Durrani, Silver, Rupee, Ahmadnagar Farrukhabad Mint, AH 1174/14. Broad flan, About Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 2,000-2,500
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German East Africa, Silver (2), Rupee, and Âź Rupee, 1890, and 1919 J. About Very Fine, Scarce. 2 coins Estimate: Rs. 2,500-3,000
134* Japan, Gold, 1.61 g, 1 Yen. Ex-mount. About Very Fine. Estimate: Rs. 5,000-5,500 14
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137 140 135* Jersey, commemorative set of Silver (4) coins issued in a limited edition to commemorate the Royal Wedding Anniversary, 1972. In mint box, Proof. Estimate: Rs. 4,500-5,000 136* Mauritius, Silver, 100 Rupees, Proof, 30 October 2001, with the portrait of Mahatma Gandhi, issued to commemorate the “Centenary of Arrival in Mauritius�. Proof, in original box. Estimate: Rs. 4,500-5,000 137
Straits Settlements, George V, Silver (2), 1 Dollar, 1904, Bombay Mint, and 1 Trade Dollar, 1904. Very Fine+, Scarce. 2 coins Estimate: Rs. 3,500-4,000
138
USA, Gold, 1.62 g, 1851, Liberty Head. Ex-mount, About Very Fine. Estimate: Rs. 4,500-5,000
139
United Kingdom, Victoria, Gold, Sovereign (Guinea), 1886. About Extremely Fine. Estimate: Rs. 17,000-18,000
140* United Kingdom, Gold plated Silver (6), total weight 49 g, the Royal Silver Wedding Coins, 1972, minted by Franklin Mint Ltd, Surrey. Proof. Estimate: Rs. 7,500-8,000
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145 141* United Kingdom, Silver, commemorative issue of the marriage of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, 1986. In original box. Estimate: Rs. 3,500-4,000
Tokens 142* Bahawalpur, Copper (2), State Palace Pass Coupons, engraved 54 and 339 on obv. UNC. 2 tokens Estimate: Rs. 500-600 143* Hyderabad Mint Tokens, Copper (4), Mint Token depicting all current coins; founders of Hyderabd State: Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah / Bhagmati; Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah / Charminar; Charminar / Golkonda Fort. Almost Mint state. 4 tokens Estimate: Rs. 2,500-3,000
Misc. 144
Mysore, Copper, Weight, 1 Tola, 11.08 g, Double Headed Eagle on obv, minted in a depth and the outer rim reads ONE TOLA / 1915, the rev reads in engraved letters MYSORE. Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 3,000-3,500
145* Bhavnagar State, Picture View Cards (21), all different city scenes printed in colour in 1930-40s. All the cards have a colourful State Arms on the back side, gold foiling on the edges, and are with their original envelops. Nicely preserved and good to have them 21 cards Estimate: Rs. 2,500-3,000 16
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149 150 146* Playing cards of Bhavnagar State, the picture cards contains reproductions of original paintings of three battles: Battle of Tana, Capture of Chital, and Battle of Patna. Complete cards of 41 with manual of the game, description of all the battles and a colour map of the state and all packed in a beautiful cover. The cards are gold embossed on the edges. Mint State. Estimate: Rs. 1,800-2,000
Medals 147* Indian Title Badges, George V, Bronze, Rai Bahadur Medal, awarded to Babu Saudagar Singh, 3rd June 1935. With original red ribbon. About Extremely Fine, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 23,000-24,000 148
Army Temperance Medal, Silver, horseman to right on obv, Watch and be Sober with For Five Years Fidelity on rev. With ribbon. Very Fine+, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 3,000-3,500
149
Army Temperance Medal, Silver, portrait of Victoria Queen to left placed upon a wreath on obv; around the initials in centre, IN MEMORY OF QUEEN VICTORIA 1837-1901 on rev. With ribbon. About Extremely Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 1,500-1,700
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Army Temperance Medal, Silver, a woman carrying a pot to left under a palm tree while another woman is sitting under the tree on obv, Watch and be Sober written in the centre, name of the Army Temperance Association around. With a suspension and a ring but without a ribbon. UNC, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 800-1,000 17
