Ancient

1 2 3 1 Roman, Nero (54 – 68 AD), Gold Aureus, 7.57g, obv. bare head of the ruler to right, rev. helmeted Virtus in military attire, standing left, holding parazonium and sceptre, with right foot on pile of arms and legend PONTIF MAX TR P VII COS IIII around, (RIC 25). Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 35,000-40,000 2 Kushanas, Vima Kadphises (c.105-127 AD), Gold Dinar, 7.92g, obv. bust of the king facing left, wearing diadem and domed crown, emerging from the clouds, holding mace-scepter in left hand, flames emerging from left shoulder, tamgha in right field, legend BACILEYC OOH MO KADFICHC around, rev. Ithyphallic Shiva standing facing head left, holding composite trident with axe in right hand, he-goat skin draped over left arm, tamgha to left, Buddhist triratana (“Three Jewels”) to right with Kharoshthi legend Maharajasa rajadirajasa sarvaloga isvarasa mahisvarasa hima kaphthisasa tradarasa around (Gobl 19). Very Fine+, Very Rare. Vima Kadphises was the first Kushan emperor to introduce gold coinage, in addition to the existing copper and silver coinage. Most of the gold seems to have been obtained through trade with the Roman . The gold weight standard of approximately eight grams corresponds to that of Roman coins of the 1st century. Estimate: ` 2,00,000-2,50,000 3 Kushanas, Vasudeva II (c. 290-310 AD), Gold ¼ Dinar, 1.96g, obv. king nimbate, standing facing, head turned left, flames on shoulder, holding standard in his left hand, sacrificing over altar to left; trident with ribbon to left, letter Pra to right, rev. Shiva, holding wreath and trident, behind bull (Nandi) standing left, tamgha to upper left, with legend Ohsho (Similar to Dinar Gobl 535 var). Extremely Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 50,000-60,000

4 5 6 4 Kushanas, Shaka (c. 305-335 AD), Gold Dinar, 7.84g, obv. king standing left, holding a trident in right hand, making an offering at an altar with his left hand, garlanded trident above altar, Brahmi initials, Vi near legs and Sita below the hand, rev. Ardoksho enthroned facing, holding cornucopia, tamgha in upper left field and legend in right field (Gobl 559; MAC.3551). About Extremely Fine, Scarce. Estimate: ` 32,000-36,000 5 Later Kushanas, Vasudeva II, Gold Dinar, 7.75g, obv. king standing left, holding a trident in right hand, making an offering at an altar at left, garlanded trident above altar, letter Vi in right field and Tha between feet, with pseudo-Greek legend around, rev. Ardoksho enthroned facing, holding cornucopia, tamgha in upper left field and legend in right field (Gobl 577). Very Fine+, Broad flan, Scarce. Estimate: ` 35,000-40,000 6 Guptas, Samudragupta (c. 335-380 AD), Gold Dinar, 7.43g, 'Standard' type, obv. king nimbate standing left wearing a long coat, holding standard and sacrificing at an altar, 'Samudra' in Brahmi below left arm, with 'Samara Shata Vitata [Vijayo Jita Ripurajito Divam Jayati] around and Garuda standard behind, rev. Goddess Lakshmi nimbate seated on a throne, holding diadem and cornucopia with tamgha to left and Brahmi legend 'Parakramah' in the right field (Altekar: Plate II no.1; Sanjeev Kumar, TOTGE 2017, Class II, Variety C.5.1). Very Fine, Rare due Kushana style long coat. Estimate: ` 45,000-55,000

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07 Guptas, Samudragupta, Gold Dinar, 7.60g, 'Standard' type, obv. king nimbate standing left, holding standard and sacrificing at an altar, Garuda standard behind with Brahmi legend Samara Shata Vitata Vijayo Jita Ripurajito Divam Jayati around, Brahmi legend 'Samudra' below arm; rev. Goddess Lakshmi nimbate seated on a throne, holding diadem and cornucopia with tamgha to left and Brahmi legend 'Parakramah' in the right field (Altekar: Plate II no.1; Sanjeev Kumar, TOTGE 2017, Class II, Variety C.5.1). About Extremely Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 50,000-60,000 8 Guptas, Samudragupta, Gold Dinar, 7.65g, 'Standard' type, obv. king nimbate standing left, holding standard and sacrificing at an altar, Garuda standard behind with Brahmi legend 'Samudra' below arm and legend starting at 7 o'clock Samara Shata Vitata Vijayo Jita (Ripurajito Divam Jayati) around, rev. Goddess Lakshmi nimbate seated on a throne, holding diadem and cornucopia with tamgha to left and Brahmi legend 'Parakramah' in the right field (Altekar: Plate II no.1). Extremely Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 50,000-60,000 9 Guptas, Chandragupta II (c. 380-413 AD), Gold Dinar, 7.73g, 'Archer' type, obv. king nimbate, standing left holding arrow in right hand, left hand holding bow at top, 'Chandra' in Brahmi below left arm with 'Deva Sri Maharaj [Sri Chandraguptah]’ around and Garuda standard behind, rev. Sri-Lakshmi seated facing on a lotus, holding diadem in her right hand and lotus in left, tamgha to left with Brahmi legend 'Sri Vikramah' (Altekar: Plate V no 4, BMC pl VI-18; Sanjeev Kumar, TOTGE 2017, Class III, Variety A.6.2). Very Fine+, Scarce. Estimate: ` 45,000-50,000

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10 Guptas, Chandragupta II, Gold Dinar, 8.17g, 'Archer' type, obv. king nimbate, standing left holding arrow in right hand, left hand holding bow at top, 'Chandra' in Brahmi below left arm, Garuda standard behind, rev. Sri-Lakshmi seated facing on a lotus, holding diadem in her right hand and lotus in left, tamgha to left with Brahmi legend 'Sri Vikramah' (Altekar: Plate V no 4, BMC pl VI-18; Sanjeev Kumar, TOTGE 2017, Class III, Variety A.6.2). Broad flan, Very Fine+, Scarce. Estimate: ` 45,000-50,000 11 Guptas, Chandragupta II, Gold Dinar, 8.15g, 'Archer' type, obv. king nimbate, standing left holding arrow in right hand, left hand holding bow at top, 'Chandra' in Brahmi below left arm, Garuda standard behind, rev. Sri-Lakshmi seated facing on a lotus, holding diadem in her right hand and lotus in left, tamgha to left with Brahmi legend 'Sri Vikramah' (Altekar: Plate V no 4, BMC pl VI-18; Sanjeev Kumar, TOTGE 2017, Class III, Variety A.6.2). Very Fine+, Scarce. Estimate: ` 40,000-50,000 12 Guptas, Chandragupta II, Gold Dinar, 7.76g, 'Archer' type, obv. king nimbate, standing left holding arrow in right hand, left hand holding bow at top, 'Chandra' in Brahmi below left arm, Garuda standard behind, rev. Sri-Lakshmi seated facing on a lotus, holding diadem in her right hand and lotus in left, tamgha to left with Brahmi legend 'Sri Vikramah' (Altekar: Plate V no 4, BMC pl VI-18; Sanjeev Kumar, TOTGE 2017, Class III, Variety A.6.2). Very Fine+, Scarce. Estimate: ` 40,000-50,000

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13 Guptas, Kumaragupta I c. 414-455 AD), Gold Dinar, 8.09g, 'Horseman' type, obv. king nimbate, holding bow riding a horse facing right with Brahmi legend Gupta Kula malachndro …. around, rev. Sri-Lakshmi nimbate, seated facing left on a wicker stool, holding lotus and feeding grapes to a peacock at left, with legend 'Ajitamahendrah' in the right field (BMC 210ff; Bayana Hoard plate XXV, 2. Altekar XI-2; Sanjeev Kumar, TOTGE 2017, Class III, Variety C). Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 1,45,000-1,65,000 14 Guptas, Kumaragupta I, Gold Dinar, 7.98g, 'Lion-slayer' type, obv. king standing right, wearing a dhoti and arm bracelets, a sash flowing from his waist, drawing a bow and shooting an arrow right into the mouth of the lion while the lion falls back, with Brahmi legend Sakashadiva Mahendro Jayatyanisham around, rev. goddess seated facing with one leg raised up and the other hanging down, seated on a lion reclining to right, holding lotus in left hand and showering coins with her right hand, tamgha to left and Brahmi legend Shri Mahendrasimha in the right field (BMC Guptas 235; Altekar pl. XII, 8; Bayana 1773, Sanjeev Kumar, TOTGE 2017, Class II, Variety D). Very Fine+, Very Rare. Estimate: ` 4,00,000-5,00,000

15 16 17 18 15 Guptas, Skandagupta (455-480 AD), Gold Heavy Dinar, 8.91g, ‘Archer’ type, obv. king nimbate standing left, holding bow and arrow, 'Skanda' in Brahmi below his left arm, with Brahmi legend Parahitakari (off flan) around and Garuda standard behind, rev. goddess Sri-Lakshmi nimbate, seated facing on a lotus, holding diadem and lotus, tamgha to left, and a tamgha near the right arm, with Brahmi legend 'Sri Kramadityah' in left margin (Altekar, Plate XIV no.9, Sanjeev Kumar, TOTGE 2017 Class II, Var. A). Very Fine+, Rare. Estimate: ` 1,00,000-1,20,000 16 Guptas, Narsimhagupta (518-530 AD), Gold Heavy Dinar, 9.58g, ‘Archer’ type, obv. king nimbate standing left, holding bow and arrow, 'Nara' in Brahmi below left arm, and Brahmi letter Shri between his legs, Garuda standard behind, rev. goddess Lakshmi nimbate, seated facing on a lotus, holding diadem and lotus, tamgha to left, and a tamgha near the right arm, with legend 'Sri Baladityah' in left margin (Sanjeev Kumar, TOTGE 2017, pp. 387). About Extremely Fine, Very Rare. Estimate: ` 1,00,000-1,20,000 17 Post Gupta (c. 675-700), Eastern Bengal Samatata Region, Gold Dinar, 5.67g, imitating Gupta coinage, obv. king standing left holding bow and arrow, standard in right field, 'Pra' in Brahmi under left arm, rev. goddess standing facing right in tribhanga pose holding trident shaped object in left hand, tamgha in field (Bose & Nasir, 7.1). Extremely Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 32,000-36,000 18 Post Gupta, Eastern Bengal Samatata Region, Sri Prithvibhtta, Gold Dinar, 5.67g, imitating Gupta coinage, obv. king standing left holding bow and arrow, standard in right field, 'Prithubhtta' in Brahmi under arm, rev. goddess standing facing right in tribhanga pose holding trident shaped object in left hand, tamgha in field (Sanjeev Kumar, TOTGE 2017, PP. 402). About Extremely Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 32,000-36,000

5 Hindu coins of

19 Imperial Cholas, Raja Raja I (985-1014 AD), Gold Double Fanam, 0.72g, obv. king standing looking 24 Ceylon, Shri Lankan Kings, Gold Kahavanu, 4.33g, right, rev. Nagari legend Jaya Konda (K. Ganesh p.7, Anonymous, Chola type, obv. king seated right, arm no.1.8). About Extremely Fine, Rare. on right raised and holding conch-shell with legend Estimate: ` 6,000-7,000 Shri / Lanka / Vihu (fortunate Lord of Sri Lanka), rev. king standing facing right with ancillary symbols (Mitch T&K 311). Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 11,000-13,000

20 Imperial Cholas, Raja Raja I, Base Gold Kahavanu, 4.14g, obv. king reclining on mat with Devanagari legend Sri Raja Raja to right, rev. king standing with torch and plant symbols at the sides (Mitch T&K 25 Chalukyas of Kalyana, Jayasimha II Jagadekamalla 318). Extremely Fine. (1015-1043 AD), Gold , 3.71g, obv. Punch- Estimate: ` 13,000-16,000 marked type, Punch-marked type, five punches including a lion in centre, Shiva ling type, 'Sri' in Kannda and legend 'Jaya' (Mitch 273 var). Fine+. Estimate: ` 11,000-13,000

21 Imperial Cholas, Rajendra Chola, Base Gold Kahavanu, 4.05g, obv. and rev. Chola dynastic emblem composed of a tiger, an umbrella and a pair of fish with proto-Nagari legend Gangaikonda Chola 26 Kadambas of Hangal, Toyimadeva (1048-1075 AD), or the “conqueror of the Ganga valley” (Mitch T&K Gold Pagoda, 4.26g, obv. lion advancing right with 332). About Extremely Fine, Rare. its head turned back, raising left paw; dot within Estimate: ` 25,000-30,000 curvature of tail, Toyi in Devanagari in exergue, rev. scroll within decorative border (Mitch K&A 225-227; Ganesh & Girijapathy 3). Two deep marks at top, Very Fine+, Rare. Estimate: ` 35,000-40,000 22 Ceylon, Shri Lankan Kings (10th century AD), Gold Fanam, 0.83g, Chola type, obv. King standing facion to right, holding sankh and altar on right, rev. nagari legend Lamka (Mitch T&K 314). Extremely Fine. 27 28 Estimate: ` 3,500-4,500 27 Kalchuris of Ratanapura, Prithvi Deva (1079 AD), Gold ¼ Dinar / Masha, 0.88g, obv. tiger mounted on an elephant, rev. Nagari legend 'Prithvi Deva'. About Extremely Fine, Rare.

