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Lot No.470
AUC52
Independent Kingdoms
Copper
Ancient Assam, Mlechchha dynasty, Vanamalavarman, uniface alloyed copper double unit, 14.20g, Devanagari letter 'Va' in center on obverse.
Very fine, Rare.
The uniface copper coinage of Vanamalavarman belongs to a distinctive monetary series of the Mlechchha (Salastambha) rulers of Kamarupa. Bearing a single Nagari letter - generally interpreted as the initial of the ruler's name - on the obverse and a blank reverse, these issues are distinct from the contemporary coinages of northern India. They represent an indigenous monetary tradition that flourished in the Brahmaputra valley during the ninth century. The considerable variation in weight among the known specimens suggests a complex local monetary system.
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Lot No.471
AUC52
Independent Kingdoms
Copper
Ancient Assam, Mlechchha dynasty, Vanamalavarman, uniface alloyed copper double unit, 11.32g, Devanagari letter 'Va’ in center on obverse.
Good very fine, Rare.
The uniface copper coinage of Vanamalavarman belongs to a distinctive monetary series of the Mlechchha (Salastambha) rulers of Kamarupa. Bearing a single Nagari letter - generally interpreted as the initial of the ruler's name - on the obverse and a blank reverse, these issues are distinct from the contemporary coinages of northern India. They represent an indigenous monetary tradition that flourished in the Brahmaputra valley during the ninth century. The considerable variation in weight among the known specimens suggests a complex local monetary system.
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Lot No.472
AUC52
Independent Kingdoms
Copper
Ancient Assam, Mlechchha dynasty, Vanamalavarman, uniface alloyed copper unit, 10.46g, Devanagari letter 'Va' in center on obverse.
Good very fine, Rare.
The uniface copper coinage of Vanamalavarman belongs to a distinctive monetary series of the Mlechchha (Salastambha) rulers of Kamarupa. Bearing a single Nagari letter - generally interpreted as the initial of the ruler's name - on the obverse and a blank reverse, these issues are distinct from the contemporary coinages of northern India. They represent an indigenous monetary tradition that flourished in the Brahmaputra valley during the ninth century. The considerable variation in weight among the known specimens suggests a complex local monetary system.
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Lot No.473
AUC52
Independent Kingdoms
Copper
Ancient Assam, Mlechchha dynasty, Vanamalavarman, uniface alloyed copper unit, 9.00g, Devanagari letter 'Va' in center on obverse.
Extremely fine, Rare.
The uniface copper coinage of Vanamalavarman belongs to a distinctive monetary series of the Mlechchha (Salastambha) rulers of Kamarupa. Bearing a single Nagari letter - generally interpreted as the initial of the ruler's name - on the obverse and a blank reverse, these issues are distinct from the contemporary coinages of northern India. They represent an indigenous monetary tradition that flourished in the Brahmaputra valley during the ninth century. The considerable variation in weight among the known specimens suggests a complex local monetary system.
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Lot No.474
AUC52
Independent Kingdoms
Copper
Ancient Assam, Mlechchha dynasty, Vanamalavarman, uniface alloyed copper unit, 7.56g, Devanagari letter 'Va' in center on obverse.
Extremely fine, Rare.
The uniface copper coinage of Vanamalavarman belongs to a distinctive monetary series of the Mlechchha (Salastambha) rulers of Kamarupa. Bearing a single Nagari letter - generally interpreted as the initial of the ruler's name - on the obverse and a blank reverse, these issues are distinct from the contemporary coinages of northern India. They represent an indigenous monetary tradition that flourished in the Brahmaputra valley during the ninth century. The considerable variation in weight among the known specimens suggests a complex local monetary system.
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Lot No.475
AUC52
Independent Kingdoms
Copper
Ancient Assam, Mlechchha dynasty, Vanamalavarman, uniface alloyed copper unit, 5.50g, Devanagari letter 'Va' in center on obverse.
Extremely fine, Rare.
