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e-Auction 45
Featuring Collections of
• Western Kshatrapas, Sikh Empire Rupee Varieities
• Medals & Awards from British India and Republic India
Auction Closes 7 th January 2023 • 12.00pm Onwards
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Marudhar Arts® e-Auction No. 45
Auction Closes on 7th January 2023 | 12:00pm Onwards
Order of Sale
Coins of Ancient India Lot No. 001 to 054
Coins of Medieval India Lot No. 055 to 066
Coins of Sultanates of India Lot No. 067 to 077
Coins of Mughal Emperors of India Lot No. 078 to 128
Coins of Indian Independent Kingdoms Lot No. 129 to 162
Coins of Indian Princely States Lot No. 163 to 178
Coins of European Enclaves in India Lot No. 179
Coins of Presidencies of India Lot No. 180 to 190
Coins of British India Lot No. 191 to 216
Coins, Proof & UNC Sets of India Lot No. 217 to 220
Worldwide Coins, Proof & UNC Sets Lot No. 221 to 239
Medals, Medallions, Tokens & Seals Lot No. 240 to 353
Error Coins Lot No. 354 to 357
Paper Money & Error Paper Money Lot No. 358 to 388
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Coins of Ancient India
Primitive Money (200-100 BC)
1. Gold Jewellery, Kundal, Ancient jewellery used as barter, ear ornaments without decoration and a tiny hook. From Shunga period, 4.0g,
16.4mm, about very fine, Rare.
Estimated Price: 5000-6000
Punch Marked Coin

