AUCTION 25 - Stephen Album Rare Coins

STEPHEN ALBUM RARE COINSSPECIALISTS IN ISLAMIC, INDIAN, & ORIENTAL COINS♦ ♦

AUCTION 25May 19-21, 2016

Featuring:

The Dr. Paul Stevens Collection of Indian Coins, Part III

STEPHEN ALBUM RARE COINSSPECIALISTS IN ISLAMIC, INDIAN, & ORIENTAL COINS♦ ♦

auction staffDr. Stephen Album ............... Director of Islamic and Early Indian Numismatics [email protected] Lang ............................ Director of East Asian and Later Indian Numismatics ............. [email protected] Montz ............................... Director of World Coins ......................................................................paul@stevealbum.comDr. Norman D. Nicol .............. Numismatist/Cataloger ......................................................................ndnicol@epix.netMichael Barry .......................... Numismatist/Photography ...............................................................mike@stevealbum.comBrian Henderson ................... Photography ...........................................................................................brian@stevealbum.comJocelyn McCord ..................... Accounting ..............................................................................................jocelyn@stevealbum.comKate Polacci ............................ Shipping/Receiving ..............................................................................kate@stevealbum.comStephanie McCord ............... Accounting .............................................................................................. [email protected] Fry ............................... Graphic Design (Cover)

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AUCTION 25MAY 19-21, 2016

auction number 25Thursday, May 19, 2016

Session A09:00 PDT Lots 1 – 400

[Break 13:00-14:00 PDT]

Session B14:00 PDT Lots 401 – 882

Friday, May 20, 2016

Session C09:00 PDT Lots 883 – 1219

[Break 13:00-14:00 PDT]

Session D14:00 PDT Lots 1220 – 1689

Saturday, May 21, 2016

Session E09:00 PDT Lots 1690 – 2105

[Break 13:00-14:00 PDT]

Session F14:00 PDT Lots 2106 – 2680

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Ancient Coins | 1-87Celtic & Greek.........................................1-31Near East..................................................32-39Roman & Byzantine.............................40-68Ancient Central Asia............................69-87Islamic Dynasties | 88-750Early Pre-Reform...................................88-130Early Post-Reform.................................131-400Spain & North Africa............................401-417Egypt & Syria......................................... 418-451Arabian Peninsula............................... 452-467Rum (Anatolia)..................................... 468-500Early Ottoman Empire....................... 501-503Later Ottoman Empire...................... 504-576Iran - The Early Period........................ 577-617Iran - The Seljuq Period..................... 618-628Atabegs & Contemporaries............. 629-649Mongol Dynasties............................... 650-709Post-Mongol Iran................................ 710Timurid................................................... 711-712Shahs of Iran......................................... 713-722The Caucasus.........................................723Later Central Asia.................................724-733Afghan Dynasties.................................734-735Civic Coppers.........................................736-738Islamic Group Lots.............................. 739-750China | 751-882Ancient China....................................... 751-756 Early Imperial China........................... 757-811Qing Dynasty........................................ 812-831Republican China................................ 832-840Chinese Provincial............................... 841-865People’s Republic................................. 866-870Foreign Colonies in China................ 871-878Tibet......................................................... 879-882India | 883-1689Ancient India........................................ 883-898 Medieval India..................................... 899-904Sultanates.............................................. 905-907Mughal Empire.....................................908-957Princely States / Maratha / Sikh..... 958-1219Bengal Presidency.............................. 1220-1507Colonial India....................................... 1508-1672Republic & Misc. Lots......................... 1673-1689World Coins | 1690-2615Asia & Middle East............................. 1690-1838Africa...................................................... 1839-1948Europe.................................................... 1949-2308Americas................................................ 2309-2578Australia & Pacific............................... 2579-2598Worldwide Group Lots..................... 2599-2615Numismatic Literature | 2616-2680

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LOT 170UMAYYAD: Hisham, 724-743, AV dinar (4.03g), NM (Dimashq),AH107, A-136, slightly clipped at one point, VF, RRR

Estimated at $9,000 - $11,000

LOT 460AMIR OF OMAN: Anonymous, 969, AR dirham (2.60g),‘Uman, AH358, A-1163U, totally anonymous, with only the firstportion of the kalima in the obverse center, mint/date formulaaround, Qur’an Sura 112 in reverse field, verse 9:33 in margin,Buwayhid style, some surface porosity, unpublished andpresumably unique, VF, RRRR

Estimated at $3,000 - $4,000

LOT 650GREAT MONGOLS: Chingiz Khan, 1206-1227, AV dinar(4.50g), MM, AH623, A-1964, Zeno-69223 (same dies),obverse text chingiz / khan al-’adil / al-a’zam, standard kalimaon reverse (part of Qur’an 9:33 in reverse margin), the secondknown specimen of this variety, VF, RRRR

Estimated at $3,500 - $4,500

LOT 704GIRAY KHANS: Shahin Giray, as Russian vassal, 1777-1783,AE kyrmis (64.63g), Baghcha-Saray, AH1191 year 5, A-2118,KM-66., Bitkin-33, second series, a possible presentation issueof some sort, NGC graded MS64 BR

