Awadh, Amjad Ali Shah (1842-1847 AD), gold ashrafi, Bait al-Sultanat Lakhnau Mulk Awadh mint, AH 1263/RY 5, KM 342, 10.72g. Obv: Persian legend dar jahan zad sikka shahi bataeed ilah, zulle haque Amjad Ali Shah-i zaman Alam Panah and AH date. Rev: Crowned fish in centre with parasol above, flanked by curved swords; Jalus formula and Persian legend zarb mulk Awadh Bait us Sultanat Lakhnau with RY in margin.

A perfectly centered example, exhibiting a fabulous sharp strike, with brilliant details and stunning allure. An outstanding specimen with excellent eye appeal. NGC MS63, Extremely rare in this high grade.

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Awadh, Wajid Ali Shah (1847-1856 AD), gold ashrafi, Bait us-Sultanat Lakhnau Mulk Awadh Akhtarnagar mint, AH 1268/RY 5, KM 378, 10.71g. Obv: Persian legend sikka zad bar seem wa zar, az fazl tayeed-i ilah zille haque, wajid ali sultan alam Badshah with AH date. Rev: Parasol above crown, flanked by mermaids holding flag, crossed swords below; Jalus formula and Persian legend zarb Bait us Sultanat Lakhnau mulk Awadh Akhtarnagar with RY in margin.

An attractive specimen exhibiting bold, sharply rendered details, with gleaming luster offering a richness of eye appeal and charm. NGC UNC Details, Very rare. NGC has graded the coin as cleaned; however, the auctioneer believes it is not cleaned and in MS grade.

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Bahawalpur, Muhammad Bahawal Khan II (1778-1809 AD), gold 'Nazarana' mohur, Bahawalpur mint, in the name of Shah Shuja'a al-Mulk of Afghanistan, RY Ahd, 11.05g. Obv: Couplet, Sikka zad bar Seem wa Zar chun Mihr wa Mah / Shah-I deen Parwar Shuja'a ul-Mulk Shah. Rev: Mint-name, RY and Jalus formula.

A beautiful and most impressive gem mint state mohur, delivering bright and wholesome lustrous beauty, with razor sharp striking, and stunning allure. Excellent eye appeal. Mint state, Very rare in this grade.

While the coins were struck by the Nawab of Bahawalpur, they were issued in the name of the reigning Durrani King of Afghanistan, Shah Shuja al-Mulk. Issuing coins in the name of Shah Shuja was an indication of the political relationship or a strategic submission to the Durrani power at the time.

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Bahawalpur, Sir Sadiq Muhammad Khan V (1907-1947 AD), gold ashrafi, Bahawalpur mint, AH 1343, KM Xm11, 5.93g. Obv: Portrait bust of Nawab Sadiq Muhammad Khan in military uniform facing left, Persian legend ba-Fazlah taalah Sadiq Mohammed Abbasi Khamis Farman Rawai mamlakat khudadad Bahawalpur. Rev: Ornate helmeted arms, Persian legend, Zarb Bahawalpur at top and Yek Ashrafi at bottom with date.

A highly appealing and impressive specimen with sharply rendered details and glowing lustrous surfaces, exhibiting a bright, flawless sheen when viewed in the light. Uncirculated, Very rare.

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Bhopal, Shah Jahan Begam (1868-1901 AD), silver 'Nazarana' 1½ rupee, Kalima (Islamic statement of faith) on both sides, KM YD14, 16.28g.

A pleasing specimen with sharply rendered details. About extremely fine, Very rare.

The 1½ rupee is much rarer than the double rupee.

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Bikaner, Ganga Singh (1887-1942 AD), gold 'Nazarana' ½ mohur, Proof restrike, VS 1994, Golden Jubilee of the ruler's reign issue, KM XM2, 4.39g. Obv: Bust of Maharaja Ganga Singh facing front, Devanagari legend Maharaja dhiraj Shri Ganga Singhji Bahadur around. Rev: Symbols of Royalty in small round circles surrounds denomination and date.

A well-preserved, sharp-strike specimen, enhanced by brilliant golden luster and even toning, resulting in an exceptional example of outstanding eye appeal. NGC PF64 Restrike, Very rare.