Magadha Janapada (600-350 BC)
2. Dumraon Hoard type, Silver Karshapana, Series 1, Archaic period, Obv: five punch marks consisting of a six-armed symbol, the sun (solar
symbol), a fish, a circle surrounded by dots and a triangle with three dots (die symbol), Rev: a single banker’s mark, 3.36g, 24.7x15.3m, (JONS.
241 Pg. No. 11), choice very fine, Very Rare.
Note: Fish symbol coin from the Series I (Five Punches) are not offered anytime in the past, it is similar to the Series 0 of Dumraon Hoard type but
with four or less punches.
Monarchical Coinage
Erikachha (300-200 BC)
3. Erich Region, Betwa River, Cast Copper Unit, Obv: an Ujjaini symbol in the center, a railed tree on the right field, sun and moon above, Rev:
pole with circular end in a railing and a railed tree, 4.1g, 20x20.1mm, about very fine.
Kuninda Dynasty
Amoghbuti (200 BC)
4. Copper Unit, Obv: a deer standing to the right, the goddess Lakshmi standing on the right field in front of the deer, facing forward, the Brahmi
legend “(Rajnah Kunimdasya) Amoghbhutisya (Maharajasya)” (Great king Amoghbhuti, of The Kunindas) around the field, Rev: a centrally
placed six-arched hill (chaitya) with a parasol, a wavy river-like line below and a Nandipada (Triratna) above, a Swastika above an Indradhvaja
in the left field and a tree within railings on the right, 2.03g, 17.29mm, (Unlisted), about very fine, Rare.
5. Silver Drachma, Obv: a deer standing to the right with a square-shaped vase above its back, an early Srivatsa symbol between its horns, the
goddess Lakshmi stands on the right field in front of the deer, facing forward, and holds a lotus flower with an upraised right hand, the Brahmi
legend “Rajnah Kunimdasya Amoghbhutisya Maharajasya” (Great king Amoghbhuti, of The Kunindas) around the field, Rev: a centrally placed
six-arched hill (chaitya) with parasol, a wavy river line below and a Nandipada (Triratna) above, Swastika above an Indradhvaja split with an
extra arm on the left field and a tree within railings on the right, the Kharoshthi legend “(Rana Kunindasa Amoghbu)tisa Maharajasa” (Great
king Amogh, of the Kunindas) around the field, 2.44g, 17.71mm, (JONS by S. Kumar 218 # Type I, Class-1), about extremely fine, Very Rare.
Note: An Indradhvaja split with an extra arm on the reverse.
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Coins of Ancient India & World
Kuninda Dynasty
Amoghbuti (200 BC) continued...
6. Silver Drachma, “Sun” type. Obv: a deer standing to the right with a square-shaped vase above its back, an early Srivatsa symbol between
its horns, a sixteen-dotted sun is behind the deer, the goddess Lakshmi stands on the right field in front of the deer, facing forward, and holds a
lotus flower with an upraised right hand, the Brahmi legend “Rajnah Kunimdasya Amoghbhutisya Maharajasya”(Great king Amoghbhuti, of The
Kunindas) around the field, Rev: a centrally placed six-arched hill (chaitya) with parasol, a wavy river line below and a Nandipada (Triratna)
above, Swastika above an Indradhvaja on the left field and a tree within railings on the right, the Kharoshthi legend “Rana Kunindasa Amoghbu-
tisa Maharajasa” (Great king Amogh, of the Kunindas) around the field, 2.22g, 17.16mm, (JONS by S. Kumar 218 # Type I, Class-3/Handa # Pl.
XVI-1-3), AU-UNC, Rare.
Note: This variant has the sixteen-dotted sun behind the deer.
7. Silver Drachma, “Three-Arched Hill” type, Obv: a deer standing to the right with a square-shaped vase above its back, an early Srivatsa sym-
bol between its horns, a three-arched hill (chaitya) without parasol below the deer, the goddess Lakshmi stands on the right field in front of the deer,
facing forward, and holds a lotus flower with an upraised right hand, the Brahmi legend “Rajnah Kunimdasya Amoghbhutisya Maharajasya”
(Great king Amoghbhuti, of The Kunindas) around the field, Rev: a centrally placed six-arched hill (chaitya) with parasol, a wavy river line below
and a Nandipada (Triratna) above, Swastika above an Indradhvaja on the left field and a tree within railings on the right, the Kharoshthi legend
“(Rana Kunindasa Amoghbu)tisa Maharajasa” (Great king Amogh, of the Kunindas) around the field, 2.22g, 16.85mm, (JONS by S. Kumar 218
# Type I, Class-7), choice quality, AU-UNC, Very Rare.
Estimated Price: 8000-10,000
Note: This variant has three-arched hill (chaitya) without a parasol below the deer.
8. Silver Drachma, “Three-Arched hill” type, Obv: a deer standing to the right with a square-shaped vase above its back, an early Srivatsa
symbol between its horns, three-arched hill (chaitya) without parasol below the deer, the goddess Lakshmi stands on the right field in front of the
deer, facing forward, and holds a lotus flower with an upraised right hand, an Indradhvaja between the deer and the goddess, the Brahmi legend
“Rajnah Kunimdasya Amoghbhutisya Maharajasya” (Great king Amoghbhuti, of The Kunindas) around the field, Rev: a centrally placed six-
arched hill (chaitya) with parasol, a wavy river line below and a Nandipada (Triratna) above, Swastika above an Indradhvaja on the left field and
a tree within railings on the right, the Kharoshthi legend “(Rana Kunindasa Amoghbu)tisa Maharajasa” (Great king Amogh, of the Kunindas)
around the field, 2.13g, 17.84mm, (JONS by S. Kumar 218 # Type I, Class-7), choice quality, AU-UNC, Very Rare.
Note: This variant has three-arched hill (chaitya) without a parasol below the deer.
9. Silver Drachma, “Three-Arched hill” type, Obv: a deer standing to the right with a square-shaped vase above its back, an early Srivatsa
symbol between its horns, three-arched hill (chaitya) without parasol below the deer, the goddess Lakshmi stands on the right field in front of the
deer, facing forward, and holds a lotus flower with an upraised right hand, an Indradhvaja between the deer and the goddess, the Brahmi legend
“Rajnah Kunimdasya Amoghbhutisya Maharajasya” (Great king Amoghbhuti, of The Kunindas) around the field, Rev: a centrally placed six-
arched hill (chaitya) with parasol, a wavy river line below and a Nandipada (Triratna) above, Swastika above an Indradhvaja on the left field and
a tree within railings on the right, the Kharoshthi legend “(Rana Kunindasa Amoghbu)tisa Maharajasa” (Great king Amogh, of the Kunindas)
around the field, 2.14g, 18.02mm, (JONS by S. Kumar 218 # Type I, Class-7), choice quality, almost uncirculated, Very Rare.
Estimated Price: 12,000-15,000
Note: This variant has three-arched hill (chaitya) without a parasol below the deer. An interesting coin which shows 2 heads of the deer and 2 figures
of the goddess on the obverse.
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Kuninda Dynasty
Amoghbuti (200 BC) continued...
10. Silver Drachma, “Three-arched hill & Kalash” type. Obv: a deer standing to the right with a square-shaped vase above its back, an early
Srivatsa symbol between its horns, a three-arched hill below the deer, and a Kalash between the deer and the goddess, the goddess Lakshmi stands
on the right field in front of the deer, facing forward, and holds a lotus flower with an upraised right hand, the Brahmi legend “Rajnah Kunim-
dasya Amoghbhutisya Maharajasya”(Great king Amoghbhuti, of The Kunindas) around the field, Rev: a centrally placed six-arched hill (chaitya)
with parasol, a wavy river line below and a Nandipada (Triratna) above, Swastika above an Indradhvaja on the left field and a tree within railings
on the right, the Kharoshthi legend “Rana Kunindasa Amoghbutisa Maharajasa” (Great king Amogh, of the Kunindas) around the field, 2.15g,
17.38mm, (JONS by S. Kumar 218 # Type I, Class-10), choice quality, about extremely fine, Very Rare.
Note: This variant has a three-arched hill below the deer, and a Kalasha or pot between the deer and the goddess.
11. Silver Drachma, Type I, struck in Early Phase?, Obv: a deer standing to the right with a square-shaped vase above its back, an early Srivatsa
symbol between its horns, the goddess Lakshmi stands on the right field in front of the deer, facing forward, and holds a lotus flower with an up-
raised right hand, the Brahmi legend “Rajnah Kunimdasya Amoghbhutisya Maharajasya” (Great king Amoghbhuti, of The Kunindas) around the
field, Rev: a centrally placed six-arched hill (chaitya) with parasol, a wavy river line below and a Nandipada (Triratna) above, Swastika above an
Indradhvaja on the left field and a tree within railings on the right, the Kharoshthi legend “(Rana Kunindasa Amoghbu)tisa Maharajasa” (Great
king Amogh, of the Kunindas) around the field, 2.0g, 17.07mm, (Unlisted type), choice very fine, Rare.
Note: No symbols below the goddess feet and also no additional symbols around the deer. An unlisted variant.
Tribal
12. Vrishnis (150-100 BC), Punjab-Haryana Region, Post – Mauryan period, Copper Unit, Obv: chakra or wheel, Rev: Brahmi legend “Satya
or Sasya?”, 0.42g, 8.09x9.98mm, (Unlisted), about extremely fine, Extremely Rare.
Note: Vrishni coins of this type were first reported by Devendra Handa and Swami Omananda Saraswati from sites like Sunet near Ludhiana in
Punjab.
Kausambi/Vatsa Region (200 BC)
13. Cast Copper Unit, Lanky Bull series, Obv: ‘lanky Bull’ advancing to left, an Indradhvaja in front, a nandyavarta symbol above, Rev: a railed
tree (9 compartments) in the center, a Nandipada and chakra/wheel to left, a Swastika and an Ujjaini symbol to right, a six-arched hill below, 4.79g,
24.27mm, (Mitch. ACW # 4591/Bop. & Pieper # Pl. 25- 30-32), very attractive, about extremely fine, Rare.
Kaushambi Region
Brahaspatimitra II (100 BC)
14. Gangetic Valley, Kaushambi Region (150-100 BC), Brahaspatimitra II, Copper Unit, Obv: traces of a bull moving to left, Rev: a railed
tree in the center, Brahmi legend “(Bahasa)timitasa” at below, a large Nandipada symbol as in a square countermark deeply incused, 7.95g,
19.3mm, (W. Pieper # 995), about very fine, Rare.
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Ujjaini Region (200 BC)
15. Copper Unit, Heavy Weight, Obv: the god Shiva (Mahakal), upright, holding a staff in the center, a tree within railings in the left field, a Swas-
tik symbol in the right field, Rev: a double orbed Ujjaini symbol, 13.73g, 25.2mm, (RB # 251), almost complete details visible, about very fine, Rare.
Post-Mauryan
2x
16. Taxila (Punjab) – Local Coinage (185-168 BC), Copper Unit, Obv: a three-arched hill and an archway represents like Brahmi letter ‘Go’,
Rev: same as obverse, 2.15g, 13.7mm, (W. Pieper # 1092), about very fine, Rare.
Satavahana Dynasty
2x
17. Siri Pulumavi (200 BC), Banavasi Region, Potin Unit, Obv: an elephant standing facing right with upraised trunk, Brahmi legend “Siri Pudu-
mavisa” above, Rev: an Ujjaini symbol, 0.57g, 13.7mm, (K. Ganesh # 3.8), choice quality, original toning, almost uncirculated, Rare.
Sangam Cheras (BC 200-300 CE)
18. King Irumporai, Square Copper Unit, Obv: an elephant standing facing right, a trident in front, a branch on its back, small bow and arrow
with a bull above, Rev: bow and arrow with an ankush horizontally placed at below, Tamil-Brahmi legend “Sa/I Rum Pu”, 3.61g, 20.62x19.94mm,
(Mitch. T&K # 51), choice very fine, Scarce.
Western Kshatrapas
A Collection of Different Rulers, Dates & Types Coinage
Ksaharata Family, Bhumaka (1st Century CE)
19 20
1.5x 1.5x
19. Copper Unit, Obv: an arrow pointing up to the left, thunderbolt to the right, Brahmi legend “Ksaharatasa (Ksatrapasa Bhumakasa Jayata-
sa”) around the field, Rev: a Lion and Dharmachakra on a pedestal, Kharoshthi legend (“Ksaharatasa Ksatrapasa Bhumakasa Jayatasa”)
around the field, 4.30g, 17.74mm, (A. M. Fishman # 4.3), about very fine.
20. Copper Unit, Obv: an arrow pointing up to the left, thunderbolt to the right, Brahmi legend “Ksaharatasa Ksatrapasa Bhumakasa Jayatasa”
around the field, Rev: a Lion and Dharmachakra on a pedestal, Kharoshthi legend “Ksaharatasa (Ksatrapasa Bhumakasa Jayatasa”) around
the field, 4.58g, 17.63mm, (A. M. Fishman # 4.7), about very fine, Rare.
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Western Kshatrapas
Kardamaka Family
22 2x 23 2x
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21. Chastana (78-130 CE/1-52 SE), Copper Unit, Obv: a crescent to the left and sun to the right, Brahmi legend (“Rajno Ksatrapasa Ghsa-
motikaputrasa Chastanasa”) around the field, Rev: a six-arched hill with a crescent in the center, Kharoshthi legend (“Rano Zamotikaputrasa
ksatrapasa Chathanasa”) around the field, 4.28g, 19.99mm, (A. M. Fishman # 11.10), about very fine.
22. Damazada (issued before ca. 130 CE/before 52 SE), Copper Unit, Obv: a Horse standing facing right, corrupt Greek legend around the field,
Rev: a three-arched hill with crescent and wavy river line below, crescent moon and sun above, Brahmi legend “Rajno Mahaksatrapasa Ghsamo-
tikasa putrasa Damaghsadasa”, 4.18g, 16.6mm, (A. M. Fishman # 13.7), about very fine.
23. Damasena (222-238 CE/144-160 SE), Copper Unit, Obv: a Bull standing facing front within a dotted border, Rev: a three-arched hill with
crescent and wavy river line below, crescent moon and sun above, all within a dotted border, 2.75g, 13.6x13.2mm, (A. M. Fishman # 24.7), choice
quality, about very fine, Rare in this grade.
Rudrasimha I (177/178-197 CE/100-119 SE)
24 25 26
2x 2x 2x
27 28
2x 2x
24. Copper Unit, Obv: a Bull standing facing right, corrupt Greek legend around the field, Rev: a three-arched hill with crescent and wavy river
line below, crescent moon and sun above, the Brahmi legend “Rajno Mahaksatrapa(sa Rudrasihasa”) around the field, 2.16g, 14.34mm, (A.M.
Fishman # 25.1.1xx), choice quality, original patina, about extremely fine, Rare in this grade.
25. Silver Drachma, SE 104, Obv: bust of king facing right, date behind, Rev: a three-arched hill with crescent and wavy river line below, crescent
moon and sun above, the Brahmi legend “Rajno Mahaksatrapasa Rudradamna Putrasa Rajna Mahaksatrapasa Rudrasihasa” around the field,
2.33g, 15.23mm, (A.M. Fishman # 11.2.104), additional traces of king’s portrait visible on the face, choice quality, about extremely fine, Rare.
26. Silver Drachma, SE 110-112, ‘Mint A’ with positions of sun and crescent reversed, Obv: bust of king facing right, date behind, Rev: a
three-arched hill with crescent and wavy river line below, sun and crescent moon above, the Brahmi legend “Rajno Mahaksatrapasa Rudradamna
Putrasa Rajna Ksatrapasa Rudrasihasa” around the field, 2.29g, 15.62mm, (A.M. Fishman # 11.3R.x), about very fine, Rare.
Note: Sun to the left of three-arched hill type.
moon and sun above, the Brahmi legend “Rajno Mahaksatrapasa Rudradamaputrasa Rajna Mahaksatrapasa Rudrasihasa” around the field,
2.27g, 14.45mm, (A.M. Fishman # 11.6.102), about very fine, Scarce.
moon and sun above, the Brahmi legend “Rajno Mahaksatrapasa Rudradamaputrasa Rajna Mahaksatrapasa Rudrasihasa” around the field,
2.21g, 14.34mm, (A.M. Fishman # 11.6.112), choice quality, about very fine, Scarce.
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29. Jivadaman I (197-199 CE/119-121 SE), Silver Drachma, SE 120, Obv: bust of king facing right, date behind, Rev: a three-arched hill with
crescent and wavy river line below, crescent moon and sun above, the Brahmi legend “Rajno Mahaksatrapasa Damajadasaputrasa Rajno Ma-
haksatrapasa Jivadamasa” around the field, 2.26g, 14.36mm, (A.M. Fishman # 12.2.120), choice very fine, Very Rare.
Rudrasena I (199-222 CE/121-144 SE)
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33 2x 34 2x
35 2x
moon and sun above, the Brahmi legend “Rajno Mahaksatrapasa Rudrasihasaputrasa Rajno Mahaksatrapasa Rudrasenasa” around the field,
2.41g, 14.49mm, (A.M. Fishman # 13.2a.121), choice quality, about very fine, Extremely Rare.
2.41g, 14.43mm, (A.M. Fishman # 13.2a.126), choice quality, about very fine.
2.24g, 14.57mm, (A.M. Fishman # 13.2a.132), about extremely fine, Scarce.
moon and sun above, the Brahmi legend “Rajno Mahaksatrapasa Rudrasiha Putrasa Rajno Mahaksatrapasa Rudrasenasa” around the field,
2.09g, 16.05mm, (A.M. Fishman # 13.4.128), about extremely fine, Rare date.
35. Silver Drachma, SE 125, ‘Mint B’ with positions of sun and crescent reversed, Obv: bust of king facing right, date behind, Rev: a three-arched
hill with crescent and wavy river line below, sun and crescent moon above, the Brahmi legend “Rajno Mahaksatrapasa Rudrasiha Putrasa Rajno
Mahaksatrapasa Rudrasenasa” around the field, 1.98g, 14.43mm, (A.M. Fishman # 13.4R.125), about very fine, Rare date.
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36. Damasena (222-238 CE/144-160 SE), Silver Drachma, SE 157, Obv: bust of king facing right, date behind, Rev: a three-arched hill with
crescent and wavy river line below, crescent moon and sun above, the Brahmi legend “Rajno Mahaksatrapasa Rudrasihasaputrasa Rajno Ma-
haksatrapasa Damasenasa” around the field, 2.57g, 13.99mm, (A.M. Fishman # 18.2.157), about extremely fine, Rare date.
37 2x 38 2x
37. Damajadasri II (232-234 CE/154-156 SE), Silver Drachma, SE 154, Obv: bust of king facing right, date behind, Rev: a three-arched hill
with crescent and wavy river line below, crescent moon and sun above, the Brahmi legend “Rajno Mahaksatrapasa Rudrasihasaputrasa Rajna
Ksatrapasa Damajadasriyah” around the field, 1.97g, 14.12mm, (A.M. Fishman # 20.1.154), about extremely fine, Rare.
38. Damajadasri II (232-234 CE/154-156 SE), Silver Drachma, SE 155, Obv: bust of king facing right, date behind, Rev: a three-arched hill
with crescent and wavy river line below, crescent moon and sun above, the Brahmi legend “Rajno Mahaksatrapasa Rudrasihasaputrasa Rajna
Ksatrapasa Damajadasriyah” around the field, 2.23g, 14.68mm, (A.M. Fishman # 20.1.155), about extremely fine, Rare.
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39. Viradaman (234-238 CE/156-160 SE), Silver Drachma, SE 156, Obv: bust of king facing right, date behind, Rev: a three-arched hill with
crescent and wavy river line below, crescent moon and sun above, the Brahmi legend “Rajno Mahaksatrapasa Damasenasaputrasa Rajnah Ksa-
trapasa Viradamnah” around the field, 1.81g, 14.97mm, (A.M. Fishman # 21.1.156), about very fine, Rare.
40. Viradaman (234-238 CE/156-160 SE), Silver Drachma, SE 159, Obv: bust of king facing right, date behind, Rev: a three-arched hill with
crescent and wavy river line below, crescent moon and sun above, the Brahmi legend “Rajno Mahaksatrapasa Damasenasaputrasa Rajnah Ksa-
trapasa Viradamnah” around the field, 2.19g, 14.81mm, (A.M. Fishman # 21.1.159), about extremely fine, Rare.
2x
41. Visvasimha II (276-280 CE/198-202 SE), Silver Drachma, SE 198, Obv: bust of king facing right, date behind, Rev: a three-arched hill with
crescent and wavy river line below, crescent moon and sun above, the Brahmi legend “Rajno Mahaksatrapasa Rudrasenaputrasa Rajna Ksatra-
pasa Visvasihasa” around the field, 2.16g, 13.24mm, (A.M. Fishman # 28.1.198), about very fine, Rare.
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Gupta Dynasty
Chandragupta II (Vikramaditya) (375-415 CE)
2x
42. Silver Drachma, Obv: bust of the king facing right, date behind, Rev: stylized Garuda standing facing, with wings spread in the center, Brahmi
legend “Sri Guptakulalankarasya Rajadhiraja Sri Chandragupta Vikramankasya” around the field, 1.93g, 14.44mm, (TGE, S. Kumar # Class
II, Pg. 279), choice very fine, Very Rare.
Snake around Garuda’s neck
43. Gold Dinar, “Archer-Garuda with Snake” type, Obv: the king standing, nimbate, facing left, wears a tight fitting diadem, king in dhoti and
wearing a waist cloth (sash) hanging down from a knot, holding a longbow in his left hand and an arrow in his right, a ribbonned Garuda standard
on the left field, a snake around Garuda’s neck, Brahmi legend “Chandra” below the king’s arm, Brahmi legend “Deva Sri Mahara(jadhiraja Sri
Chandraguptah)” around the field, Rev: the goddess Lakshmi, nimbate, facing forward and seated in the padmasana posture on a lotus, holding
a diadem in her right hand and a lotus in her left hand, whose stem is coming from inside the hand resting on her thigh, a tamgha in the left field,
the Brahmi legend “Sri Vikramah” in the right field, 7.80g, 19.22mm, (Altekar. Bayana Hoard # Pl. XII-2/TGE, S. Kumar # Class. 3-A.7), choice
very fine, Very Rare.
Kumaragupta I (Mahendraditya) (415-455 CE)
2x
44. Square Lead Unit, Obv: a stylized Garuda standing facing, with wings spread in the center, holding two snakes in his beak, wavy line at be-
low, a dotted border around the field, Rev: Brahmi legend “Sri Kumaraguptah”, a dotted border around the field, 5.75g, 13.2x14.3mm, (TGE, S.
Kumar # Var. A), about extremely fine, Very Scarce.
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45. Silver Drachma, Obv: bust of the king facing right, Rev: stylized Garuda standing facing, with wings spread in the center, Brahmi legend
“Parama bhagavata rajadhiraja sri kumaragupta ma-dra-ditya” around the field, 2.11g, 13.28mm, (Unlisted type), choice very fine, Rare.
46. Silver Drachma, Obv: bust of the king facing right, Rev: stylized Garuda standing facing, with wings spread in the center, Brahmi legend
“Parama bhagavata rajadhiraja sri pakugupta mahendradityah” around the field, 2.0g, 14.25mm, (Unlisted type), choice quality, XF-AU, Rare.
47. Silver Drachma, GE 110/429 CE, Obv: bust of the king facing right, date behind, Rev: stylized Garuda standing facing, with wings spread in
the center, Brahmi legend “Parama bhagavata rajadhiraja sri kumaragupta mahendradityah” around the field, 2.02g, 14.14mm, (TGE, S. Kumar
# Garuda type-Pg. 333), choice extremely fine, Scarce.
48. Silver Drachma, Obv: bust of the king facing right, date behind, Rev: stylized Garuda standing facing, with wings spread in the center, Brahmi
legend “Parama bhagavata rajadhiraja sri kumaragupta mahendradityah” around the field, 2.02g, 14.14mm, (TGE, S. Kumar # Garuda type-Pg.
333), choice extremely fine, Scarce.
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49. Gold Dinar, “Horseman – Right” type, Obv: the king, nimbate, riding a ceremonially adorned horse to the right, wearing a necklace and
armlets and his sash flowing out from behind, holding a sword in his right hand, the Brahmi legend “Pritivitalambarasasi (Kumaragupto jayatya-
jitah)” around the field, with the letter ‘Priti’ placed between the head of the king and the head of the horse, Rev: the goddess Lakshmi, nimbate,
her ears, neck, arms, wrists, waist and ankles are bejeweled, nimbate, seated facing left on a wicker stool, holding a big flower or a lotus with
a long stalk with leaves and buds in the right hand, the left hand of the goddess rests on her waist, the Brahmi legend “Ajitamahendrah” in the
right field, a dotted border around the field, 8.12g, 17.59mm, (Altekar. Bayana Hoard # Pl. XXII- 1/Variant of TGE, S. Kumar # Class II), about
extremely fine, Extremely Rare.
Note: The reverse depicts the Goddess holding the lotus with a long stem is distinct, complete, and detailed strike shows the full detailed version
of the jewels worn by the Goddess and the King are clearly visible, the reverse is gorgeous. An artistic coin showing the plaited hair of the horse
which is beautifully ornate. This type is missing from various collections of Gupta coinage.
Estimated Price: 3,25,000-3,75,000
Pallavas of Kanchi (4-6 Century CE)
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50. Karur Region, Lead Unit, Obv: an upright bull facing right, a flag mast traces in front of it, Rev: traces of a sprout and a vessel, 4.89g,
17.97mm, (The Pallava Coins, R. Krishnamurthy # Variant of 6), about very fine, Scarce.
51. Bronze Unit, Obv: an upright bull facing right, snake, Srivatsa, conch shell and crescent symbols above, a beaded border around the field, Rev: a