23 Ceylon, Shri Lankan Kings, Gold Fanam, 0.89g, Estimate: ` 6,000-7,000 Chola type, obv. King standing facion to right, 28 Kalchuris of Ratanapura, Prithvi Deva, Gold ¼ holding sankh and altar on right, rev. nagari legend Dinar / Masha, 0.85g, obv. tiger mounted on an Lamka (Mitch T&K 314). Extremely Fine. elephant, rev. Nagari legend 'Prithvi Deva'. Very Fine+. Estimate: ` 3,000-4,000 Estimate: ` 6,000-7,000

6 29 Alupas of Udipi, Udayadityaraya or Gopisvararaya 34 Western Gangas, Gold Gajapati Pagoda, 3.90g, obv. Pandya (1088-1332 AD), Gold Pagoda, 3.61g, obv. caparisoned elephant to right chewing sugarcane, two stylised fish flanked by a conch shell and lamp, Kannada letters above the elephant, a branch under rev. legend Sri Pandya Dhananjaya in Nagari (Mitch the belly and in front of the trunk, rev. scroll work K&A 219-222). Extremely Fine. (Mitch K&A 192). Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 25,000-28,000 Estimate: ` 22,000-26,000

35 Western Gangas, Gold Gajapati Pagoda, 3.90g, obv. caparisoned elephant to right chewing sugarcane, 30 Western Gangas (10th-11th century AD), Gold Kannada letters above the elephant, a branch under Gajapati Pagoda, 3.72g, obv. caparisoned elephant to the belly, rev. scroll work (Mitch K&A 192). Extremely right chewing sugarcane, a branch under the belly Fine. and on the back, rev. scroll work (Mitch K&A 193). Estimate: ` 22,000-26,000 Broad flan, About Extremely Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 28,000-32,000

36 Western Gangas, Gold Gajapati Pagoda, 3.88g, obv. caparisoned elephant to right chewing sugarcane, Kannada letters above the elephant, a branch under 31 Western Gangas, Gold Gajapati Pagoda, 3.74g, obv. the belly and in front of the trunk, rev. scroll work caparisoned elephant to right chewing sugarcane, a (Mitch K&A 192). Very Fine+. branch in front of the trunk, rev. scroll work (Mitch Estimate: ` 22,000-26,000 K&A 193). Extremely Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 24,000-28,000

37 Western Gangas, Gold Gajapati Pagoda, 3.74g, obv. 32 Western Gangas, Gold Gajapati Pagoda, 3.72g, obv. caparisoned elephant to right chewing sugarcane, caparisoned elephant to right chewing sugarcane, a with an ornate branch above the elephant, and a branch under the belly, rev. scroll work (Mitch K&A branch under the belly, rev. scroll work (Mitch K&A 193). Broad flan, Fine+. 193). Extremely Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 22,000-26,000 Estimate: ` 24,000-28,000

33 Western Gangas, Gold Gajapati Pagoda, 3.88g, obv. 38 Western Gangas, Gold Gajapati Pagoda, 3.74g, obv. caparisoned elephant to right chewing sugarcane, caparisoned elephant to right chewing sugarcane, Kannada letters above the elephant, a branch under with an ornate branch above the elephant, and a the belly and in front of the trunk, rev. scroll work branch under the belly, rev. scroll work (Mitch 193). (Mitch K&A 192). Extremely Fine, Rare. Extremely Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 24,000-28,000 Estimate: ` 24,000-28,000

7 39 Western Gangas, Gold Gajapati Pagoda, 3.73g, obv. 44 Gahadavalas of Kanauj, Govinda Chandradeva caparisoned elephant to right chewing sugarcane, (1114-1154 AD), Gold Dinar, 4.25g, obv. Goddess with an ornate branch above the elephant and a Lakshmi seated, rev. 'Srimad Govindchandra Deva' in cluster of dots hanging under its belly, rev. scroll work Nagari (Deyell 147). Extremely Fine. (Mitch K&A 193). Very Fine+, Rare. Estimate: ` 8,000-10,000 Estimate: ` 24,000-28,000

40 Western Gangas, Gold Gajapati Pagoda, 3.77g, obv. caparisoned elephant to right chewing sugarcane, with an ankush or umbrella like object and a crescent with two dots above the elephant, with extra line of dotted ornamentation on the elephant near its tail, a 45 Region Pagoda (12th- 13th century AD), branch under the belly, rev. scroll work (Mitch K&A obv. Rama Sita seated on a pedestal in facing right, 193). Extremely Fine, Rare. Hanuman facing them, rev. Kannada legend Sri Estimate: ` 24,000-28,000 Isapura. Extremely Fine, Very Rare in such a high grade. Estimate ` 1,50,000-1,80,000

41 42 41 Western Gangas, Gold Gajapati Pagoda, 3.75g, obv. caparisoned elephant to right chewing sugarcane, with three lines of extra ornamentation on the 46 Yadavas of Devagiri, Krishna Deva (c. 1247-1261 elephant's tusks, a branch under the belly, rev. scroll AD), Gold Gadyana / Padma Tanka, 3.82g, Punch- work (Mitch K&A 193). Fine. marked type, with five punches on obv., central Estimate: ` 22,000-24,000 punch of a lotus flower, 2 punches of Kannada letter 'Shri', 1 punch of Shankha or Conch shell and 1 42 Western Gangas, Gold Gajapati Pagoda, 3.72g, obv. punch of Devnagari legend 'Kanhadeva' with a bow caparisoned elephant to right chewing sugarcane, below (Mitch K&A mentioned but not listed as a with an ornate branch above the elephant, and a type, neither illustrated). Very Fine+, Rare. branch under the belly, rev. scroll work. (Mitch K&A 193). Extremely Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 15,000-18,000 Estimate: ` 20,000-25,000

47 Yadavas of Devagiri, Ramachandra Deva (c. 1270- 43 Kadambas of Goa (c. 11th century AD), Anonymous, 1311 AD), Gold Gadyana / Padma Tanka, 3.75g, Gold Pagoda, 3.75g, 'Conqueror of the Malavas' issue, Punch-marked type, with five punches on obv., obv. lion standing left, holding a sword in his front central punch of a lotus flower, 2 punches of right paw, rev. Sri / Malaha/ ramari in Devanagari Kannada letter 'Shri', 1 punch of Shankha or Conch with a trident above (Unlisted variety in Mitch K&A). shell and 1 punch of Devnagari legend Sri Rama About Extremely Fine, Extremely Rare. (Mitch K&A 289). Very Fine+, Scarce. Estimate: ` 2,25,000-2,50,000 Estimate: ` 11,000-13,000 8 52 Telugu Chodas of Nellore, Bhujabala, Gold Pagoda, 48 Yadavas of Devagiri, Ramachandra Deva, Gold 3.56g, punch-marked type with two symbols clearly Gadyana / Padma Tanka, 3.81g, Punch-marked type, visible, a punch with legend and a crude symbol in a with five punches on obv., 1 punch of a lotus in shallow punch, Uniface (Mitch K&A 313). Very Fine. centre, 2 punches of Kannada letter 'Shri', 1 punch of Estimate: ` 11,000-13,000 Shankha or Conch shell and 1 punch of Devnagari legend 'Sri Rama' with a javelin below (Mitch K&A 289). About Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 11,000-13,000 53 Telugu Chodas of Nellore, Bhujabala (c. 13th century AD), Gold Pagoda, 3.35g, punch-marked type with two symbols clearly visible, a punch with legend and a crude symbol in a shallow punch, Uniface (Mitch 313). The rev. scratched, whereas the symbols on obv. are clear, About Extremely Fine, Rare. 49 Yadavas of Devagiri, Ramachandra Deva, Gold Gadyana / Padma Tanka, 3.80g, Punch-marked type, Estimate: ` 15,000-18,000 with five punches on obv., 1 punch of a lotus in centre, 2 punches of Kannada letter 'Shri', 1 punch of Shankha or Conch shell and 1 punch of Devnagari legend 'Sri Rama' with a javelin below (Mitch K&A 289). About Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 11,000-13,000 54 Telugu-Chodas of Nellore, Gold Pagoda, 3.37g, obv. warrior walking to right with upraised right hand, rev. Kannada legend Danava Murari Bantaru. Very Fine+, Rare. Estimate: ` 18,000-22,000

50 Yadavas of Devagiri, Ramachandra Deva, reduced Gold Padma Tanka, 2.76g, central punch of Krishna playing a flute, legend Sri Ramade(va) in one punch, two punches with Sri and one punch each of a 55 Telugu-Chodas of Nellore, Gold Pagoda, 3.41g, obv. Shankha and Chakra (similar to Mitch K&A 289). warrior walking to right with upraised right hand, rev. Very Fine+, Very Rare. Kannada legend Danava Murari Bantaru. Very Fine+, Estimate: ` 30,000-40,000 Rare. Estimate: ` 18,000-22,00

51 Telugu Chodas of Nellore, Bhujabala (c. 13th century AD), Gold Pagoda, 3.52g, punch-marked 56 Telugu-Chodas of Nellore, Gold Pagoda , 3.38g, obv. type with two symbols clearly visible, a punch with warrior walking to right with upraised right hand, rev. legend and a crude symbol in a shallow punch, Kannada legend Danava Murari Bantaru. Very Fine+, Uniface (Mitch K&A 313). Very Fine. Rare. Estimate: ` 11,000-13,000 Estimate: ` 15,000-18,000

9 61 Vijaynagar Empire, Hari Hara II, Gold ½ Pagoda, 1.69g, obv. Shiva-Parvati seated, Siva holding an 57 Vijayanagar, Hari Hara I (1336-1356 AD), Gold antelope head and damru, rev. Nagari legend 'Sri Pagoda, 3.38g, obv. warrior walking to right with Pratapa ' (Mitch K&A 412). Mint State. upraised right hand, rev. Kannada legend in three Estimate: ` 6,000-7,000 lines (Mitch K&A 378). Extremely Fine, well struck and centrally struck on both sides, Very Rare. Estimate: ` 20,000-25,000

62 Vijaynagar Empire, Hari Hara II, Gold ½ Pagoda, 1.69g, obv. Shiva-Parvati seated, Siva holding an antelope head and damru, rev. Nagari legend 'Sri Pratapa Harihara' (Mitch K&A 412). Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 6,000-7,000 58 Vijayanagar, Hari Hara I, Gold Pagoda, 3.39g, obv. warrior walking to right with upraised right hand, rev. Kannada legend in three lines (Mitch K&A 378). Fine Estimate: ` 20,000-25,000 63 Vijaynagar Empire, Hari Hara II, Gold ½ Pagoda, 1.68g, obv. Shiva-Parvati seated, Siva holding an antelope head and damru, rev. Nagari legend 'Sri Pratapa Harihara' (Mitch K&A 412). Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 6,000-7,000

59 Vijayanagar, Bukka Raya I (1344-1377 AD), Gold Pagoda, 3.37g, obv. warrior walking to right with 64 Vijaynagar Empire, Hari Hara II, Gold ½ Pagoda, upraised right hand, rev. Kannada legend in three 1.69g, obv. Shiva-Parvati seated, Siva holding an lines on rev. (Mitch K&A 392). Very Fine+, Rare. antelope head and damru, rev. Nagari legend 'Sri Estimate: ` 14,000-16,000 Pratapa Harihara' (Mitch K&A 412). About Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 6,000-7,000

60 Vijaynagar Empire, Hari Hara II (1377-1404 AD), 65 Vijayanagar Empire, Devaraya I (1406-1422 AD), Gold ½ Pagoda, 1.70g, obv. Shiva-Parvati seated, Gold ½ Pagoda, 1.69g, obv. Shiva-Parvati seated, Siva Siva holding an antelope head and damru, rev. holding antelope head and damru, rev. Devnagari Nagari legend 'Sri Pratapa Harihara' (Mitch K&A legend 'Sri Pratapa Devraya' (Ganesh & Girijapathy, 412). Superb Mint State. 4.2.1). Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 6,000-7,000 Estimate: ` 6,000-7,000

10 71 Vijayanagar Empire, Krishnadeva Raya, Gold ½ Pagoda, 1.71g, obv. Krishna as Bal Gopala, rev. 66 Vijayanagar Empire, Devaraya I, Gold Pagoda, Devanagari legend in the name of Krishnadeva Raya 3.4g, obv. Shiva-Parvati seated, Siva holding antelope (Mitch K&A 641). Extremely Fine. head and damru, rev. Devnagari legend 'Sri Pratapa Devraya' (Mitch K&A 450). About Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 7,000-8,000 Estimate: ` 11,000-13,000

72 Vijayanagar Empire, Krishnadeva Raya, Gold ½ Pagoda, 1.68g, obv. Krishna as Bal Gopala, rev. Devanagari legend in the name of Krishnadeva Raya 67 Vijayanagar Empire, Devaraya I, Gold ½ Pagoda, (Mitch K&A 641). Extremely Fine. 1.70g, obv. Shiva-Parvati seated, Siva holding antelope head and damru, rev. Devnagari legend 'Sri Estimate: ` 7,000-8,000 Pratapa Devraya' (Ganesh & Girijapathy, 4.2.1). Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 6,000-7,000 73 Vijayanagar Empire, Achyuta Deva Raya (1529- 1542 AD), Gold ½ Pagoda, 1.69g, obv. Gandabherunda (2-headed eagle), walking left, holding elephant in each beak and on each foot, rev. 68 Vijayanagar Empire, Devaraya I, Gold ½ Pagoda, Devanagari legend Sri Pratapachuta Raya (Mitch K&A 1.69g, obv. Shiva-Parvati seated, Siva holding 673). Extremely Fine, Rare. antelope head and damru, rev. Devnagari legend 'Sri Pratapa Devraya' (Ganesh & Girijapathy, 4.2.1). Very Estimate: ` 12,000-15,000 Fine+. Estimate: ` 6,500-7,500

74 Vijayanagar Empire, Achyuta Deva Raya, Gold ½ Pagoda, 1.66g, obv. Gandabherunda (2-headed eagle), walking left, holding elephant in each beak and on each foot, rev. Devanagari legend Sri 69 Vijayanagar Empire, Devaraya I, Gold Pagoda, Pratapachuta Raya (Mitch K&A 673). Centrally struck, 3.42g, obv. Shiva-Parvati seated, Siva holding About Extremely Fine. antelope head and damru, rev. Devnagari legend 'Sri Estimate: ` 12,000-15,000 Pratapa Devaraya' (Mitch K&A 450). Very Fine+. Estimate: ` 11,000-13,000