Estimated at $10,000 - $15,000

LOT 1302BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR double rupee (22.63g),“Murshidabad”, AH1198 year 26, Stv-3.1. KM-Pn9. Prid-346, in the name of Shah Alam II, with the edge inscription * UNITED * EAST* INDIA* COMPANY * 1784, struck at the Pulta mint, mountremoved, VF-EF, RRRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection

Estimated at $6,000 - $8,000

LOT 1332BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AV mohur (12.33g), Azimabad(Patna), AH1183 year 10 (1769), Stv-5.12, KM-—, Prid—, small flan defect near obverse center, struck to the sameweight as the Murshidabad style British mohurs struck atCalcutta, EF, RRRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection

Estimated at $6,000 - $8,000

LOT 1893MOROCCO: Muhammad III, 1757-1790, AV 10 mitqals,Madrid, AH1201, KM-PnA1, Fr-4, Lec-1, minor scratcheson obverse field repaired, otherwise much original luster,NGC graded AU details, RRR

Estimated at $10,000 - $15,000

LOT 2204 POLAND: Nicholas I, 1825-1855, AE jeden grosz pattern,[Warsaw], 1841, KM-Pn218, BIT-1244, crowned smallRussian two-headed eagle with Polish shield / denominationand date in 3 lines, traces of original red luster, NGC graded MS61 BR, RRRR

Estimated at $20,000 - $25,000

LOT 2510PERU: AR 8 reales, 1841-AREQ, KM-142.11, El-148.Cr-132-2a, Flatt (1996) Figure 28, assayer M, Arequipa Mint, one-year type, horizontal die axis, original tone, edge defectat 11:30, but attractive nonetheless for this exceedingly rareissue, VF, RRR, ex World Wide Coins of California Auction,May 15, 2014, Lot 310 (realized $11,000)

Estimated at $10,000 - $12,000

LOT 2580AUSTRALIA: George V, 1910-1936, AE penny, 1930(m),KM-23, obverse 2 ‘Indian’ die, reverse A ‘London’ die, keydate for the series, NGC graded F15 BR, RR

Estimated at $7,000 - $9,000

Stephen Album Rare Coins | Auction 25 | May 19-21, 2016 | Auction Highlights

THE SARC TEAM

Dr. Stephen Album | Founder | Director of Islamic & Early Indian Numismatics Steve has been serving the numismatic community since 1960. In 1976 he began dealing nearly exclusively in Islamic and Indian

coins. He has authored several books including the Catalogue of California Trade Tokens, Volumes I & II in 1972 and 1974

respectively. 1977 saw the release of his complete rewrite of Marsden's Numismata Orientalia Illustrata, a guide to Islamic and

Oriental coins with values. In 1993 he published A Checklist of Islamic Coins, now is in its third edition, is the standard for collectors

of Islamic coins. Mr. Album is currently a senior fellow at the Worcester College, Oxford, England, and in this position has authored

three of the ten volumes of the Sylloge of Islamic Coins in the Ashmolean (Museum) beginning in 1999. In 2003 he was the recipient

of the American Numismatic Society's Huntington Award, and is only one of three Islamists to have received this honor. He has twice been the recipient

of the Samir-Shamma-prize for Islamic Numismatics, in 2000 and then in 2005. In May of 2004 the Eberhard-Karls-Universität Tübingen in Germany

honored Mr. Album with a philosophiae doctoris honoris causae, an honorary doctoral degree in philosophy. Steve is among the world's leading experts

on Islamic and Indian coins.

Joseph Lang | CEO | Director of East Asian & Later Indian Numismatics Joe joined Stephen Album Rare Coins in 2001 and merged his company with Steve Album shortly thereafter. It was under his

management of the firm that Stephen Album Rare Coins began operating their successful auctions in 2007. He now directs the firm

as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr. Lang is a preeminent specialist in world coins with expertise in East Asian and Indian

Numismatics. Joe serves on the International Association of Professional Numismatists (IAPN) Executive Committee and is the

chairman of the Anti-Forgery Committee. He also sits on meetings of the International Bureau for the Suppression of Counterfeit

Coins (IBSCC). Joe is also a member of the American Numismatic Association (ANA), the Royal Canadian Numismatic Society (RNS),

and life member of the Mumbai Coin Society amongst others.

Paul Montz | CFO | Director of World Coins Paul joined the staff in January 2011. He attended UC Davis from 1975-80, earning bachelor's and master's degrees in Agricultural

Science & Management and Agronomy, respectively. He began working in the numismatic field in the 1970's. In 1981, he founded

Olde World Numismatics in Chico, CA, a business he ran for 30 years, focusing on A-Z world coins, before merging with Stephen

Album Rare Coins. He has published price lists for many years and has been a fixture at major coin shows since the 1980's. Paul is a

life member of the American Numismatic Association and is a member of many other organizations. He has been a contributing

editor for the Standard Catalog of World Coins since 1998.