conch shell (Shankha) in the center, a linear border around the field, 4.44g, 22.11mm, (The Pallava Coins, R. Krishnamurthy # 134), about very fine.
Huns
52. Sind/Punjab Region (7-8 Century CE), Yasaaditya, Silver Dramma, Obv: bust of king facing to right, within ornated border, Rev: a trident
with curved side-prongs in the center, Brahmi legend “Sri Yashaaditya” around the field, 0.43g, 8.58mm, (JONS 195, Pankaj Tandon # pp. 17-23),
about very fine.
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Roman Empire
53. Theodosius (455-457 CE), Gold Solidus (Contemporary Imitation), Indian imitation, Obv: helmeted, armored bust facing front, holding
shield and spear, legend “ D V SETOI/IQVTVVG” around the field, Rev: winged Victory standing facing left, holding bejeweled cross in right hand,
legend “PVCTVI- IASVCCCV/CB-”, 3.90g, 21.45mm, cut and double piercing, local Indian copies of Roman coins were often provided with holes,
apparently so they could be worn as pendants, about very fine, Scarce.
Indo Scythians
54. Azes II (35-12 BC), Copper Hexachalkon (Tetradrachma), Obv: a humped Bull standing facing right, monogram above, the Greek legend
“BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MEΓAΛOY / AZOY” (of the Great King of Kings Azes) around the field, Rev: a lion standing, facing right, Kharo-
shthi legend “Maharajasa/rajarajasa/ mahatasa ayasa” around the field, a monogram above, 9.83g, 23.36mm, (Mitch. ACW # 2383-85), about
extremely fine.
Coins of Medieval India
Venad Cheras (11 Century CE)
2x
55. Copper Unit, Obv: the king seated in Chola style facing to the right, a battle-axe and cluster of dots in front, Rev: Garuda running to the left
with hands folded, accosted by a conch shell and a chakra, 2.82g, 13.37mm, (Unlisted & Unpublished), about very fine, Rare.
Later Pandyas (12-13 Century CE)
1.5x
56. Copper Kasu, “Ella Naladhalaya”, Obv: a Chola stylized man standing, facing forward, a Tamil letter on the right field, Rev: Tamil legend
“Ella Naladhalaya”, 5.10g, 21.33mm, (Unlisted), almost complete details visible on both the sides, about very fine, Very Rare.
Hoysala Dynasty (10-13 Century CE)
2x
57. Copper Kasu, Obv: representation of Sudarshan chakra in the field, Rev: an Ankusha flanked by sun and moon, all within an ornamented
archway, 2.64g, 15.72mm, (Unlisted), about very fine, Scarce.
58. Silver Tara, Obv: a lion standing facing right with crescent-like curve within which is an anthropoid Gandaberunda, Rev: Kannada numeral
2-1/2 and a crescent above, 0.26g, 6.37mm, (K. Ganesh # 8.43), about extremely fine, Rare.
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59. Silver Tara, Obv: a lion standing facing right with crescent-like curve with a swastika within, Rev: Kannada numeral 2-1/2, 0.27g, 8.74mm,
(K. Ganesh # 8.45), about extremely fine, Rare.
60. Gold ½ Fanam, ‘Sri Lakshmi’ type, Obv: goddess Lakshmi seated facing, Rev: uncertain legend, 0.15g, 10.51mm, about very fine, Scarce.
Chalukyas of Kalyana
61. Jayasimha II “Jagadekamalla” (10 Century CE), Punch Marked Gold Pagoda, Obv: nine punch marks consisting of five lions, two punches
of “Shri” in Kannada on the sides and possibly the Kannada legends “Jaya” and “Simgha” in two incuses, Rev: uniface, 3.47g, 19.02mm, (K.
Ganesh # 5.13 type), choice very fine, Rare.
Vijayanagara Empire
2x
62. Sangama Dynasty, Devaraya I (1406-1422 CE), Copper Kasu, Obv: a humped bull standing facing right, a conch-shell (shankha) in front,
sun and crescent moon above, Rev: Nagari legend “Pratapa De/varaya” in two lines, a dagger horizontally placed above, 3.42g, 16.33mm, (K.
Ganesh # 9.37), complete legend visible, about very fine, Scarce.
2x
64. Aravidu Dynasty, Venkatapathiraya III (16 Century CE), Gold ½ Varaha, Obv: the God Venkateshwara standing under an ornamental arch
facing forward, holding a discus (chakra) and a conch-shell (shankha) in two separate hands, while another hand makes the abhayamudra gesture,
Rev: the Nagari legend “Shri Chalama Venkata raya” in three lines with two interlinear rules, 1.72g, 10.81mm, (Dr. M. Girijapathi # 393), about
extremely fine, Rare in this condition.
Vijayanagara Feudatory
65. Hagalvadi Chiefs of Chiknayakanhalli (15-16 Century CE), Copper Kasu, Obv: a deity/god Narasimha Seated facing front, Rev: formalised
Nagari legend in two lines, 3.29g, 12.7mm, (Mitch. K&A # 1130), about very fine, Very Rare.
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Coins of Medieval India • Coins of Sultanates of India
Madurai Nayakas
66. Copper Nandi Ring, 15.30g, 38.87mm, about very fine, Scarce.
Coins of Sultanates of India
Bahmani Sultanate
67. Muhammad Shah I (AH 760-777/1359-1375 AD), Silver 1/6 Tanka, Obv: Arabic legend “Abu’l Muzaffar”, Rev: Arabic legend “Muham-
mad Shah”, 1.8g, 11.80mm, (G&G # BH32), test marks, choice extremely fine, Very Rare.
Bengal Sultanate
68. Sikandar Shah Bin Ilyas (AH 758-792/1357-1389 AD), Hadrat Firuzabad Mint, Silver Tanka, Obv: Arabic legend “al Imam ul azam
abul mujahid Sikandar Shah ibn Ilyas Shah al-sultan”, Rev: Arabic legend “yamin al khalifat allah nasir amir ul mominin khuld Allahu
khilafatuhu” & mint name hijri year in the margin, 10.75g, 29.00mm, (G&G # B181), test mark, about very fine.
69. Ala-ud-din Husain (AH 899-925/1493-1519 AD), Husainabad Mint, Silver Tanka, AH 918, 4th Victory Type, Obv: Arabic legend “al-sultan
al-fath al-kamru wa kamta wa jajnagar wa urissa ‘Ala’ ud-dunya wa’l din abu’l muzaffar”, Rev: Arabic legend “Husain Shah al-sultan bin sayyid
ashraf al-husaini khuld Allahu mulkahu wa sultanau” with mint name “Husainabad” 10.6g, 27.46mm, (G&G # B741), shrof mark, about very fine.
Bijapur Sultanate
2x
70. Ibrahim Adil Shah II (AH 988-1037/1580-1627 AD), Copper Square Heavy Falus, Third Series, Obv: Persian legend “Ghulam-e-Murtaza
Ali”, Rev: Persian legend “Ibrahim abla abli”, 11.30g, 16 .01 x 17.60mm, (G&G # BJ18), about very fine, Extremely Rare.
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Delhi Sultanate
2x
71. Tughluq Dynasty, Muhammad bin Tughluq (AH 725-752/1325-1351 AD), Hadrat Delhi Mint, Gold Tanka, AH 732, Obv: Arabic legend
“wa Allah al-Ghani wa Antum al-fuqaha”, Rev: Arabic legend,”fi ahd Muhammad bin Tughluq” within an inner circle, the mint name “Hadrat
Delhi” with Hijri year in the margin, 10.97g, 19.22mm, (G&G # D347), choice extremely fine, Very Rare.
2x
72. Tughluq Dynasty, Muhammad bin Tughluq (AH 725-752/1325-1351 AD), Gold Tanka, In the name of Abbasid Caliph Al-Hakim II,
Obv: Arabic legend “fi zaman al-imam amir al-mu’minin al-hakim bi-amr”, Rev: Arabic legend “Allah, Abu’l Abbas Ahmad khuld mulkahu”,
10.80g, 19.00mm, (G&G # D441), about very fine, Rare.
73. Suri Dynasty, Sher Shah Suri (AH 945-952/1538-1545 AD), Silver Rupee, AH 948, Jahanpanah Type, Obv: Arabic legend the Kalima
shahada in two lines at the top & “Sultan-ul Adil” at the bottom within a square, Rev: Arabic legend “Sher Shah Sultan khuld Allahu mulkahu
wa sultanahu”, 948 Hijri & Nagari legend “Sri Ser Sahi” within a square, 11.2g, 28.25mm, (G&G # D809), test marks, about very fine.
74. Suri Dynasty, Sher Shah Suri (AH 945-952/1538-1545 AD), No Mint, Silver Rupee, AH 951, Circular area type, Obv: Arabic legend The
Kalima Shahada within a circle, four Caliphs’ name with “al-sultan-ul-Adil” in the margin, Rev: Arabic legend “Sher Shah Sultan khuld Allahu
mulkahu wa sultanahu” within the circle, “Farid-ud dunya wa’l din abu’l Muzaffar”, Nagari legend “Sri Ser Sahi” & “951 Hijri” in the margin,
11.06g, 32.13mm, (G&G # D826), test marks, about very fine.
Madura Sultanate
2x
75. Ghiyath ud-din Muhammad Damghan Shah (AH 740/741-745/1340-1344 AD), Billon Jital, Obv: Arabic legend “al-sultan al-a’zam Ghi-
yath ud dunya wa’l din”, Rev: Arabic legend “Muhammad Damghan Shah” within a circle, date in the margin,3.4g, 14.57mm, (G&G # MD15),
about extremely fine, Scarce.
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76. Nasir-ud-din Mahmud Damghan Shah (AH 745-748/1344-1347 AD), Billon Jital?, Obv: Arabic legend “Nasir ud dunya wa’l din” within
a circle, Rev: Arabic legend “Mahmud Ghazi Damghan Shah as-sultan”, 2.99g, 13.62mm, (G&G # MD18), about very fine, Scarce.
2x
77. Fakhr Ud-Din Mubarak Shah (AH 760-770/1358-1368 AD), Copper Paisa (Paika), AH 764, Obv: Arabic legend “Muhammad Mustafa”
(Muhammad the chosen), Rev: Arabic legend “Nasif-un-Nabi” (the servant of the Prophet) with date 764, 3.5g, 15.27mm, (Unlisted type in G&G),
about very fine.
Coins of Mughal Empire
Akbar, Jalal-ud-din Muhammad (AH 963-1014/1556-1605 AD)
78. Ahmadabad Dar-ul-Saltana Mint, Silver Square Rupee, AH 987, Obv: Arabic legend The Kalima Shahada with four Caliphs’ name, Rev:
Persian legend “Jalal ud din Muhammad Akbar Badshah Ghazi” with the mint name at the bottom, 11.30g, 20.05 x 19.80mm, (KM # 82.1), test
mark, about extremely fine.
79. Bangala Mint, Silver Square Rupee, AH 1010, “Kaab-e-Roushan” Couplet, Obv: Arabic legend the Kalima Shahada, Rev: Persian legend
“Sikka-e-Bangala zan dilkhwah shud, Kaab-e-Roshan zarb Akbar Shah shud”, 11.30g, 16. 80 x 17.18mm, (KM # 86.1), test mark, choice ex-
tremely fine, Rare.
80. Tatta Mint, Silver Square Rupee, Elahi 40, Month Bahman (Aquarius), Obv: Arabic legend “Jalla Jalalahu Allahu Akbar”, Rev: Persian
legend “month Bahman” at the top, “zarb Tatta” with “Elahi date 40” at the bottom, 11.50g, 16.96 x 16.20mm, (KM # 88.7), no test mark, choice
quality, AUNC.
81. Mintless Type, Silver Square Rupee, Elahi 33, Obv: Arabic legend “Allahu Akbar”, Rev: Arabic legend “Jalla Jalalahu” & “Elahi 33”,
11.2g, 18.00 x 17.66mm, (KM # A91.1), test marks, attractive, beautiful motifs, choice extremely fine, Very Scarce in this grade.
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82. Ahmadabad Mint, Silver Rupee, Elahi 44, Month Isfandarmuz (Pisces), Obv: Arabic legend “Jalla Jalalahu Allahu Akbar”, Rev: Persian
legend month “Isfandarmuz” at the top, “Elahi 44” & “zarb Ahmadabad” at the bottom, 11.43g, 21.07mm, (KM # 93.2), no test mark, about
very fine, Scarce.
83. Allahabad Mint (Complete mint name visible), Silver Rupee, Rebellion Issue, Crude strike, “Bagharb-wa-Sharq” Couplet, Obv: Persian
legend “hamesha hamchu z’re mihir wa mah raij bad”, Rev: Persian legend “bagharb-wa-Sharq Jahan Sikka Allahabad”, 11.07g, 21.69mm,
(KM # 97.1), no test mark, cleaned, almost complete legend visible, about extremely fine, Very Scarce.
84. Bhakkar Mint, Silver Rupee, Obv: Arabic legend The Kalima Shahada in a peaked square, the four Caliphs name’s in the margin, Rev:
Persian legend “Jalal ud din Muhammad Akbar Badshah Ghazi” & “zarb Bhakkar” at the bottom, 11.3g, 24.42mm, (KM # 80.6), test marks,
about very fine.
Bird Mark
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85. Berar Mint, Silver Rupee, Elahi 43, Month Tir (Cancer), Obv: Arabic legend “Jalla Jalalahu Allahu Akbar”, Rev: Persian legend “Elahi
year 43”, month “Tir” & “zarb Berar” with a star symbol at the bottom, 11.35g, 20.23mm, (KM # 93.6), no test mark, about extremely fine, Scarce.
86. Berar Mint, Silver Rupee, Month Mihr (Libra), Bird type, Obv: Arabic legend “Jalla Jalalahu Allahu Akbar”, Rev: Persian legend with
the month “Mihr” at the top, “zarb Berar” with a bird symbol at the bottom, 11.41g, 17.55mm, (KM # 93.6), floral background, about very fine, Scarce.
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87. Jaunpur Mint (Off flan), Silver Rupee, AH (9)77, Obv: Arabic legend The Kalima Shahada within a wavy double pentagon, Rev: Persian
legend “Jalal ud din Muhammad Akbar Badshah Ghazi” with Hijri year 977, 11.3g, 26.21mm, (Unlisted type in KM), test marks, struck in high
relief, choice quality, XF-AU, Very Scarce.
88. Jaunpur Dar-ul-Khilafa Mint, Silver Rupee, AH 977, “Kalima” type, Broad flan, Obv: Arabic legend The Kalima Shahada within a penta-
foil & the four Caliphs’ name in the margin, Rev: Persian legend “Jalal ud din Muhammad Akbar Badshah Ghazi” & “zarb Jaunpur” with epithet
Dar-ul-Khilafa” almost complete visible at the bottom, 11.00g, 28.47mm, (Unlisted in KM), test marks, about very fine, Very Scarce.
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89. Jaunpur Dar-ul-Khilafa Mint, Silver Rupee, AH 978, “Kalima” type, Broad flan, Obv: Arabic legend The Kalima Shahada within a pentafoil
& the four Caliphs’ name in the margin, Rev: Persian legend “Jalal ud din Muhammad Akbar Badshah Ghazi” & “zarb Jaunpur” with epithet “Dar-
ul-khilafa” at the bottom, 11.1g, 27.33mm, (Unlisted in KM), test marks, about extremely fine, Very Scarce.
90. Jaunpur Mint, Silver Rupee, AH (9)79, Obv: Arabic legend The Kalima Shahada within pentafoil, Rev: Persian legend “Jalal ud din Muhammad
Akbar Badshah Ghazi” in center, “zarb Jaunpur” at the bottom, 11.20g, 24.42mm, (Unlisted in KM), test marks, about very fine, Scarce.
91. Lahore Mint, Silver Rupee, Elahi 4x, Month Khurdad (Gemini), Obv: Arabic legend “Jalla Jalahu Allahu Akbar”, Rev: Persian legend month
“Khurdad” at the top, “Elahi year 4x” & “zarb Lahore” at the bottom, 11.18g, 24.68mm, (KM # 93.11), test mark, about very fine, Very Scarce.
92. Qanauj Mint (off flan), Silver Rupee, AH 968, Obv: Arabic legend The Kalima Shahada, Hijri year 968, six petal flower symbol within a
square & the four Caliphs’ names in the margin, Rev: Persian legend “Jalal ud din Muhammad Akbar Badshah Ghazi” within a square, ruler’s
title in the margin & “zarb Qanauj” off flan at the bottom, 11.32g, 26.45mm, (Unlisted in KM), test marks, about extremely fine, Scarce.
Jahangir, Nur-ud-din Muhammad (AH 1014-1037/1605-1627 AD)
93. Elichpur Mint (off flan), Silver Rupee, AH 1016, Obv: Arabic legend The Kalima Shahada, Rev: Persian legend “Noor-ud-din Muhammad
Jahangir Badshah Ghazi” & “zarb Elichpur” off flan at the bottom, 11.25g, 19.07mm, (KM # 141.5), test marks, about very fine, Scarce.
94. Lahore Mint, Silver Rupee, AH 1029 /12 RY, “Abre Ruye” Couplet, Obv: Persian legend “hamesha bad abre ruye sikka-e-lahore”, Rev:
Persian legend “ze naam shah Jahangir, Shah Akbar noor”, 11.00g, 21.00mm, (KM # 149.14), test mark, about very fine, Scarce.
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95. Tatta Mint, Silver Rupee, 15 RY, Month Di (Capricorn), Obv: Persian legend “Nur-ud din Jahangir Shah Akbar Shah”, Rev: Persian
legends month Di at the top, “zarb Tatta” with 15 regnal year at the bottom, 11.10g, 19.53mm, (KM # 145.17), test mark, about extremely fine.
Shahjahan, Shihab-ud-din Muhammad (AH 1037-1068/1628-1658 AD)
96. Agra Dar-ul-Khilafa Mint, Silver Rupee, AH 1037 /Ahad RY, Obv: Arabic legend The Kalima Shahada at the top in two lines & “zarb Agra
with epithet Dar ul Khilafa” at the bottom, Rev: Persian legend “saheb e qiran Sani Shihab ud din Muhammad Shahjahan Badshah Ghazi” in
four lines, 11.20g, 21.77mm, (KM # 222.1), test marks, about very fine, Very Scarce.
97. Agra Dar-ul-Khilafa Mint, Silver Rupee, AH 1038 /Ahad RY, Obv: Arabic legend The Kalima Shahada at the top in two lines & “zarb Agra”
with the epithet “Dar ul Khilafa” at the bottom, Rev: Persian legend “saheb e qiran Sani Shihab ud din Muhammad Shahjahan Badshah
Ghazi” in four lines, 11.19g, 21.26mm, (KM # 222.1), no test mark, sharp strike, about extremely fine, Very Scarce.
98. Ahmadabad Mint, Silver Rupee, AH 1041, Month Khurdad (Gemini), Obv: Arabic legend The Kalima Shahada in two lines at the top &
“zarb Ahmadabad” with Elahi month “Khurdad” at the bottom, Rev: Persian legend “saheb-e-qirani Sani Shihab-ud din Muhammad Shahja-
han Badshah Ghazi” in four lines,11.35g, 19.20mm, (KM # 224.1), no test mark, about very fine, Scarce,
99 100
99. Ahmadabad Mint, Silver Rupee, AH 1048 /12 RY, Obv: Arabic legend The Kalima Shahada within a square & four Caliphs’ names with
Hijri year in the margin, Rev: Persian legend “Shahjahan Badshah Ghazi” within a square, “Shihab ud din Muhammad saheb-e-qiran Sani” &
“zarb Ahmadabad” completely visible at the left margin, 11.35g, 21.76mm, (KM # 235.1), test marks, about very fine, Scarce.
100. Akbarabad Mint, Silver Rupee, AH 1039 /2 RY, Obv: Arabic legend The Kalima Shahada & 1039 Hijri year within a circle, the four Ca-
liphs’ name in the margin, Rev: Persian legend “Saheb e qiran Sani Shihab-ud din Muhammad Shahjahan Badshah Ghazi” & 2 regnal year
in the three lines & “zarb Akbarabad” at the bottom, 11.32g, 22.48mm, (KM # 227.2), no test mark, cleaned, partial dotted border on both sides,
about extremely fine, Scarce in this grade.
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101. Akbarabad Mint, Silver Rupee, AH (10)39, Obv: Arabic legend The Kalima Shahada in a middle, two Caliphs’ names at the top & two
Caliphs’ names at the bottom, Rev: Persian legend “ saheb-e-qiran Sani Shihab-ud-din Muhammad Badshah Ghazi” & “zarb Akbarabad” com-
pletely visible at the bottom, 11.30g, 20.55mm, (KM # 226.1), no test mark, sharp strike, about extremely fine, Very Scarce.
102. Akbarnagar Mint, Silver Rupee, AH 1045/8 RY, Obv: Arabic legend The Kalima Shahada within a square & the four Caliphs’ name in mar-
gins, Rev: Persian legend “Shahjahan Badshah Ghazi” & 8 Regnal year within a square & “Shihab-ud din Muhammad Sahab-e-qiran Sani”
with mint name in the margins, 11.35g, 21.29mm, (KM # 235.4), test marks, about very fine.
103. Akbarnagar Mint (off flan), Silver Rupee, Ahad RY, Obv: Arabic legend The Kalima Shahada at the top in two lines, “zarb Akbarnagar”
& Hijri year off flan & “dagger” symbol visible at the bottom, Rev: Persian legend “Shihab-ud din Muhammad saheb-e-qiran Sani Shahjahan
Badshah Ghazi” with “sana Ahad” in four lines, 11.30g, 21.97mm, (KM # 222.3), test marks, about extremely fine, Scarce.
104. Allahabad Mint, Silver Rupee, AH 1038 /Ahad RY, Four lines type on both sides, Obv: Arabic legend The Kalima Shahada at the top in two
lines, “zarb Allahabad” & sana 1038 Hijri year at the bottom, Rev: Persian legend “saheb-e-qiran Sani Shihab-ud din Muhammad Shahjahan
Badshah Ghazi” & “sana Ahad” in four lines, 11.23g, 20.55mm, (KM # 224.6), no test mark, about extremely fine.
105 106
107 108
105. Burhanpur Mint, Silver Rupee, AH 1037 /Ahad RY, Four lines type on bothsides, Obv: Arabic legend The Kalima Shahada at the top in
two lines, “zarb Burhanpur” & “sana 1037 Hijri” year at the bottom, Rev: Persian legend “saheb-e-qiran Sani Shihab ud din Muhammad
Shahjahan Badshah Ghazi” with “sana Ahad” in four lines, 11.10g, 22.85mm, (KM # 222.5), no test mark, cleaned, about very fine, Very Scarce.
106. Burhanpur Mint, Silver Rupee, AH (1)040, Obv: Arabic legend The Kalima Shahada at the top in two lines, “zarb Burhanpur” & “Elahi
month” at the bottom, Rev: Persian legend “saheb-e-qiran Sani Shihab ud din Muhammad Shahjahan Badshah Ghazi” with “(1)040 Hijri” in
four lines, 11.03g, 22.74mm, (KM # 224.8), no test mark, some flatness, sharp strikes, about very fine, Scarce.
107. Burhanpur Mint, Silver Rupee, AH 1040/2 RY, Obv: Arabic legend The Kalima Shahada within a circle & the four Caliphs’ name in the
margins, Rev: Persian legend “saheb-e-qiran Sani Shihab-ud-din Muhammad Shahjahan Badshah Ghazi”, 11.17g, 24.02mm, (KM # 227.5),
no test mark, some flatness, about very fine, Scarce.
108. Burhanpur Mint (off flan), Silver Rupee, AH (10)42, Obv: Arabic legend The Kalima Shahada within a middle, two Caliphs’ names at the top
& two Caliphs’ names at the bottom, Rev: Persian legend “saheb-e-qiran Sani Shihab-ud-din Muhammad Badshah Ghazi”, 11.37g, 22.82mm,
(KM # 226.2), test marks, about extremely fine, Very Scarce.
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109. Daulatabad Mint, Silver Rupee, AH 1057/20 RY, Obv: Arabic legend The Kalima Shahada, Hijri year 1057 and Regnal year 20 within a
square & the four Caliphs’ name in the margin, Rev: Persian legend “saheb-e-qiran Sani Shihab-ud-din Muhammad” in the margin, “Shahjah-
an Badshah Ghazi” within a square & “zarb Daulatabad” in the right margin, 11.42g, 21.78mm, (KM # 235.10), no test mark, beautiful motifs,
about extremely fine, Rare.
110 111
110. Dehli Mint, Silver Rupee, AH 1040 /4 RY, Complete flan, Four lines type, Obv: Arabic legend The Kalima Shahada within a circle & four
Caliphs’ name in the margin, Rev: Persian legend “Shihab-ud-din Muhammad Saheb-e-qiran Sani Shahjahan Badshah Ghazi” with “zarb
Dehli” in four lines, 11.22g, 25.30mm, (KM # 227.6), test marks, beautiful floral motifs, about very fine, Scarce.
111. Katak Mint, Silver Rupee, AH 103x /3 RY, Month Ardibihisht (Taurus), Obv: Arabic legend The Kalima Shahada in two lines at the top,
elahi month “Ardibihisht” in middle & “zarb Katak” at the bottom, Rev: Persian legend “Shihab ud din Muhammad saheb-e-qiran Sani Shah-
jahan Badshah Ghazi”, 11.16g, 20.75mm, (KM # 224.13), test marks, about very fine, Very Scarce.
112 113
112. Multan Mint, Silver Rupee, AH 1038, Month: Khurdad (Gemini), Four lines type, Obv: Arabic legend The Kalima Shahada at the top in
two lines & “zarb Multan” with “Elahi month Khurdad” within a dotted border in four lines, Rev: Persian legend “Saheb-e-qiran Sani Shihab
ud din Muhammad Shahjahan Badshah Ghazi” within the dotted border in four lines, 11.19g, 24.51mm, (KM # 224.15), no test mark, some
flatness otherwise about extremely fine, Very Scarce.
113. Multan Mint, Silver Rupee, Crude strike, Obv: Arabic legend the Kalima Shahada at the top in two lines & “zarb Multan” at the bottom,
Rev: Persian legend “Saheb-e-qiran Sani Shihab ud din Muhammad Shahjahan Badshah Ghazi” in four lines, 11.65g, 22.23mm, (KM #
222.11), no test mark, about extremely fine, Rare Type.
114 115
114. Surat Mint, Silver Rupee, AH 1042, Four lines type, Obv: Arabic legend The Kalima Shahada in two lines at the top, zarb Surat & sana
1042 Hijri at the bottom, Rev: Persian legend “Saheb-e-qiran Sani Shihab-ud-din Muhammad Shahjahan Badshah Ghazi” in four lines, 11.28g,
21.00mm, (KM # 222.13), no test marks, sharply struck, choice quality, XF-AU, Very Scarce.
115. Tatta Mint, Silver Rupee, AH 1038/1 RY, Crude Strike, Obv: Arabic legend The Kalima Shahada at the top in two lines & “zarb Tatta” with
1038 Hijri at the bottom, Rev: Persian legend “Saheb-e-qiran Sani Shihab ud din Muhammad Shahjahan Badshah ghazi” with “sana 1” regnal
year, 11.20g, 21.03mm, (KM # 222.14), no test mark, about extremely fine, Very Scarce.
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Murad Baksh (AH 1068 /1658 AD)
116. Ahmadabad Mint, Silver Rupee, AH 1068 /Ahad RY, Obv: Arabic legend The Kalima Shahada within a square & four Caliphs’ name in the
margins, Rev: Persian legend “Muhammad Murad Bakhsh Badshah Ghazi” within a square & “zarb Ahmadabad” at the left margin, 11.44g,
22.93mm, (KM # 272.1), no test mark, about very fine, Scarce.
Aurangzeb Alamgir, Muhayy-ud-din Muhammad (AH 1068-1118/1658-1707 AD)
117. Ahmadnagar Mint, Silver Rupee, AH 1097 (Retrograde), “Badr Munir” Couplet, Obv: Persian legend “Sikka zad dar Jahan chu Badr
Munir, Shah Aurangzeb Alamgir” with 1097 Hijri at the top, Rev: Persian legend “zarb Ahmadnagar” at the bottom, 11.0g, 22.75mm, (KM #
300.3), test marks, about very fine.
Mint Mark
1.5x
118. Akbarabad Mint, Gold Mohur, AH 1087/20 RY, “Mihr Munir” Couplet, Obv: Persian legend “sikka zad-dar jahan chu mehre munir,
Shah Aurangzeb Alamgir, sana 1087 Hijri”, Rev: Persian legend “sana 20 julus” and “zarb Akbarabad” at the top, 10.9g,19.02mm, (Variant of
KM # 315.5, mint mark is unlisted), choice quality, XF-AU, Extremely Rare.
1.5x
119. Multan Mint, Gold Mohur, AH 1075/8 RY, “Mihr Munir” Couplet, Obv: Persian legend “sikka zad-dar jahan chu mehre munir, Shah
Aurangzeb Alamgir” and Hijri year 1075, Rev: Persian legend “sana 8 julus” & “zarb Multan” completely visible at the bottom and floral mark,
10.95g, 2154mm, (KM # 315.36), almost complete flan, very attractive with beautiful floral marks, about extremely fine, Very Rare.
Shah Alam Bahadur