75 Vijayanagar Empire, Achyuta Deva Raya, Gold ½ Pagoda, 1.70g, obv. Gandabherunda (2-headed 70 Vijayanagar Empire, Krishnadeva Raya (1509-1529 eagle), walking left, holding elephant in each beak AD), Gold ½ Pagoda, 1.69g, obv. Krishna as Bal and on each foot, rev. Devanagari legend Sri Gopala, rev. Devanagari legend in the name of Pratapachuta Raya (Mitch K&A 673). Mint State, Krishnadeva Raya (Mitch K&A 641). Mint State. Rare. Estimate: ` 7,000-8,000 Estimate: ` 15,000-18,000

11 76 Vijayanagar Empire, Achyuta Deva Raya, Gold ½ 81 Vijayanagar Empire, Achyuta Deva Raya, Gold ½ Pagoda, 1.70g, obv. Gandabherunda (2-headed Pagoda, 1.70g, obv. Gandabherunda (2-headed eagle), walking left, holding elephant in each beak eagle), holding elephant in each beak and on each and on each foot, rev. Devanagari legend Sri foot, rev. Devanagari legend Sri Pratapachuta Raya Pratapachuta Raya (Mitch K&A 673). Mint State, Rare. (Mitch K&A 671). Centrally struck, About Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 15,000-18,000 Estimate: ` 7,000-8,000

77 Vijayanagar Empire, Achyuta Deva Raya, Gold ½ 82 Vijayanagar Empire, Achyuta Deva Raya, Gold ½ Pagoda, 1.70g, obv. Gandabherunda (2-headed Pagoda, 1.70g, obv. Gandabherunda (2-headed eagle), walking left, holding elephant in each beak eagle), holding elephant in each beak and on each and on each foot, rev. Devanagari legend Sri foot, rev. Devanagari legend Sri Pratapachuta Raya Pratapachuta Raya (Mitch K&A 673). Very Fine+. (Mitch K&A 671). Centrally struck, Very Fine+. Estimate: ` 9,000-11,000 Estimate: ` 8,000-10,000

78 Vijayanagar Empire, Achyuta Deva Raya, Gold ½ 83 Vijayanagar Empire, Achyuta Deva Raya, Gold ½ Pagoda, 1.68g, obv. Gandabherunda (2-headed Pagoda, 1.66g, obv. Gandabherunda (2-headed eagle), holding elephant in each beak and on each eagle), holding elephant in each beak and on each foot, rev. Devanagari legend Sri Pratapachuta Raya foot, rev. Devanagari legend Sri Pratapachuta Raya (Mitch K&A 671). Centrally struck, Extremely Fine, (Mitch K&A 671). Centrally struck, Very Fine+. Rare. Estimate: ` 7,000-8,000 Estimate: ` 8,000-10,000

79 80 84 Vijayanagar Empire, Achyuta Deva Raya, Gold Pagoda, 3.38g, obv. Gandabherunda (2-headed 79 Vijayanagar Empire, Achyuta Deva Raya, Gold ½ mythical bird), holding elephant in each beak and in Pagoda, 1.69g, obv. Gandabherunda (2-headed both feet, rev. Devanagari legend Sri Pratapachuta eagle), walking left, holding elephant in each beak Raya (K. Ganesh 9.96). About Extremely Fine, Rare. and on each foot, rev. Devanagari legend Sri Pratapachuta Raya (Mitch K&A 673). Centrally Estimate: ` 12,000-15,000 struck, About Extremely Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 7,000-8,000 80 Vijayanagar Empire, Achyuta Deva Raya, Gold ½ Pagoda, 1.70g, obv. Gandabherunda (2-headed 85 Vijayanagar Empire, Achyuta Deva Raya, Gold eagle), holding elephant in each beak and on each Pagoda, 3.40g, obv. Gandabherunda (2-headed foot, rev. Devanagari legend Sri Pratapachuta Raya mythical bird), holding elephant in each beak and in (Mitch K&A 671). Centrally struck, About Extremely both feet, rev. Devanagari legend Sri Pratapachuta Fine, Rare. Raya (K. Ganesh 9.96). Very Fine+. Estimate: ` 7,000-8,000 Estimate: ` 11,000-13,000

12 86 Vijayanagar Empire, Achyuta Deva Raya, Gold 91 Vijayanagar Empire, Venkitapati Raya III, Gold ½ Pagoda, 3.37g, obv. Gandabherunda (2-headed Pagoda, 1.70g, obv. Tirupati Balaji / Venkateshwara mythical bird), holding elephant in each beak and in standing front under an ornate arch, rev. Sri both feet, rev. Devanagari legend Sri Pratapachuta Venkatesvaraya namah in Devanagari (Mitch K&A Raya (K. Ganesh 9.96). Very Fine+. 835). Centrally struck, Very Fine+, Rare. Estimate: ` 12,000-15,000 Estimate: ` 9,000-11,000

87 Vijayanagar Empire, Tirumala Raya (1565-1578 AD), Gold ½ Pagoda, 1.71g, obv. Rama and Sita 92 Vijayanagar Empire, Venkitapati Raya III, Gold ½ seated with Lakshmana standing as an attendant, rev. Pagoda, 1.71g, obv. Tirupati Balaji / Venkateshwara Devanagari legend Sri Tirumala Raya (Mitch K&A standing front under an ornate arch, rev. Sri 805). About Extremely Fine, Rare. Venkatesvaraya namah in Devanagari (Mitch K&A Estimate: ` 8,000-10,000 835). Very Fine+, Rare. Estimate: ` 9,000-11,000

88 Vijayanagar Empire, Tirumala Raya, Gold ½ Pagoda, 1.7g, obv. Rama and Sita seated with 93 Vijayanagar Empire, Venkitapati Raya III, Gold ½ Lakshmana standing as an attendant, rev. Devanagari Pagoda, 1.72g, obv. Tirupati Balaji / Venkateshwara legend Sri Tirumala Raya (Mitch K&A 805). Extremely standing front under an ornate arch, rev. Sri Fine, Rare. Venkatesvaraya namah in Devanagari (Mitch K&A Estimate: ` 8,000-10,000 835). Very Fine+, Rare. Estimate: ` 9,000-11,000

89 Vijayanagar Empire, Venkitapati Raya III (1630- 1641 AD), Gold ½ Pagoda, 1.69g, obv. Tirupati Balaji / Venkateshwara standing front under an ornate 94 Vijayanagar Empire, Venkitapati Raya III, Gold arch, rev. Sri Venkatesvaraya namah in Devanagari Pagoda, 3.43g, obv. Tirupati Balaji / Venkateshwara, (Mitch K&A 835). Centrally struck, About Extremely rev. rulers name 'Sri Venkatesvaraya namah' in Fine, Rare. Devanagari (Mitch K&A 833). Extremely Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 9,000-11,000 Estimate: ` 16,000-19,000

90 Vijayanagar Empire, Venkitapati Raya III, Gold ½ 95 Vijayanagar Empire, Venkitapati Raya III, Gold Pagoda, 1.71g, obv. Tirupati Balaji / Venkateshwara Pagoda, 3.40g, obv. Tirupati Balaji / Venkateshwara, standing front under an ornate arch, rev. Sri rev. rulers name 'Sri Venkatesvaraya namah' in Venkatesvaraya namah in Devanagari (Mitch K&A Devanagari (Mitch K&A 833). About Extremely Fine, 835). About Extremely Fine, Rare. Rare. Estimate: ` 9,000-11,000 Estimate: ` 14,000-16,000

13 96 Vijayanagar Empire, Venkitapati Raya III, Gold Pagoda, 3.42g, obv. Tirupati Balaji / Venkateshwara, 102 Nayakas of , Gold Durgi Pagoda or rev. rulers name 'Sri Venkatesvaraya namah' in Hon, 3.30g, obv. Krishna as Bal Gopala, rev. Devanagari (Mitch K&A 833). About Extremely Fine, Devanagari legend in the name of Krishnadeva Raya Rare. (Mitch K&A 882). Mint State. Estimate: ` 13,000-15,000 Estimate: ` 13,000-16,000

97 Vijayanagar Empire, Venkitapati Raya III, Gold 103 104 Pagoda, 3.32g, obv. Tirupati Balaji / Venkateshwara, 103 Nayakas of Chitradurga, Gold Durgi Pagoda or rev. rulers name 'Sri Venkatesvaraya namah' in Hon, 3.32g, obv. Krishna as Bal Gopala, rev. Devanagari (Mitch K&A 833). Very Fine+, Rare. Devanagari legend in the name of Krishnadeva Raya Estimate: ` 13,000-15,000 (Mitch K&A 882). Mint State. Estimate: ` 13,000-16,000 104 Nayakas of Chitradurga, Gold Durgi Pagoda or Hon, 3.31g, obv. Krishna as Bal Gopala, rev. 98 Vijayanagar Empire, Venkitapati Raya III, Gold Devanagari legend in the name of Krishnadeva Raya Pagoda, 3.31g, obv. Tirupati Balaji / Venkateshwara, (Mitch K&A 882). Mint State. rev. rulers name 'Sri Venkatesvaraya namah' in Estimate: ` 13,000-16,000 Devanagari (Mitch K&A 833). Very Fine+, Rare. Estimate: ` 13,000-15,000

105 106 105 Nayakas of Chitradurga, Gold Durgi Pagoda or Hon, 3.37g, obv. Krishna as Bal Gopala, rev. 99 Vijayanagar Empire, Venkitapati Raya III, Gold Devanagari legend in the name of Krishnadeva Raya Pagoda, 3.35g, obv. Tirupati Balaji / Venkateshwara, (Mitch 882). Extremely Fine. rev. rulers name 'Sri Venkatesvaraya namah' in Estimate: ` 11,000-13,000 Devanagari (Mitch K&A 833). Very Fine+, Rare. 106 Nayakas of Chitradurga, Gold Durgi Pagoda or Estimate: ` 13,000-15,000 Hon, 3.34g, obv. Krishna as Bal Gopala, Nagari legend in the name of Krishnadeva Raya on rev. (Mitch 882). Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 11,000-13,000 100 101 100 Vijayanagar Empire, Venkitapati Raya III, Gold Pagoda, 3.34g, obv. Tirupati Balaji / Venkateshwara, rev. rulers name 'Sri Venkatesvaraya namah' in Devanagari (Mitch K&A 833). Very Fine+, Rare. Estimate: ` 13,000-15,000 107 Nayakas of Chitradurga, Gold Durgi Pagoda or 101 Vijayanagar Empire, Venkitapati Raya III, Gold Hon, 3.27g, obv. Krishna as Bal Gopala, rev. Pagoda, 3.41g, obv. Tirupati Balaji / Venkateshwara, Devanagari legend in the name of Krishnadeva Raya rev. Nagari legend (Mitch K&A 833). Very Fine+, Rare. (Mitch K&A 882). Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 12,000-15,000 Estimate: ` 13,000-16,000

14 Sultanates

108 109 Sultans of Ahmednagar 108 Burhan Nizam II (AH 1000-1003, 1591-1595 AD), Gold Pagoda, 3.4g, Burhanabad Mint, AH 1001 (G&G N10). Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 16,000-19,000 109 Burhan Nizam II, Gold Pagoda, 3.35g, Burhanabad Mint, AH 1001 (G&G N10). Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 16,000-19,000

110 111 Bahamanis 110 Ala-ud-din Ahmad Shah II (AH 838-862, 1435-1457 AD), Gold Tanka, 11.12g, Hazrat Muhammadabad Mint, AH 858, abu' al muzaffar legend on rev. (GG BH81). Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 60,000-70,000 111 Ala al-din Humayun (AH 862-866, 1458-1461 AD), Gold Tanka, 11.10g, al-mutawakkil type, AH 863, (G&G BH95). Very Fine+. Rare being the first year of the ruler. Estimate: ` 50,000-60,000

112 113 112 Muhammad Shah III bin Humayun Shah (AH 867-887, 1463-1482 AD), Gold Tanka, 10.97g, Hazrat Muhammadabad Mint, AH 868 (G&G BH110). Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: 50,000-60,000 113 Muhammad Shah III bin Humayun Shah, Gold Tanka, 11.05g, Hazrat Muhammadabad Mint, AH 874 (G&G BH110). About Extremely Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 55,000-65,000

Sultans of Bengal 114 Saif al-Din Firuz Shah (AH 893-896, 1488-1490 AD), Gold Tanka, 10.49g, Khazana Mint, AH 893, saif al-duniya wa 'l din abu 'l muzaffar firuz shah al-sultan legend on rev., the name of ruler Saif is spelt in two different ways that is with Persian Sin and Sad, this specimen is spelt with a Sin (G&G B648). Extremely Fine, Extremely Rare. Estimate: ` 3,00,000-3,50,000

15 115 Ala al-din Hussain Shah (AH 899-925, 1493-1519 AD), Gold Tanka, 10.56g, Dar al-Darb Mint, Fourth Victory type, that is, it adds Orissa to the list of places conquered, AH 915, obv. al-sultan al-fath al-kamra wa kamta wa jajnagar wa urissa ala ud duniya wa ud din abu al muzaffar, Unlisted in Goron and Goenka. Extremely Fine, Extremely Rare. There are four types of victory coins, the first victory type commemorates the victories of Kamrup and Kamta and has the Shahada on reverse, the second type has the same names as the first but without the Shahada and the ruler's titles spread on both sides of the coin, the third type includes the same two names Kamrup and Kamta, and adds Jajnagar. The fourth victory type includes the three names and adds Orissa to the list of places conquered. Estimate: ` 1,80,000-2,20,000