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Bikaner - silver 'Nazarana' rupee, specially struck to mark the accession of Karni Singh (1950-1971), the last titular Maharaja, possibly struck locally at Bikaner, dated VS 2007, Zeno #329524, unpublished in major references, 11.35g. Obv: Nagari legend Shri Maharajadhiraja Rajarajeshvara Narendra Shiromani Maharaja Shri Karni Simha ji Bahadur within decorative scrolls. Rev: Raj Sri Bikaner in Nagari and a row of symbols - sword, shotgun, fly whisk, parasol, throne, trident pennant; VS 2007 below.

A wonderfully toned specimen in an outstanding state of preservation, exhibiting bold, sharply rendered details, struck in high relief. Supremely attractive in appearance, with eye-appeal that far exceeds the grade assigned by NGC. NGC UNC Details cleaned, Extremely rare. NGC has graded this coin as cleaned; however, the auctioneer believes it is not cleaned and in MS grade. The only specimen graded by NGC and a remarkably elusive type, with none appearing in sales archives for more than a decade. An extremely rare specimen, unlikely to be encountered again for years - truly an opportunity not to be missed.

Karni Singh succeeded his father Sadul Singh after his state had merged within the Union of Rajasthan. Apart from being a soldier he was an excellent shooter and an Olympian. The addition of a shotgun to the row of symbols representing Bikaner royalty adds context to the Maharaja's sporting passion.

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Dungarpur, Lakshman Singh (1918-1948 AD), gold 'Nazarana' mohur, VS 1996, KM 9, 11.00g. Obv: Devanagari legend Rajya Dungarpur within a double linear reeded border. Rev: Devanagari legend San 1996 above a dagger and a leafy scroll.

A beautifully well-preserved specimen, struck in high relief, enhanced by brilliant golden luster, resulting in an exceptional example of outstanding eye appeal. NGC UNC Details, Extremely rare. NGC has graded this coin as cleaned; however, the auctioneer believes it is not cleaned and in MS grade. This is the only specimen graded by NGC.

Lakshman Singh, Maharawal of Dungarpur from 1918 to 1948, ruled the Rajput princely state in southern Rajasthan during a transformative period. Born in 1908, he succeeded his father at age 10, governing under a British regency until 1928, when he assumed full authority. A prominent figure in the Rajput Sisodia lineage, Lakshman Singh was knighted as a Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of India (KCSI) in 1935 and later as a Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire (GCIE) in 1947. He played a key role in integrating Dungarpur into the United State of Rajasthan in 1948, marking the end of his princely rule. During the latter years of his reign, gold nazarana mohurs were issued in his name, perhaps as a very constricted ceremonial coinage. They reflect the fading sovereignty of princely states under British paramountcy, encapsulating a critical juncture in Dungarpur's legacy and Lakshman Singh's reign.

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Dungarpur, Lakshman Singh (1918-1948 AD), gold 'Nazarana' mohur, VS 2000, unlisted in KM, 11.00g. Obv: Devanagari legend Rajya Dungarpur within a double linear reeded border. Rev: Devanagari legend San 2000 Vi at top, katar at center with a leaved branch in the bottom within a double linear reeded border.

A beautifully well-preserved specimen, with sharply rendered details and luster, resulting in outstanding eye appeal. NGC AU58 (Top Pop - Highest Grade), Extremely rare in this grade. This is the only specimen graded by NGC.

Lakshman Singh, Maharawal of Dungarpur from 1918 to 1948, ruled the Rajput princely state in southern Rajasthan during a transformative period. Born in 1908, he succeeded his father at age 10, governing under a British regency until 1928, when he assumed full authority. A prominent figure in the Rajput Sisodia lineage, Lakshman Singh was knighted as a Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of India (KCSI) in 1935 and later as a Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire (GCIE) in 1947. He played a key role in integrating Dungarpur into the United State of Rajasthan in 1948, marking the end of his princely rule. During the latter years of his reign, gold nazarana mohurs were issued in his name, perhaps as a very constricted ceremonial coinage. They reflect the fading sovereignty of princely states under British paramountcy, encapsulating a critical juncture in Dungarpur's legacy and Lakshman Singh's reign.

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Tehri Garhwal, Sudarshan Shah (1815-1859 AD), gold ½ mohur, VS 1872 (1815 AD), KM A1, Zeno #137646, 5.20g. Obv: Farsi legend Maharaj Sudarshan Shah, Samvat 1872. Rev: Devanagari legend Shri above Badrinatha in Farsi; legend below is read as Paron Talé Méra Panāh Hai [My refuge lies beneath wings].