(AH 1119-1124 /1707-1712 AD)
120. Ahmadnagar Mint, Silver Rupee, AH 1122 /4 RY, Obv: Persian legend “Sikka Mubarak Shah Alam Bahadur Badshah ghazi” with 1122
Hijri, Rev: Persian legend “Sana 4 julus” & “zarb Ahmadnagar” at the top, 10.97g, 25.5mm, (KM # 348.2), no test mark, about very fine, Scarce.
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121. Shahjahanabad Dar-ul-Khilafa Mint, Silver Rupee, AH 112x /Ahad RY, “Abul Fath” Couplet, Obv: Persian legend “dar aafaq zad sikka
chun mehr-o-mah, abul fatah ghazi Jahandar Shah” with 112x Hijri, Rev: Persian legend “Sana Ahad julus” & “zarb Shahjahanabad” with
the epithet “Dar ul Khilafa” at the top, 11.3g, 22.53mm, (KM # 363.21), no test mark, about very fine, Very Scarce.
Farrukhsiyar (AH 1124-1131 /1713-1719 AD)
122. Bareli Mint, Silver Rupee, AH (11)29 /6 RY, Badshah “Bahr-o-Barr” Couplet, Obv: Persian legend “Sikka zad az Fazl-e-Haq bar sim-o-
zar, Badshah Bahr-o-Barr Farrukhsiyar”, Rev: Persian legend “sana 6 julus” & “zarb Bareli” at the bottom, 11.30g, 23.93mm, (KM # 377.18),
no test mark, about extremely fine, Very Scarce.
Muhammad Shah (AH 1131-1161 /1719-1748 AD)
123. Ausa Mint, Silver Rupee, AH 11xx /12 RY, Obv: Persian legend “Sikka Mubarak Badshah Ghazi Muhammad Shah”, Rev: Persian legend
“Sana 12 Julus” & “zarb Ausa” at the bottom, 10.90g, 24.95mm, (KM # 436.10), test mark, about very fine, Very Scarce.
124. Ganjikot Mint, Gold Pagoda, AH (11)44, Obv: Persian legend “Badshah Muhammad Shah”, Rev: Persian legend “zarb Ganjikot” com-
pletely visible &Hijri year, 2.90g, 11.04mm, (Variant of KM # E440.3, date is unlisted), about extremely fine, Very Rare.
125. Imtiyazgarh Mint, Gold Pagoda, Obv: Persian legend “Badshah Muhammad Shah”, Rev: Persian legend “zarb Imtiyazgarh”, 3.3g,
10.98mm, (KM # E440.1), about extremely fine, Very Scarce.
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126. Khujista Bunyad Mint, Gold Mohur, AH 11XX/6 RY, Obv: Persian legend “Sikka Mubarak Badshah Ghazi Muhammad Shah” with Hijri
year 11xx, Rev: Persian legend “sana 6 julus” & “zarb Khujista Bunyad” completely readable at the bottom, 11.0g, 21.00mm, (KM # 438.13),
almost uncirculated, Very Rare.
Ahmad Shah Bahadur (AH 1161-1167/1748-1754 AD)
127. Sahrind Mint, Silver Rupee, AH (11)64/4 RY, Obv: Persian legend “Sikka Mubarak Badshah Ghazi Ahmad Shah Bahadur” with Hijri
year 1164, Rev: Persian legend “Sana 4 julus” & “zarb Sahrind” completely visible &mint mark at the bottom, 11.22g, 23.54mm, (KM # 446.16),
test mark, about extremely fine, Scarce.
Alamgir II (AH 1167-1173 /1754-1759 AD)
128. Sahrind Mint, Silver Rupee, Obv: Persian legend “Sikka Mubarak Badshah Ghazi Alamgir II”, Rev: Persian legend “Sana julus” & “zarb
Sahrind” completely visible at the bottom, 11.40g, 21.70mm, (KM # 460.16), no test mark, motifs, about very fine, Very Scarce.
Coins of Independent Kingdoms of India
Assam
129. Gaurinatha Simha (SE 1702-1718 /1780-1796 AD), Sliver ½ Rupee, Obv: Assamese legend “Sri Sri ha/ra Gauri pa/da parasya”, Rev:
Assamese legend “Sri Sri Gau/rinatha Simha/nrpasya”, 5.63g, 18.30mm, (RB # R64.1), choice extremely fine, Scarce.
130. Gaurinatha Simha (SE 1702-1718 /1780-1796 AD), Silver Rupee, SE 1708 /7 RY, Obv: Assamese legend “Sri Sri Hara / Gauri charana
ka/mala makaranda / madhukarasya”, Rev: Assamese legend “Sri srimat sva/ rga deva sri gau / rinathasya / saka 1708”, 11.37g, 22.11mm,
(KM # 218), about extremely fine, Scarce.
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131. Peshwas Postomous Issue (1820-1830 AD), Copper Shivrai Paisa, Obv: Nagari legend “Chhatra /Pati”, Rev: Nagari legend “Sri /raja”,
9.80g, 19.65mm, about very fine.
132. Ahmadabad Mint, Silver Rupee, 3X, In the name of Shah Alam II Latif Khan, Obv: Persian legend “Sikka Mubarak Badshah Ghazi”,
Rev: ankus symbol, the mint name & “Ram” in Nagari, 11.5g, 22.53mm, (KM # 252), no test mark, about very fine, Very Scarce.
133. Athani Mint (off flan), Pseudo mint name Dar-ul-Khilafa Shahjahanabad, Silver Rupee, AH 1181 /(1)5 RY, “Mubarak Sikka” Couplet,
In the name of Alamgir II, Obv: Persian legend “Taban Mehr-o-Mah Mubarak Sikka, Aziz ud din Alamgir Ghazi Badshah”, Rev: Persian
legend “Sana (1)5 julus, memanat manus” & mint name off flan at the top, 11.2g, 22.35mm, (KM # 226), test mark, about very fine.
134 135
134. Aurangnagar (Mulher) Mint, Silver Rupee, AH 119x, “Saya-e-fazle Elah” Couplet, In the name of Shah Alam II, Obv: Rev: Persian
legend “Sana julus, zarb Aurangnagar” off flan at bottom & Nagari legend “Mu” for Mulher with lingam symbol at the top, 11.1g, 21.42mm,
(M&W # T3a), no test mark, about extremely fine, Rare.
135. Saharanpur Dar-us-Surur Mint, Silver Rupee, AH 1207 /34 RY, “Saya-e-fazle Elah” Couplet, In the name of Shah Alam II, Obv: Persian
legend “Sikka zad bar haft Kishwar Saya-e-fazle Elah, Hami dine Muhammad Shah Alam Badshah” with Hijri year 1207, Rev: Persian legend:
“Sana 34 julus” & “zarb Saharanpur” with the epithet “Dar-us-Surur” completely visible at the top, 11.20g, 22.23mm, (M&W # T1), no test
mark, XF-AU, Scarce.
Mysore Kingdom,
Tipu Sultan (AH 1197-1213/1782-1799 AD)
136 137
136. Kalikut Mint, Copper Paisa (Zohra), AM 1215 (1786), Obv: elephant walking to the right, Rev: Persian legend “zarb Kalikut”, 10.3g,
23.86mm, (KM # 73), about very fine, Rare.
137. Nagar Mint, Copper Paisa (Zohra), Mauludi era, AM 1216 (1787 AD), Rosette variety, Obv: elephant walking to left above AM 1216, Rev:
Persian legend “zarb Nagar”, within a dotted circle, 11.2g, 24.92mm, (KM # 103.10), about extremely fine.
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138. Patan (Seringpatan) Mint, Copper Paisa (Zohra), AM 1224 (1795 AD), Mauludi Era, Abtath Type, Obv: Persian letter “Alif” above Ele-
phant, Rev: Persian legend “Mauludi date 1224, Zohra” & “zarb Patan”, 11.0g, 24.79mm, (KM # 123.6), about extremely fine, Rare
139. Salamabad (Satyamangalam) Mint, Copper Paisa (Zohra), AM 1217 (1788 AD), Obv: elephant facing to left, above AM year, Rev: Persian
legend “zarb Salamabad”, 10.90g, 24.02mm, (KM # 133), about fine, Rare.
140. Patan (Seringpatan) Mint, Gold Fanam, Mauludi era, AM 1218 (1789 AD), Obv: Persian legend “Ha” in a dotted circle, Rev: Persian
legend “zarb Patan” & AM date above, 0.37g, 7.20mm, (KM # 128.1), about very fine, Scarce.
141. Nagar (Bednur) Mint, Gold Pagoda, AH 1199/3 RY, Obv: Arabic legend “Huwas sultan al-Adil” & “Sana 1199 Hijri”, Rev: Persian initial
letter “Ha” with “3” regnal year & mint name “Nagar” within the granulated field, 3.5g, 12.76mm, (KM # 109), choice extremely fine, Very Rare.
Sikh Empire
A Collection of Different Types & Varieties of Silver Rupees
Ranjit Singh (VS 1856-1896 /1799-1839 AD)