116 Sultans of Bijapur 117 116 Anonymous, Hudki Gold Pagoda, 3.39g, obv. a boat like uncertain symbol, rev. possibly the Gol Gumbaj of Bijapur (GG BJ47). Very Fine+. Estimate: ` 11,000-13,000 Sultans of Delhi 117 Mu'izz-ud din Kaiqubad (AH 686-689, 1287-1290 AD), Gold Tanka, 10.85g, Hazrat Delhi Mint, al-Imam legend (G&G D75). Mint State, Very Rare. Estimate: ` 80,000-90,000

118 119 120

118 Ghiyas-ud-din Balban Shah (AH 664-686, 1266-1287 AD), Gold Tanka, 10.90g, Hazrat Delhi Mint, al-Imam legend, Caliph al-Mustasim (G&G D155). Extremely Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 50,000-60,000 119 Ala-ud-Din Muhammad Shah II Khilji (AH 695-715, 1296-1316 AD), Gold Tanka, 10.92g, Hazrat Delhi Mint, sikandar al-thani type (G&G D221). Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 40,000-45,000 120 Ghiyath al-Din Tughluq (AH 720-725, 1320-1325 AD), Gold Tanka, 10.98g, Hazrat Delhi Mint, al sultan al ghazi type (G&G D301). Very Fine+. Estimate: ` 38,000-42,000

16 121 122 123

121 Muhammad bin Tughluq III (AH 725-752, 1325-1351 AD), Gold Tanka, 11.02g, in the name of the caliph al-Hakim II, caliph's titles mentioned on obv. and rev. (G&G D440). Extremely Fine, Very Rare. Estimate: ` 45,000-50,000 Sultans of Gujarat 122 Shams al-din Muzaffar Shah II (AH 917-932, 1511-1525 AD), Gold Tanka, 11.41g, Muhammadabad Mint, date AH 930 above the king's name (G&G G233). Scratch mark on the edge, About Extremely Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 55,000-65,000 123 Nasir al-Din Mahmud Shah III (AH 944-961, 1537-1553 AD), Gold Tanka, 11.92g, AH 955, date in reverse field just above Mahmud, clear date in exergue, (G&G G412). Superb Mint Luster, Mint State. Estimate: ` 55,000-65,000

124 125 126 Sultans of Malwa 124 Ghiyath Shah (AH 873-906, 1469-1500 AD), Gold Tanka, 10.76g, Dar al-Mulk Shadiabad Mint, al-sultan bin al-sultan wali legend on obv. (G&G M60). Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 60,000-70,000 125 Ghiyath Shah, Square Gold Tanka, 10.94g, mintless type, Abu 'l fath legend to the left of Ghiyath, AH 880 (G&G M66). Broad flan, Extremely Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 65,000-75,000 126 Ghiyath Shah, Square Gold Tanka, 11.00g, mintless type, Abu 'l fath legend to the left of Ghiyath, AH 880 (G&G M66). Extremely Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 55,000-65,000

127 128 Mughals 127 Sulayman Mirza (AH 936-992, 1529-1584 AD), Gold 1/12 Indian Mohur, 0.66g, obv. mintless type but attributed to Badakhshan area, rev. Kalima, names and titles of the Emperor. (Album 2464). Very Fine+, Rare. Badakhshan was governed for Babur by Prince Humayun, Sultan Wais Khan (Mirza Sulaiman's father-in-law), Prince Hindal and by Sulayman Mirza himself. Estimate: ` 12,000-14,000 128 Humayun (AH 937-947, 1530-1540 AD), Gold ¼ Ashrafi, 0.94g, mintless type but attributed to Badakhshan area, Kalima on obv., names and titles of the Emperor on rev. (A 2464). Very Fine+, Rare. Estimate: ` 15,000-18,000

17 129 130 131 129 Akbar (AH 963-1014, 1556-1605 AD), Gold Mohur, 10.82g, Dar-ul- Khilafat Agra Mint, AH 981, Kalima within dotted square on obv., with a flower ornamentation just above the date (KM 108.1). Slightly bent, Very Fine. Estimate: ` 50,000-60,000 130 Akbar, Gold Mohur, Dar-ul-Sultanate Ahmedabad Mint, AH 983, obv. Kalima within dotted square (KM 108.2). Graded by NGC AU Details, Bent. Estimate: ` 48,000-54,000 131 Akbar, Gold Mohur, 10.85g, Dar us-Sultanate Ahmedabad, AH 984, Kalima type, mint name at bottom on rev. (KM 108.2). Extremely Fine, Scarce. Estimate: ` 70,000-80,000

132 133

132 Akbar, Gold Mohur, 10.86g, Dar us-Sultanate Ahmedabad, AH 983, Kalima type, near complete mint name at bottom on rev. (KM 108.2). Extremely Fine, Scarce. Estimate: ` 75,000-85,000 133 Akbar, Gold Mohur, 10.82g, Dar ul-Khilafat Jaunpur Mint, Kalima type, AH 978, obv. Kalima, rev. name of emperor with his titles and complete mint name at bottom (KM 105.4). Very Fine+, Rare. Estimate: ` 1,20,000-1,40,000

135 134

134 Akbar, Gold Mohur, 10.76g, Dar us-Sultanate Lahore Mint, AH 975, Kalima type, (KM 106.4). Broad flan, Extremely Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 1,00,000-1,25,000 135 Shah Jahan (AH 1037-1068, 1628-1658 AD), Gold Mohur, 10.97g, Ahmedabad Mint, AH 1056/20, legend within square area, mint name in left margin (KM 260.1). Minor flatness at top, Very Fine+. Estimate: ` 45,000-50,000

18 136 137 136 Shah Jahan, Gold Mohur, 10.63g, Akbarabad Mint, AH 1056/20, obv. Kalima within quatrefoil, rev. name of the king within quatrefoil (KM 258.1). Very Fine+. Estimate: ` 55,000-65,000 137 Shah Jahan, Gold Mohur, 10.50g, Akbarabad Mint, AH 1049/13, obv. Kalima within quatrefoil, rev. name of the king within quatrefoil (KM 258.1). Very Fine. Estimate: ` 55,000-65,000

138 139 140 138 Shah Jahan, Gold Mohur, 10.94g, Burhanpur Mint, AH 1045, legend within dotted square on both sides (KM 260.6). Mint State, Rare. Estimate: ` 55,000-65,000 139 Shah Jahan, Gold Mohur, 10.86g, Multan Mint, AH 1067/31, legend within square area, embellished with two floral symbols and a sun symbol (KM 260.13). About Extremely Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 60,000-70,000 140 Shah Jahan, Gold Mohur, 10.88g, Patna Mint, RY 22, legend within square area, complete mint in left margin (KM 260.14). Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 70,000-80,000

141

141 Shah Jahan, Gold Mohur, 10.95g, Surat Mint, Month Azar, RY 2, legend on 4 line type, mint name below Kalima, complete die impression on both sides with beautiful ornamentation (KM 255.6). About Uncirculated, Rare. Estimate: ` 1,30,000-1,50,000

142 143 142 Shah Jahan, Gold Mohur, 10.86g, Surat Mint, Month Azar, RY 2, complete die impression on both sides (KM 255.6). Very Fine+, Rare. Estimate: ` 70,000-80,000 143 Shah Jahan, Gold Mohur, 10.94g, Surat Mint, AH 1049/12, legend within square area, complete mint in left margin (KM 260.15). Extremely Fine, Rare in high grades. Estimate: ` 60,000-70,000 19 144 145 146 144 Aurangzeb (AH 1068-1118, 1658-1707 AD), Gold Mohur, 10.97g, Kabul Mint, RY 16, without mint epithet, with ornamentation on both sides (KM 315.24). Extremely Fine, Rare. An interesting and unexplainable Persian 4 visible near Mihre Munir on obv. Estimate: ` 50,000-60,000 145 Aurangzeb, Gold Mohur, 10.94g, Nusratabad Mint, RY 4X (KM 315.39). About Extremely Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 75,000-85,000 146 Aurangzeb, Gold Mohur, 10.78g, Tatta Mint, RY 4X (KM 315.46). Very Fine+. Estimate: ` 40,000-45,000

147 148 147 Farrukhsiyar (AH 1124-1131, 1713-1719AD), Gold Mohur, 10.93g, Dar us-Sarur Burhanpur Mint, AH 1125/Ahd (KM 390.11). Black spots at top, Very Fine. Estimate: ` 48,000-52,000 148 Farrukhsiyar, Gold Mohur, 10.85g, Dar ul-Khilafat Shahjahanabad Mint, AH 1129/5 (KM 390.30). Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: ` 38,000-42,000

150 149 149 Muhammad Shah (AH 1131-1161, 1719-1748 AD), Gold Mohur, 10.74g, Muhammadabad Banaras Mint, RY 25 (KM 438.5). Slight traces of mounting on the edge, Very Fine+, Rare. Estimate: ` 45,000-55,000 150 Muhammad Shah, Gold Pagoda, 2.81g, Ganjikot Mint, AH (11)48, complete mint name at top on rev. (KM E440.3). Extremely Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 17,000-19,000

151 152 151 Muhammad Shah, Gold Pagoda, 2.72g, Guty Mint, AH 1168 error date, complete mint name at top on rev. (variant of M&W T1). Extremely Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 20,000-25,000 152 Muhammad Shah, Gold Mohur, 11.06g, Khambayat Mint, AH 1147/17 (KM 438.28). Extremely Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 50,000-60,000

20 153 154

153 Alamgir II (AH 1167-1173, 1754-1759 AD), Gold Pagoda, 3.33g, Imtiyazgarh Mint, obv. complete name and title of the king visible, rev. complete mint name in two lines (KM 468.1). Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 13,000-16,000 154 Alamgir II, Gold Pagoda, 3.23g, Imtiyazgarh Mint, near complete mint name at bottom on rev. (KM 468.1). Very Fine+, Scarce. Estimate: ` 12,000-15,000

155 156

155 Alamgir II, Gold Pagoda, 3.29g, Imtiyazgarh Mint, near complete mint name at bottom on rev. (KM 468.1). Very Fine+, Scarce. Estimate: ` 12,000-15,000 156 Alamgir II, Gold Pagoda, 3.31g, Imtiyazgarh Mint (KM 468.1). Very Fine+, Scarce. Estimate: ` 12,000-15,000

157 158

157 Alamgir II, Gold Pagoda, 3.33g, Imtiyazgarh Mint (KM 468.1). Very Fine+, Scarce. Estimate: ` 12,000-15,000 158 Alamgir II, Gold Pagoda, 3.36g, Imtiyazgarh Mint (KM 468.1). Very Fine+, Scarce. Estimate: ` 12,000-15,000

159 160 159 Shah Alam II (AH 1174-1221, 1759-1806AD), Gold Mohur, 10.78g, Dar-ul-Khilafat Shahjahanabad Mint, RY 22, a Royal umbrella as mint mark on obv., with nice floral decoration, Hami din type (KM 719). Very Fine+. Estimate: ` 48,000-52,000 Independent Kingdoms Assam 160 Rajeshvara Simha (SE 1673-1691, 1751-1769 AD), Gold 1/8 Mohur, 1.5g, undated (Rhodes & Bose O33.1, KM.137). Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 30,000-35,000

21 162 Durrani 161 161 Shah Shuja al-Mulk (second reign AH 1218-1224, 1803-1808 AD), Gold Mohur, 10.05g, Bahawalpur Mint, AH 1227? /Ahd, oblique milling (KM 255). Superb Mint State. The date appears to be 1227 with digits '12' at 3 o'clock on obverse, and digits '27' ? just below in lower right corner of the obverse. If so, then this specimen corresponds to Shah Shuja's 3rd reign in AH 1227. Estimate: ` 65,000-75,000 Marathas 162 Karnataka Region, Lakshmiswara (c. 16 - 17 century AD), Gold ½ Fanam, 0.19g, obv. crude representation of seated Lakshmi, rev. unclear. Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 3,000-4,000

Mysore 163 164 163 Haider Ali (AH 1174-1197, AD 1761-1782), Gold Pagoda, 3.41g, obv. Shiva and Parvati seated, rev. Persian letter He in granulated field (KM 15). Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 13,000-16,000 164 Haider Ali, Gold Pagoda, 3.43g, obv. Shiva and Parvati seated, rev. Persian letter He in granulated field (KM 15). Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 13,000-16,000

165 166 165 Haider Ali, Gold Pagoda, 3.43g, obv. Shiva and Parvati seated, rev. Persian letter He in granulated field (KM 15). Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 13,000-16,000 166 Haider Ali, Gold Pagoda, 3.42g, obv. Shiva and Parvati seated, rev. Persian letter He in granulated field (KM 15). Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 13,000-16,000

167 168 167 (AH 1197-1202, 1782-1799 AD), Silver Rupee, 11.37g, Patan Mint, AM 1219/9, toothed border on both sides, oblique milling (KM 126). Nice dark toning, About Extremely Fine, Very Rare. Tipu Sultan was well connected to the French, Henderson believed that such machine milling would have been the handiwork of the French. Only coins dated AM 1219 have an oblique milling. Estimate: ` 70,000-80,000 168 Tipu Sultan, Silver Rupee, 11.16g, Patan Mint, AM 1220/10, complete dotted border on both sides (KM 126). Very Fine+, Very Rare. Estimate: ` 25,000-30,000

22 169 170

169 Tipu Sultan, Gold Pagoda, 3.40g, obv. Patan Mint, the denomination Faruqi and mint name with RY 10, rev. Islamic invocation with date AM 1220, complete dotted border on both sides (KM 129a). Extremely Fine, Scarce. Estimate: ` 28,000-32,000 170 Tipu Sultan, Gold Pagoda, 3.41g, obv. Patan Mint, the denomination Faruqi and mint name with RY 11, rev. Islamic invocation with date AM 1221, near complete dotted border on both sides (KM 129a). Extremely Fine, Scarce. Estimate: ` 28,000-32,000

