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Lot No: 140

Auction: #4

Material: Gold

Period: Ancient India

Date: 21-Sep-2024

Estimate: ₹ 500000 - ₹ 600000

Guptas, Samudragupta (c. 335-380 AD), Gold Dinar, 7.68Grms, ‘Lyrist’ type, OBV: King seated on a high-backed throne, playing a veena (lute) with seven strings which is carrying on his lap, his left hand keeping the instrument in position and right hand manipulating strings of the instrument, king’s left leg hanging down while his right leg is folded on the conch and the toe of his right foot is touching the foot stool, Brahmi letter ’Si’ on footstool for siddham, around Brahmi legend ‘[Maharajadiraja sri Sa]mudraguptah’, REV: Goddess Lakshmi nimbate, seated left on a wicker stool, holding a diadem fillet in her right hand and a cornucopia in the left hand, tamgha on left field Brahmi legend ‘Samudraguptah’ in right margin. (Kumar # TOTGE var. B). As per TOTGE only 98 coins approx, of the lyrist type are know out of which only 10 coins of variety B are known, The coin offered here is a variety B of the Lyrist Type of Samudragupta.

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Lot No: 147

Auction: #4

Material: Gold

Period: Ancient India

Date: 21-Sep-2024

Estimate: ₹ 400000 - ₹ 500000

Gupta Empire - gold dinar of Kumara Gupta (c. 415-450 AD), 'Lion slayer' type, Altekar Class I (lion-combatant), var. C, 8.14g. Obv: king, bare bodied and wearing a waistcloth with a band, standing in a frontal posture with one leg flexed at the knee, striking at a lion with bow with its string pulled to the king's ear; Brahmi legend Kumaragupto Yudhi Simha... along the margin from 7 o'clock. Rev: goddess, seated in a Lalitasana posture (with one leg folded and the other hanging down) on the back of a couchant lion, facing right. She holds a long-stemmed lotus in one hand and scatters coins with the other; Tamgha to left and Brahmi legend Sinhamahendra to right. Extremely fine, Extremely rare. An exceptionally well-executed design of the 'lion-slayer' type and a handsome example.

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Lot No: 172

Auction: #4

Material: Gold

Period: Medieval India

Date: 21-Sep-2024

Estimate: ₹ 400000 - ₹ 500000

Kakatiyas of Warrangal, Prola-I (1052-1076 CE), Gold PMC, 9.99 gms , 4 -Warrior Type, 2 ½ Gold Gadyana. The broadest known Indian Hindu coin with total of 35 repousse punches on the obverse of a circular flan. Unpublished variety.Extra fine+, Exceedingly rare. The central punch consists of the images of Ram-Laxman-Bharat-Shatrughan in warrior pose. The other punches are struck in two concentric circular orbits. The inner orbit consists of 18 singly struck 8 petalled lotus punches as in a garland. The outer orbit punches consist of 2x Sri-Sri, 1x'Ahitagaja'and 1x'Kesari'in Kannada, and 4 groups of Boar-Lotus-Boar symbols interleaving the legend punches. The above coin is from a small hoard that had a mix of Nolamba, Ganga, and Kakatiya coins. The hoard is believed to be of the mint that changed hands of the Nolambas, Kakatiyas and the Gangas dynasties. 'Ahitagaja Kesari' is one of the common titles of the Kakatiyas adorned by many of the rulers of the dynasty starting from Prola-I. The coin fabric suggests that the coin is of period of transition between the Nolambas and the Kakatiyas. The above coin hence is assigned to Prola-I (1052-1076 CE).

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Lot No: 173

Auction: #4

Material: Gold

Period: Medieval India

Date: 21-Sep-2024

Estimate: ₹ 400000 - ₹ 500000

Kakatiyas of Warrangal, possibly the period of Prola I (1052-1076 CE), uniface gold PMC with 23 repousse punches, Two-and-half gold gadyana denomination, 9.42 gms, Obv: 1x central punch consisting of Rama-Lakshman standing facing front carrying a club in their right arms. 8x inner circle of punches surrounding the central punch consists of 2x Sri in Kannada, 1x Lenka in Kannada, 1x Koma in Kannada and then 4x Boar, the Kakatiya insignia as seen in the image. 14x peripheral circumfluent punches consisting of 7 petalled Lotus and 7 Lion facing left in sequence.Unpublished variety, Extremely fine, Exceedingly rare. Lenka Koma means the Feudatory chief or the commander of the army. The Kakatiyas ermerged as independent ruler in the late 12th century CE and prior to it, they were the feudatories of the Chalukyas of Kalyana. The above coin is perhaps an issue of Prola-I who might have enjoyed an important status under the Chalukyas of Kalyana and was perhaps allowed to issue his own coins.