The uniface copper coinage of Vanamalavarman belongs to a distinctive monetary series of the Mlechchha (Salastambha) rulers of Kamarupa. Bearing a single Nagari letter - generally interpreted as the initial of the ruler's name - on the obverse and a blank reverse, these issues are distinct from the contemporary coinages of northern India. They represent an indigenous monetary tradition that flourished in the Brahmaputra valley during the ninth century. The considerable variation in weight among the known specimens suggests a complex local monetary system.
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Lot No.476
AUC52
Independent Kingdoms
Copper
Ancient Assam, Mlechchha dynasty, Vanamalavarman, uniface alloyed copper unit, 4.84g, crudely engraved Devanagari letter 'Va' in center on obverse.
Very fine, Rare.
The uniface copper coinage of Vanamalavarman belongs to a distinctive monetary series of the Mlechchha (Salastambha) rulers of Kamarupa. Bearing a single Nagari letter - generally interpreted as the initial of the ruler's name - on the obverse and a blank reverse, these issues are distinct from the contemporary coinages of northern India. They represent an indigenous monetary tradition that flourished in the Brahmaputra valley during the ninth century. The considerable variation in weight among the known specimens suggests a complex local monetary system.
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Lot No.477
AUC52
Independent Kingdoms
Copper
Ancient Assam, Mlechchha dynasty, Vanamalavarman, uniface alloyed copper unit, 4.23g, Devanagari letter 'Va' in center on obverse.
Very fine, Rare.
The uniface copper coinage of Vanamalavarman belongs to a distinctive monetary series of the Mlechchha (Salastambha) rulers of Kamarupa. Bearing a single Nagari letter - generally interpreted as the initial of the ruler's name - on the obverse and a blank reverse, these issues are distinct from the contemporary coinages of northern India. They represent an indigenous monetary tradition that flourished in the Brahmaputra valley during the ninth century. The considerable variation in weight among the known specimens suggests a complex local monetary system.
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Lot No.478
AUC52
Independent Kingdoms
Copper
Ancient Assam, Mlechchha dynasty, Vanamalavarman, uniface alloyed copper unit, 3.69g, crudely engraved Devanagari letter 'Va' in center on obverse.
Very fine, Rare.
The uniface copper coinage of Vanamalavarman belongs to a distinctive monetary series of the Mlechchha (Salastambha) rulers of Kamarupa. Bearing a single Nagari letter - generally interpreted as the initial of the ruler's name - on the obverse and a blank reverse, these issues are distinct from the contemporary coinages of northern India. They represent an indigenous monetary tradition that flourished in the Brahmaputra valley during the ninth century. The considerable variation in weight among the known specimens suggests a complex local monetary system.
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Lot No.479
AUC52
Independent Kingdoms
Copper
Ancient Assam, Mlechchha dynasty, Harjaravarman, uniface alloyed copper double unit, 15.66g, Devanagari letter 'Ha’ in center on obverse.
Extremely fine, Extremely rare,
The uniface copper coinage of Vanamalavarman belongs to a distinctive monetary series of the Mlechchha (Salastambha) rulers of Kamarupa. Bearing a single Nagari letter - generally interpreted as the initial of the ruler's name - on the obverse and a blank reverse, these issues are distinct from the contemporary coinages of northern India. They represent an indigenous monetary tradition that flourished in the Brahmaputra valley during the ninth century. The considerable variation in weight among the known specimens suggests a complex local monetary system.
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Lot No.480
AUC52
Independent Kingdoms
Silver
Assam, Lakshmi Simha (1770-1780 AD), silver ½ rupee, ND, R&B Q38.1, 5.64g. Obv: Legend Sri Sri Ha/ra Gauri Pa/da Parasya. Rev: Legend Sri Sri La/ksmi Simha/Narendrasya, both sides legend in three lines.
Good very fine, Very scarce.
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Lot No.481
AUC52
Independent Kingdoms
Silver
Afsharids, Nadir Shah (1736-1747 AD), silver rupee, struck at Muhammadabad Banaras mint (fully visible), with additional word 'Wala' on reverse, RY Ahd, M&D 2.27 (Plate Specimen), 11.22g. Obv: Nominative Farsi legend sikka mubarak badshah ghazi nadir shah. Rev: Farsi inscription zarb muhammadabad banaras julus sanah ahd wala.