171 172

171 Tipu Sultan, Gold Pagoda, 3.38g, obv. Patan Mint, the denomination Faruqi and mint name with RY 10, rev. Islamic invocation with date AM 1220, near complete dotted border on both sides (KM 129a). Extremely Fine, Scarce. Estimate: ` 28,000-32,000 172 Tipu Sultan, Gold Pagoda, 3.44g, Patan Mint, AM 1198/1, rev. Persian letter 'He', no mint name but struck at Patan, dotted border on both sides (KM 129). About Extremely Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 28,000-32,000

173 174

173 Tipu Sultan, Gold Pagoda, 3.41g, Patan Mint, AM 1215/5, rev. Persian letter 'He', no mint name but struck at Patan (KM 129). Extremely Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 28,000-32,000 174 Tipu Sultan, Gold Pagoda, 3.43g, Nagar Mint, AM 1200/4, complete mint name, RY and Persian letter 'He' on rev. (KM 109). Extremely Fine, Scarce. Estimate: ` 28,000-32,000

175 176 Arcot 175 3 Swami Gold Pagoda, 3.41g, Lord Balaji standing with his wives, Bhudevi and Shridevi on either side on obv., Persian Ain on a granulated background on rev. (KM 14). Centrally struck, Extremely Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 20,000-25,000 176 3 Swami Gold Pagoda, 3.36g, Lord Balaji standing with his wives, Bhudevi and Shridevi on either side on obv., Persian Ain on a granulated background on rev. (KM 14). Centrally struck, Very Fine+, Rare. Estimate: ` 18,000-22,000

23 177 178

177 3 Swami Gold Pagoda, 3.40g, Lord Balaji standing with his wives, Bhudevi and Shridevi on either side on obv., Persian Ain on a granulated background on rev. (KM 14). Extremely Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 17,000-19,000 Awadh 178 Najibabad Mint, Gold Mohur, 10.49g, in the name of Shah Alam II, RY 37, vertical fish as mint mark on rev. (KM 120). About Uncirculated, Scarce. Estimate: ` 40,000-45,000

179 180 181

179 Ghazi-ud-din Haider (AH 1230-1243, 1819-1827 AD), Gold Mohur, 10.7g, Dar us- Sultanat Lakhnau Subah Awadh Mint, AH 1234/26 (KM 150). Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 70,000-80,000 180 Ghazi-ud-din Haider, Gold Ashrafi, 10.67g, Dar us- Sultanat Lakhnau Subah Awadh Mint, AH 1236/2, Mint Variety II (KM 170.2). About Extremely Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 90,000-1,10,000 181 Wajid Ali Shah (AH 1263-1272, 1847-1856 AD), Gold Ahsrafi, 10.66g, Mulk Awadh Bait us Sultanat Lakhnau Mint, AH 1265/3, complete die impression on both sides, Mint Variety IV (KM 378.1). About Extremely Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 80,000-90,000

182 183 Bahawalpur 182 Sadiq Muhammad Khan V (AH 1325-1365, 1907-1947 AD), Gold Ashrafi, 7.51g, obv. Bahawalpur Mint, AH 1343, bust of the ruler, rev. arms of the State. (KM M11). Extremely Fine, Very Rare. Estimate: ` 1,20,000-1,40,000 Baroda 183 Sayaji Rao III (AH 1292-1357, 1875-1938 AD), Gold 1/6 Mohur, 1.05g, VS 1959 (1895 AD), obv.portrait of the Maharaja, name of the state, denomination, a scimitar and date within wreath (KM 37). Extremely Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 60,000-70,000

24 184 185 Bikaner 184 Ganga Singh (VS 1944-1999, 1887-1942 AD), Gold Mohur, 8.49g, Bikaner Mint, obv. bust of the king facing front, encircled by legend Maharajadhiraj Gangasinghji Bahadur, rev. Rajashri Bikaner written at top and bottom with symbols of the state around, 1 Mohur Ganga Shahi with date VS 1994 (1937) in centre. Commemorative issue of the Golden Jubilee of the ruler's reign (KM M3, Friedberg 1056). About Uncirculated. Estimate: ` 70,000-80,000 Gwalior 185 Lashkar Mint, Gold Mohur, 10.77g, in the name of Muhammad Shah, Sahib-i-qiran type, pseudo-mint name Dar al- Khilafat Shahjahanabad Mint, AH 113x/2 (frozen), waw in seen of julus on rev. (KM 114). Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 40,000-45,000

186 187 Hyderabad 186 Afzal al-Daula (AH 1273-1285, 1857-1869 AD), Gold ½ Mohur, 5.50g, Farkhanda Bunyad Hyderabad Mint, AH 1281/8 (KM Y10). Very Fine+, Very Rare. Estimate: ` 50,000-60,000 187 Mir Usman Ali Khan (AH 1329-1367, 1911-1948 AD), Gold ½ Ashrafi, 5.58g, Farkhanda Bunyad Hyderabad Mint, full 'Ain' in doorway of Charminar, AH 1342/14 (KM Y56.2). Ex-mount, mount mark in centre. Estimate: ` 35,000-40,000

188 189 190

Jaipur 188 Mughal issue, Sawai Jaipur Mint, Gold Mohur, 10.88g, in the name of Ahmed Shah Bahadur, AH (116)3/3 (KM 13). Extremely Fine, Very Rare. KM mentions “Reported, not confirmed” Estimate: ` 45,000-50,000 189 Mughal issue, Gold Mohur, 10.82g, Sawai Jaipur Mint, in the name of Bahadur Shah II, RY 11, a substantial portion of the mint name visible (KM 55). Very Fine+. Estimate: ` 35,000-40,000 190 Madho Singh II (AH 1298-1341, 1880-1922 AD), Gold Mohur, 10.84g, Sawai Jaipur Mint, with the name of Victoria, AD 185X/24, Jhar Shahi issue (KM 150). Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 35,000-40,000

25 191 192 193 Jodhpur 191 Umaid Singh (VS 1975-2004, 1918-1947 AD), Gold Mohur, 10.96g, in the name of George V, obv. Om in Nagari above Persian numeral 5 signifying George V, rev. sword (J.Lingen J.15.01, KM 129). Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 35,000-40,000 192 Umaid Singh, Gold Mohur, 10.97g, in the name of George V, obv. Om in Nagari above Persian numeral 5 signifying George V, rev. sword (J.Lingen J.15.01, KM 129). About Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 35,000-40,000 193 Umaid Singh, Gold Mohur, 10.95g, with the name of George V, obv. Shri in Nagari above Persian numeral 5 signifying George V, rev. Shri Mataji and sword (KM 130). Extremely Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 45,000-50,000

194 195 196

194 Umaid Singh, Gold Mohur, 10.97g, with the name of George VI, Ra in Nagari above Persian numeral 6 signifying George VI on obv., with complete date VS 1997 just above Shri Mataji (KM 150). Extremely Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 40,000-45,000 Karauli 195 Madan Pal (1854-1869 AD), Gold Mohur, 10.84g, in the name of Queen Victoria, RY 13, (KM 57). Mint State, Rare. Estimate: ` 50,000-60,000 Kutch 196 Deshalji II (VS 1875-1917, 1818-1860 AD), Gold 25 Kori, 4.66g, in the name of Bahadur Shah II, VS 1914 (KM C67, RS 162.4). About Uncirculated, Rare. Estimate: ` 26,000-29,000

197 198 199 197 Pragmalji II (VS 1917-1932, 1860-1875 AD), Gold 25 Kori, with the name of Queen Victoria, VS 1920, 1863 AD (KM Y17.1). A small but heavy scratch on the edge, Very Fine+. Estimate: ` 22,000-26,000 198 Pragmalji II, Gold 50 Kori, 9.35g, with the name of Queen Victoria, VS 1930, AD 1873, (KM Y18). Some planchet error in center, Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 70,000-80,000 199 Pragmalji II, Gold 50 Kori, 9.37g, with the name of Queen Victoria, VS 1930, AD 1873, (KM Y18). A minor portion of the edge thin on rev., Extremely Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 70,000-80,000

26 200 201 200 Pragmalji II, Gold 100 Kori, 18.69g, with the name of Queen Victoria, VS 1922, 1866 AD (KM Y19). About Uncirculated, Rare. Estimate: ` 1,10,000-1,35,000 201 Pragmalji II, Gold 100 Kori, 18.68g, with the name of Queen Victoria, VS 1923, 1866 AD (KM Y19). Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 1,10,000-1,30,000

202 203 Mysore 202 Krishna Raja Wodeyar (AH 1225-1285, 1810-1868 AD), Gold Pagoda, 3.42g, Shiva and Parvati on obv; rulers name in Nagari Sri Krishna Raja on rev. (KM C210). Superb Mint State. Estimate: ` 14,000-18,000 203 Krishna Raja Wodeyar, Gold Pagoda, 3.42g, Shiva and Parvati on obv; rulers name in Nagari Sri Krishna Raja on rev. (KM C210). Superb Mint State. Estimate: ` 14,000-18,000

204 205

204 Krishna Raja Wodeyar, Gold Pagoda, 3.43g, Shiva and Parvati on obv; rulers name in Nagari Sri Krishna Raja on rev. (KM C210). Superb Mint State. Estimate: ` 14,000-18,000 205 Krishna Raja Wodeyar, Gold Pagoda, 3.43g, Shiva and Parvati on obv; rulers name in Nagari Sri Krishna Raja on rev. (KM C210). Mint State. Estimate: ` 13,000-16,000

206 207 206 Krishna Raja Wodeyar, Gold Pagoda, 3.45g, Shiva and Parvati on obv; rulers name in Nagari Sri Krishna Raja on rev. (KM C210). Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 13,000-16,000 207 Krishna Raja Wodeyar, Gold Pagoda, 3.41g, Shiva and Parvati on obv; rulers name in Nagari Sri Krishna Raja on rev. (KM C210). Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 13,000-16,000

27 Travancore 208 Tulabharam issue (1870-1931 AD), Gold Pagoda, 2.54g, obv. conch shell within wreath, rev. Sri Padmanabha in Tamil in three lines within wreath (KM X10). About Uncirculated, Very Rare. The Tulabharam coins were struck for the weighing ceremony of the Maharaja. Those not used on the scales were distributed amongst the Brahmins. The legend “Sri Patmanabha” on reverse refers to the national deity. Estimate: ` 1,00,000-1,20,000

209 Rama Varma V (ME 1057-1062, 1880-1885 AD), Gold Sovereign, 7.95g, ME 1881, obv. bust of the king to right, rev. coat of arms of the state (KM 32). Ex-mount, Very Fine+, Very Rare. Most coins of this type are seen in Mint condition, probably the weren't intended for circulation. Whereas this is a well circulated specimen. Estimate: ` 3,50,000-4,00,000

210 211 212

European Influences in India Indo - Dutch 210 Negapatnam, Gold Pagoda, 3.40g, Lazy J with Lord Vishnu standing, facing front on obv., granulated rev., no date, issue of 1747-74, (KM 22). Complete figure, centrally struck, Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 13,000-16,000 211 Negapatnam, Gold Pagoda, 3.37g, Lazy J with Lord Vishnu standing, facing front on obv., granulated rev., no date, issue of 1747-74, (KM 22). Complete figure, centrally struck, Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 13,000-16,000 212 Negapatnam, Gold Pagoda, 3.44g, Lazy J with Lord Vishnu standing, facing front on obv., granulated rev., no date, issue of 1747-q49774, (KM 22). Near complete figure but with a scratch, About Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 12,000-15,000

28 214 213 215

East India Company Bengal Presidency 213 Murshidabad Mint, Gold Mohur, 12.30g, in the name of Shah Alam II, AH 1184/11 (Prid 20). Very Fine. Estimate: ` 50,000-60,000 214 Murshidabad Token, stylization that of a Gold ¼ Mohur, 2.88g, in the name of Shah Alam II, AH 1204/19, oblique milling. Very Fine+. Estimate: ` 10,000-13,000 215 Murshidabad Mint, Gold Mohur, 12.32g, in the name of Shah Alam II, AH 1202/19, oblique milling, issue of 1793 AD (Prid 71, KM 103). About Uncirculated. Estimate: ` 42,000-46,000

217 216

216 Murshidabad Mint, Gold Mohur, 12.31g, in the name of Shah Alam II, AH 1202/19, crescent mark just above the word Julus, oblique milling, issue of 1793 AD (Prid 71, KM 103). About Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 42,000-46,000 217 Muhammadabad Banaras Mint, Gold Mohur, 10.84g, in the name of Shah Alam II, fish, sun-burst and flower as mint marks on obv., AH 1202/30 (KM 31). Extremely Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 60,000-70,000

218 219

Madras Presidency 218 Single Swami, Gold Pagoda, 3.4g, obv. Vishnu standing facing front, rev. granulated (Paul Stevens EIC Presidency Series 1.2). Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 15,000-18,000 219 Single Swami, Gold Pagoda, 3.42g, obv. Vishnu standing facing front, rev. granulated (Paul Stevens EIC Presidency Series 1.2). About Extremely Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 17,000-19,000

29 220 221

220 Single Swami, Gold Pagoda, 3.4g, obv. Vishnu standing facing front, rev. granulated (Paul Stevens EIC Presidency Series 1.2). About Extremely Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 15,000-18,000 221 Single Swami, Gold Pagoda, 3.42g, obv. Vishnu standing facing front, rev. granulated (Paul Stevens EIC Presidency Series 1.2). About Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 15,000-18,000

222 223

222 Star Gold Pagoda, 3.34g, single Swami (Balaji-Tirupati) standing facing front on obv., star on a granulated background on rev., no date, issue of 1740-1807 (KM 303). Centrally struck, Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 12,000-14,000 223 Star Gold Pagoda, 3.39g, single Swami (Balaji-Tirupati) standing facing front on obv., star on a granulated background on rev., no date, issue of 1740-1807 (KM 303). Centrally struck, Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 12,000-14,000