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151* George V, Delhi Durbar, Silver, Miniature, conjoined busts of George V and Queen Mary to left on obv; around a Persian chronogram and delhi 1911 in centre on rev. About Very Fine. Estimate: Rs. 500-700 152* George V, Copper, Freedom and Honour Peace Medal, 1919, bust of the ruler to left on obv, VICTORY AND PEACE 1919 on rev (Prid# 919.1). About Extremely Fine. Estimate: Rs. 500-700 153* George V, Copper, Coronation Medal, 1911, bust of George V on obv, and of Queen Mary on rev. Mint State in original box, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 5,500-6,000 154* George V, Silver, Silver Jubilee Medal, conjoined busts of George V and Queen Mary to left on obv; crown above initials on rev with the dates, May 6, 1910 May 6, 1935. About UNC but the accompanying ribbon is mutilated, with bar, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 2,500-3,000 155* Azad Hind Medal, enamel on silver, Sher-i-Hind Medal of Azad Hind Provincial Government, with a tiger head to left in the centre and two swards against a Star. White and gold enamel. With original ribbon, Almost mint state, Exceedingly Rare. Estimate: Rs. 45,000-50,000
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Dewas, Senior Branch, Vikram Simha, Silver, Maharaja Medal, portrait of the ruler in the traditional turban on obv, Nagari legends on rev. Unawarded, with ring, About Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 7,000-7,500
157* Dhrangadhra, Mayurdhvaji Singh, Set of 8 Medals, 1940s; Coronation Medals (4), VS 1998, AD 1941, portrait of the ruler to left on obv, religious symbol with legends in English, Gujarati and Sanskrit, dated 15 Sept 1942, four denominations in copper, aluminum (gold gilt) and silver; Accession to the Dominion of India Medals (4), dated 9 Aug 1947, four denominations in silver, copper and aluminum (gold gilt). All nearly UNC, Rare as a set. 8 medals Estimate: Rs. 15,000-17,000 158* Jaipur, Mansingh II, Silver, 30.36 g, Silver Jubilee Medal, 1922-1947, portrait of the ruler on obv, arms of the state on rev. About UNC, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 5,000-5,500 159* Japan, Silver, Order of the Rising Sun, 6th Class, with green and red enamel, with suspension and ring. Awarded to the Military as well as Civil Officers of the Azad Hind Fauz in the World War II for exemplary service to the Provisional Government of Azad Hind. Very Fine, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 25,000-30,000 160
Nepal, Silver, 19.13 g, Royal Medal, VS 1912, Nagari legend in Nepalese on both the sides. Very Fine+, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 12,000-13,000 19
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161* United Nations Service Medals, Copper (4), Medals awarded to Indian Forces participating in various UN Peace keeping missions as for “In the Service of Peace”. All the three with original ribbons, About Extremely Fine. 4 medals Estimate: Rs. 1,000-1,200
Paper Money 162
Bank of Bengal, Half Notes of Rs. 20 each (2), along with the letter by the holder to the Bank to redeem money of the said half notes due to the loss of other halves of the said notes. Both the notes are half, cancelled and nd stamped. Both the notes are dated 15 April 1853, and the letter is dated 22 June 1857. Interesting. Estimate: Rs. 35,000-40,000
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Mixed lot of 14 notes: George V, Re 1 and Rs. 5; George VI, Re. 1 (1), Rs. 2 (3), Rs. 5 (3), Rs. 10 (4); and IndoPortuguese, Rs. 10. Fine to Very Fine, Scarce. 14 notes Estimate: Rs. 35,000-37,000
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Ancient Coins
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
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Yadavas of Devagiri, Mahadeva, Gold, Padma Tanka, punch-marked type with extra punch of a boar to right. Uniface, Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 25,000-26,000
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Alupas, Gold, Pagoda, fish symbol on obv; Nagari legend on rev. Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 13,000-14,000
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Mysore, Chikkadevaraya, Gold, ½ Pagoda, dancing Krishna on obv, Nagari legend on rev. Very Fine, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 28,000-30,000
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I n d o - S c y t h i a n s , A z e s , B a s e S i l v e r, Tetradrachm, horseman to right on obv, deity on rev. Fine+, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 3,000-3,500