An excellent specimen with brilliant details, struck in high-relief with an incredibly attractive appearance. Extremely fine, Exceptionally rare. We could not find any examples of half mohurs in the sales archives; however, one specimen is recorded on Zeno.

The date on the coins of Sudarshan Shah is VS 1872, that was the accession year of Sudarshan Shah, the raja of Tehri Garhwal, who ruled the state, under British suzerainty, until his death in June 1859. Sudarshan Shah was the heir of Parduman Shah, who ruled Garhwal from 1785 until his kingdom was conquered by the Nepalese in 1804. During the Nepalese occupation, Sudarshan sought refuge in Bareilly, but when, in 1815, the British annexed Kumaon and Garhwal after the Gorkha war, they handed back a portion of the territory of the previous state of Garhwal to him to rule. Sudarshan chose Tehri as his capital, so his state became known as Tehri Garhwal. In common with the other so-called Native States of India, Sudarshan Shah was required to give assistance and supplies to the British, when requested, and to furnish facilities to the British for trading in his kingdom and the countries beyond. Sudarshan seems to have ruled well in the eyes of the British, and in 1857, during the mutiny, he remained loyal. Certainly there is no truth that he rebelled against the Raj. The word "Badrinath" on the coins refers to the famous Hindu temple situated near the source of the Alakananda river, one of the main branches of the Ganges. Nicholas Rhodes in his article “The Gold Coins of Sudarshan Shah of Tehri Garhwal” published in ONSNL 134 (1992), couldn't read the full legend on reverse. However, Dr. Shailendra Bhandare, in his post, read the inscription as "Paron Talé Méra Panāh Hai" in Hindustani. The 'wings' refer to the wings of Garuda, the vehicle of Vishnu. The line परो तले मेरा पनाह also occurs as motto on the coat-of-arms awarded to Tehri Garhwal state at the 1877 imperial assemblage at Delhi, also known as the first "Delhi Durbar". Rhodes postulates that this may have been a donative coin, struck by Sudarshan Shah in his own name in order that he might gain merit from the god.

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Hyderabad Feudatory State - Nawabs of Kalyani, gold mohur, struck with initial of Nawab Sayyid Shah Khair al-Din Hussain Khan Bahadur (d.1822), Kalyan mint, AH 1226, KM 9, 11.07g. Obv: Mint-name, letter Khe and a roaring tiger facing right. Rev: The Kalima or Islamic profession of faith.

A beautiful and highly appealing specimen, showing a remarkable and near full depiction of tiger, with lustrous high relief striking and an excellent eye appeal, making it a highly desirable coin. Extremely fine, Exceedingly rare.

The handsome issues of Kalyani were struck for a short while in early 19th century, probably to celebrate the Nawab's wedding to Sahibzadi Bakhatwar Begum, the granddaughter of Nizam ul-Mulk Safa Jah I. Their design is unusual - without the mention of the Mughal emperor and featuring the Kalima instead. A similar specimen was sold in our auction 43 (2022), Lot no. 504 at hammer Rs.17,11,000.

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Gwalior, Baija Bai as regent (1827-1833 AD), gold mohur, Lashkar mint, pseudo mint name Dar ul-Khilafat Shahjahanabad, in the name of Muhammad Shah, frozen date AH 11(30)/RY 2, Sahib Qiran couplet on obverse with Devanagari Shri and RY on reverse, KM 126, 10.79g.

This glowing and brilliant mohur exhibits a razor-sharp strike and excellent eye appeal, making it a truly stunning example. Uncirculated, Very rare.

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Hyderabad, Afzal-ud Daula (1857-1869 AD), gold ¼ mohur, Farkhanda Bunyad Hyderabad mint, AH 1279, KM Y9.

NGC MS67, Very rare in this high grade.

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Indore - presentation nazarana gold mohur, struck in the name of 'Holkar Government', struck at 'Indore city', VS 1941 (1883-84 AD), KM 27, 10.76g. Obv: Sun face surrounded by Nagari legend Sarkar Holkar Samvat 1941. Rev: A floral design in centre; Nagari legend Shahar Indore Prant Malwa around.

A beautiful specimen with brilliant details, struck in high relief with glowing lustrous surfaces, and of the highest rarity. Mint state, virtually as struck, Exceptionally rare.