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Lot No: 648

Auction: #4

Material: Others

Period: Paper Money

Date: 21-Sep-2024

Estimate: ₹ 300000 - ₹ 400000

George V, 2 rupees and 8 annas (2½ rupees), Bombay circle, ND (1918), signed by M.M.S. Gubbay, serial no.: B5 025626, printed in England, J&R 3.3.1B. Graded as Extra Fine 40 by PMCS, extremely rare.

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Lot No: 174

Auction: #4

Material: Gold

Period: Medieval India

Date: 21-Sep-2024

Estimate: ₹ 250000 - ₹ 300000

Kakatiyas of Warrangal, Prola I (1052-1076 CE), uniface gold PMC with 9 repousse punches on a broad flan, One-and -half Gold Gadyana denomination, 5.81 gms, Obv: 1x central punch of Lion with lifted forepaw facing front. 8x circumfluent punches consists of 2x Sri in Kannada, 1x Daaya gaja in Kannada, 1x Kesari in Kannada, 4x Lion standing facing right with lifted forepaw, , Unpublished variety, Extremely fine, Extremely rare. Daayagaja Kesari is one of the common title of the Kakatiyas adorned by many of the rulers of the dynasty starting from Prola-I. The coin fabric suggests that the coin is of period of transition between the Nolambas and the Kakatiyas. The above coin hence could be assigned to Prola-I ( 1052-1076 CE).

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Lot No: 617

Auction: #4

Material: Gold

Period: British India

Date: 21-Sep-2024

Estimate: ₹ 250000 - ₹ 300000

British India, King George V, Gold 15 Rupees, Bombay Mint, 1918, (PR # 25/S&W # 8.1), Graded as AU 58 by NGC, Extremely Rare.

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Lot No: 139

Auction: #4

Material: Gold

Period: Ancient India

Date: 21-Sep-2024

Estimate: ₹ 240000 - ₹ 280000

Guptas, Samudragupta (c. 335-380 AD), Gold Dinar, 7.51Grms, ‘King and Queen’ type, issued in memory of his parents King Chandragupta I and Queen Kumaradevi, OBV: King standing left side, wearing close fitting tailed coat, ear-rings, armlets and boots, front of Queen standing facing to right side, wearing the sari, ear-rings, necklace and armlets, the king offering a flower to the Queen with his right hand and a crescent (for Chandra) above which is rarely seen on these coins, with Brahmi legend ‘Sri Kumaradevi’ in the left field and under arm Chandra in the right field on either side ‘Gupta’, REV: Goddess Durga seated on a lion that is facing left, holding cornucopia and pasha, tamgha on left field and Brahmi legend Lichhavyah (off flan) to commemorate the marriage alliance of Chandragupta I with the queen’s family. (Kumar # TOTGE Class II, variety A.2).

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Lot No: 383

Auction: #4

Material: Gold

Period: Mughal

Date: 21-Sep-2024

Estimate: ₹ 200000 - ₹ 250000

Mughal, Muhammad Shah (AH 1131-1161, 1719–1748 AD), Gold Mohur, 10.98 gms, 20.64 mm, Machhlipatan Mint, AH 1145, RY 15, KM # 438.27, very fine+, extremely rare. Southern Most Mint of Muhammad Shah, One of the rarest mints of Muhammad shah to be found on a gold coin.

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Lot No: 282

Auction: #4

Material: Silver

Period: Mughal

Date: 21-Sep-2024

Estimate: ₹ 200000 - ₹ 250000

Mughal, Jahangir (AH 1014-1037, 1605-1627 AD), Zodiac Silver Rupee, Aeris Sign, 11.30 gms, Ahmadabad Mint, AH 1027, RY 14, Obv: A Ram emerging from the sun facing left, with the regnal year 13 at bottom, Rev: Zarb Ahmedabad Jahangir Badshah Akbar Badshah (the coin of Ahmadabad Jahangir Shah son of Akbar the Shah of Shahs gave adornment), The idea for the zodiacal coinage a classic mughal rarity, in both gold and silver, was also conceived by Jahangir, and he records in his memoir Tuzuk-e Jahangiri. Jahangir devote almost time and attention to artistic pursuits, including the design of his coinage. As a result the gold and silver coins struck in Jahangir’s reign are among the most beautiful in the history of Mughal’s Coinage. Farwardin was first month when the sun was in Aries, KM # 150.2, very fine, extremely rare.

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Lot No: 134

Auction: #4

Material: Gold

Period: Ancient India

Date: 21-Sep-2024

Estimate: ₹ 150000 - ₹ 180000

Kidarite Huns, Kidara (c. 365-390 AD), Base Gold Dinar, 7.65Grms, OBV: King standing facing to left with halo, wears tall concial crown, hair and bun at back shows as dots, dot-edged kaftan with bar clasp, long loosely fitting sleeves and arched hemline, holding ribboned trident and sacrificing at altar at left, Brahmi legend ‘Kushana’ at left, ‘Kidara’ under arm, REV: Goddess Ardochsho enthroned facing, head with halo, on high back throne, wears ear-rings, ankle-length robe, holding didadem with ladder ribbons in left hand and cornucopia in right. (Jongeward, Cribb & Donovan # 2444).