Later Kushanas, Base Gold, Dinar, sita written below the left elbow of the ruler on obv, seated goddess on rev. About Very Fine. Estimate: Rs. 12,000-13,000
Later Kushanas, Base Gold, Dinar, sya written below the left elbow of the ruler on obv, seated goddess on rev. Very Fine. Estimate: Rs. 12,000-13,000
Mughal Coins
G u p t a s , C h a n d r a g u p t a I I , S i l v e r, Karshanapana, Western India type, Gupta Era 89 (AD 399), Garuda on rev. The year is dated in Gupta era, which is rare. Fine+, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 2,500-3,000
Guptas, Kumaragupta I, Silver, Karshapana, Western India type, Gupta Era Varshe 127 (AD 447). Bust on obv and Garuda on rev. Garuda on rev. The year is dated in Gupta era, which is rare. About Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 2,500-3,000 23
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Humayun, Silver, Shahrukhi, Agra Mint, AH 944. Very Fine+, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 6,000-6,500
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Humayun, Silver, Shahrukhi, Dehli Mint, AH xx7. About Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 9,000-10,000
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Humayun, Silver, Shahrukhi, Dehli Mint, AH xx3, with unusual Persian spelling of the mint. About Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 9,000-10,000
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Humayun, Silver, Shahrukhi, Lahore Mint, AH 946. About Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 6,000-6,500
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Akbar, Silver, Rupee, Agra Mint, square-area type, AH 968, mint name at bottom on rev. Broad flan, test mark, Very Fine+, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 6,000-7,000
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Akbar, Silver, Rupee, Agra mint, square-area type, AH 965, mint name at bottom on rev. Very Fine+, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 4,000-4,200
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Akbar, Silver, Rupee, Allahabad Mint, the rebellion issue of Jahangir. Broad flan, Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 1,300-1,500 24
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Akbar, Silver, Square ½ Rupee, Ahmedabad Mint, AH 993, Kalima type. Very Fine+, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 2,000-2,500
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Akbar, Silver, Square Rupee, Bang Mint, mint name as al zarb bang at bottom on rev, 987 with retrograde 9. Test marks, Very Fine+, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 6,000-6,500
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Akbar, Silver, Rupee, Dehli mint, mint name as hazrat dehli, AH 971, Kalima type. Broad flan, About Extremely Fine, Rare in this condition. Estimate: Rs. 5,000-5,500
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Akbar, Silver, Square Rupee, Dehli Mint, Allahu Akbar type, mint name on obv, Ilahi 35, Iban Month. Deep striking, Very Fine+, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 2,000-2,500
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Akbar, Silver, Rupee, Jaunpur Mint, Kalima type, mint name off flan, large letters type. Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 1,000-1,500
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Akbar, Silver, Square ½ Rupee, Multan mint, Ilahi 40, Azhar Month. Test marks, Fine+, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 10,000-11,000
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Jahangir, Silver, Rupee, Lahore Mint, nur-uddin type, RY 7, Farwardi Month. About Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 5,000-6,000
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Jahangir, Silver, 13.59 g, Heavy Rupee, Tatta mint, nur-ud-din type, AH 1018/4 (KM 152.7). About Very Fine, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 8,000-9,000
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Jahangir, Silver, Rupee, Zafarnagar Mint, Kalima type (KM 141.7). Very Fine+ with luster, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 2,000-2,500
Jahangir, Silver, ½ Rupee, Ahmedabad mint, Inayat type (KM A139.1). Fine, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 4,000-4,500