A gold issue of exceptional rarity, only two or three of these enigmatic gold mohurs are known to exist in collectors' hands. The VS date suggests the mohur was struck towards the end of the reign of Tukoji Rao II Holkar XI. Believed to have been struck for a special event for the ruling family. Throughout his reign, and particularly after 1862, the state of Indore was pressured by British authorities to stop hand struck coinage with an ultimate aim of depriving Indore of its independent currency totally. The state responded by conducting several experiments - the series of 'Mudra' coinage being one of them. This rare gold mohur is a part of the last attempt during Tukoji Rao's reign to introduce an acceptable and stable coinage. Very rare examples of copper and silver coins proposed around this time are also known.

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Jaipur - gold 'Nazarana' Jharshahi mohur of Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh (1835-1880 AD), struck in the name of Bahadur Shah II, dated AH 1269/RY 16, Sawai Jaipur mint, unpublished in major references, 10.86g. Obv: Nominative legend of Muhammad Bahadur Shah. Rev: 'Julus' formula, mint name and 'Jhar' symbol.

An extremely beautiful and most appealing specimen, exhibiting sharply rendered details, vibrant luster and outstanding eye appeal. NGC MS63 (Top Pop - Highest grade), Unique Believed to be the only known example. A strong example that will doubtlessly capture much attention from the numerous collectors.

The practice of issuing special presentation coins, usually referred to by coin collectors as 'Nazarana', dates back to Mughal court rituals. For many princely states, these issues represented status, sovereignty and legitimacy. Jaipur took the tradition to another level. Gold Nazarana coins, by their very nature, are extremely rare. They were in all likelihood used by the high elites of the state.

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Jammu and Kashmir, Ranbir Singh (1857-1885 AD), gold 'Nazarana' ⅛ mohur, struck in the name of Shri Raghunath Ji, patron deity of the Dogra clan, with 'JHS' monogram, Srinagar mint, 12.16mm, 1.40g. Obv: Leaf mark divides Persian legend, Raghanatha Ji Saha'i zarb Srinagar, with J.H.S (Jesus Hominum Salvator) partly visible below. Rev: Takari legend Raghanatha Ji Saha Jarava Srinagara.

An impressive coin with flawless luster exhibiting sharply rendered details. Uncirculated, Extremely rare.

No full Mohurs are known for Ranbir Singh, and the weights for these gold pieces often don't conform precisely to a standard fraction, suggesting a ceremonial purpose (Nazarana) where weight might have been less critical. A similar type, identified as a ¼ Mohur with a weight of approximately 2.30 gram is listed in KM (KM Y22). For more information on these coins, refer to the article published in ONS Newsletter no. 125, July-August 1990, Stan Goron, p. 6; and ONS Newsletter no. 128, March - May 1991, “The Gold 1/4 Mohur of the Ranbir Singh of Kashmir: some further comments", N. G. Rhodes, p. 10.

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Jodhpur - silver rupee in the name of Alamgir II, Merta mint (fully visible), dated AH 1166/RY 3, Lingen-M.02.01, 11.25g. Obv: 'Sahib Qirani' couplet of Alamgir II. Rev: 'Julus' formula in an unusual arrangement, with the mint name placed in the lower right corner, immediately below the word Mānus.

An appealing specimen, struck in high relief with sharp details. Extremely fine, Extremely rare.

Merta is an extremely rare mint in the name of Alamgir II, and this appears to be the fourth known specimen. A die identical piece is listed on Zeno #86098. The date on the coin and the RY do not match if the date is taken to be in AH. Alamgir II's accession took place in AH1167, so Ah1166 cannot be correct. RY 3 would correspond to 11.05.1756 - 30.04.1757. If that is correct, the coin must have been issued soon after Merta was handed over, in accordance with the treaty of Nagore of 2nd February 1756, to Bijay Singh of Jodhpur. 1166 counted in the Fasli Era corresponds to 1756-57 and matches with the RY. Just prior to the handover to Bijay Singh, Merta was occupied by the Marathas. It is possible that the use of Fasli Era, commonly used in the Deccan, was a continuation of the Maratha fiscal accounting system.

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Jodhpur, Man Singh (1803-1843 AD), gold mohur, Dar al-Mansur Jodhpur mint, in the name of Muhammad Akbar II, RY 22, Sword mintmark on obverse and RY on reverse, KM 40; Lingen M&J J04.01, 10.97g.