Floral mark
Numeral 2
142 143 144 Lion face

142. Sri Amritsar Mint, Silver Rupee, VS 1863 (1806 AD), “Nanak Shahi” Couplet, Obv: Persian legend “Sikka zad bar har do Alam fa-
zl-e-Sachha sahib ast, Fateh tegh-i-guru Gobind Singh Shah Nanak Wahab ast”, Rev: Persian legend “zarb Sri Amritsar, Takht Akal bakht”
with 1863 Vikram Samvat year, 10.9g, 22.82mm, (KM # B20), test mark, about very fine, Rare.
143. Sri Amritsar Mint, Silver Rupee, VS 1873 (1816 AD), “Nanak Shahi” Couplet, Obv: Persian legend “Sikka zad bar har do Alam Fazle
Sachha sahib ast, Fateh tegh-e-Guru Gobind Singh Shah Nanak Wahab ast” with “lion face” like symbol, Rev: Persian legend “zarb Sri Am-
ritsar jiyo” with Vikram Samvat year 1873 at the top, “Takht Akal Bakht” with letter “Suad” symbol above “Takht”, 11.04g, 22.36mm, (Saran &
Dalwinder # AM 2241dc), no test mark, about very fine, Scarce.
144. Sri Amritsar Mint, Silver Rupee, VS 1876 /2 (1819 AD), “Nanak Shahi” Couplet, Obv: Persian legend “Sikka zad bar har do Alam Fa-
zle Sachha sahib ast, Fateh tegh-e-Guru Gobind Singh Shah Nanak Wahab ast” with “lion face” like symbol, Rev: Persian legend “zarb Sri
Amritsar jiyo” with Vikram Samvat 1876 at the top, “Takht Akal Bakht” with the numeral digit “2” above “Takht”, 11.01g, 22.62mm, (Gurprit #
1.39.01), minor cut on edge, choice extremely fine, Scarce.
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21 point Aarsi like symbol

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Lion face Floral mark
15 pointed
symbol
Numeral 2
145 146 147

Sachha sahib ast, Fateh tegh-e-Guru Gobind Singh Shah Nanak Wahab ast” with 15 pointed flower-like symbol, Rev: Persian legend “zarb Sri
Amritsar jiyo” at the top, “Takht Akal Bakht” with lion face like symbol above “Takht”, 11.03g, 23.59mm, (Saran & Dalwinder # AM 2241hb),
no test mark, choice very fine.
146. Sri Amritsar Mint, Silver Rupee, VS 1877 /2, (1820 AD), “Nanak Shahi” Couplet, Obv: Persian legend “Sikka zad bar har do Alam Fa-
zle Sachha sahib ast, Fateh tegh-e-Guru Gobind Singh Shah Nanak Wahab ast” with lion face like symbol above Guru Gobind, Rev: Persian
legend “zarb Sri Amritsar jiyo” & Vikram Samvat year 1877 at the top, “Takht Akal Bakht” with the numeral digit “2” with floral mark above
“Takht”, 10.92g, 22.96mm, (Variant of Gurprit # Type 1.39.01, the floral mark is different), no test mark, choice very fine.
Sachha sahib ast, Fateh tegh-e-Guru Gobind Singh Shah Nanak Wahab ast” & 21 point Aarsi like symbol above Guru Gobind, Rev: Persian
legend “zarb Sri Amritsar jiyo” at the top, “Takht Akal Bakht” & lion face like symbol above Takht, 11.01g, 23.75mm, (Gurprit # 1.39.01), no test
mark, beautiful struck, about extremely fine, Very Scarce.
Persian numeral 2
below a leaf 16 point vajra or aarsi Persian numeral 2
like symbol below a leaf
148 149
Sachha sahib ast, Fateh tegh-e-Guru Gobind Singh Shah Nanak Wahab ast” with 6 point flower symbol above Guru Gobind, Rev: Persian
legend “zarb Sri Amritsar jiyo” with Vikram Samvat 1878 at the top, “Takht Akal Bakht” with lion face like symbol above “Takht” & Persian
numeral 2 below a leaf, 10.95g, 23.65mm, (Saran & Dalwinder # AM 2241jb), no test mark, about very fine.
Sachha sahib ast, Fateh tegh-e-Guru Gobind Singh Shah Nanak Wahab ast” with 16 point vajra or aarsi like symbol above Guru Gobind, Rev:
Persian legend “zarb Sri Amritsar jiyo” & Vikram Samvat year 1878 at the top, “Takht Akal Bakht” with lion face like symbol above “Takht” &
Persian digit numeral 2 below a leaf, 10.89g, 23.23mm, (Saran & Dalwinder # AM 2241jf), no test mark, choice very fine.
28 point Aarsi
like symbol
Small leaf
St. Stephen’s Cross