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Shah Jahan, Silver, ¼ Rupee Nisar, Akbarabad Mint, AH 1058/21. About Extremely Fine, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 40,000-42,000
Jahangir, Silver, Rupee, Akbarnagar Mint, gadraun couplet. About Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 2,500-3,000
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Shah Jahan, Silver, 1/8 Rupee Nisar, Akbarnagar Mint, AH 1066/29, sahib qiran type. About Very Fine, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 40,000-42,000
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Shah Jahan, Silver, ¼ Rupee Nisar, Lahore Mint, AH 1044/7. Very Fine+, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 60,000-62,000
Akbar, Silver, Square Rupee, Mintless type, Ilahi 34, Allahu Akbar type. Very Fine+, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 1,500-2,000
Jahangir, Silver, 14.17 g, Heavy Rupee, Agra Mint, Khusru Couplet, AH 1018/5 (KM 159.2). Very Fine+, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 32,000-35,000
Jahangir, Silver, 14.21 g, Heavy Rupee, Lahore Mint, Ta Falak Couplet, AH 1019/5 (KM 155.6). Some scratches otherwise Very Fine+, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 17,000-18,000 25
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Shah Jahan, Silver, ¼ Rupee Nisar, Lahore Mint, AH 1043/7, sahib qiran type. Very Fine+, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 60,000-62,000
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Jahandar Shah, Silver, Rupee, Akbarnagar Mint, AH 1124/Ahad. Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 8,000-9,000
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Jahandar Shah, Silver, Rupee, Alamgirpur Mint, AH 1124/Ahad, sahib qiran type. Very Fine+, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 30,000-32,000
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Jahandar Shah, Silver, Rupee, Burhanpur Mint, AH 1124/Ahad, sahib qiran type. Very Fine+, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 4,000-4,500
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Jahandar Shah, Silver, Rupee, Jahangirnagar Mint, AH 1124/Ahad, sahib qiran type. Very Fine, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 30,000-32,000
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Jahandar Shah, Silver, Rupee, Katak Mint, AH 1124/Ahad, sahib qiran type, complete mint name. Very Fine+, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 30,000-32,000
Shah Jahan, Silver, 1/8 Rupee Nisar, Lahore Mint, AH 10xx/7. Extremely Fine, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 40,000-42,000
Murad Baksh, Silver, Rupee, Khambayat Mint, square-area type, AH 1068. Complete mint name in the left margin on rev, Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 2,500-3,000
Aurangzeb, Copper, Paisa, Kolapur Mint, RY 32, struck on a Copperoon coin of East India Company. Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 5,500-6,000
Aurangzeb, Silver, ½ Rupee Nisar, Akbarabad Mint, AH 1080. Test marks, About Very Fine, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 13,000-15,000
Azam Shah, Silver, Rupee, Ahmedabad Mint, AH 1119/Ahad. About Very Fine, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 22,000-25,000 26
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Alamgir II, Gold, ½ Pagoda, Guti Mint. Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 12,000-13,000
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Jahandar Shah, Silver, Rupee, Kashmir Mint, AH 1124/Ahad, abu al fath type. Nearly compete mint name, Very Fine+, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 35,000-37,000
Marathas
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Sawantwadi, Copper, 3.80 g, Nagari Sa on both the sides. Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 500-600
Jahandar Shah, Silver, Rupee, Muhammadabad (Bidar) Mint, AH 1124/Ahad, abu al fath type. Counter-marks, Fine+, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 30,000-32,000
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Ahmedabad Mint, Silver, Rupee, in the name of Shah Jahan III, RY Ahad, Ankush mint mark on rev (KM# 45). Very Fine+, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 2,500-3,000
Jahandar Shah, Silver, Rupee, Murshidabad Mint, AH 1124/Ahad, sahib qiran type. Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 8,000-10,000