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Lot No: 308

Auction: #4

Material: Gold

Period: Mughal

Date: 21-Sep-2024

Estimate: ₹ 150000 - ₹ 180000

Mughal, Shah Jahan (AH 1037-1068, 1628-1658 AD), Gold Mohur, 10.78 gms, Akbarabad Mint, AH 1047, RY 11, Obv: The Kalima Shahada in quarterfoil & four khalifas name in margin, Rev: Shahjahan Badshah Ghazi, hijri date 1047 & regnal year 11 in quarterfoil, Shihab ud-din Muhammad saheb-e-qiran sani & mint name Akbarabad in margin, KM # 258.1, Almost Complete Die Striking Visible. Extremely fine+, rare.

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Lot No: 344

Auction: #4

Material: Silver

Period: Mughal

Date: 21-Sep-2024

Estimate: ₹ 100000 - ₹ 150000

Mughal, Kam Baksh (AH 1119-1120, 1707-1708 AD), Silver Rupee, 11.33 gms, 23.30 mm, Dar-ul-Zafar Bijapur Mint, RY 2, Din-e-Panah couplet, Obv: Persian legend “sikka zad dar dakkan bar khursheed-o-mah, Badshah Kam Bakhsh, dine panah” with 1119 Hijri year, Rev: Persian legend “sana Ahad julus, zarb Bijapur" with epithet "Dar-uz-zafar” at the bottom, the couplet means Struck coins in the Dakkan on the sun and moon, the emperor Kam Baksh, refuge of the faith, KM # 336.2, extra fine, Complete Mint Name, extremely rare in this grade.

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Lot No: 654

Auction: #4

Material: Others

Period: Paper Money

Date: 21-Sep-2024

Estimate: ₹ 150000 - ₹ 175000

George VI, 100 rupees, Bombay circle, ND (1944), signed by C.D. Deshmukh, serial no.: B77 850348 in black, watermark 'Front Facing', J&R 4.7.3A. Graded as 40 Extra fine by PMCS, Very rare.

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Lot No: 119

Auction: #4

Material: Gold

Period: Ancient India

Date: 21-Sep-2024

Estimate: ₹ 120000 - ₹ 150000

Kushans, Huvishka (c. 155-190 AD), Gold Dinar, 7.61Grms, OBV: Nimbate, diademed and crowned half-length bust of the king to left emerging from the clouds, wears round helmet, crest ornament with jewelled collar, holding mace-sceptre in right hand and hilt of sword in left with around Greek legend, REV: Lunar deity Mao (Mithra) standing facing left, crescent emerging from shoulders and holding a diadem in outstretched hand, sword held by buckled belt, tamgha on left field and label ‘MAO’ on right field. (Jongeward, Cribb & Donovan # 756).

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Lot No: 137

Auction: #4

Material: Gold

Period: Ancient India

Date: 21-Sep-2024

Estimate: ₹ 120000 - ₹ 140000

Gupta Dynasty, Chandragupta I (319-335), Gold Dinar, "Archer-Goddess Coins Scattering" type, 7.74grms, Obv: the king standing, nimbate, facing left, wears a tight fitting diadem that is composed of a string of pearls, 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, the Brahmi legend “Chandra" below the king's arm, Brahmi legend "Deva Sri Maharajadhiraja Sri Chandraguptah" around the field, Rev: the goddess Lakshmi, nimbate, seated on high backed throne, all four legs of throne are clearly visible, with her feet resting on a circular mat below, showering coins with her right hand and holding cornucopia in left hand, tamgha on the top-left field, Brahmi legend "Sri Vikramah" on the right field), choice very fine, Very Rare. (Kumar # TOTGE class I, variet A.2)

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Lot No: 145

Auction: #4

Material: Gold

Period: Ancient India

Date: 21-Sep-2024

Estimate: ₹ 80000 - ₹ 100000

Ancient, Guptas, Chandragupta II (375-415 AD), Archer type, Gold Dinara, 7.83 gms, Obverse: King standing with his right arm outstretched holding an arrow, Garuda standard behind right arm, his left arm is holding a bow, Brahmi legend ‘Chandra’ below left arm, Reverse: Goddess Lakshmi (Ardoksho) seated facing on a lotus, holding a diadem in her right arm and a lotus stalk in her left arm. Brahmi legend ‘Shri Vikramah‘ in right field, S. Gupta, TOTGE # pg. 240, Archer Type, Class III, very fine+, rare.