150 below a leaf 151
Sachha sahib ast, Fateh tegh-e-Guru Gobind Singh Shah Nanak Wahab ast” with 28 pointed Aarsi like symbol, Rev: Persian legend “zarb Sri
Amritsar jiyo” with Vikram Samvat year 1878 at the top, “Takht Akal Bakht” with lion face like symbol above “Takht” & “St. Stephen’s Cross”
below a leaf, 10.85g, 23.27mm, (Gurprit # 01.45.03), no test mark, choice extremely fine.
Sachha sahib ast, Fateh tegh-e-Guru Gobind Singh Shah Nanak Wahab ast”, Rev: Persian legend “zarb Sri Amritsar jiyo” with Vikram Samvat
year 1878 at the top, “Takht Akal Bakht” with lion face like symbol above “Takht” & small pipal leaf symbol, 10.85g, 23.27mm, (Small Pipal
leaf variety Unlisted), no test mark, about very fine.
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Crescent Lion face
Floral mark Crescent
12 pointed
Lion face 152 symbol 153 154
152. Sri Amritsar Mint, Silver Rupee, Broad flan, VS 1878 (1821 AD), “Nanak Shahi” Couplet, Obv: Persian legend “Sikka zad bar har do
Alam Fazle Sachha sahib ast, Fateh tegh-e-Guru Gobind Singh Shah Nanak Wahab ast” with floral mark, Rev: Persian legend “zarb Sri Amrit-
sar jiyo” with Vikram Samvat year 1878 at the top & lion face like symbol above Takht, 10.99g, 25.05mm, (Variant of Saran & Dalwinder # AM
2241ja, floral mark is different), no test mark, choice very fine.
Sachha sahib ast, Fateh tegh-e-Guru Gobind Singh Shah Nanak Wahab ast” with 12 pointed flower or Aarsi like symbol above Guru Gobind,
Rev: Persian legend “zarb Sri Amritsar jiyo” at the top, “Takht Akal Bakht” with “crescent” symbol above “Takht”, 11.02g, 24.03mm, (Gurprit
# 1.39.01), no test mark, slightly double struck on both sides, choice extremely fine.
154. Sri Amritsar Mint, Silver Rupee, VS 1884/92, “Nanak Shahi” Couplet, Obv: Persian legend “Sikka zad bar har do Alam Fazle Sachha
sahib ast, Fateh tegh-e-Guru Gobind Singh Shah Nanak Wahab ast” with lion face like symbol, Rev: Persian legend “zarb Sri Amritsar jiyo”
& fixed Vikram Samvat year 1884 at the top, “Takht Akal Bakht” with crescent symbol above “Takht”, 11.06g, 23.36mm, (Gurprit # 01.53.01), no
test mark, choice extremely fine, Scarce.
155 156 157
155. Sri Amritsar Mint, Silver Rupee, VS (18)84/92, ‘Nanakshahi’ Couplet, Obv: Persian legend “Sikka zad bar har do ‘Alam fazl-e-sachha
sahib ast, Fateh tegh-i-guru Gobind Singh shah Nanak Wahab ast”, degenerated face symbol, Rev: Persian legend “zarb Sri Amritsar jiyo,
maimanat julus, bakht Akal Takht”, Vikram Samvat & symbols, 11.10g, 23.40mm, (KM # 21.1), edge cut, about very fine, Scarce.
156. Sri Amritsar Mint (Off flan), Silver Rupee, VS xxxx/96, “Nanakshahi” Couplet, Obv: Persian Legend “Sikka zad bar har do ‘Alam fa-
zl-e-sachha sahib ast, Fateh tegh-i-guru Gobind Singh shah Nanak Wahab ast”, Rev: Persian legend “zarb Sri Amritsar jiyo” with leaf, 11.07g,
22.56mm, (Unlisted in KM), about very fine.
157. Sri Amritsar Mint, Silver Rupee, VS1884 /99, “Gobind Shahi” Couplet, Obv: Persian legend “deg Fateh-o nusrat be-dirang, yaft az
Nanak Guru Gobind Singh”, Rev: Persian legend “zarb Sri Amritsar” at the top, “Bakht Akal Takht” with Nun & leaf symbol, 11.03g, 22.24mm,
(Gurprit # 1.81.01), about extremely fine, Rare.
Sikh Feudatory-Najibabad
158. Jagadhari Mint, Pseudo mint name Najibabad, Silver Rupee, AH (12)21 /47 RY, “Saya-e-fazle Elah” Couplet, In the name of Shah Alam
II, Obv: Persian legend “Sikka zad bar haft kishwar Saya-e fazle Elah, Hami dine Muhammad Shah Alam Badshah”, Rev: Persian legend
“Sana 47 julus” & “zarb Najibabad” off flan at the top, 11.01g, 19.73mm, (KM # 132), no test mark, choice extremely fine, Scarce.
Note: In 1774, Awadh took over Najibabad, a Rohilla mint. In 1801 it passed to the British (AH 1216-1217). It has been established by Prinsep that
Najibabad’s operations ceased with the rupees of Shah Alam II’s RY 43. These rupees with later dates and the Rohilla Katar mintmark were struck
elsewhere. A reference is made to an old rupee struck by Rani Sookum in 47, called the “Old Jagadhree”. Coins found together are all of the same styles.
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2x
159. Mangamma (1690-1731 AD), Copper Kasu, Obv: figure of Narasimha, Rev: Kannarese legend “Man /gamma” without Sri, 2.3g, 12.25mm,
(Unlisted in K. Ganesh), about very fine.
South Indian Kingdoms
2x
160. Tamil Nadu Region, Copper Kasu, Obv: elephant to left, Rev: flower symbol within a dotted border, 1.30g, 12.90mm, (Unlisted), about
very fine, Very Scarce.
Sivaganga Rajas (1730-1801 AD)
2x
161. Copper Kasu, Obv: Ganesha on Mushika, Rev: Sivalinga with garland, 3.3g, 12.38mm, (K.Ganesh # 12.14), about very fine, Rare.
Thanjavur Nayakas (1532-1673 AD)
2x
162. Copper Kasu, Obv: Hanuman standing towards the right, Rev: Tamil legend in three lines “Rayaraguna (th)”, 3.2g, 15.65mm, original
patina, about very fine, Scarce.
Coins of Indian Princely States
Bhopal State
163. Dost Muhammad (AH 1120-1139 /1708-1726 AD), Silver Rupee, 14 RY, “Saya e-fazle Elah” Couplet, In the name of Shah Alam II, Obv:
Persian legend “Sikka zad bar haft kishwar Saya-e-fazle Elah, Hami dine- Muhammad, Shah Alam Badshah” Rev: Persian legend “Sana 14
julus” & “zarb Bhopal” with the horizontal sword symbol, 11.30g, 22.33mm, (KM # C12), no test mark, about very fine, Scarce.
164. Shah Jahan Begum (AH 1285-1319, 1868-1901 AD), Copper Anna, AH 1288, Obv: Persian legend “Sana 1288 Hijri” with value “Ek
Anna” within a dotted border, Rev: Persian legend “zarb Bhopal” with letter “Shin” within a dotted border, 30.80g, 25.95mm, (KM # Y6), about
very fine, Rare.
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Bundi
165. Ram Singh (AH 1236-1306/VS 1878-1946/1824-89 AD), Silver Rupee, VS 1958 (1901), Inverted ‘A’ instead of Roman numeral ‘V’ in
Edward VII, With the name of Edward VII, Obv: portrait at the middle and English legend “Edward VII” around, Rev: Nagari legend “Bundish
Rama Sinha” with VS 1958, 10.60g, 22.10mm, (KM # Y11) about very fine.
CIS-Patiala
Three petals mark
166. Karam Singh (AH 1229-1261/1813-1845 AD), Sahrind Mint (off flan), Silver Rupee, “Qadir-e-Bechun” Couplet, In the name of Ahmad
Shah Durrani (AH 1160-1186/1747-1772 AD), Obv: Persian legend “hukm shud az Qadir-e-Bechun ba Ahmad Badshah, Sikka-e-zan bar
seem-o-zar az Auj Mahi ta Bamah”, Rev: Persian legend “Sana julus” and three petals along with Suaad in seen of julus, Karam Singh’s private
symbol,11.04g, 17.63mm, (Three petals along with Suaad in seen of Julus is unlisted for the type), choice extremely fine.
Cochin
2x
167. Gold Fanam, Obv: crude figure of Goddess Kali, Rev: Vira Raya design with two dots above the lazy ‘J’, 0.40g, 8.16mm, (Herrli # 1.23.27),
UNC, Scarce in this grade.
Dhar
168. Anand Rao III (AH 1276-1316/1860-1898 AD), Copper ½ Pice, 1887 AD, With the name of Victoria Empress, Obv: a bust of Victoria left,
legend around, Rev: value, date & state name, 3.2g, 20.95mm, (KM # 12),
VF-XF, Very Scarce.
Gwalior
169. Mandasor Mint, Silver Rupee, AH (1)180, In the name of Shah Alam II, Obv: Persian legend “Sikka Mubarak Badshah Ghazi Shah
Alam”, Rev: Persian legend “sana julus” & “zarb Mandasor” at the bottom, 11.20g, 20.98mm, (Unlisted in KM), test mark with multiple coun-
termarks, about very fine, Rare.
Hyderabad
170. Afzal-ud doula (AH 1273-1285 /1857-1869 AD), Haiderabad Mint, Copper Paisa, AH (127)6/1x RY, In the name of Bahadur Shah II,
Obv: Persian legend “Badshah Ghazi” with bow & arrow symbol, Rev: Persian legend “Sana 1x julus”, 9.10g, 16.70 x 17.72mm, (KM # C86),
about very fine, Rare.
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Jaipur
171. Man Singh II(AH 1341-1369/1922-1949 AD), Sawai Jaipur Mint, Copper Nazarana Paisa, AH 1937/16 RY, In the name of Geroge VI,
Obv: Persian legend “ba ahd shahin shah sultanat-e-inglistan Geroge panjam”, Rev: Persian legend “Maharajadhiraja Sawai Man Singhji”
with Jhar mark, 6.3g, 32.63mm, (KM # 180), about very fine.
Kashmir
172. Pertab Singh (VS 1942-1979 /1885-1825 AD), Srinagar Mint, Third Series, Silver Rupee, VS 1952, Obv: Persian legend “Ragnathji Sa-
hay” & zarb Srinagar” with English initials JHS, Rev: Takari legend with sword symbol at the bottom, 6.93g, 22.24mm, (KM # Y 24), about very fine.
Kutch
1.5x
173. Pragmalji II (VS 1917-1932 /1860-1875 AD), Bhujnagar Mint, Gold 25 kori, VS 1920/1863 AD, with the name of Queen Victoria Obv:
Persian legend “Malika-e-mu’azzam queen Victoria, zarb Bhujnagar” with 1863 AD, Rev: Nagari legend “Maharao Sri Pragmalji with the
Vikram Samvat year 1920”, 4.8g, 16.11mm, (DR # 182.2) minor edge nicks, AU, Rare.
1.5x
174. Madansinghji (AH 1367-1410/1948-1991 AD/VS 2004-2048), Bhuj Mint, Jai Hind Gold Kori, VS 2004, Victory for Indian Independence,
Obv: Maharaja Sri Madan Singhji in Nagari, kutch in Nagari with Trishul, crescent & knife above with date, Rev: Jai hind, kori ek, Bhuj in Nagari,
value, and mint separated by scrollwork, 4.8g, 17.01mm (DR # 277.1 /Unlisted in KM), Uncirculated, Extremely Rare.
Mysore
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175. Dewan Purniya (Regent) (AH 1214-1225 /1799-1810 AD), Mahisur Mint, Copper 25 Cash, Obv: Sardula (Mythical tiger) with Kanna-
rese legend “Sri Chamundi”, Rev: Persian legend “zarb Mahisur”, Value in English & Kannarese legend “Krishna” within a circle, 11.40g,
26.26mm, (KM # C187), partial dotted border on both sides, about very fine.
176. Dewan Purnaiya (Regent) (AH 1214-1225 /1799-1810 AD), Mahisur (Mysore) Mint, Silver 1/4 Pavali (Rupee), AH 1214, In the name
of Krishnaraja Wadiyar III, Obv: a dancing figure Bala Krishna a butterball in his hand, Rev: Persian legend “Sana 1214 Vazir julus” with
“Kishanraj” at the top & “zarb Mahisur” at the bottom, 2.9g, 12.61mm, (KM # C 202), about extremely fine, Scarce.
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177. Krishnaraja Wadiyar III (1810-1868 AD), Gold ‘Kantirava’ Fanam, Obv: Narasimha (lion-faced Vishnu), seated facing, holding a chakra
in each upper hand, Rev: degenerated illegible legend “Sri /Kamthi /rav”, 0.38g, 6.45mm, (KM # C 212), about extremely fine.
178. Krishna Raja Wodeyar III (1810-1868 AD), Gold Pagoda, Obv: Shiva and Parvati seated facing forward, Shiva holds trident and damaru,
Rev: Devanagari legend “Sri/Krishna Ra/ja”, 3.39g, 11.65mm, (Mitch # 1090), about extremely fine, Rare.
Coins of European Enclaves in India
179. Indo-French- Mahe, Pondicherry (Bhulcheri) Mint, Silver 1/5 Rupee (Fanon), 17xx AD, Obv: Francis Company in Persian legend, Rev:
Sana 17xx, zarb Bhulcheri & letter “P” for Pondichery, 2.3g, 13.99mm, (KM # 67), about extremely fine.
Coins of Presidences of India
Bengal Presidency
180. Farrukhabad Mint, Silver Rupee, 45 RY, Edge: Plain, “Saya-e-fazle elah” Couplet, In the name of Shah Alam II, Obv: Persian legend
“sikka zad bar haft kishwar sayaye fazle elah, hami e dine Muhammad Shah Alam Badshah”, Rev: Persian legends “sana 45 julus” & “zarb
Farrukhabad” at the bottom, with crescent mintmark, 11.8g, 26.5mm, (KM # 77/ Stevens # 9.15/ PR # 326), original lustre, UNC.
181. Muhammadabad Banaras Mint, Silver Rupee, AH 1229/17-49 RY, “Saya-e-fazle Elah”
Couplet, In the name of Shah Alam II, Obv: Persian legend “Sikka zad bar haft kishwar Saya e fazle Elah, Hami dine Muhammad, Shah Alam
Badshah” with a fish symbol, Rev: Persian legends “sana julus” & “zarb Muhammadabad Banaras” with floral mark, 11.28g, 23.31mm, (KM
# 41 /Stevens # 7.139 /PR # 286), no test mark, about very fine, Scarce.
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182. Murshidabad Mint, Gold ¼ Mohur, AH 1204/19 RY, In the name of Shah Alam II, Obv: Persian legend “Sikka Shah Alam Badshah”
with 1204, Rev: Persian legend “zarb Murshidabad with Sana 19”, 3.02g, 16.85mm, (Stevens # 6.5), traces of ex-mount, about very fine, Scarce.
Bombay Presidency
1.5x
183. Calicut Mint, Copper Pice, 1803 AD, Obv: E.I.Co. bale mark, Rev: complete date in a beaded circle, 2.05g, 10.00mm, (KM # 203), about
very fine, Scarce in this grade.
184. Mumbai Mint (off flan), Silver ½ Rupee, 6 RY, In the name of Ahmad Shah Bahadur, Obv: Persian legend “Sikka Mubarak Badshah
ghazi Ahmad Shah Bahadur”, Rev: Persian legend “sana 6 julus” & mint name “Mumbai” off flan at the bottom, 5.80g, 18.34mm, (Unlisted in
KM), no test mark, about very fine, Rare.
185. Ahmadabad Mint, Silver ½ Rupee, AH 1243, In the name of Muhammad Akbar II, Obv: Persian legend “Sikka Mubarak Badshah Ghazi
Muhammad Akbar II”, Rev: Persian legend “Sana julus” & “zarb Ahmadabad” at the bottom”, 5.81g, 18.97mm, (KM # 259.2), no test mark,
choice extremely fine.
186. Muhiabad Poona Mint, Silver Rupee, FE 1236, EIC Transition Issue, In the name of Shah Ali Gauhar (Shah Alam II), Obv: Persian legend
“Sikka Mubarak Badshah ghazi”, Rev: Persian legend “Sana julus, zarb Muhiabad Poona” & Fasli date in Nagari 1236 with Nagphani mint
mark, 11.20g, 20.48mm, (M&W # T3a /Stevens # 6.128), no test mark, about extremely fine, Scarce.
Madras Presidency
187. Soho Mint, Copper Cash Proof, 1803, Plain border, Obv: Rampant lion facing left, holding Imperial crown (from the EIC crest); date be-
low, Rev: Persian legend “Kas” & English 1 Cash, (KM # 315 /Prid # 213 /Stevens # 5.149c), graded & slabbed by NGC as PR 63BN, Proof,
Extremely Rare in this grade.
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Inverted Die Axis
188. Copper 4 Pies, Royal Mint, London, AH 1240 /1825 AD, Inverted Die Axis, Obv: The arms of the company with the date below, Rev: The
value in Persian legend “Chahar Pai” with the numeral 4 above and 1240 Hijri below, surrounded by an open wreath. 8.22g, 26.74mm, (Stevens
# 5.89 /PR # 276 /KM # 432), about very fine.
189. Gold Star Pagoda, Obv: Diety Vishnu standing, Rev: star in a pentagon with granulated background,3.38g, 10.73mm, (KM # 303 /Stevens
# 1.12 /Pr # 9), AU-UNC, Very Scarce.
1.5x
190. Gold 5 Rupees (1/3 Mohur), Obv: coat-of-arms of the EIC without supporters and surrounded by the legend in English, Rev: Persian leg-
end “Panj Rupiya Kampany Angrez Bahadur” within a raised, toothed border, 4.3g, 19.47mm, (KM # 422, Stevens # 4.7, PR # 244), with hook,
XF-AU, Rare.
Coins of British India
1/12 Anna
191. 1877, Victoria Empress, Copper 1/12 Anna, Bombay Mint, Bust A, (PR # 809/GK # 889), XF-AUNC, Scarce.
1 Anna
192. 1907, King Edward VII, Cupro-Nickel 1 Anna, Bombay Mint, B incused, (PR # 926/GK # 990), toning, choice quality, UNC, Scarce.
193. 1919, King George V, Cupro-Nickel 1 Anna, Bombay Mint, no dot, (PR # 949), toning, XF-AUNC.
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194. 1923, King George V, Cupro-Nickel 1 Anna, Bombay Mint, dot, (PR # 951/GK # 1151), multi-colour iridescent toning, UNC, Rare.
2 Annas
195. 1891, Victoria Empress, Silver 2 Annas, Calcutta Mint, B/II/C incused, (PR # 506/GK # 795), graded & slabbed by PCGS as AU 58, Rare.
196. 1911, King George V, Silver 2 Annas, Calcutta Mint, no dot, pig type, (PR # 564/GK # 1107), minor toning, AU-UNC, Rare in this grade.
197. 1918, King George V, Cupro-Nickel 2 Annas, Calcutta Mint, no dot, (PR # 880/GK # 1118), XF-AUNC, Scarce.
198. 1926, King George V, Cupro-Nickel 2 Annas, Bombay Mint, dot, (PR # 899/GK # 1129), toning, graded & slabbed by PCGS as MS 64,
Very Rare in this grade.
Note: Only 2 piece in MS 65 is recorded as having a grade higher than this coin in the PCGS Census.
199. 1945, King George VI, Nickel-Brass 2 Annas, Calcutta Mint, no dots by year, head type II, (PR # 909/GK # 1369), attractive toning, graded
& slabbed by NGC as MS 65, Very Rare in this grade.
Note: Top-pop, highest graded known coin for the type.
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¼ Rupee
200. 1840, Victoria Queen, Silver ¼ Rupee, Divided Legend, Calcutta Mint, W.W. raised, 10 berries (6L+4R), numeral ‘4’ without serif, (PR #
105/GK # 197), graded & slabbed by NGC as MS 62.
201. 1862, Victoria Queen, Silver ¼ Rupee, Calcutta Mint, A/I, (PR # 376/GK # 375), graded & slabbed by NGC as MS 62.
202. 1898, Victoria Empress, Silver ¼ Rupee, Bombay Mint, C(i)/I/B incused, (PR # 431/GK # 734), graded & slabbed by NGC as MS 62, Very
Rare in this grade.
Note: Difficult date to encounter in the Victoria Empress series.
203. 1913, King George V, Silver ¼ Rupee, Calcutta Mint, no dot, (PR # 442/GK # 1083), little toning, graded & slabbed by NGC as MS 65,
Extremely Rare in this grade.
Note: Only 3 piece in MS 66 is recorded as having a grade higher than this coin in the NGC Census.
4 Annas
204. 1921, King George V, Cupro-Nickel 4 Annas, Proof Restrike, Calcutta Mint, no dot, (Unlisted in GK/PR # 876/SW # 8.190), proof, graded
& slabbed by NGC as PL 64, Very Rare.
½ Rupee
205. 1840, Victoria Queen, Silver ½ Rupee, Continuous Legend, Bombay Mint, no initial, 19 berries (9L+10R), A/I, English Head, die rotation,
(PR # 76/GK # 123), graded & slabbed by PCGS as XF 45, Scarce.
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206. 1840, Victoria Queen, Silver ½ Rupee, Continuous Legend, Bombay Mint, no initial, 19 berries (9L+10R), A/I, letters are double struck in
“VICTORIA”, English Head, die to crack near Victori’s Nose & Neck, (PR # 76/GK # 123), graded & slabbed by PCGS as AU 55, Rare in this grade.
207. 1840, Victoria Queen, Silver ½ Rupee, Divided Legend, Calcutta/Bombay Mint, .W.W incused, 24 berries (12L+12R), (PR # 80/GK #
188/191), graded & slabbed by PCGS as MS 63, Very Rare in this grade.
208. 1913, King George V, Silver ½ Rupee, Calcutta Mint, no dot, (PR # 320/GK # 1048), iridescent toning on both sides, UNC details, Very
Rare in this grade.
Note: Tough date for this type.
209. 1916, King George V, Silver ½ Rupee, Calcutta Mint, no dot, (PR # 323/GK # 1053), toning, graded & slabbed by NGC as MS 62, Rare in
this grade.
210. 1938, King George VI, Silver ½ Rupee, Bombay Mint, A/I/dot, head type I, (PR # 351/GK # 1294), choice quality, UNC, Scarce.
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211. 1835, King William IIII, Silver Rupee, Calcutta Mint, F incused, 19 berries (10L+9R), A/I, two leaves above E of ONE, (PR # 36/GK # 16),
about extremely fine.
212. 1840, Victoria Queen, Silver Rupee, Continuous Legend, Madras Mint, S incused, 35 berries (20L+15R), A/VII, (Unlisted in PR/GK #
106), about extremely fine, Scarce.
213. 1921, King George V, Silver Rupee, Bombay Mint, dot, (PR # 227/GK # 1043), toning, about extremely fine.
214 215
214. 1944, King George VI, Silver Rupee, Bombay Mint, D/II/dot, head type II, die rotation around 10’o clock, (PR # 245/GK # 1280), about
extremely fine, Scarce.
215. 1945, King George VI, Silver Rupee, Lahore Mint, D/II/L raised, normal ‘5’, (PR # 248/GK # 1288), ghost impression, AU-UNC, Scarce
in this grade.
216. 1945, King George VI, Silver Rupee, Lahore Mint, Large ‘5’, D/II/L raised, head type II, (PR # 248/GK # 1290), XF-AUNC, Very Rare.
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Coins of Republic India
217. Republic India, 1996, 2nd International Crop Science Congress, Copper-Nickel 5 Rupees, Calcutta Mint, First Strike (currency issue),
8.85g, 23.10mm, (KM #160), about extremely fine, Rare.
218. Republic India, 2010, Proof Set, Mother Teresa Birth Centenary (1910-2010), Set of 2 Coins, Silver 100 Rupees & Copper Nickel 5
Rupees, Calcutta Mint, intact in the blister pack, preserved in the original packing, proof.
219. Republic India, 2010, Proof Set, 150 Years of Comptroller & Auditor General of India (1860-2010), Set of 2 Coins, Silver 150 Rupees
& Copper Nickel 5 Rupees, Calcutta Mint, intact in the blister pack, preserved in the original packing, proof.
220. Republic India, 2011, Proof Set, 150th Birth Anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore (1861-2011), Set of 2 Coins, Silver 150 Rupees &
Copper Nickel 5 Rupees, Calcutta Mint, (RB # 373), intact in the blister pack, preserved in the original packing, proof.
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Worldwide Coins
Austria
221. Franciscvs I (1804-1835), Silver 1 Thaler, 1820 M, Melbourne Mint, Obv: portrait of the king facing right, lettering “FRANCISCVS I.
D. G. AVSTRIAE IMPERATOR” around the field and mintmark “M” in the exergue, Rev: crowned imperial eagle with habsburg-lorraine and
austria arms, value & lettering “HVN. BOH. LOMB. ET VEN. GAL. LOD. IL. REX. A. A. 1820” around the field, 26.76g, 41.19mm, (KM #
2162), about very fine, Scarce.
222. Francis Joseph I (1848-1916), Silver 5 Korona, 1915, Obv: wreathed head of mature Francis Joseph facing right, lettering “FERENCZ
JOZSEF I·K·A·CS· ES M·H·S·D·O·AP·KIR·” around the field, Rev: angels holding crown above value and date within sprigs, 23.87g, 35.9mm,
(KM # 488), about very fine.
Canada
223. Queen Elizabeth II, Montreal Olympics – 1976, Silver 10 Dollars, 1976, Obv: bust of the queen facing right, small maple leaf below, let-
tering “ELIZABETH II/CANADA 1973”, Rev: map of the world and olympic logo above, denomination below, lettering “OLYMPIADE XXI
OLYMPIAD MONTREAL 1976”, 48.32g, 45.04mm, (KM # 86), UNC, Rare.
224. Queen Elizabeth II, Montreal Olympics – 1976, Silver 10 Dollars, 1976, Obv: bust of the queen facing right, small maple leaf below, letter-
ing “ELIZABETH II/CANADA 1974”, Rev: head of Zeus and olympic logo above, denomination below, lettering “OLYMPIADE XXI OLYMPI-
AD MONTREAL 1976”, 47.90g, 44.94mm, (KM # 93), UNC.
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225. Queen Elizabeth II, Montreal Olympics – 1976, Silver 10 Dollars, 1976, Obv: bust of the queen facing right, small maple leaf below,
lettering “ELIZABETH II/CANADA 1975”, Rev: women’s shot put, olympic logo above, denomination below, lettering “OLYMPIADE XXI
OLYMPIAD MONTREAL 1976”, 48.82g, 44.96mm, (KM # 103), UNC.
226. Queen Elizabeth II, Montreal Olympics – 1976, Silver 10 Dollars, 1976, Obv: bust of the queen facing right, small maple leaf below,
lettering “ELIZABETH II/CANADA 1976”, Rev: soccer players(Football), denomination below lettering “OLYMPIADE XXI OLYMPIAD
MONTREAL 1976”, 48g, 44.98mm, (KM # 111), AUNC.
Cook Islanads
227. Queen Elizabeth II, Silver Hearts Series Valentine’s Day Heart 2019, Proof Silver 5 Dollars, 2019, Obv: coin in the shape of a heart
displays a lavish crystal rose on a proof finish background with floral elements, Rev: bust of the queen facing right, lettering around the field, the
coins incorporate flower bouqets made with Swarovski® crystals and specially designed as Valentine’s Day gifts, packed in theme box with certif-
icate, proof, Very Rare.
Congo
228. Democratic Republic, Lady Diana Visit to India, Proof Copper Nickel 5 Francs, 2000, Obv: a lion standing facing left, denomination
below, lettering “REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO 5 FRANCS” around the field, Rev: Lady Diana at left, Taj Mahal at right,
a cameo of Queen Mother top center, lettering “LADY DIANA 1961-1997 VISIT TO INDIA, FEBRUARY 1992” around the field, 28.33g,
38.09mm, (KM # 63), proof.
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Falkland Islands
229. Queen Elizabeth II, 80th Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Mother, Proof Silver 50 Pence, 1980, Obv: bust of Queen Elizabeth II facing
right, lettering “QUEEN ELIZABETH II · FALKLAND ISLANDS ·50 PENCE·”, Rev: Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother’s bust left, lettering
“QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER 1900·AUGUST 4·1980”, 28.03g, 38.64mm, (KM # 15a), proof.
France
2x
230. Napoleon III, Gold 20 Francs, 1860 BB, Strasburg Mint, Obv: portrait of the king facing right, lettering “NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR”
around the field, Rev: value and the date in three lines surrounded by a laurel wreath, lettering “EMPIRE FRANCAIS” around the field, mintmark
“BB” appear below the wreath, raised stars and legend on the edge, 6.6g, 21.03mm, (KM # 781), choice very fine, Very Scarce.
Mauritius
231. Queen Elizabeth II, 25th Anniversary of the Accession of Queen Elizabeth II, Proof Silver 25 Rupees, 1977, Obv: bust of Queen Eliz-
abeth II facing right, lettering “QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND 1952-1977” around the field, Rev: man harvesting sugar cane, lettering
“MAURITIUS TWENTY FIVE RUPEES”, 28.63g, 38.60mm, (KM # 43a), proof.
Spain
232. Fernando VII (1808-1833), Silver 8 Reales, 1821, Lima JP, Obv: the portrait of the king facing right, lettering “FERDIN•VII•DEI•GRA-
TIA•1821” around the field, Rev: crowned arms shield flanked by pillars, lettering “HISPAN•ET IND•REX•ME•8R•J•P•” around the field,
26.75g, 39.20mm, choice very fine, Rare.
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234. Artuqids Dynasty of Mardin (1102-1233 AD), Bronze Dirham, Obv: the portrait of the ruler within the dotted square, Rev: Arabic legend
“al-Imam al-Muta’asim amir al-mominin”, (CA # Artuqids 608), 6.40g, 23.25mm, about very fine.
Turks and Caicos Islands
235. 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Winston Churchill, Silver 20 Crowns, 1974, Obv: coat of Arms with pelican above and flamingo
facing center each side, lettering “TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS 20 CROWNS”, Rev: the portrait of Winston Churchill facing left, lettering
“WINSTON CHURCHILL CENTENARY ·1974·”, on the edge “REDEEMABLE AT TURKS AND CAICOS FOR US CURRENCY”, 38.34g,
45.02mm, (KM # 2), AU-UNC.
United Kingdom
236. Queen Elizabeth II, 50th Birthday of Prince of Wales (1948-1998), Copper Nickel 5 Pounds, 1998, Obv: effigy of Queen Elizabeth II
facing right, lettering “ELIZABETH·II·D·G REG·F·D·1998” around the field, Rev: smaller portrait of Prince Charles against a background
formed by the work of the Prince’s Trust, legend above, date and denomination below, 28.2g, 38.6mm, (KM # 995), packed in acrylic presentation
case, UNC.
Zimbabwe
237. Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe), Queen Elizabeth II, 100th Birthday of Cecil Rhodes, Silver 1 Crown, 1953, Obv: young laureate bust
of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, lettering “+ QUEEN·ELIZABETH·THE·SECOND”, Rev: the portrait of Cecil John Rhodes, in a circle three
shields for each colony, all flanked by two wreaths wrapped in banners, lettering “SOUTHERN RHODESIA 1853 1902 CECIL RHODES ·
CROWN 1953 ·”, on the edge “? 1853 1953 ? OUT OF VISION CAME REALITY”, 28.15g, 38.71mm, (KM # 27), XF-AUNC.
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Proof & UNC Sets
238. Proof Set, United Kingdom, Elizabeth II, Turks and Caicos Islands “Age of Exploration” (1492-1962), Proof Silver 10 Crowns, 1975,
Obv: bust of the queen facing right, date below, lettering “ELIZABETH II/D.G. REGINA” around the field, Rev: image of spacecraft’s orbital
paths, commemorates the successful USA space flights of Friendship 7 and Aurora 7, lettering “TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS-AGE OF
EXPLORATION 1492-1962-10 CROWNS” around the field, intact in acryic case and government issued original packing with certificate, proof, Rare.
239. USA, 1964, UNC Coins Set, Set of 5 Coins, Kennedy ½ Dollar, Washington ¼ Dollar, Roosevelt 1 Dime, Jefferson Nickel 5 Cents, A.
Lincoln 1 Cent, packed in acrylic case, UNC.
Medals • Medallions • Tokens • Seals
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240. Bahawalpur State, Victory Star Medal (1939-45), Bronze, Obv: a five-pointed star, the uppermost point truncated and fitted with the cap
of state, in the center of the medal a star and crescent surrounded by a wreath, in Persian legend “Nusrat”, Rev: Uniface, fixed ring as part of the
cap of state, 20.78g, 42.69mm, (T Mc # 18), about extremely fine.
241. Bahawalpur State, 1924, Installation Medal of Sadiq Muhammad Khan V, Bronze, Unnnamed, Obv: portrait of Sadiq Muhammad Khan
V facing left, Rev: Arabic legend “Sana 1342 Hijri, julus Sana 1924 Yesuye” in a central circle, Persian legend “Sadiq Muhammad Khan V Al
Malik huwa Allah Abd Allah wa Abd al-Rasul Nawab Haji Muhammad Khan Abbasi Khamis Farman rawai Bahawalpur 787” around edge,
with bar, plain edge, 22.3g, 40.14mm, (T. MC # 39), about extremely fine.
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242. Bahawalpur State, Silver Jubilee Medal (1325-1350 AH), Miniature, Silver, Obv: portrait of Sadiq Muhammad Khan V facing left with
Persian legend around, Rev: Persian legend “Jashne Aqad Hukumat Nishast Panj Saal Sana 1325-1350 Hijri al Mukaddas” within wreath,
with a bar, 4.41g, 17.88mm, about very fine.
243. Bahawalpur-Pakistan Alliance Medal was instituted in 1947 (Tamgha-e-Etihad Bahawalpur-Pakistan 1947), Cupro-Nickel, Obv: bust of
the ruler with Persian legend, Rev: crossed flag with the crescent star, Persian legend “Etihad-e-Bahawalpur-Pakistan 1947, 17 Ziqaida Sana
1366 Hijri”, a ring with original ribbon, 23.75g, 36.81mm, about extremely fine.
Note: The Bahawalpur-Pakistan Alliance Medal was instituted in 1947 by Nawab Sir Sadiq Muhammad Khan V Abbasi, to commemorate the
accession of Bahawalpur to the Dominion of Pakistan and the conclusion of the treaty of the union on October 3, 1947, and awarded in a single
class.
244. Dhrangadhra State, Maharaj Mayurdhvaja Singh (1942-1948), Accession to India Medal, Silver Alloy, Unnamed, Obv: the Ashoka
Chakra with the diadem above and the date 9 Aug 1947 below, with the motto in Sanskrit script, “जय हिंद/सुखिनो भवन्तु धरर्या” (Jai Hind/Sukh-
ino Bhavantu Dhararya), and around the outer edge legend “ACCESSION TO THE DOMINION OF INDIA/DHRANGADHRA”, Rev: the
Jhaladhip arms with diadem above, legend around “HALVAD DHRANGADHRA STATE JHALAWAR KATHIAWAR INDIA” and around the
outer edge above “સામ હલવડા ધરંગધરા” (Sam Halvada Dharangadhara) in Gujarati, below legend “जलालराज रूपं सर्व भद्राय रजते” (Jhala
Raj Rupam Sarva Bhadraya Rajate) in Sanskrit, along with suspension ring to wear, plain edge, 14.61g, 32.09mm, (T Mc # 114), choice very
fine, Rare.
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245. Jaipur State, Man Singh II, Silver Jubilee Medal, Silver, Obv: portrait of Maharaja Man Singh II to facing right, Devanagari legend
around “ Maharajadhiraj Shri Sawai Maan Singh II”, Rev: coat of arms of the state, Devanagari legend “RAJAT JAYANTI - SILVER JUBI-
LEE - 1922-1947”, without a ring, plain edge, 29.93g, 38.23mm, toned, XF-AUNC, Scarce.
British/Bengal Presidency India
246. British India, 1921, India Army Rifle Association Prize Medal (Bengal Presidency), Copper Medal, Unnamed, Obv: Lioness advancing
to left on the plinth, legends “N.I.R.A / 1863-86” in the rectangular box, Rev: “B·P·R·A / 1887-1921” within an ornamented cartouche, above
“ARMY RIFLE”, “ASSOCIATION / INDIA” below, all within a laurel wreath, plain edge, 17.42g, 35.29mm, (P. Puddester # 960.9), attractively
toned with mahogany patina, about extremely fine.
247. British India, 1921, India Army Rifle Association Prize Medal (Bengal Presidency), Silver Medal, Unnamed, Obv: Lioness advancing
to left on the plinth, legends “N.I.R.A / 1863-86” in the rectangular box, Rev: “B·P·R·A / 1887-1921” within an ornamented cartouche, above
“ARMY RIFLE”, “ASSOCIATION / INDIA” below, all within a laurel wreath, plain edge, 22.16g, 35.27mm, (P. Puddester # 960.9), attractively
toned, about extremely fine.
248. British India, 1921, India Army Rifle Association Prize Medal (Bengal Presidency), Silver Medal, Unnamed, By J. Pinches London, Obv:
Lioness advancing to left on the plinth, legends “N.I.R.A / 1863-86” in the rectangular box, makers name “PINCHES LONDON”, Rev: “B·P·R·A
/ 1887-1921” within an ornamented cartouche, above “ARMY RIFLE”, “ASSOCIATION / INDIA” below, all within a laurel wreath, with the
suspension ring, plain edge, 22.16g, 35.27mm, (P. Puddester # 960.35.1), hints of some patina, about extremely fine.
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249. British Empire, 1854, Crimea War Medal (1854-56), Victoria Queen, Silver, Unnamed Medal of 3rd Regiment, Ornated Clasp “Sebas-
topol”, Obv: Wyon profile of Queen Victoria facing left, legend around “VICTORIA REGINA 1854”, Rev: Roman soldier, armed with circular
shield and short sword, being crowned by a flying Victory, legend “CRIMEA”, bar with clasp “SEBASTOPOL”, engraved on the edge “3rd. REG
T, 38.28g, 35.42mm, (MYB 2007 # 119), about extremely fine, Very Rare.
Note: These war medals were awarded to British Units of Land and Navy and also to some of the French forces that took part in the campaign
against the Russians on the Crimean Peninsula and the surrounding waters.
250. British India, 1881, Second Afghanistan War Medal (1878-79-80), Victoria Queen, Silver, Awarded to “Private Beesaisur Passee”, Obv:
veiled profile of Queen Victoria facing left, legend around “VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX”, Rev: a figure of the marching army, with an ele-
phant carrying cannon and soldiers mounted on the horses, legend “AFGHANISTAN & dates 1878-79-80” in exergue, bar with clasp, engraved on the
edge “PRIVATE BEESAISUR PASSEE, 10th REGT. BO. N. I.”, 33.73g, 36.25mm, (MYB 2007 # 128), about very fine, Very Rare.
251. British India, 1888, India General Service Medal (1854-95), Victoria Queen, Silver, Unnamed, Clasp “Hazara 1888”, Obv: bust of Queen
Victoria facing left, legend around “VICTORIA REGINA”, Rev: Victory crowning a semi-nude seated warrior, bar with clasp “Hazara 1888”,
plain edge, 38g, 36.34mm, (MYB 2007 # 117), about very fine, Rare.
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252. British India, India General Service Medal (1854-95), Victoria Queen, Silver, Awarded to “Sepoy Kabla Singh”, Obv: Wyon profile of
Queen Victoria facing left, legend around “VICTORIA REGINA”, Rev: Victory crowning a semi-nude seated warrior, without suspension hook and bar
clasp, engraved on the edge “4457 SEPOY. KABLA SINGH, 20th. BO. INFY.”, 29.78g, 36.19mm, (MYB 2007 # 117), about very fine, Rare.
253. British Empire, 1894, Volunteer Long Service and Good Conduct, Miniature Medal, Victoria Queen, Silver, Unnamed, Obv: effigy of
the reigning monarch Queen Victoria facing left, legend around “VICTORIA REGINA”, Rev: a laurel wreath on which is superimposed ribbons,
legend “FOR LONG SERVICE IN THE VOLUNTEER FORCE”, with bar, plain edge, 5.09g, 17.61mm, (MYB 2007 # 232), about extremely
fine, Rare.
254. British India, 1895, India Medal (1895-1902), Victoria Queen, Silver, Awarded to “Sepoy Budh Singh”, Obv: veiled profile of Queen
Victoria facing left, legend around “VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX”, Rev: British and Indian soldiers supporting a standard, legend
“INDIA 1895”, with bar, engraved on the edge “3494 SEPOY. BUDH SINGH (15th. BOMBAY. INFANTRY ?)”, 41.9g, 35.16mm, (MYB 2007
# 142), about very fine, Rare.
Note: This medal replaced the India General Service Medal which had been awarded for various minor campaigns over a period of four decades
from 1854.
255. British India, 1897, Army Temperance Association, Silver, Unnamed, Obv: two Indian Women beneath a palm tree, legend “ARMY TEM-
PERANCE MEDAL. INDIA”, Rev: legend “WATCH AND BE SOBER”, around “ ARMY TEMPERANCE ASSOCIATION 1897”, with bar,
plain edge, 26.17g, 34.37mm, toned, about extremely fine.
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256. British Empire, 1899, Reconquest of the Sudan (1896-97), Miniature Medal, Victoria Queen, Silver, Unnamed, Obv: the Jubilee bust of
Queen Victoria facing left, legend around “VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX”, Rev: a seated figure of Victory holding palms and laurels
with flags in the background, legend “SUDAN”, with bar, plain edge, 5.27g, 17.57mm, (MYB 2007 # 145), about extremely fine, Very Rare.
257. British Empire, 1899, Anglo-Boer War Medal (1899-1902), Victoria Queen, Silver, Unnamed, Queen’s South Africa Medal with ribboned
three Clasps “Transvaal, Orange Free State, Cape Colony”, Obv: the Jubilee bust of Queen Victoria facing left, legend around “VICTORIA
REGINA ET IMPERATRIX”, Rev: Britannia holding the flag and a laurel crown towards a large group of soldiers, with warships offshore, legend
“SOUTH AFRICA”, bar with three clasps of “Transvaal, Orange Free State, Cape Colony”, plain edge, 45.38g, 36.19mm, (MYB 2007 # 150),
about extremely fine, Very Rare.
Note: The Anglo-Boer War campaign of the British Empire had various specialist units involved for the first time, as well as locally raised units
and contingents from India, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia. It is one of the most popular awards among collectors. This is the third type of
the reverse which does not have the date on it.
258. British India, 1901, Royal Army Temperance Medal (1837-1901), Victoria Queen, Silver, Unnamed, Obv: bust of Queen Victoria facing
left on the floral wreath, legend around “VICTORIA EMPRESS OF INDIA”, Rev: Crown above ATA (Army Temperance Association), “WATCH
AND BE SOBER”, legend “IN MEMORY OF QUEEN VICTORIA 1837-1901”, plain edge, 21.34g, 34.45mm, about extremely fine, Rare.
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259. British Empire, Accession Medal of Edward VII, Copper, Unnamed, made by E.Fuchs, Obv: conjoined crowned figures of King Edward
VII and Queen Alexandra facing right, legend “KING EDWARD VII QUEEN ALEXANDRA-E.FUCHS 1901” around the field, Rev: outside
facade of Hotel Victoria and the street view with several horse carriages in the foreground, legend “HOTEL VICTORIA/LONDON-ELKINGTON
“, plain edge, 119g, 62.92mm, this medal was given to the patrons of Hotel Victoria, about very fine, Very Scarce.
260. British Empire, 1902, Coronation Medal of Edward VII, Silver, Unnamed, made by E.Fuchs, Obv: conjoined crowned figures of King
Edward VII and Queen Alexandra facing right, legend around “KING EDWARD VII QUEEN ALEXANDRA-E.FUCHS 1901”, Rev: female fig-
ure seated right, displaying an oval shield, inscribed 26 June 1902 and bearing the Royal Arms, looks towards Westminster Abbey beyond, above:
a radiate crown, legend “26TH JUNE 1902-E.FUCHS 1901”, without bar and clasp, plain edge, 32.39g, 38.61mm, (Eimer # 1870), about very
fine, Very Scarce.
261. British Empire, 9 Aug. 1902, Coronation Medal of King Edward VII & Queen Alexandra, Bronze, Obv: portrait of King Edward VII,
legend around “EDWARD VII-CROWNED 9 AUGUST 1902”, Rev: bust of Queen Alexandra, legend “ALEXANDRA-QUEEN CONSORT”
around the field and date below, without bar and clasp, 31.57g, 38.10mm, packed in an original mint red case, about extremely fine, Scarce.
262. British Empire, 9 Aug 1902, Coronation Medal of King Edward VII & Queen Alexandra, Silver, Obv: portrait of King Edward VII,
legend “EDWARD VII-CROWNED 9 AUGUST 1902” around the field, Rev: bust of Queen Alexandra, legend “ALEXANDRA-QUEEN CON-
SORT” around the field and date below, without bar and clasp, 12.66g, 30.99mm, about very fine, Scarce.
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263. British Empire, 9 Aug. 1902, Coronation Medal of King Edward VII & Queen Alexandra, Silver, Obv: portrait of King Edward VII,
legend “EDWARD VII-CROWNED 9 AUGUST 1902” around the field, Rev: bust of Queen Alexandra, legend “ALEXANDRA-QUEEN CON-
SORT” around the field and date below, without bar and clasp, 12.65g, 30.90mm, packed in an original mint red velvet case, XF-AU, Rare.
264. British Empire, 9 August 1902, Coronation Medal of King Edward VII & Queen Alexandra, Silver, Obv: portrait of King Edward VII,
wreath with legend and date around the field, Rev: bust of Queen Alexandra, laurel wreath and legend around the field, a laurel wreath and the
legend and date around the field, 31.57g, 38.10mm, AU-UNC, Rare.
265. British India, 1903-1910, Pair of 2 Medals (Normal and Miniature), Kaisar-I-Hind, Volunteer Long Service and Good Conduct, King
Edward VII, Silver (2), both with bar, (MYB 2007 # 232), about extremely fine, Very Rare as a Pair.
a: Normal Medal, Awarded to “ ? ”, Obv: effigy of the reigning monarch King Edward VII facing left, legend around “ EDWARDUS VII KAI-
SAR-I-HIND”, Rev: a laurel wreath on which is superimposed ribbons, legend “FOR LONG SERVICE IN THE VOLUNTEER FORCE”,
37.68g, 36.66mm.
b: Miniature Medal, Unnamed, Obv: effigy of the reigning monarch King Edward VII facing left, legend around “ EDWARDUS VII REX IM-
PERATOR”, Rev: a laurel wreath on which is superimposed ribbons, legend “FOR LONG SERVICE IN THE VOLUNTEER FORCE”, 4.57g,
17.88mm.
266. British India, 1903-1910 (Established 1871), Bombay Presidency Rifle Association Medal, King Edward VII, Silver, Unnamed, Obv:
King Edward VII facing left, legend around “EDWARD VII KING AND EMPEROR”, Rev: a wreath, legend “ BOMBAY PRESIDENCY RIFLE
ASSOCIATION ESTAB 1871”, with bar, plain edge, 40.44g, 39.21mm, choice quality, about extremely fine, Rare.
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267. British Empire, 1911, Coronation Medal of King George V & Queen Mary, Bronze, Royal Mint, Obv: portrait of King George V facing
left with the orb to left, legend “GEORGE V CROWNED - JUNE 22 1911” around the field, Rev: bust of Queen Mary facing left, legend “QUEEN
MARY-JUNE 22 1911” around the field, without bar and clasp, plain edge, 77.32g, 51.8mm, matte proof-like, about extremely fine.
268. British Empire, 1911, Coronation Medal of King George V & Queen Mary, Silver, Royal Mint, Obv: portrait of King George V facing left
with the orb to left, legend “GEORGE V CROWNED - JUNE 22 1911” around the field, Rev: bust of Queen Mary facing left, legend “QUEEN
MARY-JUNE 22 1911” around the field, without bar and clasp, plain edge, 12.36g, 30.72mm, about very fine.
269. British Empire, 1911, Coronation Medal, Miniature, Silver, Obv: conjoined busts of King George V and Queen Mary, legend around
“GEORGIUS.V.D.G.REX.ET.IMP.MARIA.REGINA”, Rev: an angel showering petals and one holding the scales of justice, legend “JUNE
22ND 1911”, with the suspension ring, plain edge, 6.05g, 20.85mm, about extremely fine.
270. British India, 1911, Delhi Durbar Medal, King George V, Silver, Awarded to “Jemedar Saheb Singh”, Obv: conjoined busts of King
George V & Queen Mary facing left, within a floral wreath, Rev: an elaborate Farsi legend that translates as “The Durbar of George V, Emperor
of India, Master of the British lands”, with the ring, engraved on the edge “JEM SAHEB SINGH 48th PIONEERS”, 38.60g, 39.21mm, (MYB
2007 # 312), about extremely fine, Very Rare.
Note: Issued to commemorate the Delhi Durbar held to honor the King Emperor in December 1911. These were awarded to British and Indian
officers and other ranks for exemplary service. About 30,000 were produced.
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271. British Empire, 1919, Mercantile Marine (First World) War Medal (1914-18), King George V, Bronze (Polished), Awarded to “A.S.
Fernandes.”, Obv: Mackennal profile of King George V facing left, legend around “GEORGIVS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP:”, Rev:
a steamship ploughing through an angry sea, with a sinking submarine and a sailing vessel in the background, the whole enclosed in a laurel
wreath, legend “FOR.WAR.SERVICE MERCANTILE.MARINE .1914-1918.”, with bar, engraved on the edge “A.S. FERNANDES.”, 27.95g,
36.37mm, (MYB 2007 # 169), about extremely fine.
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272. British India, 1919, First World War (1914-1920), King George V, Silver, Awarded to “____ ” , Obv: the uncrowned left-facing profile of
King George V, legend around “GEORGIVS V BRITT.OMN: REX ET IND: IMP:”, Rev: st. George on horseback trampling underfoot the eagle
shield of the central powers and a skull and cross-bones, around “1914 - 1918”, bar with clasp, engraved on the edge scratch, 33.86g, 36.59mm,
(MYB 2007 # 168), about extremely fine.
273. British India, 1919, First World War (1914-1920), King George V, Silver, Unnamed, Obv: the uncrowned left-facing profile of King George
V, legend around “GEORGIVS V BRITT.OMN: REX ET IND: IMP:”, Rev: st. George on horseback trampling underfoot the eagle shield of
the central powers and a skull and cross-bones, around “1914 - 1918”, bar with clasp, plain edge, 5.03g, 17.98mm, (MYB 2007 # 168), about
extremely fine.
274. British India, Pair of 2 Medals, Awarded to “DR. ABA Powar”, Kaisar-I-Hind (1910-30) & British War Medal (1914-20), King George
V, Silver (2), with “Waziristan” clasp, (MYB 2007 # 168 & 164), about extremely fine, Rare as a Pair.
a: First World War (1914-20), Silver, Obv: the uncrowned left-facing profile of King George V, legend around “ GEORGIVS V BRITT.OMN:
REX ET IND: IMP:”, Rev: st. George on horseback trampling underfoot the eagle shield of the central powers and a skull and cross-bones,
around “1914 - 1918”, with bar, engraved on the edge “ JEM DR. A B A POWAR, 101 GRNDR S.”, 33.68g, 36.66mm, (MYB 2007 # 168).
b: Clasp “Waziristan 1921-24”, India General Service (1910-30), Silver, Obv: bust of King George V facing left, legend around “GEORGIVS V
KAISAR-I-HIND”, Rev: the fortress at Jamrud in the khyber pass, with the name “INDIA” in a wreath at the foot, bar with clasp “WAZIRISTAN
1921-24”, engraved on the edge “ JEM DR. A B A POWAR, 1-4 BO. GRS.”, 43.13g, 36.75mm, (MYB 2007 # 164).