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Aurangnagar Mint, Silver, Rupee, in the name of Alamgir II, RY 9. Cleaned, Very Fine+, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 1,800-2,000
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Shah Jahan II, Silver, Rupee, Burhanpur Mint, AH 1131/Ahad. Broad flan, obv is Very Fine+, rev is Fine+, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 1,300-1,500
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Dicholi Mint, Silver, Rupee, in the name of Aurangzeb, RY 40. Uncleaned, one scratch mark on obv, About Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 800-1,000
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Shah Jahan II, Silver, ½ Rupee, Surat Mint, mint name off flan, a nice palm tree type mint mark on rev. Very Fine+, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 800-900
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Kalpi Mint, Silver, Rupee, in the name of Alamgir II, AH 1169/3. Dumpy, cleaned, Very Fine, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 3,000-3,500
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Rohillas
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Sagar Mint, Silver, ½ Rupee, in the name of Shah Alam II, RY 52, trident mint mark on obv. About Very Fine, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 22,000-23,000
Bhonslas of Nagpur, Silver, Rupee, in the name of Ahmad Shah, Katak-Jabalpur mint, RY 51. Uncleaned, Very Fine, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 2,000-2,500
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Tirath Haridwar Mint, Silver, Rupee, in the name of Shah Alam II, mint name at top on rev, RY 31. Uncleaned, Very Fine, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 7,000-8,000
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Silver, Rupee, Akbarabad Mint, AH 1187/15, issued in the name of Shah Alam II by Rohila Wazir Najaf Khan temporarily for a short period. Cleaned, Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 3,500-4,000
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Bhonslas of Nagpur, Silver, Rupee, Katak Mint, in the name of Ahmad Shah Bahadur, a crescent with a dot at top on rev above waw of julusa. About Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 2,500-2,800
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Bhonslas of Nagpur, Raghuji III, Silver, 1/8 Rupee, Zaripatka Boota, e mark added over the flag on rev, in the name of Ahmad Shah Bahadur, minted by Dr. Gordon from 1825-1854 (Kulkarni# 58.1). Very Fine+, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 1,300-1,500
Baroda
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Govind Rao, Silver, Rupee, in the name of Shah Alam II, Baroda Mint, RY 2 on the left of Persian Go for Govind Rao above sanah on rev. Uncleaned, Very Fine, Unpublished, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 1,800-2,000 Indore
Mysore
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Tipu Sultan, Copper, Double Paisa, Patan Mint, AM 1224/1 (KM# 124.5). Some dents on either surface otherwise Fine+, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 1,800-2,000 28
Jaswant Rao, Silver, Nazarana Rupee, with the name of Muhammad Akbar II, Sanskrit legend type, SE 1728 (KM 7). Very Fine+, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 8,000-8,500
Travancore
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Jaswant Rao, Silver, Nazarana Rupee, with the name of Mughal Emperor, Indore Mint, AH 1222 (KM 8). Test Marks, About Extremely Fine, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 5,000-6,000
Silver (16), Rama Varma IV, Chuckrams (9); Balarama Varma II, Fanams (7); and Rama Varma VI, 2 Chuckrams (1). Fine+ to Very Fine+. 17 coins Estimate: Rs. 2,000-2,500
Modern Coins Indo-Portuguese
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Ahilyabai Holkar, Silver (3), Rupee, Maheshwar Mint, AH 1203/3x, 1202/29, and 1207/35. Fine to Very Fine+. 3 coins Estimate: Rs. 2,500-3,000
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Mughal issue, Silver, Rupee, in the name of Shah Alam II, Mandasore Mint, RY 6. Very Fine+, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 1,200-1,500
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Goa, Maria II, Copper, 15 Reis, ND (KM# 263). Very Fine+, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 1,000-1,200 East India Company Bengal Presidency
Janjira