224 225

224 Star Gold Pagoda, 3.37g, single Swami (Balaji-Tirupati) standing facing front on obv., star on a granulated background on rev., no date, issue of 1740-1807 (KM 303). Centrally struck, Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 12,000-14,000 225 Star Gold Pagoda, 3.37g, single Swami (Balaji-Tirupati) standing facing front on obv., star on a granulated background on rev., no date, issue of 1740-1807 (KM 303). Centrally struck, Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 12,000-14,000

226 227

226 3 Swami Gold Pagoda, 3.44g, Tirupati Balaji in the centre, flanked by his wives Shri Devi and Bhu Devi on obv. granulated rev. no date, issue of 1691-1740 (KM 289). About Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 12,000-15,000 227 3 Swami Gold Pagoda, 3.37g, Tirupati Balaji in the centre, flanked by his wives Shri Devi and Bhu Devi on obv. granulated rev. no date, issue of 1691-1740 (KM 289). Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 12,000-15,000

30 228 229 228 3 Swami Gold Pagoda, 3.43g, Tirupati Balaji in the centre, flanked by his wives Shri Devi and Bhu Devi on obv. granulated rev. no date, issue of 1691-1740 (KM 289). About Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 13,000-16,000 229 3 Swami Gold Pagoda, 3.44g, Tirupati Balaji in the centre, flanked by his wives Shri Devi and Bhu Devi on obv. granulated rev. no date, issue of 1691-1740 (KM 289). Very Fine+. Estimate: ` 13,000-16,000

230 231

230 3 Swami Gold Pagoda, 3.33g, Tirupati Balaji in the centre, flanked by his wives Shri Devi and Bhu Devi on obv. granulated rev. no date, issue of 1691-1740 (KM 289). Very Fine+. Estimate: ` 13,000-16,000 231 3 Swami Gold Pagoda, 3.41g, Tirupati Balaji in the centre, flanked by his wives Shri Devi and Bhu Devi on obv. granulated rev. no date, issue of 1740-1807 (KM 304). Centrally struck, Extremely Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 12,000-15,000

232 233

232 3 Swami Gold Pagoda, 3.43g, Tirupati Balaji in the centre, flanked by his wives Shri Devi and Bhu Devi on obv. granulated rev. no date, issue of 1740-1807 (KM 304). Mint State, Rare. Estimate: ` 12,000-15,000 233 3 Swami Gold Pagoda, 3.43g, Tirupati Balaji in the centre, flanked by his wives Shri Devi and Bhu Devi on obv. granulated rev. no date, issue of 1740-1807 (KM 304). Centrally struck, Mint State, Rare. Estimate: ` 13,000-16,000

234 235 234 3 Swami Gold Pagoda, 3.38g, Tirupati Balaji in the centre, flanked by his wives Shri Devi and Bhu Devi on obv. granulated rev. no date, issue of 1740-1807 (KM 304). Centrally struck, Mint State, Rare. Estimate: ` 12,000-15,000 235 Gold Rupees 5 or 1/3 Mohur, 3.87g, obv. company arms with a lion holding a crown, rev. Persian legend, No Date, issue of 1820, straight milling (Prid 244, KM 422). Very Fine+. Estimate: ` 35,000-40,000

31 236 237 236 Gold Mohur (Ashrafi), obv. coat of arms of the EIC, rev. Persian legend, No Date, issue of 1820, straight milling (KM 421.1). Graded by NGC AU58, Rare. Estimate: ` 70,000-80,000 Uniform Coinage 237 William IV, Gold Mohur, 1835, no initial on truncation, lion and palm tree on rev. (KM 451.1). Ex-mount, About Fine. Estimate: ` 60,000-70,000

238 239 238 Victoria Queen, Gold Mohur, 11.64g, 1841, Continuous legend, without initial on truncation (Prid 18, KM 461.2). Several scratches on obv., Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 1,30,000-1,60,000 239 Victoria Queen, Gold Mohur, 11.64g, 1841, Divided legend, WW incused on truncation, cross bar of numeral 4 in date without serif (Prid 22). Very Fine+. Estimate: ` 1,10,000-1,30,000

240 241 240 Victoria Queen, Gold Mohur, 1841, Divided legend, WW incused on truncation, cross bar of numeral 4 in date without serif (Prid 22). One edge knick at seven o'clock, otherwise nice Extremely Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 1,10,000-1,30,000 241 Victoria Queen, Gold Mohur, 1841, Divided legend, WW incused on truncation, cross bar of numeral 4 in date without serif (Prid 22). Slight trace of mounting on the edge, Very Fine+, Rare. Estimate: ` 75,000-85,000

242 243 242 Victoria Queen, Gold Mohur, 11.66g, 1841, Divided legend, WW incused on truncation, cross bar of numeral 4 in date without serif (Prid 22). Ex-mount, with a heavy scratch at the bottom. Estimate: ` 55,000-65,000 British India 243 Victoria Queen, Gold Mohur, 1862, single flower in bottom panel of jabot, without V in Jabot (Prid 1). About Very Fine+, Rare. Estimate: ` 1,00,000-1,20,000

32 244 245

244 Victoria Queen, Gold Rupees 5, 1870, Mature bust, (Prid 36). Ex-mount, Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 1,60,000-1,90,000 245 Victoria Queen, Gold Rupees 5, 1870, Calcutta Mint, Young bust, with 'CM' in Jabbot (Prid 40, SW 4.23). Proof Restrike, Graded by NGC PF60, Very Rare. Estimate: ` 3,50,000-4,00,000

246 247

246 Victoria Empress, Gold Mohur, 1881, V in Jabbot (Prid 22). About Extremely Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 1,80,000-2,00,000 247 Victoria Empress, Gold Mohur, 1888, V in Jabbot (Prid 22). Very Fine+, Rare. Estimate: ` 1,70,000-1,90,000

248 Victoria Empress, Gold Mohur, 1891, V in Jabot (Prid 24). Very Fine+, Rare. Estimate: ` 2,50,000-2,80,000

249 250

249 George V, Gold 15 Rupees, 1918, Bombay Mint, (Prid 25, KM 525). About Extremely Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 1,75,000-2,25,000 250 George V, Gold Sovereign, 8g, Bombay Mint, 1918, 'I' for India mint mark on rev. (KM 525A). Graded by PCGS MS63, Rare. Estimate: ` 28,000-32,000

33 Foreign 251* Ethiopia, Haile Selassie (1930-36, 1941-74 AD), Gold Proof Set, 200, 100, 50, 20 and 10 Dollars, 79.9g, 40.3g, 20.06g, 8.02g and 4.07g. Total weight 152.35 grams. 1966, celebrating the 75th birthday of Haile Selassie and 50th year of his leadership, obv. bust in military uniform, rev. lion of Judah to right holding cross over shoulder (KM Ps. 2). Proof, Rare. (5) Estimate: ` 4,60,000-5,10,000

252 254 253 252* Belgium, Leopold II, Gold 20 Francs, 6.5g, 1874 (KM 37). About Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 22,000-26,000 253* France, Napoleon III, Gold 100 Francs, 32.21g, 1858A, Paris Mint, obv. bare head l. by Barre, rev. Imperial Arms on mantle (KM 786.1). Extremely Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 1,00,000-1,20,000 254* France, Napoleon III, Gold 20 Francs, 6.44g, 1859 A, Paris Mint, obv. bare head, rev. value and date within wreath (KM 781.1). Very Fine+. Estimate: ` 21,000-24,000

255 256 257 255* France, Napoleon III, Gold 20 Francs, 6.44g, 1869 BB, Paris Mint, obv. laureate head, rev. Imperial arms on mantle (KM 801.1). Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 21,000-24,000 256* France, Gold 20 Francs, 6.43g, 1889, obv. standing winged Genius writing the constitution with a cock standing left, rev. value and date within circle of oak leaves (KM 825). Very Fine+, Scarce. Estimate: ` 20,000-25,000 257* France, Gold 20 Francs, 6.43g, 1897, obv. standing winged Genius writing the constitution with a cock standing left, rev. value and date within circle of oak leaves (KM 825). About Extremely Fine, Scarce. Estimate: ` 20,000-25,000 34 258 259 258* France, Gold 20 Francs, 6.5g, 1908, Liberty on obv. rooster divides value on rev. (KM 857). About Uncirculated. Estimate: ` 19,000-22,000 259* Germany, Prussia, Wihelm II, Gold 20 Mark, 8g, Berlin Mint, 1902 A. (KM 521). Very Fine+, Scarce. Estimate: ` 24,000-28,000

260* Bailiwick of Jersey, Elizabeth, Gold Proof Set, 50, 25, 20, 10 and 5 Pound; 22.95g, 12.35g, 9.83g, 4.95g and 2.92g. Total weight of gold 53g. Silver 2 ½, 2, 1, Pound and 50 Pence. Total weight of silver 67.3g. 1972, 25th Wedding Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip (KM PS6). Mint State, in original box of issue, Very Rare. (9) Estimate: ` 1,45,000-1,65,000

261 262 263 261* Nepal, Virendra Vir Vikram (1971-2001 AD), Lord Buddha Gold Asarfi (1/10 oz), 3.13g. VS 2052, 1995 AD (KM 1080). Uncirculated, Scarce. Estimate: ` 10,000-13,000 262* South Africa, Gold Krugerrand, 8.48g, 1982, .916 Fine (KM 73). Superb Mint State. Estimate: ` 25,000-30,000 263* Turkey, Ataturk, Gold 50 Kurush, 3.58g, Ankara Mint, 1923 AD (KM 853). Ex-mount, Very Fine+. Estimate: ` 9,000-11,000

35 264 265 264* United States of America, Gold $ 5, 8.25g, 1853, Liberty head on obv., motto above eagle on rev. (KM 101). About Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 25,000-30,000 265 Venice - Italy, Gold Venitian Ducat, 3.44g, obv. Saint Marco standing right, presenting banner to Doge kneeling left, rev. Christ standing facing with stars on either side. Very Fine+. Estimate: ` 13,000-15,000

266 267 A collection of Gold Sovereigns 266* Great Britain, Victoria Queen, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1842, Young head, shield on rev. (KM 736.1). Fine+, Graded by NGC Fine Details obv. Damage, although except for the wear on the coin, we don't see any apparent damage. Estimate: ` 24,000-26,000 267* Great Britain, Victoria, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1845, Young head, Shield on rev. (KM 736.1). About Extremely Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 25,000-28,000

268 269 270 268* Great Britain, Victoria, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1849, Young head, Shield on rev. (KM 736.1). Very Fine+. Estimate: ` 24,000-26,000 269* Great Britain, Victoria, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1851, Young head, Shield on rev. (KM 736.1). Very Fine. Estimate: ` 24,000-26,000 270* Great Britain, Victoria, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1856, Young head, Shield on rev. (KM 736.1). Edge knick at top, Very Fine. Estimate: ` 24,000-26,000

271 272 273 271* Great Britain, Victoria, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1857, Young head, Shield on rev. (KM 736.1). About Very Fine. Estimate: ` 24,000-26,000 272* Great Britain, Victoria, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1860, Young head, Shield on rev. (KM 736.1). About Very Fine. Estimate: ` 24,000-26,000 273* Great Britain, Victoria, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1861, Young head, Shield on rev. (KM 736.1). Very Fine+, Scarce. Estimate: ` 24,000-26,000

36 274 275 276 274* Great Britain, Victoria, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1862, Young head, Shield on rev. (KM 736.1). About Very Fine. Estimate: ` 24,000-26,000 275* Great Britain, Victoria, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1863, Young head, Shield on rev. (KM 736.1). Very Fine+. Estimate: ` 24,000-26,000 276* Great Britain, Victoria, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1865, Young head, Shield on rev. (KM 736.1). Very Fine+, Scarce. Estimate: ` 25,000-28,000

277 278 279 277* Great Britain, Victoria, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1866, Young head, Shield on rev. (KM 736.1). Very Fine+, Scarce. Estimate: ` 24,000-26,000 278* Great Britain, Victoria, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1868, Young head, Shield on rev. (KM 736.1). Very Fine+, Rare. Estimate: ` 24,000-26,000 279* Great Britain, Victoria, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1869, Young head, Shield on rev. (KM 736.1). Very Fine. Estimate: ` 24,000-26,000

280 281 282 280* Great Britain, Victoria, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1870, Young head, Shield on rev. (KM 736.1). Very Fine. Estimate: ` 24,000-26,000 281* Great Britain, Victoria, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1871, Young head, Shield on rev. (KM 736.1). Extremely Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 26,000-29,000 282* Great Britain, Victoria, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1873, Young head, Shield on rev. (KM 736.2). About Very Fine. Estimate: ` 24,000-26,000

283 284 285 283* Great Britain, Victoria, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1874, Young head, Shield on rev. (KM 736.2). Very Fine+, Rare. Estimate: ` 24,000-26,000 284* Great Britain, Victoria, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1875, Young head, Shield on rev. (KM 736.2). Scratches on obv., Very Fine. Estimate: ` 24,000-26,000 285* Great Britain, Victoria, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1877, Young head, Shield on rev. (KM 736.2). Very Fine+, Rare. Estimate: ` 25,000-28,000

37 286 287 286* Australia, Victoria, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1864, Laureate head, Sydney Mint, (KM 4). About Extremely Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 30,000-35,000 287* Australia, Victoria, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1870, Laureate head, Sydney Mint, (KM 4). About Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 28,000-32,000