A highly appealing specimen, wonderfully preserved, exhibiting bold, sharply rendered details and without any test-mark, displaying outstanding eye appeal. About uncirculated, Exceedingly rare. The best known specimen.
Nadir Shah invaded India in 1739 and defeated the Mughal army at the Battle of Karnal on 13 February 1739 and took Muhammad Shah, the Mughal emperor as captive, occupying Delhi in March 1739. While in Delhi, rumour broke out that the emperor had been killed by Nadir and some Indian officers attacked Nadir's troops. This led to Nadir's displeasure and he retaliated by ordering a massacre on 22nd March 1739. This wreaked havoc on the city leading to thousands of its inhabitants being butchered by the Iranians. In its wake Nadir Shah also proclaimed himself the emperor at Delhi, only to humiliate Muhammad Shah, who sought mercy by offering a vast booty to Nadir, including famed treasures like the Kohinoor diamond and the 'Peacock Throne'. The terror caused by Nadir in Delhi spread quickly to other parts of India. Coins were struck in his name from places far-off from Delhi like Ahmadabad, Murshidabad and Banaras. They all represent a very transient issue and are exceedingly rare. The Maratha Peshwa Bajirao I launched a campaign to relieve the Mughals but Nadir decided to return to Iran with his plunder long before any Maratha help for the Mughals could arrive. The occurrence of the word 'Wala' on the reverse of this coin is unusual - it substitutes the usual 'Manoos Maimanat' words and makes a reference to the 'exaltedness' of the reign of Nadir Shah. Provenance: Classical Numismatic Gallery, Auction 15 (2014), Lot no. 298 sold at hammer Rs. 1,00,000.
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Lot No.482
AUC52
Independent Kingdoms
Silver
Durranis, Ahmad Shah Durrani (1747-1772 AD), silver rupee, Ahmadnagar Farrukhabad mint, AH 1174/RY 14, KM 103, 29.24mm, 11.24g. Obv: Poetic couplet: sikka zan bar seem wa zar az awj mahi ta ba-mah hukm shud qadar az bechun ba ahmad badshah with AH date in four lines. Rev: Mint-name with epithet, RY and Jalus formula.
Good very fine, Rare.
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Lot No.483
AUC52
Independent Kingdoms
Silver
Durranis, Taimur Shah Durrani (1772-1793 AD), silver rupee, Kashmir mint, 'Khursheed-wa-Mah' couplet, RY 10, KM 563, 10.82g.
Extremely fine, Very scarce.
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Lot No.484
AUC52
Independent Kingdoms
Silver
Farrukhabad, Ahmad Khan Bangash (1750-1771 AD), silver rupee, Farrukhabad mint, in the name of Alamgir II, AH 1168/RY Ahd, KM 4, 30.24mm, 11.65g.
Broad flan, About extremely fine, Rare.
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Lot No.485
AUC52
Independent Kingdoms
Silver
Farrukhabad, Ahmad Khan Bangash (1750-1771 AD), silver rupee, Ahmadnagar Farrukhabad mint, in the name of Alamgir II, AH 1171/RY 4, KM 12, 11.10g.
Very fine, Very scarce.
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Lot No.486
AUC52
Independent Kingdoms
Copper
Gurkha Kingdom-Almora, Chand Rajas, copper paisa, Almora mint, struck during the reign of Shah Alam II, RY 18, KM C5, 4.83g. Obv: Padukas (Shiva Foot Print) and Persian legend. Rev: Crown-like design and RY.
Extremely fine, Rare.
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Lot No.487
AUC52
Independent Kingdoms
Copper
Gurkha Kingdom-Almora, Chand Rajas, copper paisa, Almora mint, struck during the reign of Shah Alam II, KM C5, 4.82g. Obv: Padukas (Shiva Foot Print) and Persian legend. Rev: Crown-like design.
Good very fine, Rare.