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Diu, Copper (4), Atia, 1750, 1768, 1778, and 1799. Fine to About Very Fine, Scarce. 4 coins Estimate: Rs. 1,500-1,800
Sidi Ibrahim II, Silver, Rupee, countermarked Ja on a Maratha Rupee of Poona; Copper (4), Paisa, issues of Sidi Muhammad Khan, Sidi Ibrahim III, Konkan type, in the name of Shah Alam II, and in his own name. Fine+ to Very Fine+. 5 coins Estimate: Rs. 1,800-2,000
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Benaras, Silver, ¼ Rupee, Muhammadabad Benaras Mint, in the name of Shah Alam II, RY 17 49, Fish mint mark on obv. Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 3,000-3,500
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Murshidabad Mint, Silver, ¼ Rupee, in the name of Shah Alam II, RY 15. Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 2,000-2,500
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Princep's Issues, Copper (2), ½ and 1/8 Anna, struck at Falta (Fulta) Mint, in the name of Shah Alam II, AH 1195/22 (KM# 127, 122). Very Fine, Rare as a set. 2 coins Estimate: Rs. 1,800-2,000
Tehri Garhwal
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Silver, Rupee, Tehri Garhwal Mint, in the name of Shah Alam II. Uncleaned, Very Fine, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 5,000-6,000 29
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Mughal Issues, Silver, Rupee, Mumbai Mint, in the name of Shah Jahan II, AH 1131/Ahad. Counter-marks on either side. Very Fine+, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 1,800-2,000
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Set of 1825: Silver, Rupee, ½ and ¼ Rupee, in the name of Shah Alam II, 1825 incused in a tablet on rev, crown privy mark on obv and frozen RY 47 on rev. Very Fine, Very rare as a set. 3 coins Estimate: Rs. 21,000-22,000
Foreign Coins 77* German East Africa, Silver, 1 Rupia 1910J. Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 1,200-1,300
Tokens 78
Suri Token, Silver, Rupee weight and style, in the name and style of Sher Shah Suri, square-area on obv, mehrabi shape on rev. Very Fine. Estimate: Rs. 800-1,000
79* Bombay Mint Token (Gold Control Token), Gold, 2 g, .995 purity, issued by the India Government Mint, Bombay. About UNC, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 4,000-4,500 30
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Victoria, Silver, Mutiny Medal, Silver, 1857, Indian Mutiny Medal, awarded to A. McPherson, 13 Foot. Without clasp but with ribbon, and the suspender is repaired. Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 18,000-20,000
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Victoria, C.I.E. Medal, Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire (C.I.E.) Medal in full size in gold and enamel in its original box of issue and original full length neck ribbon. The CIE series of awards was the precursor of the Padma Series of Awards adopted by the Government of India after independence. Again the design of the Padma Shree, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan awards is derived from this medal. In original Box, Extremely Fine, Extremely Rare. Estimate: Rs. 1,05,000-1,10,000
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Victoria, East & West Africa Medal, Silver, with clasp 1897-98. Awarded to 531 GRNR ABUBAKRE YUSAFYA LAGOS HAUSA FORCE. With ribbon, About Extremely Fine, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 16,000-18,000
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Victoria, Queen's South Africa Medal, Silver, Cape Colony Clasp. Awarded to 898 Pte. F. Beeden, Royal W. Surrey Regiment. With ribbon, About Extremely Fine, Scarce as its awarded to this Regiment. Estimate: Rs. 10,000-12,000
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Victoria, Egypt Medal, Silver, El-Teb-Tamaai Clasp. Awarded to Pte. C. Boyd. 10th Hussars. With ribbon, Very Fine+, Scarce clasp. Estimate: Rs. 13,000-14,000 31
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Victoria, Sudan Medal, Silver. Name of the awardee is erased from the edge. With ribbon, Very Fine+, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 10,000-11,000
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Edward VII, Tibet Medal, Silver, bust of the Emperor on obv. Awarded to 291 Dvr. Moula Bux, 2 Bn. Mule Corps. Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 18,000-20,000