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Lot No: 279

Auction: #4

Material: Silver

Period: Mughal

Date: 21-Sep-2024

Estimate: ₹ 125000 - ₹ 150000

Mughal, Jahangir (AH 1014-1037, 1605-1628 AD), Silver Square Rupee, Agra Mint Ilahi type, Month Aban, AH 1026, RY 12, KM # 147.2, Extremely fine+, very rare. An exceptional quality coin from the royal mint of agra.

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Lot No: 348

Auction: #4

Material: Gold

Period: Mughal

Date: 21-Sep-2024

Estimate: ₹ 125000 - ₹ 150000

Mughal, Shah Alam Bahadur (AH 1119-1124, 1707–1712 AD), Gold Mohur, Parenda Mint, AH 1122, RY 4, KM # 356.10, very fine, rare.

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Lot No: 630

Auction: #4

Material: Silver

Period: Republic India

Date: 21-Sep-2024

Estimate: ₹ 125000 - ₹ 150000

Republic India, 1981, Proof Set, PIE-FORT (Piedfort) Coin, International Year of the Child, Silver 100 Rupees, Bombay Mint, (RB # 90), in immaculate condition with original packing in an acrylic case with outer cover and certificate, the coin is in mirror glaze cameo-like finish, proof, Extremely Rare. Note: "PIEFORT" or "PIEDFORT" are coins struck in a higher weight standard than the regular issue, on a thick planchet. This commemorative issue is the only type issued by the Indian Government Mint so far.

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Lot No: 675

Auction: #4

Material: Others

Period: Paper Money

Date: 21-Sep-2024

Estimate: ₹ 125000 - ₹ 150000

500 Rupees, misprint, New Gandhi series, 2022, Set of 10, signed by Shashikanta Das, inset 'U', print shifted error of S.No to extreme top on above & below of the note, Graded as AUNC 58 & UNC 63 by PMCS, Rare.

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Lot No: 647

Auction: #4

Material: Others

Period: Paper Money

Date: 21-Sep-2024

Estimate: ₹ 120000 - ₹ 150000

George V, 1 rupee, Universalized circle, 1917, signed by H. Denning, serial no.: S43 309930, watermark 'Rayed Star', correct Gujarati, printed in England, J&R 3.1.3, Graded as 50 Almost UNC by PMG, Very rare.

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Lot No: 625

Auction: #4

Material: Silver

Period: Republic India

Date: 21-Sep-2024

Estimate: ₹ 100000 - ₹ 150000

1950, Proof Set, Rupee, 1/2 Rupee, 1/4 Rupee, 2 Annas, 1 Anna, 1/2 Anna & 1 Pice, Bombay Mint, (RB # 1), Proof, in very nice overall condition within original cardboard case of issue, Extremely Rare.

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Lot No: 525

Auction: #4

Material: Gold

Period: Princely States

Date: 21-Sep-2024

Estimate: ₹ 105000 - ₹ 110000

Indian Princely States, Nawanagar State, Jam Vibhaji (VS 1909-1951 / 1852-1894 AD), INO Muzaffar Shah III of Gujarat Sultanate, Gold Kori, 3.19 gms, obv. Nagari legend Shri Jam, KM # 12, extra fine, very scarce.

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Lot No: 141

Auction: #4

Material: Gold

Period: Ancient India

Date: 21-Sep-2024

Estimate: ₹ 100000 - ₹ 150000

Gupta Empire, Samudragupta (345-375 CE), Kushan Empire transitioning into Gupta, Gold Dinar, 7.59 gms, "Rajadanda" type, Obv: the king, crowned and nimbate, standing facing left, sacrificing over an altar, a ribboned trident surmounts the altar, holding a standard/rajadanda in his left hand, a sword/dagger at his waist, Brahmi initials "Pu" near altar, "Samudra" under his left arm and "Gadakhara" to the outer right, Rev: the goddess Ardokhsho enthroned, nimbate, facing forward, holding a cornucopia in her left hand and a diadem with ladder-like ribbon in her extended right, Brahmi initials on the right field, tamgha on the upper-left field, (Gobl # 611/TOTGE # pg. 215), very fine+, Extremely Rare.
Note: This specific type, showcasing a blend of Kushan and Gupta stylistic numismatic iconography, is often referred to as an usurper issue. The presence of ad hoc mints, distinct from the regular sites used by other rulers, and the use of Brahmi legends such as "Samudra," led Gobl to propose that a field commander may have struck these coins on behalf of Samudragupta. This likely occurred in a region not yet assimilated into the Gupta realm, where Kushan dinars were widely accepted as the standard currency. However, S. Kumar offers a simpler explanation, attributing the coins to the Rajadanda-Scepter type. This is supported by the King's attire resembling a tribal appearance and the presence of a Fire-Altar on these coins. As per TOTGE below 30pcs of Such Rajadanda Type Are Known

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