An appealing example with razor-sharp striking and exquisite details. Uncirculated, Very rare.

The Jodhpur practice of using Mughal names on their coins continued until after the 1857 Rebellion. The British, asserting direct imperial control in 1858, eventually demanded that Princely States drop the Mughal name and use the name of the British monarch on their coinage. Jodhpur was one of the last states to transition.

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Jodhpur, Umaid Singh (1918-1947 AD), gold ½ mohur, Jodhpur mint, in the name of George VI, half mohur not listed in KM and Lingen M&J, 5.49g. Obv: Persian legend ba-zaman-i-mubarak George 6 shah-i-inglistan partly visible with Jhar mint-mark.Rev: Devanagari legend Shri Mataji at top and 'Go' as daroga mark, sword mintmark with legend Bahadur Shri Umaid Singh Maharaja Dhiraj and mint name.

Uncirculated, Very rare.

By this time, the Princely States were fully integrated into the British administrative framework. Unlike earlier Jodhpur Mohurs which cited the Mughal Emperor, these coins explicitly feature the name of the British monarch, as mandated by treaties and custom, acknowledging the British Crown as the paramount power. This coin belongs to the final generation of independent Princely State coinage before India's independence in 1947 and the subsequent integration of the states into the Indian Union.

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Mewar-Udaipur, Swarup shahi series, gold mohur, struck at Udaipur mint, ND (1858-1920 AD), KM Y12, 10.84g. Obv: Devanagari legend Dosti/Landhan (Friendship with London) within scalloped border. Rev: Devanagari legend Chitrakot/Udaipur.

A highly appealing and beautiful specimen, featuring crisply rendered details and radiant lustrous surfaces that reveal a bright, flawless glow under light. NGC MS66, Extremely rare in this high grade.

By the mid-19th century, the British government was pressuring Indian Princely States to place the name or effigy of the British sovereignty on their coins. Mewar, one of the oldest and most resistant Rajput kingdoms, resisted this direct pressure. Maharana Swarup Singh reached a compromise by including the Devanagari legend "Dosti Landhan" on the reverse of the coins. By using the "Dosti Landhan" legend instead of the British Queen's name, the Swarup Shahi Mohur became a subtle but clear statement of the Maharana's intent to maintain a degree of separate identity and sovereign dignity, even under British protection. The Swarup Shahi Mohur is therefore a fascinating piece of numismatic history, reflecting the delicate political balance between a powerful Princely State and the paramount power of the British Empire. Maharana Swarup Singh's introduction of this series helped standardize the coinage system in Mewar, which was an important step for trade and administration following a turbulent period.

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Nabha - silver 'Nazarana' rupee of Hira Singh (1871-1911 AD), 'Nābh Kamal' mint, VS 192X, not listed in Herrli, 10.98g. Obv: 'Gobindshahi' couplet partly visible: Deg tegh fateh nusrat be-dirang yaft az nanak guru Gobind singh (Abundance, power and victory [and] assistance without delay, are the gift of Nanak [and] Guru Gobind Singh). Rev: 'Julus’ formula with letter 'Suad' in the Seen of Julus, and a beautiful leaf mark to left and a star to right in second line.

Bold strike, Uncirculated, Extremely rare.

The mint on coins of Nabha was wrongly read as 'Nabha Lal' by Herrli - in effect it is 'Nābh Kamal', a mythified name for Nabha, alluding to the lotus flower that emanates from the navel of Vishnu, as he sleeps in the Cosmic Ocean. The leaf symbol on Nabha coins was first applied by Jaswant Singh and then continued by Devindar Singh, Bharpur Singh and Bhagwan Singh. Hira Singh's circulation coins carried a dagger symbol, but it is evident that he placed the leaf symbol on specially struck coins. Hira Singh was installed as the Maharaja of Nabha in 1871, following the death of Bhagwan Singh, with agreement of other Phulkian rulers, notably of Patiala and Jind.

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Rewa, Gulab Singh (1918-1946 AD), silver rupee, VS 1975, KM XM2, 11.63g. Obv: Coat of Arms of the state. Rev: Devanagari legend Samvat 1975 in dotted circle, around Devanagari legend Siddhi Shri Maharaj Gulab Singhji Bahadur Rewa.

About uncirculated, Very rare.

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