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Edward VII, Bronze, Tibet Medal, Awarded to Cooly Darjay Serpa, S & T Coprs. The medal is Very Rare as it is awarded to a Gurkha/Serpa in this campaign. With original ribbon. Estimate: Rs. 11,000-12,000
88* Elizabeth II, Silver, Africa General Service Medal, Kenya on the clasp. Awarded to T. P. R. Ngungiri son of Wambugu. With ribbon, Very Fine+, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 3,000-4,000 89* Baroda State, Pratap Singh Gaikwad, Silver, Police Long Service Medal, bust of the ruler on obv, arms of the state on rev (McClean# 61). Unnamed, About Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 13,000-15,000 90* Sachin State, Silver, Las Bela Medal, unnamed (McClean# 240). Dents on edges, Fine+, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 12,000-13,000
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Pune Agricultural Medal, Copper, Medal of Bombay Presidency Agricultural Show, Pune 1926. Fine+, Scarce. Estimate: Rs. 2,500-3,000
92* Bombay Dying Medal, Silver, bust of the founder and dates 1890-1952 on obv, palm tree, peacock and a weighing scale in centre, around The Bombay Dying and Manufacturing Company Limited, 25 Years Service, Estd 1879 on rev. With suspension ring, ribbon and an unnamed bar. Almost UNC. Estimate: Rs. 1,000-1,200
Paper Money Uniface Notes of British India 93 Government of India, Rupees 5, 4th issue, C for Calcutta, 12 October 1907, Red Underprint, signed by R Gillen (Jhun# 1.4A.1). Two small spike holes to left, About Extremely Fine and Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 80,000-85,000
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94* Government of India, Rupees 5, 5 Issue, M for Madras circle, 6 January 1916, Red Underprint, signed by M M S Gubbey (Jhun# 1.5C.1). Small holes to left and at centre as a result of heavy folds, otherwise About Very Fine, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 43,000-45,000
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Government of India, Rupees 10, 2nd Issue, Calcutta circle, 4 August 1906, Green Underprint, signed by O T Barrow (Jhun# 2.2A.2). Repaired along all the edges and at the centre, two small tears in top edge and a few small holes in the body, otherwise Very Fine, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 53,000-55,000
96* Government of India, Rupees 10, 3rd Issue, R for Rangoon circle, 27 June 1918, Red Underprint, signed by M M S Gubbay (Jhun# 2.3D.3). A few pin holes, otherwise About Very Fine, Very Rare. Estimate: Rs. 56,000-58,000
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97* Government of India, Rupees 1000, 2 Issue, Bombay circle, 2 June 1913, Green Underprint, signed by A M Brigstocke (Jhun# 7.2D.2). About Extremely Fine, Extremely Rare. Estimate: Rs. 1,95,000-2,00,000
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100 98* George V, Rupee 1, Big Red Booklet containing 14 notes, signed by A C McWatters, issue of 1917, Prefix X/96,watermark variety A (Jhun# 1.2A). The inside notes are stapled. About Extremely Fine, Exceedingly Rare. Estimate: Rs. 4,75,000-5,00,000 99* George V, Rupee 1, Small Booklet containing 9 notes, signed by J W Kelly, issue of 1940, Prefix E/46,watermark variety A (Jhun# 2.1A). Staple pin is slightly rusted, the inside notes are perforated. About Extremely Fine, Exceedingly Rare. Estimate: Rs. 1,30,000-1,35,000 100* Indo-Portuguese, 30 Escudos, issue of 1959, Banco Nacional Ultramarino (Jhun# type 36). Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: Rs. 4,000-4,500
See you at next Oswal Auction No. 9 at Mumbai ‌
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CONDITIONS OF SALE 1. Statutory Note: Antiques over 100 years old cannot be taken out of India without the permission of the Director General, Archaeological Survey of India, Janpath, New Delhi 110011. 2. Oswal Antiques offer Life-Time Guarantee of genuineness of items sold. 3. Delivery against payments, 4. Payments can be made by Cash, Cheque or Demand Draft (favouring OSWAL ANTIQUES payable at Mumbai). Money can be deposited directly in our ICICI A/c003205004383, Dadar, Mumbai Branch. (Intimate us payment detail by phone, SMS or email about the same). Buyers are requested to please make sure of total bill amount including commission, taxes & shipping before making payment. 