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275. British India, Pair of 2 Medals, India General Service, Awarded to “Santa Singh”, Kaisar-I-Hind (1910-30) & Indiae Imperial (1930-
35), King George V, Silver (2), with “Waziristan” clasp, (MYB 2007 # 164), about extremely fine, Rare as a Pair.
a: Kaisar-I-Hind (1910-30), Clasp “Waziristan 1921-24”, Obv: King George V facing left, legend around “GEORGIVS V KAISAR-I-HIND”,
Rev: the fortress at Jamrud in the khyber pass, with the name “INDIA” in a wreath at the foot, bar with clasp “WAZIRISTAN 1921-24”, engraved
on the edge “1447 S. A. S. SANTA SINGH, I. M. D.”, 43.36g, 36.68mm.
b: Indiae Imperial (1930-35), Obv: King George V facing left, legend around “GEORGIVS.V.D.G.BRITT.OMN. REX.ET.INDIA.IMP.”, Rev:
the fortress at Jamrud in the khyber pass, with the name “INDIA” in a wreath at the foot, with bar, engraved on the edge “8081 SIGMN. SANTA
SINGH, I. S. C.”, 38.11g, 36.60mm.
276. British India, India General Service Miniature Medal (1908-1935), King George V, Silver, Unnamed, Obv: bust of King George V facing
left, legend around “GEORGIVS.V.D.G.BRITT.OMN. REX.ET.INDIA.IMP.”, Rev: the fortress at Jamrud in the Khyber pass, with the name
“INDIA” in a wreath at the foot, bar with clasp, plain edge, 6g, 18.23mm, (MYB 2007 # 164), about extremely fine.
277. British India, India General Service, Kaisar-I-Hind (1910-30), King George V, Silver, Awarded to “Basant Singh” of Dogra Regi-
ment, Three Clasps “Waziristan 1919-21, Waziristan 1921-24, North West Frontier 1930-31, Obv: King George V facing left, legend around
“GEORGIVS V KAISAR-I-HIND”, Rev: the fortress at Jamrud in the Khyber pass, with the name “INDIA” in a wreath at the foot, bar with three
clasps “WAZIRISTAN 1919-21, WAZIRISTAN 1921-24, NORTH WEST FRONTIER 1930-31”, engraved on the edge “ 767 SEPOY. BASANT
SINGH, 1-37 DOGRA REGT.” 53.90g, 35.79mm, (MYB 2007 # 164), about extremely fine, Very Rare.
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278. British India, India General Service, Kaisar-I-Hind (1910-30), King George V, Silver, Awarded to “Sepoy. Ramparshad Singh”, Four
Clasps “Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919, Mahsud 1919-20, Waziristan 1919-21, Waziristan 1921-24, Obv: King George V facing left, legend around
“GEORGIVS V KAISAR-I-HIND”, Rev: the fortress at Jamrud in the Khyber pass, with the name “INDIA” in a wreath at the foot, bar with
four clasps “AFGHANISTAN N.W.F. 1919, MAHSUD 1919-20, WAZIRISTAN 1919-21, WAZIRISTAN 1921-24”, engraved on the edge “ 4101
SEPOY. RAMPARSHAD SINGH. 11. RAJPUTS.”, 60g, 37.47mm, (MYB 2007 # 164), superb quality, about extremely fine, Very Rare.
279. British India, India General Service Medal, Kaisar-I-Hind (1910-30), Awarded to “Achhar Singh”, Clasp “Waziristan 1921-24”, Obv:
King George V facing left, legend around “GEORGIVS V KAISAR-I-HIND”, Rev: the fortress at Jamrud in the khyber pass, with the name
“INDIA” in a wreath at the foot, bar with clasp “WAZIRISTAN 1921-24”, engraved on the edge “2467 SEP . ACHHAR SINGH. 1-17 DOGRA
R.”, 43.27g, 36.15mm, (MYB 2007 # 164), about extremely fine.
280. British India, India General Service Medal (1930-35), King George V, Silver, Awarded to “Habib Ali”, Clasp “North West Frontier
1930-31”, Obv: King George V facing left, legend around “GEORGIVS.V.D.G.BRITT.OMN. REX.ET.INDIAE.IMP.”, Rev: the fortress at
Jamrud in the khyber pass, with the name “INDIA” in a wreath at the foot, bar with clasp “North West Frontier 1930-31”, engraved on the edge
“AS - 8693 SEP. HABIB ALI. 2 I. H. C.”, 41.94g, 36.19mm, (MYB 2007 # 164), about extremely fine.
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281. British Empire, Iraq, 1923, General Service Medal (1918-30), King George V, Silver, Awarded to “DVR. Abdul Rehman. R.A.”, Clasp
“Iraq”, Obv: effigies of the reigning monarch King George V facing left, legend around “ GEORGIVS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP:”,
Rev: a standing figure of victory in a greek helmet and carrying a trident, bestowing palms on a winged sword, bar with clasp “IRAQ”, engraved
on the edge “21 685 DVR. ABDUL REHMAN. R.A.”, 41.13g, 36.29mm, (MYB 2007 # 174), about extremely fine.
282. British India, Kaisar-I-Hind Indian Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, King George V, Silver, Awarded to “ Niranjan Singh”,
Obv: bust of King George V facing left, legend around “GEORGIVS V KAISAR-I-HIND”, Rev: the word ‘INDIA’ set within a palm wreath
surrounded by a border of lotus flowers and leaves, legend “FOR LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT”, with bar, engraved on the edge
“108 NK. NIRANJAN SINGH, 1-1 PUNJAB R.”, 36.59g, 36.74mm, (MYB 2007 # 244), about extremely fine, Rare.
283. British Empire, Ceylon, 1930, Efficiency Miniature Medal, King George V, Oval-Shaped Silver medal, Unnamed, Clasp “Ceylon”, Obv:
effigy of the reigning monarch King George V facing left, legend around “GEORGIVS V DG BRITT OMV REX ET INDIAE IMP”, Rev: legend
“FOR EFFICIENT SERVICE”, bar with clasp “CEYLON”, plain edge, 4.83g, 15.67mm, (MYB 2007 # 237), about very fine.
284. British Empire, 1930, Efficiency Medal, King George V, Oval-Shaped Silver Medal, Awarded to “E. Myers”, Obv: effigy of the reigning
monarch King George V facing left, legend around “GEORGIVS.V.D.G.BRITT.OMN REX.ET.INDIAE.IMP.”, Rev: legend “FOR EFFICIENT
SERVICE”, with bar, engraved on the edge “PTE. E . MYERS. I. G. I. P. RY. R., A. F. I.”, 28.29g, 32.43mm, (MYB 2007 # 237), small nick on
the edge, choice quality, about extremely fine.
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286. Britsh India, 1919, Indian Title Badge Rai Bahadur Medal, King George V, Silver, Awarded to “Babu Bhawani Nath Nandi”, Obv: the
British crown with a laurel wreath below it, portrait of King George V facing right in the central circle, outer circle engraved with the title “RAI
BAHADUR”, all surmounted on a 5-pointed rayed star, with loop for ribbon, Rev: awarded to “Babu Bhawani Nath Nandi 1st January 1919”
engraved, along with the ring to wear, 39.29g, 44.39mm, (MYB 2007 # 327), about very fine, Very Rare.
287. Britsh India, 1926, Indian Title Badge Rai Bahadur Miniature Medal, King George V, Silver, Awarded to “H.J. Antia”, Obv: the British
crown with a laurel wreath below it, portrait of King George V facing right in the central circle, outer circle engraved with the title “KHAN BA-
HADUR”, all surmounted on a 5-pointed rayed star, with loop for ribbon, Rev: awarded to “H.J. Antia 18t. Jan. 1926” engraved, ribbon along
with the ring to wear, 4.47g, 16.98mm, (MYB 2007 # 327), toned, superb quality, AU-UNC, Very Rare.
288. British India, 1922, Indian Title Badge Rai Sahib Medal, King George V, Silver, Awarded to “S. K. D. Bose”, Obv: the British crown
with a laurel wreath below it, portrait of King George V facing right in the central circle, outer circle engraved with the title “RAI SAHIB” on blue
enamel, all surmounted on a 5-pointed rayed star, with loop for ribbon, Rev: awarded to “Mr. S. K. D. Bose 2nd Jany 1922” engraved, along with
the ring to wear, 41.60g, 43.14mm, (MYB 2007 # 327), choice quality, about extremely fine, Very Rare.
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289. British Empire, 1935, Jubilee Medal, Silver Alloy, Obv: conjoined busts crowned on the left, legend around “KING GEORGE V QUEEN
MARY SILVER JUBILEE A.D. 1935”, Rev: Middx crest, legend “COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX PRESENTED BY THE COUNTY COUNCIL”,
with the suspension hook, plain edge, 20.76g, 38.72mm, gem uncirculated, Rare in this grade.
290. British Empire, 1935, Jubilee Miniature Medal, King George V & Queen Mary, Silver, Unnamed, Obv: left-facing conjoined half-length
busts of King George V and Queen Mary crowns and robes of state, legend around “GEORGE V AND QUEEN MARY . MAY . VI . MCMXXXV”,
Rev: Royal Cypher “GRI”, surmounted by an Imperial Crown at the left is the date “MAY 6 / 1910” in two lines, and at right the date: “MAY 6 /
1935” the border is ornate, Ribbon: Red with two dark blue and one white stripe at the edges, with the ring, plain edge, 5.02g, 18.03mm, (MYB
2007 # 313), toned, about extremely fine.
291. British Empire, 1935, Jubilee Medal, King George V, Silver, Awarded to J. Ali Mohomad Dos Mohomad Sindi, Obv: left-facing con-
joined half-length busts of King George V and Queen Mary crowns and robes of state, legend around “GEORGE V AND QUEEN MARY MAY VI
MCMXXXV”, Rev: Royal Cypher “GRI”, surmounted by an Imperial Crown at the left is the date “MAY 6 / 1910” in two lines, and at right the
date: “MAY 6 / 1935” the border is ornate, with the ring, engraved on the edge “J. ALI MOHOMAD DOS MOHOMAD . SINDI.”, 29g, 32mm,
(MYB 2007 # 313), toned, about extremely fine.
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292. Medals, Britsh India, King George V & King George VI, Group of 4 Silver Medals, Awarded to “Lala Diwan Chand Oberai”, with rings,
about extremely fine, Extremely Rare.
a: King George V, Rai Sahib Medal, 1st January 1921, Obv: the British crown with a laurel wreath below it, portrait of King George V facing
right in the central circle, outer circle engraved with the title “RAI SAHIB” on deep blue enamel, all surmounted on a 5-pointed rayed star, with
loop for ribbon, Rev: awarded to “ Lala Diwan Chand Oberai 1st Jan(uar)y 1921” engraved, 40.44gm, 44.67mm.
b. King George V, Rai Bahadur Medal, 2nd June 1923, Obv: the British crown with a laurel wreath below it, portrait of King George V facing
right in the central circle, outer circle engraved with the title “RAI BAHADUR”, all surmounted on a 5-pointed rayed star, with loop for ribbon,
Rev: awarded to “Rai Sahib Diwar Chand Oberai 2nd June 1923” engraved, 42.55gm, 44.83mm.
c. King George V & Queen Mary (1910-1935), Silver Jubilee Medal, 1936, Obv: King George V and Queen Mary crowned and robed, facing
left, the legend “GEORGE • V • AND • QUEEN • MARY • MAY • VI • MCMXXXV” around the field, Rev: a royal cypher “GRI”, surmounted
by an imperial crown in the center, the dates “MAY 6 / 1910” in the left and “MAY 6 / 1935” in the right field, the ornate border around the field,
29.28gm, 31.92mm.
d. King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Coronation Medal, 1937, Obv: King George VI & Queen Elizabeth crowned and robed, facing left,
Rev: a royal cypher “GRI”, surmounted by an imperial crown at the down is the date 12 May 1937, legend “ GEORGE VI QUEEN ELIZABETH”
around the field, 25.45gm, 31.87mm.
Estimated Price: 1,00,000-1,25,000
293. British Empire, 1937, Coronation Medal, King George VI, Silver, Obv: conjoined busts of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth facing left
and wearing robes of state, Rev: the crowned GRI with the inscription below “CROWNED 12 MAY 1937”, legend around “GEORGE VI QVEEN
ELIZABETH”, with the ring, plain edge, 26.03g, 31.95mm, (MYB 2007 # 314), toned, about extremely fine.
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294. British Empire, 1937, Coronation Miniature Medal, King George VI & Queen Elizabeth, Silver, Obv: conjoined busts of King George VI
and Queen Elizabeth facing left and wearing robes of state, Rev: the crowned GRI with the inscription below “CROWNED 12 MAY 1937”, legend
around “GEORGE VI QVEEN ELIZABETH”, with the ring, 4.07g, 17.33mm, (MYB 2007 # 314), toned, about very fine.
295. British India, 1938, India General Service Medal (1936-37), King George VI, Awarded to “Spr. Iqbal Singh”, Clasp “North West Fron-
tier 1936-37”, Obv: portrait of King George VI facing left, legend around “GEORGIVS VI D.G:BR:OMN: REX ET INDIAE IMP:”, Rev: a tiger
above a mountainous landscape, legend “INDIA”, bar with clasp “NORTH WEST FRONTIER 1936-37”, engraved on the edge “40424 SPR .
IQBAL SINGH.R.B.S. & M.”, 42.79g, 36.11mm, (MYB 2007 # 175), about extremely fine.
296. British India, Indian Army Long Service, and Good Conduct (1938-47), King George VI, Silver, Awarded to “Jainu Balu”, Obv: King
George VI facing left, legend around “GEORGIVS VI D. G: BR: OMN: REX ET INDIAE IMP:”, Rev: the word ‘INDIA’ set within a plam
wreath surrounded by the border of lotus, legend “FOR LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT”, with bar, engraved on the edge “978 YEO.
SIGS. JAINU BALU, RIN”, 37.31g, 36.76mm, (MYB. 2007 # 244), toned, about extremely fine.
297. British Empire, General Service Miniature Medal (1937-49), King George VI, Silver, Clasp “South-East Asia 1945-6”, Obv: King
George VI facing left, legend around “GEORGIVS VI G:BR:OMN: REX ET INDIAE IMP:”, Rev: a standing figure of Victory in a Greek helmet
and carrying a trident, bestowing palms on a winged sword, bar with clasp “SOUTH-EAST ASIA 1945-6”, 6.41g, 17.95mm, (MYB 2007 # 174),
about extremely fine.
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298. British Empire, General Service Medal (1937-49), King George VI, Silver, Awarded to “Sep. Tahal Singh”, Clasp “S.E. Asia 1945-46”,
Patiala Infantry, Obv: the reigning monarch King George VI facing left, legend around “ GEORGIVS VI D: G: BR: OMN: REX: ET INDIAE
IMP:”, Rev: a standing figure of Victory in a Greek helmet and carrying a trident, bestowing palms on a winged sword, bar with clasp “S.E. ASIA 1945-
46”, engraved on the edge “7290 SEP. TAHAL SINGH, 2 PATIALA INFY., S. F.”, 33.79g, 36.16mm, (MYB 2007 # 174), about extremely fine.
299. British India, General Service Medal (1949-52), King George VI, Silver, Awarded to “P. C. Ajit Singh Kishan Singh”, Clasp “Malaya”,
Obv: King George VI facing left, legend around “+GEORGIVS VI DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX FID: DEF:”, Rev: Victory standing wearing
a greek helmet and holding a trident, bar with clasp “MALAYA”, engraved on the edge “ 6499 P. C. AJIT SINGH KISHAN SINGH F- OF M
POL”, 40.87g, 38.84mm , (MYB 2007 # 174), about extremely fine.
300. British India, Army Long Service, and Good Conduct Medal (1949-52), King George VI, Unnamed, Clasp “India”, Obv: King George
VI facing left, legend around “GEORGIVS.VI.G:BR:OMN: REX ET.INDIE IMP:”, Rev: the legend “FOR LONG SERVICE AND GOOD
CONDUCT”, bar with clasp “INDIA”, plain edge, 5.26g, 17.37mm, (MYB 2007 # 229), about extremely fine.
301. British Empire, Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (1949-52), King George VI, Silver, Unnamed, Clasp “Regular Army”,
Obv: King George VI facing left, legend around “GEORGIVS VI D: G: BR: OMN: REX ET INDIAE IMP:”, Rev: lettering inscribed “FOR LONG
SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT”, bar with clasp “REGULAR ARMY”, plain edge, 35.52g, 36.10mm, (MYB 2007 # 229), about extremely fine.
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302. Britsh India, 1940, Indian Recruiting Badge, King George VI, Silver & Bronze Medal, Unnamed, Obv: A multi-rayed silver breast badge
surmounted by an imperial crown with a suspension ring fitted through the top of the crown. In the center is superimposed a bronze medallion bear-
ing the left-facing crowned profile of King George VI, legend “FOR RECRUITING”, Rev: legend “4040”, Ribbon: Emerald green divided into
three sections interspersed by narrow strips of red and yellow, bar with the ring and clasp, 34.29g, 39.49mm, (MYB 2007 # 332), choice quality,
about extremely fine, Rare.
303. Britsh India, 1939, Indian Title Badge Rao Sahib Medal, King George VI, Silver, Awarded to “Digambar Nilkanth Chiplunkar”, Obv:
the British crown with a laurel wreath below it, portrait of King George VI facing left in the central circle, outer circle engraved with the title “RAO SA-
HIB” on blue enamel, all surmounted on a 5-pointed rayed star, with loop for ribbon, Rev: awarded to “Mr. Digambar Nilkanth Chiplunkar 2nd Jany
1939” engraved, along with the ring to wear, 41.31g, 45.13mm, (MYB 2007 # 327), scratches otherwise about extremely fine, Very Rare.
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305. British Empire, 1945, The Defence Miniature Medal of Second World War (1939-1945), King George VI, Silver, Obv: the uncrowned
effigy of King George VI facing left, legend around “GEORGIVS VI D: G:BR: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP.”, Rev: two lions flanking an oak
sapling crowned with the wavy lines representing the sea below, legend “THE DEFENCE MEDAL 1939-1945” with bar, 5g, 17.91mm, (MYB
2007 # 185), about extremely fine.
306. British Empire, 1951, Korea War Miniature Medal (1950-53), Queen Elizabeth II, Silver, Obv: right-facing bust of Queen Elizabeth II
facing right, legend around “ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA CANADA”, Rev: Hercules wrestling with the Hydra, legend “KOREA”,
with bar, 5.40g, 18.35mm, (MYB 2007 # 195), about very fine.
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307. British Empire, 1954, Army Long Service and Good Conduct, Queen Elizabeth II, Silver, Awarded to “G L Ruchat”, Clasp “Regular
Army”, Obv: a crowned bust of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, legend around “ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F.D.”, Rev: lettering
inscribed “FOR LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT”, bar with clasp “REGULAR ARMY”, engraved on the edge “ 23832665 WO2 G L
RUCHAT ACC”, 35.97g, 36.29mm, (MYB. 2007 # 229), toned, about extremely fine.
308. British Empire, 1962, Campaign Service Medal, Queen Elizabeth II, Silver, Awarded to “R J Briar R Anglian”, Clasp “Northern
Ireland”, Obv: a crowned bust of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, legend around “ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F.D.”, Rev: an oak
wreath enclosing a crown and the words “FOR CAMPAIGN SERVICE”, it has a beaded and curved suspension above which are mounted cam-
paign clasps, bar with clasp “NORTHERN IRELAND”, engraved on the edge “24596570 PTE R J BRIAR R ANGLIAN”, 44.19g, 38.90mm,
(MYB 2007 # 198), about extremely fine.
309. British Empire, General Service Medal (1955-62), Queen Elizabeth II, Silver, Awarded to “Ghulam Murshid”, Obv: bust of Queen
Elizabeth II facing right, legend around “ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F.D.”, Rev: a standing figure of Victory in a Greek helmet and
carrying a trident, bestowing palms on a winged sword, without bar and clasp, engraved on the edge “ 2104 PTE. GHULAM MURSHID. TO.
S.”, 31.73g, 36.33mm, (MYB. 2007 # 174), about extremely fine.
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310. British India, Pair of Indian General Service Medals, King George V “Kaisar-I-Hind” & King George VI, Awarded to “Harnam
Singh”, Clasp “Waziristan & North West Frontier”, Silver, about extremely fine, Rare.
a: Kaisar-I-Hind (1910-30), King George V, Clasp “Waziristan 1921-24”, Obv: King George V facing left, legend around “GEORGIVS V KAI-
SAR-I-HIND”, Rev: the fortress at Jamrud in the Khyber pass, with the name “INDIA” in a wreath at the foot, bar with clasp “WAZIRISTAN
1921-24”, engraved on the edge “2356 SEP. HARNAM SINGH, 2-12 F, F, R,”, 43.36g, 36.68mm, (MYB 2007 # 164).
b: King George VI, 1938, Clasp “North West Frontier 1937-39”, Obv: King George VI facing left, legend around “GEORGIVS VI G:BR:OMN:
REX ET INDIAE IMP:”, Rev: a tiger above a mountains landscape, legend “INDIA” circumscribed above, on the clasp “NORTH WEST
FRONTIER 1936-37”, engraved on the edge “20752 SPR. HARNAM SINGH, BENGAL S. & M.”, 42.26g, 36.99mm, (MYB 2007 # 175).
311. Pair of British and Republic India Silver Medals (2), about extremely fine, Scarce.
a: King George VI, India General Service Medal (1936-37), Awarded to “Naik Parma Nand”, Clasp “North West Frontier 1936-37”, Obv:
King George VI facing left, legend around “GEORGIVS VI D.G:BR:OMN: REX ET INDIAE IMP:”, Rev: a tiger above a mountainous land-
scape, legend “INDIA”, bar with clasp “NORTH WEST FRONTIER 1936-37”, engraved on the edge “C-3246 A-NAIK PARMA NAND.I.H.C.”,
41.72g, 36.33mm, (MYB 2007 # 175).
b: For Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (1957-70), Awarded to “NK. Parma Nand”, Obv: national emblem and motto below, Rev: with-
in a floral wreath “FOR LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT” inscribed in circular form and “दीर्घ सेवा और सदाचरण के लिए” in Hindi
in the center, with bar, engraved on the edge “4130233 NK. PARMA NAND, KUMAON R.”, 37.72g, 36.22mm, (Edward & Rana # 1061.100).
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312. Republic India, 1951, Service to Humanity Seva Medal, Mahatma Gandhi, Silver, Awarded to “I.G. Gorakshaker”, Obv: Mahatma
Gandhi facing right, legend around “AWARDED BY THE ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE (INDIA)”, Rev: in the circle “AWARDED TO
26. I.G. GORAKSHAKER III DISTT. ST. JAB 1951”, legend around “FOR SERVICE TO HUMANITY SEVA MEDAL”, along with the ring
& ribbon to wear, 35.85g, 37.21mm, toned, about extremely fine.
313. Republic India, 1961, Census Medal (Meritorious Service), Silver, Unnamed, Obv: the Lion Capital of Ashoka in the center, legend around
“CENSUS INDIA 1961”, Rev: Meritorious Service within wreath, with suspension ring, plan edge, 33.20g, 38.70mm, (Edward & Rana #
1090.008), about extremely fine.
314. Republic India, 1965, Raksha Medal, Cupro-Nickel, Awarded to “M. Singh”, Obv: in the center, the state emblem with the motto “Sat-
yameva Jayate” in Hindi, Rev: the depiction rising sun, with a half-wreath below, above the legend “रक्षा मेडल 1965” in Hindi, with bar, en-
graved on the edge “36188930 SEP. M SINGH ASC (MT)”, 28.84g, 39.98mm, (Edward & Rana # 1044.100), about extremely fine.
315. Republic India, 1971, Meritorious Service Medal, Silver, Obv: the state emblem in the center, legend “CENSUS OF INDIA 1971” with
Stars, Rev: legend “MERITORIOUS SERVICE” within wreath, with suspension ring, 24.90g, 38.86mm, about very fine.
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316. Republic India, For Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (1953-1957), Silver, Awarded to “NK Joginder Singh”, Obv: the state
emblem with motto below, enclosed within an ornate ring of lotus buds along the rim, Rev: within an ornate lotus wreath, legend “FOR LONG
SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT” inscribed in circular form and “दीर्घ सेवा और सदाचरण के लिए” in Hindi in the center, with bar, engraved
on the edge “235167 NK JOGINDER SINGH, SIGS.”, 41.6g, 36.31mm, (Edward & Rana # 1061.100), about extremely fine, Scarce.
Note: The Long Service and Good Conduct Medals are awarded on Republic & Independence Day by the respective Chiefs of Staff to select
personnel who have rendered a minimum of 15 years combatant or non-combatant service in the Army or in the Navy or Air Force, distinguished
throughout by highly good conduct.
317. Republic India, Meritorious Service Medal (1953-1970), Silver, Awarded to “S. Muthu”, Obv: the state emblem within an ornate
rim, Rev: within an ornate lotus wreath, legend “FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE” and “सराहनीय सेवा के लिए” in the center, with bar, engraved
on the edge “2564471 HAV S. MUTHU, MADRAS P.”, 40.7g, 36.30mm, (Edward & Rana # 1060.200), about extremely fine.
318. Republic India, For Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (1957-70), Awarded to “G.C. Kayal”, Obv: national emblem and motto
below, Rev: within a floral wreath “FOR LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT” inscribed in circular form and “दीर्घ सेवा और सदाचरण
के लिए” in Hindi in the center, with bar, engraved on the edge “220124 CPL. G. C. KAYAL . I. A. F.”, 41.43g, 37.27mm, (Edward & Rana #
1061.100), about extremely fine, Scarce.
319. Republic India, 1965, National Digital Forum (NDF)-Fim Industry Programme, Silver, Unnamed, Obv: emblem of Indian armed forces
in the center, lettering “N.D.F. FILM INDUSTRY PROGRAMME- NOVEMBER 1965”, Rev: blank, with suspension ring, plain edge, 26.7g,
39.27mm, about very fine.
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320. India, 1893, Zoroastrian Girls School Association, Silver Medal, Unnamed, Obv: portrait of Sorabjee Shapoorjee with Parsi hat and
wearing the badge of Order of Indian Empire, legend “SORABJEE. SHAPOORJEE. BENGALEE. C. I. E.”, Rev: in center lion facing right, on
plinth with the date below 1893, legend “ZOROASTRIAN. GIRLS. SCHOOL. ASSOCIATION”, with the suspension ring, plain edge, 32.61g,
38.50mm, (P. Puddester # 893.5), about extremely fine, Very Rare.
321. India, 1952, Bombay Dyeing & Manufacturing Company Ltd (Commemorative medal for a past President), Silver, Obv: portrait of