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Lot No.488
AUC52
Independent Kingdoms
Silver
Jaintiapur, Bargosain II (1731-1770 AD), silver tanka, SE 1653, R&B-J K6; KM 177, 9.77g. Obv: Legend Sri Sri Si/va Charana Ka/ma Madu ka/rasya, Star of David symbol, sword at right and pistol in left. Rev: Legend Sri Sri Ja/yantipura Pu/randarasya Sa/ke 1653; one bead at the start and three beads at the end of top line, all within a circular beaded border.
Extremely fine, Rare.
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Lot No.489
AUC52
Independent Kingdoms
Silver
Jaintiapur, Bargosain II (1731-1770 AD), silver tanka, SE 1653, R&B-J K9b; KM 177, 9.66g. Obv: Legend Sri Sri Si/va Charana Ka/ma Madu ka/rasya, Star of David symbol, sword at right and pistol in left. Rev: Legend Sri Sri Ja/yantipura Pu/randarasya Sa/ke 1653; two crescents joined by a dot at top, two beads at the start and three beads at the end of top line, a row of three beads below date on bottom, all within a circular beaded border.
Extremely fine, Rare.
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Lot No.490
AUC52
Independent Kingdoms
Silver
Jaintiapur, Jatra Narayan (1782-1785 AD), silver tanka, SE 1704, similar to R&B-J M1 (this is the only type that has elongated dots), KM 192, 9.30g. Obv: Legend Sri Sri Si/va charana ka/mala madhu ka/rasya, three beads and Star of David symbol below, sword at right and pistol in left margin. Rev: Legend Sri Sri Ja/yantipura pu/randarasya sa/ke 1704; beautiful flowers with 9 petals of elongated dots at the left and right side of the top line, all within a circular beaded border.
Extremely fine, Extremely rare.
Jatra Narayan was the nephew and successor of Chattra Simha.
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Lot No.491
AUC52
Independent Kingdoms
Silver
Jaintiapur, Bijay Narayan (1785-1790 AD), silver tanka, SE 1707, R&B-J N3a; KM 199, 9.23g. Obv: Legend Sri Sri Si/va charana Ka/mala madhu Ka/rasya, three beads and Star of David symbol below, sword at right and pistol in left margin. Rev: Legend Sri Sri Ja/yantipura Pu/randarasya Sa/ke 1707; twelve beads above top line, four beads at left and four beads at right of top line; three beads at lower left, all within a circular beaded border.
Extremely fine, Very rare.
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Lot No.492
AUC52
Independent Kingdoms
Silver
Jaintiapur, Bijay Narayan (1785-1790 AD), silver tanka, SE 1707, R&B-J N3b; KM 199, 9.06g. Obv: Legend Sri Sri Si/va charana Ka/mala madhu Ka/rasya, two beads and Star of David symbol below, sword at right and pistol in left margin. Rev: Legend Sri Sri Ja/yantipura Pu/randarasya Sa/ke 1707; twelve beads above top line, four beads to left and two beads to right of top line and one bead at lower left, all within a circular beaded border.
Good very fine, Extremely rare.
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Lot No.493
AUC52
Independent Kingdoms
Silver
Jaintiapur, Ramsimha II (1790-1832 AD), silver tanka, SE 1712, R&B-J O3a; KM 206. Obv: Legend Sri Sri Si/va Charana Ka/mala Madu Ka/rasya, two beads and Star of David symbol below, sword at right and pistol in left margin. Rev: Legend Sri Sri Ja/yantiapura Pu/randasya sa/ke 1712; five beads above top line, three beads at left and three beads at right of top line, all within a circular beaded border.
NGC XF40, Very rare in this grade.
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Lot No.494
AUC52
Independent Kingdoms
Silver
Jaintiapur, Ramsimha II (1790-1832 AD), silver tanka, SE 1712, five beads below date - unlisted in R&B-J, 9.06g. Obv: Legend Sri Sri Si/va Charana Ka/mala Madu Ka/rasya, three beads and Star of David symbol below, sword at right and pistol in left margin. Rev: Legend Sri Sri Ja/yantiapura Pu/randasya sa/ke 1712; three petal flower bud symbol at the left and right side of the top line, five beads at top and five beads below date, all within a circular beaded border.
Extremely fine, Very rare.
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