5. * Indicates Exportable Items 6. Currency of Sale: Indian Rupees 7. Subject to Mumbai Jurisdiction 8. The highest bidder of each lot shall be the buyer thereof. In the event of any dispute, the auctioneer shall have absolute discretion to determine the dispute and may put up again and re-sell the disputed lot. 9. The auctioneer shall have absolute discretion to divide any lot, to combine any two or more lots, or to withdraw lots from the sale without giving any reason. The bidding shall be regulated at the absolute discretion of the auctioneer who shall have the right to refuse any bid/s. 10. All lots are put up for sale subject to any reserve price that may be imposed by the seller. 11. Bidding commissions for anyone unable to attend the auction in person may be carried out by the auctioneer without charge, but “buy” commissions will only be accepted if the auctioneer is given absolute discretion. 12. The buyer of any lot shall immediately notify his name and address to the auctioneer and if required, (A) provide bank or other credit references; and (B) pay the full purchase price, or a fractional deposit as may be determined at the discretion of the auctioneer. 13. Lots are sold as shown with all faults, imperfections and errors of description. Neither the auctioneer nor the seller shall give warranty to any buyer in respect of any lot, or be liable for any fault or error of description. All statements as to the items sold, whether made in catalogues, during the course of the auction, or otherwise, are statements of opinion only, and are not and shall not be taken to be statements or representations of fact. The auctioneer reserves the right in forming his opinion, to consult and rely upon any expert or
authority considered by him reliable. Notwithstanding the forgoing, if any lot should have been wrongly described in any material aspect, the buyer may reject the same, provided that he shall have given notice of intention to do so and shall have returned the same to the auctioneer within seven (7) days from the day of the sale. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer be liable for any costs, expenses or damages incurred by the buyer in respect of any lot, including, but not limited to, loss of any kind of profit whatsoever. Bidders are advised to scrutinize the lots they bid for. 14. The auctioneer acts solely as an agent and shall not be responsible for any default by either the buyer or the seller or for any action or claim which may arise in respect of any lot. 15. Buyers must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of their purchases at the time of delivery. The auctioneer cannot be held responsible for any discrepancy which might be discovered after the lots have been removed from either the action room or the auctioneer's premises. 16. The auctioneer will not hold himself responsible for the safe custody of any lots left for more than seven (7) working days after the date of sale, and reserves the right to charge storage and re-sell by auction or privately, and without notice to the buyer, any lots not removed from his premises within fourteen (14) days from the date of sale. Buyers shall not be entitled to remove lots from the auction room during the course of the auction. 17. Each lot shall be at the buyer's risk from the fall of the hammer. 18. Any part of the purchase price left outstanding after the action pursuant to Condition 5, shall be paid in full within seven (7) days of the date of auction. Without prejudice to any rights, the auctioneer reserves the right to charge interest on any overdue payment at the rate of 2 ½ % per month. 19. Credit Card payments are subject to 3% surcharge. Mastercard, Visa and American Express. 20. A “Buyer's Premium” of 10% is charged but Service Tax does not apply as we do not come under its slab on the hammer price. 21. By making a bid the buyer acknowledges his acceptance of these Conditions and shall be bound by them. 22. These Conditions shall take effect and be construed in accordance with Indian law. Estimates: The estimate figures below each lot are the auctioneer's estimation of an expected price only. These estimates are not representative of a reserve price and are published only as a guide to buyers. Bidders may bid within the estimate or above the estimate, however, bids which are less than the low estimate will not be considered by the auctioneer.
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