288 289 290 288* Great Britain, Victoria, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1871, young head, St. George slaying a dragon on rev. (KM 752). Very Fine+. Estimate: ` 22,500-25,500 289* Great Britain, Victoria, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1872, young head, St. George slaying a dragon on rev. (KM 752). Very Fine. Estimate: ` 22,500-25,500 290* Great Britain, Victoria, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1874, young head, St. George slaying a dragon on rev. (KM 752). Very Fine+. Estimate: ` 22,500-25,500

291 292 293 291* Great Britain, Victoria, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1876, young head, St. George slaying a dragon on rev. (KM 752). Very Fine. Estimate: ` 22,500-25,500 292* Great Britain, Victoria, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1877, young head, St. George slaying a dragon on rev. (KM 752). Very Fine+. Estimate: ` 22,500-25,500 293* Great Britain, Victoria, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1878, young head, St. George slaying a dragon on rev. (KM 752). About Very Fine. Estimate: ` 22,500-25,500

294 295 296 294* Great Britain, Victoria, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1879, young head, St. George slaying a dragon on rev. (KM 752). Very Fine. Estimate: ` 22,500-25,500 295* Great Britain, Victoria, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1880, young head, St. George slaying a dragon on rev. (KM 752). Very Fine. Estimate: ` 22,500-25,500 296* Australia, Victoria, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1881, young head, 'M' mint mark for Melbourne Mint (KM 7). Very Fine+, Rare. Estimate: ` 22,500-25,500

38 297 298 297* Great Britain, Victoria, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1884, young head, St. George slaying a dragon on rev. (KM 752). About Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 22,500-25,500 298* Australia, Victoria, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1885, young head, 'S' mint mark for Sydney Mint (KM 752). Very Fine+. Estimate: ` 22,500-25,500

299 300 301 299* Australia, Victoria Queen, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1886, young head, 'M' mint mark for Melbourne Mint (KM 7). Very Fine+. Estimate: ` 22,500-25,500 300* Great Britain, Victoria Queen, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1887, Jubilee head, St. George slaying a dragon on rev. (KM 767). Very Fine. Estimate: ` 21,500-24,500 301* Australia, Victoria Queen, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1888, Jubilee head, 'S' mint mark for Sydney Mint (KM 10). Very Fine. Estimate: ` 21,500-24,500

302 303 304 302* Australia, Victoria Queen, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1889, Jubilee head, 'S' mint mark for Sydney Mint (KM 10). Very Fine. Estimate: ` 21,500-24,500 303* Great Britain, Victoria Queen, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1890, Jubilee head, St. George slaying a dragon on rev. (KM 767). Very Fine. Estimate: ` 21,500-24,500 304* Great Britain, Victoria Queen, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1891, Jubilee head, St. George slaying a dragon on rev. (KM 767). Fine+. Estimate: ` 21,500-24,500

305 306 305* Australia, Victoria Queen, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1892, Jubilee head, 'M' mint mark for Melbourne Mint (KM 10). Very Fine+. Estimate: ` 22,000-25,000 306* Australia, Victoria Queen, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1894, Veiled head, 'S' mint mark for Sydney Mint (KM 13). One edge knick, Very Fine. Estimate: ` 22,000-25,000

39 307 308 307* Australia, Victoria Queen, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1895, Veiled head, 'M' mint mark for Melbourne Mint (KM 13). Very Fine+. Estimate: ` 22,000-25,000 308* Australia, Victoria Queen, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1896, Veiled head, 'M' mint mark for Melbourne Mint (KM 13). Very Fine. Estimate: ` 21,500-24,500

309 310 311 309* Australia, Victoria Queen, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1897, Veiled head, 'M' mint mark for Melbourne Mint (KM 13). Very Fine. Estimate: ` 21,500-24,500 310* Great Britain, Victoria Queen, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1898, Veiled head, St. George slaying a dragon on rev. (KM 785). Slight planchet error, Very Fine. Estimate: ` 22,000-25,000 311* Australia, Victoria Queen, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1899, Veiled head, St. George slaying a dragon on rev. (KM 785). Very Fine. Estimate: ` 22,000-25,000

312 313 314 312* Australia, Victoria Queen, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1900, Veiled head, 'M' mint mark for Melbourne Mint (KM 13). About Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 22,000-25,000 313* Australia, Victoria Queen, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1901, Veiled head, 'M' mint mark for Melbourne Mint (KM 13). Very Fine+. Estimate: ` 22,000-25,000 314* Great Britain, Edward VII, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1902, St. George slaying a dragon on rev. (KM 804). Very Fine. Estimate: ` 21,500-24,500

315 316 317 315* Australia, Edward VII, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1903, 'S' mint mark for Sydney Mint, St. George slaying a dragon on rev. (KM 805). Very Fine. Estimate: ` 21,500-24,500 316* Australia, Edward VII, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1904, 'P' mint mark for Perth Mint, St. George slaying a dragon on rev. (KM 15). About Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 22,000-24,000 317* Great Britain, Edward VII, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1905 (KM 805). Very Fine. Estimate: ` 22,000-24,000 40 318 319 318* Great Britain, Edward VII, Gold Sovereign, 1906 (KM 805). Very Fine+. Estimate: ` 22,000-24,000 319* Australia, Edward VII, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1907, 'P' mint mark for Perth Mint, St. George slaying a dragon on rev. (KM 15). About Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 22,000-24,000

320 321 322 320* Great Britain, Edward VII, Gold Sovereign, 1908 (KM 805). Very Fine+. Estimate: ` 22,000-24,000 321* Great Britain, Edward VII, Gold Sovereign, 1909 (KM 805). About Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 22,000-24,000 322* Great Britain, Edward VII, Gold Sovereign, 1910 (KM 805). Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 22,000-24,000

323 324 325 323* Great Britain, George, Gold Sovereign, 1911 (KM 820). About Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 22,000-24,000 324* Great Britain, George, Gold Sovereign, 1913 (KM 820). About Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 22,000-24,000 325* Great Britain, George, Gold Sovereign, 1914 (KM 820). About Uncirculated. Estimate: ` 22,000-24,000

326 327 328 326* Australia, George V, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1915, 'M' mint mark for Melbourne Mint (KM 29). Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 22,000-24,000 327* Australia, George V, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1916, 'S' mint mark for Sydney Mint (KM 29). About Uncirculated. Estimate: ` 22,000-24,000 328* Australia, George V, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1917, 'P' mint mark for Perth Mint (KM 29). About Uncirculated. Estimate: ` 22,000-24,000

41 329 330 329* Australia, George V, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1919, 'P' mint mark for Perth Mint (KM 29). About Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 22,000-24,000 330* Australia, George V, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1922, 'P' mint mark for Perth Mint (KM 29). Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 22,000-24,000

331 332 333 331* Australia, George V, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1923, 'P' mint mark for Perth Mint (KM 29). Slight edge knick, Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 22,000-24,000 332* Australia, George V, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1924, 'P' mint mark for Perth Mint (KM 29). Uncirculated. Estimate: ` 22,000-24,000 333* South Africa, George V, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1925, 'SA' mint mark for South Africa (KM 21). About Uncirculated. Estimate: ` 22,000-24,000

334 335 336 334* South Africa, George V, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1926, 'SA' mint mark for South Africa (KM 21). Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 22,000-24,000 335* South Africa, George V, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1927, 'SA' mint mark for South Africa (KM 21). About Uncirculated. Estimate: ` 22,000-24,000 336* South Africa, George V, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1929, 'SA' mint mark for South Africa, St. George slaying a dragon on rev. (KM A22). Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 22,000-24,000

337 338 339 337* South Africa, George V, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1930, 'SA' mint mark for South Africa, St. George slaying a dragon on rev. (KM A22). About Uncirculated. Estimate: ` 22,000-24,000 338* South Africa, George V, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1931, 'SA' mint mark for South Africa, St. George slaying a dragon on rev. (KM A22). About Uncirculated. Estimate: ` 22,000-24,000 339* South Africa, George V, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1932, 'SA' mint mark for South Africa, St. George slaying a dragon on rev. (KM A22). Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 22,000-24,000

42 340 341 342 340* Great Britain, Queen Elizabeth, Gold Sovereign, 8g, 1982, laureate head (KM 919). Mint State. Estimate: ` 24,000-26,000 341 Great Britain, George III, Gold Guinea, 8.36g, 1797, popularly known as Spade Guinea, rev. crowned 4-fold spade arms (KM 609). Extremely Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 30,000-35,000 342 Great Britain, Victoria, Gold ½ Sovereign, 4g, 1878, Young head, Shield on rev. (KM 735.2). About Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 13,000-15,000

346 347 344 343 Token 343 Gold Token, stylization that of an Akbar Gold Mohur, 10.75g, Dar-ul- Khilafat Agra Mint, Kalima within dotted square. Very Fine+. Estimate: ` 40,000-50,000 Miscellaneous 344 Pride of India Collection, 25 Silver Ingots issued by Hallmark under the authority of India Post, each silver ingot with gold gilt, popular and of high artistic merit stamps of India have been reproduced on silver, approximately a kilo of silver. Within a plush box of issue, Mint State, Rare. Estimate: ` 1,10,000-1,30,000 345 Embossed Postcard with impression of British India (William and Victoria Rupee and Mohur) & British Ceylon coins. Printed in the 1910's in Germany. Includes a conversion table of the exchange rate of the world currencies (US $, British £, German Mark, France Francs, etc) in comparison to the Indian currency (the Anna, Rupee and Mohur). Attractive, Superb Mint condition, Very Rare. Estimate: ` 2,500-3,000 Medals 346 National Baby Week India, Gold Medal, 50.57g, obv. a woman and a child standing in center, rev. ornamental wreath, awarded to Hormazdyar K. Sethna, The Lady Reading Medal, Donor R. S. Devakinandan Prasad Singh, face of a new born child wrapped below with date 1924, struck at the Calcutta Mint (Pudd 924.3). Extremely Fine, Extremely Rare. Estimate: ` 1,65,000-1,95,000 347* Medallion, Gold 6.15g, obv. Dr. Rajkumar, Donate Eyes, Gift Sight; 2007, private issue by Gold-Quest International Ltd. Mint State. Dr. Rajkumar was a legendary screen idol who had willed his eyes on passing away. Estimate: ` 18,000-22,000 43 Paper Money 348 Government of India, Uniface, Rupees 20, green under print, Allahabad or Calcutta circle, signed A. F. Cox, 26th February 1901, (J&R 2A.3.1B.2). Very Fine, Extremely Rare denomination. Estimate: ` 3,00,000-3,50,000

349 Government of India, Uniface, Rupees 50, red under print, Calcutta circle, signed H. Denning, 9th March 1920, (J&R 2A.4.3A.2). Very Fine+, Very Rare. Estimate: ` 3,50,000-4,00,000 350 George V, Rupee 1, 2nd issue, 1935, signed J. W. Kelly, Prefix F, (J&R 3.2.1A). Extremely Fine, Scarce. Estimate: ` 4,000-5,000 351 George V, Rupees 10, 1st issue, 1925, signed H. Denning, serial number in top right corner (J&R 3.6A.1). Graded by PMG Extremely Fine 40, Rare. Estimate: ` 40,000-50,000 352 George V, Rupees 10, 2nd issue, 1925, signed H. Denning (J&R 3.7.1). Few stains, Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: ` 11,000-13,000 353 George VI, Rupee 1, 1944, signed C. E. Jones, serial number in black; Rupees 2, 1944, signed C. D. Deshmukh (J&R 4.1.1A & 4.2.2). Very Fine+. (2) Estimate: ` 3,500-4,500 44 351 352

354 355 An Advance Collection of George VI Rupees 100 Notes 354 George VI, Rupees 100, 1938, Bombay, signed J. B. Taylor, (J&R 4.7.1A). Very Fine, Scarce. Estimate: ` 25,000-30,000 355 George VI, Rupees 100, 1938, Cawnpore, signed J. B. Taylor, (J&R 4.7.1C). Very Fine+, Rare. Estimate: ` 50,000-60,000

356 357 356 George VI, Rupees 100, 1938, Madras, signed J. B. Taylor, (J&R 4.7.1F). About Extremely Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 60,000-70,000 357 George VI, Rupees 100, 1938, Bombay, signed C. D. Deshmukh (J&R 4.7.2A). About Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 40,000-50,000 45 358 359 358 George VI, Rupees 100, 1938, Calcutta, signed C. D. Deshmukh (J&R 4.7.2B). About Extremely Fine, Scarce. Estimate: ` 35,000-45,000 359 George VI, Rupees 100, 1938, Cawnpore, signed C. D. Deshmukh (J&R 4.7.2C). Very Fine+, Very Rare. Estimate: ` 60,000-70,000

360 361 360 George VI, Rupees 100, 1938, Delhi, signed C. D. Deshmukh (J&R 4.7.2D). Very Fine+, Very Rare. Estimate: ` 60,000-70,000 361 George VI, Rupees 100, 1938, Kanpur, signed C. D. Deshmukh (J&R 4.7.2E). Very Fine, Very Rare. Estimate: ` 60,000-70,000

362 363 46 362 George VI, Rupees 100, 1938, Karachi, signed C. D. Deshmukh, (J&R 4.7.2F). Rusted holes in watermark area, Very Fine+, Very Rare. Estimate: ` 1,20,000-1,40,000 363 George VI, Rupees 100, 1944, Bombay, signed C. D. Deshmukh, front facing watermark, serial number in black (J&R 4.7.3A). Very Fine+, Very Rare. Estimate: ` 40,000-50,000

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364 George VI, Rupees 100, 1944, Calcutta, signed C. D. Deshmukh, front facing watermark, serial number in black (J&R 4.7.3C). Very Fine, Very Rare. Estimate: ` 50,000-60,000 365 George VI, Rupees 100, 1944, Delhi, signed C. D. Deshmukh, front facing watermark, serial number in black (J&R 4.7.3D). Very Fine+, Very Rare. Estimate: ` 1,50,000-1,80,000