unident man and dates 1890 - 1952 besides, Rev: a palm tree flanked by commercial scales and a peacock, name of the company around the edge
with the founding date 1879 below, with suspension ring, 31.14g, 37.78mm, choice very fine, Scarce.
322. India, 1974-1975, Sir P. M. Mehta Medal, V. J. Technical Institute, Silver, Awarded to “L. J. Dias Lee, Obv: portrait of Sir Pherozeshah
M Mehta. K.L.S.I., Rev: in the center “SIR P. M. MEHTA L. J. DIAS LEE 1974-75”, legend “V. J. TECHNICAL INSTITUTE BOMBAY”, with
the ring, plain edge, 31.81g, 41.42mm, about extremely fine, Extremely Rare.
323. India, National Horse Breeding & Show Society of India, Silver Medal, Unawarded, Obv: a draft horse facing right, lettering “NATION-
AL HORSE BREEDING & SHOW SOCIETY OF INDIA”, Rev: bamboo trees at the left field with blank space for the award, punches of maker’s
and metal detail in the exergue, along with the ring to wear, plain edge, 46.56g, 49.25mm, original packing black box, gem uncirculated, Rare.
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324. India, 1992, Karnataka Forest Department Medal, Bronze, Obv: logo of Karnataka forest department, Kannada legend “ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ
ಅರಣ್ಯ ಇಲಾಖೆ-ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು (Karnataka Forest Department-Bangalore)” around, Rev: depiction of the royal procession of Elephant
from erstwhile Mysore State with legends in Kannada “ರಾಜ್ಯ ಮಟ್ಟದ ಅರಣ್ಯ ಕ್ರೀಡಾಕೂಟ 1992, ಮೈಸೂರು” (State level forest
sports day 1992, Mysore), 35.8g, 51.82mm, about very fine.
325. India, 1955, All India Football Federation-National Championship of India, Silver, Obv: the Lion Capital of Ashoka in the center and
lettering on blue enamel, encircled by blue enamel rays and lettering around the field, Rev: lettering inscribed “SANTOSH MEMORIAL TOUR-
NAMENT - RUNNERS UP 1955”, with suspension ring, 35.17g, 48.66mm, about very fine.
326. India, 1961, Madras Sappers, and Miners Boys Hockey-Runner, Copper, Obv: a royal crowned cipher of Queen Victoria and lettering
on the ribbon “QUEEN VICTORIA’S OWN-MADRAS-SAPPERS AND MINERS”, Rev: circular shaped laurel wreath within with center space
for the award, engraved in the center “69 BOYS HOCKEY -RUNNERS-UP - 1961”, with the ring, 25.40g, 38.00mm, about very fine, Scarce.
Note: Originally formed in the year 1780 as the Madras Engineering Group (Madras Sappers), the oldest regiment of the corps of engineers, given
the royal cipher in 1876 and became Queen Victoria’s own Madras Sappers & Miners.
327. Delhi, 2010, XIX Commonwealth Games Medal, Bronze, Obv: portress of Qutub Minar with the Red Fort on the background, lettering
on the right field, Rev: logo of the games with date 2010, original packing in a black box with information card, 72.49g, 60.02mm, about extremely fine.
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328. Germany, Nuremberg, 1897, Silver Medal, 12th German Shooting Festival in Nuremberg by C. Balmberger, Obv: rifleman with German
arms below, angel above, and rifles, target, and spears among surrounding oak and pine, legend around “XII.DEUTSCHES BUNDESSCHIES-
SEN NUERNBERG 1897”, Rev: city view within cartouche with arms at the bottom, with weapons and equipment below and banner above
inscribed “Wer gut zielt - Der gut trifft”, with the suspension ring, plain edge, 30.24g, 40.41mm, choice quality, lovely patina, AU-UNC, Rare.
329. Hong Kong, Silver Gilt Bronze Dragon Medal, Obv: Dragon of Hong Kong, Rev: view of Hong Kong city with English & Chinese legend,
19.57g, 34.0mm, about extremely fine.
330. United Kingdom, 1886, Colonial and Indian Exhibition Medal - Prince of Wales, Copper, Obv: portrait of Prince of Wales, the lettering
“ALBERT EDWARD PRINCE OF WALES EXECUTIVE PRESIDENT” around the field, Rev: lettering “COLONIAL AND INDIAN EXHI-
BITION LONDON 1886” within a wreath of oak leaves, 83.78g, 51.99mm, (Puddester # 886.1.2), choice very fine.
331. The United Kingdom, 1995, Bicentenary Medal of the birth of William Wyon, Proof Silver, Royal Mint, Obv: portrait of William Wyon
facing left, Rev: depicting two of Wyon’s better-known portraits for the Royal Mail and the Royal Mint, the Penny Black and the “Young Head”
Victoria, lettering “1995 BICENTENARY OF THE BIRTH OF ENGRAVER WILLIAM WYON” around the field, without bar and clasp, 33.23g,
38.49mm, proof, Rare.
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332. Daudi Bohras, Religious Medal, In the name of Syedna Abi Muhammad Tahir Saif-ud-din, Silver, The Dai of the Daudi Bohras, Obv:
Arabic legend The Shi’ite Kalima shahada at the top & “fi Asar ad dayi al ajal wa al-sultan al muajjal sayadana Abi Muhammad Tahir Saif-ud
din” at the bottom margin & “dawat al Haque, al basit fi khidmat al Dawa” initial N. K. D 8, within a foil, Rev: legend “SHAIK SHUJAUDDIN
S. M. ATTAR, SURAT 42 /79”, with suspension ring, 33.54g, 36.11mm, about extremely fine.
333. Daudi Bohras, Religious Medal, In the name of Syedna Abi al Qaid Johar Muhammad Burhan-ud-din, Silver, The Dai of the Daudi
Bohras, Obv: Arabic legend The Shi’ite Kalima shahada at the top & “fi Asar ad dayi al ajal wa al-sultan al muajjal sayadana Abi al qaid johar
Muhammad Burhan ud din” at the bottom margin & “dawat al Haque, al basit fi khidmat al Dawa” initial N. K. D. 9, within a circle, Rev: legend
“TAHIRBHAI DAWOODKHAN, BOMBAY 58 /87”, with suspension ring, 19.90g, 40.35mm, toned, about extremely fine.
334. Set of Medals and Badges, King George V & King George VI
Medal, King George V, Copper Medal, 1914-1919, For Freedom & Honor, 8.30g, 31.84mm, about very fine. Medal, King George V, Copper
Victory and Peace Medal, 1919, Obv: portrait of King George V, legend “Bombay-God Save The King Emperor” around the field, Rev: lettering
“VICTORY AND PEACE 1919”, 7.60g, 33.46mm, about very fine. Badges, Set of 3 Badges, King George VI, First World War, British Army,
Title Badge & Cap Badges, Badges with a King’s Crown, one with a scroll bearing the regimental title, ‘Guard’. 1.7 to 4gms, VF to XF.
Medallions
335 336
335. United Kingdom, 1897, Diamond Jubilee Medallion of Victoria Queen (1837-1897), Bronze, Obv: crowned, veiled draped bust of queen
facing left, legend “VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX” around the field, Rev: crowned coat of arms above, legend “IN COMMEMORA-
TION” at top and “VICTORIA / 1837 - 1897” within laurel and oak branches, 30.99g, 38.95mm, packed in an original mint case, choice very fine.
336. United Kingdom, 1897, Diamond Jubilee Medallion of Victoria Queen (1837-1897) & Opening of Town Hall of Sheffield (21 May 1897),
Bronze, Obv: matured bust of the queen portrait in the central field, wheat ears with a banner on either side inscribed “god save the queen”, let-
tering around the field, Rev: view of Sheffield town hall, engraver’s name under the building and the Latin motto in the exergue, 42.26g, 44.45mm,
packed in an original mint case, about extremely fine, Rare.
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337. United Kingdom, 1837, Diamond Jubilee Medallion of Victoria Queen, Copper, Obv: matured bust of the queen to left, legend “VICTO-
RIA ANNVM REGNI SEXAGESIMVM FELICITER CLAVDIT XX IVN.MDCCCCXCVII.” around the field, Rev: young bust of the queen to
left with the date of her accession to the throne (1837) below, legend “LONGI-TVDO DIERVM IN DEXTERA EIVS ET IN SINISTRA GLO-
RIA” 68.31g, 55.67mm, about very fine.
338. Medallion, United Kingdom, Diamond Jubilee of Victoria Queen (1837-1897), Silver Medallion, Obv: matured bust of the queen to left,
legend around the field, Rev: young bust of the queen to left with the date of her accession to the throne (1837) below, along with the ring, 9.70g,
25.75mm, about very fine.
339. United Kingdom, 1837, Diamond Jubilee Medallion of Victoria Queen, Silver, Obv: matured bust of the queen to left, legend “VICTORIA
ANNVM REGNI SEXAGESIMVM FELICITER CLAVDIT XX IVN.MDCCCCXCVII.” around the field, Rev: young bust of the queen to left
with the date of her accession to the throne (1837) below, legend “LONGI-TVDO DIERVM IN DEXTERA EIVS ET IN SINISTRA GLORIA”
83.48g, 55.63mm, scratches, about very fine, Rare.
340. British Empire, 1907, Queen Alexandra-A Royal Visit to Cardiff, Commemorative Medallion, Bronze, Obv: conjoined crowned figures
of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra facing right, legend “KING EDWARD VII QUEEN ALEXANDRA” around the field, Rev: coat of
arms of the City of Cardiff in the center, surrounded by various ribbon banners, legend “TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT TO THE CITY OF
CARDIFF OF / THE KING & QUEEN & H.R.H PRINCESS VICTORIA / ON THE OCCASION OF THE OPENING OF / THE QUEEN
ALEXANDRA DOCK / 13th JULY 1907” and “SIR. W.S. GROSSMAN Kt. LORD MAYOR J.L. WHEATLEY TOWN CLERK” below, 52.5g,
51.42mm, about extremely fine, Scarce.
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341. Great Britain, 1919, Memorial Plaque Medallion, First World War, Bronze, Obv: comprises the figure of Britannia, classically robed
and helmeted, standing facing right, holding a modest laurel wreath crown in her extended left hand and supp, lion walking at feet, Rev: uniface,
medallion with a suspension hole, 367gm, 120.0mm, (MYB 2007 # 172), about extremely fine.
342. The United Kingdom, 1935, Silver Jubilee (1910-1935), Silver Medallion, Obv: conjoined busts crowned on the left, legend “GEORGE
V /MARY” around the field, six country names with their national animal pictures on the outer border, Rev: a standing female figure with Childs,
people behind, legend “SILVER JUBILEE A.D. 1935” at above, plain edge, 55g, 51.46mm, about very fine, Rare.
343. United Kingdom, 1937, Coronation Medallion of King George VI & Queen Elizabeth, Bronze, Obv: bust of King George VI & Queen
Elizabeth facing left, legend around “KING.GEORGE.VI & QUEEN.ELIZABETH”, Rev: Britannia standing frontal, holding crown within an
arch, legend around “CROWNED A.D.1937”, 47.97g, 44.44mm, about very fine.
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344. Medallion, United Kingdom, Elizabeth II, Queen’s Silver Jubilee (1952-1977), Gold Gilt Bronze Medallion, 1977, The Tower Mint,
Obv: the British coat of arms, 1952-1977, Rev: view of H.M. Royal Palace and fortress of the Tower of London, lettering below, 71.6g, 51.3mm,
packed in original mint presentation box, about extremely fine, Scarce.
Note: The current monarch, Queen Elizabeth II was proclaimed the Queen of United Kingdom and the Commonwealth Realms in February, 1952.
The actual coronation ceremony was held in June, 1953, after several months of preparation. The year 1977 marks the 25th year of her reign. The
silver jubilee of her rule was celebrated by the release of numerous commemorative medallions by different city councils and mayoralties.
Gold Gilt Bronze Medallion of Elizabeth II Queen’s Silver Jubilee of 1977.
345. The United Kingdom, 1979, Windsor Castle Medallion, Nickel-Silver, Obv: view of Windsor castle and lettering above, Rev: a bloomed
flower with broad petals, date below, 36.51g, 44.37mm, about very fine.
346. USA, 1973, California American Revolution Bicentennial Medallion (1776-1976), Silver, The 1st Official California American Revolution
Bicentennial Medallion commemorates the nation’s 200th-anniversary celebration, designed by 17-year-old Paso Robles Student Preston Condict,
preserved in the original packing, UNC.
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347. USA, 1972, Colonial American Craftsman of the Bicentennial Era First Day Cover Commemorative Medal & Stamps, First Day Cover
(4 July 1972) with a Stamp (8 Cents) appropriately honor Colonial Craftsmen, Proof Silver Medal, Postmasters of America Commemorative issue
No. 21, at Williamsburg, Revolutionary period wig making, posted to California, preserved in the original packing, UNC.
Tokens
348. Token, Jamsetjee Nusserwanjee Tata, Golden Jubilee of TATA Hydo-Electric Power Supply Company (1910-1960), Silver, Obv: bust of
jamsetjee Tata facing in front, lettering around ‘JAMSETJEE NUSSERWANJEE TATA’, Rev: lettering in the center “GOLDEN JUBILEE 1910-
1960”, around “TATA HYDRO-ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY COMPANY”, 23.29g, 31.91mm, about extremely fine.
349. Token, Golden Jubilee of Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) (1942-1992), Silver, Commemorative Issue, CSIR logo on
both sides with lettering in English and Hindi and date, 15g, 35.49mm, about very fine.
Seal
350. Shri Lakshminarayanji, Brass Seal, Broad flan, Obv: retrograde Nagari legend “Shri Lakshminarayanji satacheseva garagarh ravat
sanghramsi ghotasha pavikadharasiya tadya Mudaka” in six lines, Rev: uniface, 19.14g, 46.86mm, about very fine, Rare.
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351. Ring, Gulkanda Mint Siver ¼ Rupe, 23 RY of Aurangzeb Alamgir (AH 1068-1118 /1658-1707 AD), Obv: Persian legend “Badr Munir”
Couplet, Rev: Persian legend “Sana 23 Julus” & Zarb Gulkanda at the bottom, 4.05g, 14.29mm, (KM # 293.1), about very fine.
352. Button, Hyderabad-Deccan, Silver Gilt Coat Button, B Trademark, R.No. 230, made in Deccan, 3.68g, 23.50mm, about very fine.
353. Pendent, Karnataka Region, Southern India - probably Vijayanagara period, Silver/White Metal ?, a stunning Gandaberunda depiction (the
official insignia of Karnataka State) with affixed ruby stones on it, a ring to wear, 33.91g, 63.39mm, about very fine, Rare.
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Error Coins
354. British India, 1862-76, Victoria Queen, Copper ½ Anna, Calcutta Mint, Bust C, Error: Obverse Lakhi or Brockage, complete and deep
lakhi brockage on the obverse, 12.62g, 30.62mm, about very fine, Extremely Rare.
355. British India, 1942-45, King George VI, Nickel Brass 2 Annas, Error: Obverse Lakhi or Brockage, complete and deep lakhi brockage on
the obverse, 5.68g, 2545mm, about very fine, Very Rare.
356. British India, King George V, Silver Rupee, Error: Obverse Lakhi or Brockage, complete and deep lakhi brockage on the obverse with
mirror impressions, 11.50g, 30.63mm, about very fine, Very Rare.
357. Republic India, Stainless Steel 50 Paise, Error: Obverse Lakhi or Brockage, complete and deep lakhi brockage on the obverse with mirror
impression and expanded flan, 3.6g, 22.10mm, about uncirculated, Very Rare.
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Paper Money
358. British India, 1917, King George V, 1 Rupee, Bombay Circle, 1st Print, Signed by M.M.S. Gubbay, B Prefix, S. No. B37 919705, (KJ & RR
# 3.1.1A), Wrong Gujarati, no holes, folds and stains, exceptional paper quality, graded by PMG as 64 Choice Uncirculated, Very Rare.
Note: This first banknote in the King George V portrait series was issued 104 years ago. It was issued for the Bombay circle and has managed to
survive with its original colour, and the crisp quality of the paper has maintained its sheer brilliance without any stains or spots.
359. British India, 1917, King George V, 1 Rupee, Universalised Circle, Signed by M.M.S. Gubbay, H Prefix, S. No. H45 612276, (KJ & RR #
3.1.1B), Correct Gujarati, holes, folds and stains, about very fine.
360. British India, 1935, King George V, 1 Rupee, Signed by J.W. Kelly, E Prefix, S. No. E64 385920, Watermark Variety A, printed in Nasik,
(KJ & RR # 3.2.1 A), holes, folds, rust stains, about very fine.
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361. British India, 1934, King George V, 5 Rupees, Signed by J.W. Kelly, Q Prefix, S. No. Q81 436810, printed in Nasik, (KJ & RR # 3.5.2),
holes, folds, stains, choice very fine, Rare.
362. British India, 1944, King George VI, 5 Rupees, Signed by C.D. Deshmukh, Serial number in Black, A Prefix, S. No. A84 235198, (KJ &
RR # 4.4.1), staple holes at issue, minor stains, graded by PMG as 53 About Uncirculated, Rare in this grade.
363. British India, 1944, King George VI, 5 Rupees, Signed by C.D. Deshmukh, Serial number in Black, C Prefix, S. No. C1 378018, (KJ & RR
# 4.4.1), pinholes, minor stain, crisp, choice very fine, Very Scarce.
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364. British India, 1944, King George VI, 10 Rupees, Signed by C.D. Deshmukh, Serial number in Green, B Prefix, S. No. B95 281358, (KJ &
RR # 4.6.1), pinholes, tears, stains, graded by PCGS as 25 Very Fine Details, Rare.
365. British India, 1938, King George VI, 100 Rupees, Calcutta Circle, Signed by J.B. Taylor, Serial number in Black, A Prefix, S. No. A37
428055, (KJ & RR # 4.7.1B), holes, minor tear, folds, stains, graded by PMCS as 30 Very Fine, Very Rare.
366. British India, 1938, King George VI, 100 Rupees, Madras Circle, Signed by J.B. Taylor, Serial number in Black, A Prefix, S. No. A6
409618, (KJ & RR # 4.7.1F), holes, folds, stains, graded by PMG as 30 Very Fine, Very Rare.
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367. British India, 1938, King George VI, 100 Rupees, Madras Circle, Signed by J.B. Taylor, Serial number in Black, A Prefix, S. No. A23
938062, (KJ & RR # 4.7.1F), holes, folds, stains, graffiti, bank seals, graded by PMG as 30 Very Fine, Very Rare.
368. British India, 1938, King George VI, 5 Rupees, Signed by J B Taylor, Burma - Peacock Issue, A Prefix, S. No. A23 137300, (KJ & RR #
5.4.1), normal fold and pinholes, few stains, about extremely fine, Scarce.
369. British India, 1938, King George VI, 10 Rupees, Signed by J.B. Taylor, Burma Issue, A Prefix, S. No. A31 674381, (KJ & RR # 5.5.1),
pinholes, folds, stains, graded by PCGS as 20 Very Fine Details, Rare.
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370. British India, 1938, King George VI, 10 Rupees, Signed by J.B. Taylor, Burma Issue, A Prefix, S. No. A33 484376, (KJ & RR # 5.5.1),
staple holes at issue, rust stains, graded by PMG as 35 Choice Very Fine, Rare.
371. British India, 1948, King George VI, 10 Rupees, Signed by C.D. Deshmukh, Government of Pakistan Issue, Overprint – “Government
of Pakistan” in English and Urdu, Serial number in Green, H Prefix, S. No. H60 718049, (KJ & RR # 5.20.1), pinholes, folds, stain spots, about
very fine, Very Rare.
372. Indo-Portuguese, 1945, 20 (Vinte) Rupias, Cancelled, Banco Nacional Ultramarino, 6th Issue, Signed by President of Administrative
Council Antonio Dos Santos Viegas & Administrator Artur Menezes Correia De Sa, S. No. 305,995 (KJ & RR # 12.31.3), cancellation holes,
stains, folds, about very fine.
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373. Indo-Portuguese, 1945, 50 (Cinquenta) Rupias, Cancelled, Banco Nacional Ultramarino, 6th Issue, Signed by President of Administrative
Council Antonio Dos Santos Viegas & Administrator Artur Menezes Correia De Sa, S. No. 146,521, (KJ & RR # 12.32.3), cancellation holes,
stains, fold, about extremely fine.
374. Indo-Portuguese, 1959, 100 (Cem) Escudos, Cancelled, Banco Nacional Ultramarino, 7th Issue, Signed by Governor Francisco Jose Vieira
Machado & Administrator Artur Menezes Correia De Sa, S. No. 333133, (KJ & RR # 12.37.1), cancellation holes, stains, folds, graffiti, about
extremely fine, Rare.
375. Republic India, 1950, 5 Rupees, 1st Issue, Signed by B. Rama Rau, C Prefix, Value in English only, S. No. C86 333119, (KJ & RR # 6.3.1.1/
RM & AM # R3.1), holes, graded by PMCS as 35 Very Fine.
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376. Republic India, 1951, 10 Rupees, Consecutive Pair, 2nd Issue, Signed by B. Rama Rau, Value in incorrect Hindi as “RUPAYA”, N Prefix,
S. No. N52 753542 & 753543, (KJ & RR # 6.4.2.1/RM & AM # R4.2), staple holes at issue, graded by PMCS as 65 Gem UNC.
377. Republic India, 1960, 100 Rupees, Signed by P.C. Bhattacharya, Serial number in Red, AB Prefix, S. No. AB42 173983, a picture of Hi-
rakud Dam and Hydro Electric station on the reverse, (KJ & RR # 6.7.4.2/RM & AM # R7.18), holes, folds, minor stains, about extremely fine.
378. Republic India, 1960, 100 Rupees, Signed by H.V.R. Iyengar, Serial number in Red, AA Prefix, S. No. AA23 703590, a picture of Hirakud
Dam and Hydro Electric station on the reverse, (KJ & RR # 6.7.4.1/RM & AM # R7.17), holes, folds, tears, stains, about very fine.
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379. Republic India, 1983, 20 Rupees (2), Pair of 999999 & 1000000, Chariot wheel from Konark Sun Temple at the reverse, Signed by Man-
mohan Singh, A Inset, S. No. 02M 999999 & 1000000, staple holes at issue, crisp paper quality, graded by PMCS as 55 AUNC, Extremely Rare.
Note: This vintage issue banknotes of 999999 & 10Lac/1 Million is the last of its series that is seldom offered.
380. Republic India, 1992-97, 20 Rupees, 444444, Chariot wheel from Konark Sun Temple at the reverse, Signed by C. Rangarajan, B Inset, S.
No. 38W 444444, staple holes at issue, minor stains, graded by PMCS as 40 Extra Fine, Rare.
381. Republic India, 1968, 1 Rupee Bundle (100 Notes), Signed by S. Jagannathan, A Inset, X Prefix, S. No. X11 936701 to 936800, (KJ & RR
# 6.1.6.2B), UNC.
Note: This Bundle has a ‘786’ in its serial number, making it an interesting offering for 786 serial number collectors.
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Error Paper Money
Images are not to scale in this section.
382. Republic India, Error 50 Rupees, Signed by R.N. Malhotra, Error: Sheet fold printing or Butterfly error, approx. 15% extra paper at right
leaving the unprinted area on the reverse in butterfly form, an unprinted portion of reverse is printed on the obverse on extra paper, B Inset, S. No.
1DA 027878, folds, stains, pinholes, graded by PMCS 25 Very Fine, Rare.
383. Republic India, Error 100 Rupees, Signed by Y.V. Reddy, Error: Offset printing error, obverse printing impression on the reverse side, R
Inset, S. No. 1KQ 900629, folds, stains, graded by PMCS as 30 very fine, Very Rare.
384. Republic India, 2010, Error 100 Rupees, Signed by D. Subbarao, Error: Incorrectly positioned sheet cutting and inverted serial number
error, serial numbers printed inverted way at either side, R Inset, S. No. 2NP 696564, fold, minor stains, almost uncirculated, Very Rare.
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Error Paper Money • Worldwide Paper Money Images are not to scale in this section
385. Republic India, 2013, Error 100 Rupees, Signed by D. Subbarao, Error: Incorrectly positioned sheet cutting error, two different serial
numbers printed on one note, L Inset, S. No. 3CL 826244 & 926244, graded by PMCS as 30 Very Fine.
386. Republic India, Error 500 Rupees, Signed by Y.V. Reddy, Error: Reverse printing error, 1st layer printing error at offset process, printing
missing except designs on the reverse, text completely missing, S. No. 8CL 801584, folds, minor stains, graffiti, XF-AU, Very Rare.
Worldwide Paper Money
Hongkong
387. King George VI, 1 Dollar, Dated 9th April 1949, S. No. W/3 211262, (Pick # 324), folds, stains, choice very fine.
USA
388. USA, 2004, Proof 100 Dollars, Gold-Plated on Silver, The Washington Mint, limited mintage of 10000 Sets, packed in rexine box, with
original certificate, proof, Rare.
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Catalogue Prepared by Marudhar Arts Team
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Sangam Cheras (BC 200-300 CE)

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Rudrasimha I (177/178-197 CE/100-119 SE)

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Rudrasena I (199-222 CE/121-144 SE)

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Chandragupta II (Vikramaditya) (375-415 CE)

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Kumaragupta I (Mahendraditya) (415-455 CE)

Kumaragupta I (Mahendraditya) (415-455 CE)

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Pallavas of Kanchi (4-6 Century CE)

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Venad Cheras (11 Century CE)

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Hoysala Dynasty (10-13 Century CE) continued...

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

Jahangir, Nur-ud-din Muhammad (AH 1014-1037/1605-1627 AD)

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

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Murad Baksh (AH 1068 /1658 AD)

Aurangzeb Alamgir, Muhayy-ud-din Muhammad (AH 1068-1118/1658-1707 AD)

Shah Alam Bahadur

Jahandar Shah (AH 1124 /1712-1713 AD)

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

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

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