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366 George VI, Rupees 100, 1944, Delhi, signed C. D. Deshmukh, front facing watermark, serial number in green (J&R 4.7.3E). Very Fine, Very Rare. Estimate: ` 1,50,000-1,80,000 367 George VI, Rupees 100, 1944, Kanpur, signed C. D. Deshmukh, front facing watermark, serial number in black (J&R 4.7.3F). Extremely Fine, Very Rare. Estimate: ` 1,50,000-1,80,000

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368 368 Burma, George VI, Rupees 100, 1945, Calcutta, signed C. D. Deshmukh, Military Administration of Burma red overprint in centre (J&R 5.12.2). Very Fine+, Rare. Estimate: ` 35,000-40,000 369 Rupees 2 bundle and 5 part bundle, the first signed I. G. Patel, Bengal Tiger on the rev.; the second M. Narasimham, inset A, (J&R 6.2.8.3A & 6.3.9.3) Uncirculated. (193) Estimate: ` 1,000-1,300 370 Rupees 10, 2008, signed D. Subbarao, Star note, serial number 99A*000086, with R inset (J&R 6.4.15.2B). Uncirculated, Extremely Rare. Estimate: ` 6,00,000-7,00,000

371 372 371 Rupees 100, 1950, signed B. Rama Rau, value written in English only, prefix A signifies Bombay office of issue, (J&R 7.1.1). Very Fine+, Rare. Estimate: ` 7,000-9,000 372 Rupees 100, 1951, signed B Rama Rau, value written in Hindi reads as Rupaya, Serial number in black, prefix A signifies Bombay office of issue (J&R 6.7.2.1A). Very Fine+, Rare. Estimate: ` 7,000-9,000 373 Rupees 100, 1953, signed B. Rama Rau, value written in Hindi reads Rupaye, serial number in red, prefix A signifies Bombay office of issue (J&R 6.7.3.1). Very Fine+, Rare. Estimate: ` 3,000-4,000 374 Rupees 100, 1953, signed H.V.R. Iengar, (J&R 6.7.3.2). Very Fine+, Rare. Estimate: ` 3,000-4,000 375 Rupees 100, 1960, signed H.V.R. Iengar, a dam on rev. (J&R 6.7.4.1). Rust spots in the watermark area, Very Fine. Estimate: ` 2,000-2,500 48 376 Rupees 100, 1960, signed P. C. Bhattacharya (J&R 6.7.4.2). About Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 1,600-1,900 377 Rupees 100, 1960, signed P. C. Bhattacharya (J&R 6.7.4.2). Graffiti on rev., About Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 1,600-1,900 378 Rupees 100, signed R. N. Malhotra, fancy number 888888 (J&R 6.7.9.1). Very Fine. Estimate: ` 3,000-4,000

379 Rupees 1000, 1970, signed H. V. R. Iengar, Bombay, (J&R 6.9.2.2). Graffiti and stamps on obv. and rev., Very Fine, Extremely Rare. Estimate: ` 5,00,000-6,00,000 380 Rupees 1000, 1975, signed N. C. Sengupta, Bombay, (J&R 6.9.4.1). Uncirculated, Rare. Estimate: ` 14,000-16,000

381 Haj Pilgrim Issues, Rupees 10, 1959, signed HVR Iyengar (J&R 6.13.1.1). About Very Fine, Very Rare. Estimate: ` 7,00,000-8,00,000

49 382 383 382 Hyderabad, Rupee 1, 2nd issue, signed Ghulam Muhammad, (J&R 7.2.3A). Graded by PMG Choice Extremely Fine 45. Estimate: ` 6,000-7,000 383 Hyderabad, Rupee 1, 1943, signed Zahid Hussain, (J&R 7.2.5). Graded by PMG Choice Uncirculated 64, Rare. Estimate: ` 8,000-10,000

384 Hyderabad, Rupees 10, signed R. R. Glancy, signature in English and Urdu, signed as “Moin Muham Finance”, Month Aban AH 1327 (J&R 7.8.1A). Center hole, Fine+, Very Rare. Estimate: ` 40,000-45,000

385 Hyderabad, Rupees 10, signed Hyder Nawaz Jung (Printed sign 2), Month Bahman AH 1339 (J&R 7.8.3). Centre hole, Fine+, Rare. Estimate: ` 25,000-30,000

50 386 Hyderabad, Rupees 10, 2nd issue, signed Fakhr Yar Jung (J&R 7.9.1). Very Fine. Estimate: ` 3,000-3,500 387 Hyderabad, Rupees 10, 2nd issue, signed Fakhr Yar Jung (J&R 7.9.1). Very Fine. Estimate: ` 3,000-3,500 388 Hyderabad, Rupees 10, 2nd issue, signed Fakhr Yar Jung (J&R 7.9.1). Very Fine+. Estimate: ` 3,000-3,500

389 391 389 Hyderabad, Rupees 10, 1939, signed Mehdi Yar Jung, (J&R 7.9.2). Graded by PMG Choice Very Fine 35, Rare. Estimate: ` 7,000-8,000 390 Hyderabad, Rupees 10, 1939, signed Zahid Hussain, (J&R 7.9.5). Graded by PMG Extremely Fine 40, Rare. Estimate: ` 8,000-10,000 391 Hyderabad, Rupees 10, 1939, signed Zahid Hussain, (J&R 7.9.5). Graded by PMG Choice Extremely Fine 45, Rare. Estimate: ` 8,000-10,000 392 Hyderabad, Rupees 10, 1939, signed Zahid Hussain, (J&R 7.9.5). Very Fine. Estimate: ` 3,000-3,500 393 Indo-Portuguese, Quatro / 4 Tangas, 2nd issue, 1917, Banco Nacional Ultramarino, green seal type 2, containing the name of the bank and Lisboa at the bottom, (J&R 12.9.1). Few holes, Fine, Scarce. Estimate: ` 5,000-6,000

394 Indo-Portuguese, Cinco / 5 Rupias, 4th issue, 1929, Banco Nacional Ultramarino, black overprint 'Decreto No. 17154' in bold letters, with prefix 'A' and a third short signature just above the steam ship in bottom left panel (J&R 12.22.1). Holes in centre and a tear at the top, Fine+, Extremely Rare. Banknotes dated 1st January 1924 were issued in 1929 by adding the prefix 'A' and overprinted in black 'Decreto No. 17154'. An additional third abbreviated signature is seen in lower serial number panel (next to the steam ship). The usual notes with the red Decreto no. in red do not have the short signature. A similar note in About Extremely Fine condition in Auction 116 Lot No. 314 sold for Rs. 2,95,000. Estimate: ` 75,000-85,000

51 395 396 395 Indo-Portuguese, Uma / 1 Rupia, 4th issue, 1929, Banco Nacional Ultramarino, red overprint 'Decreto No. 17154' in bold letters, (J&R 12.21.1). Very Fine+, Rare. Estimate: ` 30,000-35,000 396 Indo-Portuguese, Uma / 1 Rupia, 4th issue, 1929, Banco Nacional Ultramarino, red overprint 'Decreto No. 17154' in bold letters, (J&R 12.21.1). About Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 20,000-25,000

397 397 Indo-Portuguese, (Cinco) 5 Rupias, 5th issue, 1938, Banco Nacional Ultramarino, perforated “Cancelled” in center, Serial number 000000 in red in top right panel and left bottom panel, dated Lisboa 1938 in top left panel, tiger running in center on rev. (J&R 12.24.3). Uncirculated, Very Rare. Estimate: ` 1,75,000-2,50,000 398 Indo-Portuguese, Dez / 10 Rupias, 6th issue, 1945, Banco Nacional Ultramarino, (J&R 12.30.5). Very Fine+. Estimate: ` 5,500-6,500 399 Indo-Portuguese, Set of 6 Specimen notes, 30, 60, 100, 300, 600 and 1000 Escudos, Banco Nacional Ultramarino, 7th issue, 1959 (J&R 12.35, 12.36, 12.37, 12.38, 12.39 and 12.40). Cancellation hole with Specimen written across the note on obverse & reverse, Uncirculated, Very Rare as a set. (6) Each note stamped Specimen DELARUE & Co Ltd. No Value, four times, two in front and two on the reverse. Estimate: ` 3,75,000-4,25,000 400 Trinta (Thirty) Escudos, 7th issue, 1959, Banco Nacional Ultramarino, (J&R 12.35.5). Very Fine+. Estimate: ` 3,000-4,000 52 401 402 401 Indo-Portuguese, 60 Escudos, Banco Nacional Ultramarino, 7th issue, 1959, (J&R 12.36.1). Very Fine+. Estimate: ` 4,000-5,000 402 Indo-Portuguese, 60 Escudos, Banco Nacional Ultramarino, 7th issue, 1959, (J&R 12.36.2). Very Fine+. Estimate: ` 5,500-6,500

404 403 Fancy Numbers 403 Rupees 5, 1st issue, 1950, signed B. Rama Rau, only English variety, fancy number 600000 (J&R 6.3.1.1). Slight tear in the center from the top, Very Fine, Very Rare. Estimate: ` 11,000-13,000 404 Rupees 5, 1970, signed S. Jagannathan, fancy number 333333 (J&R 6.3.8.1A). Fine+, Very Rare. Estimate: ` 8,000-10,000

406 407 405 Rupees 10, signed P.C. Bhattacharya, Inset B, fancy number 000500 (J&R 6.4.4.2B). Stained, Fine+, Rare. Estimate: ` 3,500-4,500 406 Rupees 10, signed P.C. Bhattacharya, Inset B, fancy number 000006 (J&R 6.4.4.2B). Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 8,000-10,000 407 Rupees 10, signed P.C. Bhattacharya, Inset B, fancy number 121212 (J&R 6.4.4.2B). Uncirculated. Estimate: ` 10,000-13,000

53 408 Rupees 100, 1960, signed P. C. Bhattacharya, fancy number 404444 (J&R 6.7.4.2). Graded by PMG About Uncirculated 55. Estimate: ` 20,000-25,000 409 Rupees 1000, 1975, signed N. C. Sengupta, Bombay, fancy number 444443 (J&R 6.9.4.1). Tear in centre and side repaired, Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 27,000-32,000 Errors 410 Rupees 2, signed R. N. Malhotra, Error, margin with extra paper on the top right; unevenly cut. About Uncirculated. Estimate: ` 2,500-3,000 411 Rupees 2, Error, signed M. Narsimhan, white patch or incomplete printing on the left. About Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 3,000-4,000

412 415 412 Rupees 10, 1979, Error, signed I. G. Patel, the top half of the note not printed, hence the denomination in top left corner and Reserve Bank of India in English and Devanagari not visible (J&R 6.4.9.4B). About Extremely Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 3,000-4,000 413 Rupees 10, Error, signed R. N. Malhotra, two different serial numbers on the same note. Some use of tape to stick the note, Fine+. Estimate: ` 2,000-2,500 414 Rupees 10, Error, signed R. N. Malhotra, serial number on the top right only partially printed. About Extremely Fine. Estimate: ` 2,000-2,500 415 Rupees 100, 1976, signed R. N. Malhotra, Error, miss-print Ashoka Pillar and denomination in Devanagari not printed entirely (J&R 6.7.9.1). Graffiti in the watermark area, Very Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 4,000-5,000 416 Rupees 100, signed Manmohan Singh, Error, mis-print with a white patch on bottom right corner, the extra paper fold while printing ensured that the details were printed on the rev. Extremely Fine, Rare. Estimate: ` 4,000-5,000 End of Sale.

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Each from his premises within fourteen (14) days from the date of auction requires a new registration. Registration process may sale. Buyers shall not be entitled to remove lots from the require your Client Id and or you may be required to fill a auction room during the course of the auction. registration form with your address, telephone number, and 12. Each lot shall be at the buyer's risk from the fall of the hammer. signature, after which you will be allotted a numbered paddle to 13. Any part of the purchase price left outstanding after the action bid. First time bidders may be asked to provide references and pursuant to Condition 6, shall be paid in full within seven (7) or a refundable money deposit and or show a government- days of the date of auction. Without prejudice to any rights, the issued picture ID before the start of the auction, subject to our auctioneer reserves the right to charge interest on any overdue sole discretion. payment at the rate of 2 ½ % per month. 6. Bidding commissions for anyone unable to attend the auction 14. Delivery is against payment in full. Delivery of the items may be in person may be carried out by the auctioneer without charge, made on the following day after receiving full payment. in strict confidence, but “BUY” commissions will only be 15. Credit Card payments are subject to 3% surcharge. Mastercard, accepted, solely at the absolute discretion of the auctioneer. Visa and American Express. 7. In addition, Bidders may be asked to notify the auctioneer of 16. A “Buyer's Premium” of 12.50% is charged plus GST of 18% on his name and address and if required: the buyers Premium, that is a total of 14.75%. Additionally, 3% (a) Provide bank or other credit references before the start of GST on Bullion or 5% GST on Numismatic Coins (Chp 9705, the auction; and or Sr. #262, pg. 42) or 12% on items of Numismatic Interest other (b) Provide a cash deposit before the start of the auction and or than Numismatic coins (Chp 9705, Sr. #239, pg. 79) is payable. (c) Pay the full purchase price, or a fractional deposit as soon as 17. By making a bid the buyer acknowledges his acceptance of these the auction is over, as may be determined at the absolute and Conditions and shall be bound by them. sole discretion of the auctioneer. 18. These Conditions shall take effect and be construed in 8. Lots are sold as shown with all faults, imperfections and or accordance with Indian law. errors of description. Neither the auctioneer nor the seller is 19. Auction is conducted in Indian Rupees. liable for any fault or error of description. All statements as to 20. Subject to Mumbai Jurisdiction.

Auction Schedule: Auction No. 118 World Trade Center, Mumbai 31st August 2018 Auction No. 119 World Trade Center, Mumbai 1st September 2018

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