Michael W. Barry | COO | Numismatist Mike joined the company in June of 2008. Mike's background is in archaeological theory, having completed his bachelor’s degree in

Anthropology & Archaeology at the University of California, Santa Cruz in 2007. Prior to attending UC Santa Cruz, Mike attended

Santa Rosa Junior College, completing an AA in Anthropology as well as an AS in Natural Sciences in 2005. Mike's duties with the

company include organizing the production of fixed-price and auction catalogs, managing the employees, attending coin

conventions, as well as organizing and curating our extensive inventory. He is a member of the American Numismatic Association.

Dr. Norman Douglas Nicol | Numismatist | Cataloger Doug worked as Steve's assistant full-time from 1981 until 1999, after which he moved back to his home area of northeastern

Pennsylvania. Doug began cataloging again for S.A.R.C. in 2006. Doug received a doctorate in Medieval Islamic History from the

University of Washington (Seattle) in 1979 and during a subsequent post-doctoral stay in Egypt, co-authored a catalog of the coins

and related items in the Egyptian National Library, Cairo (1982). During the years Doug worked for Steve in California, he

researched and compiled his Corpus of Fatimid Coins, which was published in 2006. He has been a senior research fellow at Oxford

University since 2001, having agreed to write five of the proposed ten volumes of the Sylloge of the Islamic Coins in the Ashmolean.

Jocelyn McCord | Accounting & Payroll Jocelyn joined the firm in 2007 and is responsible for the bookkeeping department. Jocelyn is in charge of all of our accounting and

payroll tasks. She handles incoming and outgoing payments, account inquiries, and other financial aspects of the company.

Brian Henderson | Photography Brian joined the company in July 2010. Outside of the office he is a fine art photographer and avid collector of obscure ephemera.

He entered the art world via his interest in skateboarding, and has been involved in the skate scene for 25 years. Brian uses his

expertise in photography to help create our catalogs. In addition he employs his artfully mastered people skills in handling

customer relations

Kate Polacci | Shipping & Receiving Kate began working for the company in June 2011. She is the manager for all of our outgoing and incoming shipments.

She also assists with the processing of sales and with other aspects of the production of our fixed-price and auction catalogs.

Stephanie McCord | Accounting Stephanie joined the company in November 2014. She is a graduate of the University of California, Santa Barbara with bachelor’s

degrees in Psychology and Sociology. Her duties with the company include managing our accounts receivable, handling customer

relations, as well as performing various administrative tasks.

Featured In This Sale

The Dr. Paul Stevens Collection, Part III

Dr. Paul Stevens began his working career as a research

scientist looking for new medicines. Later he became a

senior manager within a multinational company before

taking early retirement in 2008 to concentrate on his

numismatic interests.

Paul started collecting coins as a boy, encouraged by his

grandfather, who had formed a good collection of English coins. During the

1970s Paul’s interest switched from English to Indian coins, particularly those

produced by the British for use in India. Later, this expanded to cover all

‘Indian’ coins, in the widest sense of the term, but mostly focusing on coins

issued after the Islamic invasions.

Although primarily a collector, Paul has spent many hundreds of hours in the

British Library exploring the history behind the coins, particularly that found in

the archives of the East India Company.

In this auction we offer his fabulous and important collection of coins of the

Bengal Presidency. Included are items of extreme rarity, such as a double

rupee pattern (Stevens-3.1); many rare or unique mohurs, nazarana mohurs

and pattern mohurs; trials and patterns of “Murshidabad” rupees (struck at

Calcutta), many of which are likely unique; a pattern rupee of Farrukhabad;

numerous Soho mint patterns; Benares mint patterns, as well as an

assortment of mint state mohurs, rupees and coppers.

Also offered are an assortment of coins of the Mughal Empire, and coins from

the Princely States of Aurangabad, Dholpur, Dungarpur, Elichpur, Farrukhabad,

Gadwal, Gwalior, Hyderabad, Indore, Kalaywn, Narayanpett and Wanparti. The

collection of coins from Gwalior is of utmost importance, containing seldom

encountered rarities. Rounding out the offering in this sale are items from

Danish, French, Dutch and Portuguese India.

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GUIDE TO ABBREVIATIONS

Throughout this catalog, you may find the following abbreviations:

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ABBREVIATED DESCRIPTIONS

AE

bronze

AR

silver

AV

gold

C/M

countermarked

DM

date missing

MM

mint missing

ND

no date

NM

no mint

T/M

testmark(s)

RARITY INDICATORS

R Demand outstrips supply, and specimens, when

available, are often eagerly sought.

RR Seldom available. Collectors may have to wait years

to locate one.

RRR Almost never available. Few collectors will ever have

the chance to acquire these pieces.

RRRR Unique, or only a few reported specimens.

Session A

Begins at 09:00 PDT on Thursday, May 19, 2016

Ancient Coins

Greek & Celtic

1. CELTIC: LOWER DANUBE, 2nd/1st century BC, AR tetradrachm(16.03g), derived from the First Meris series, Artemis on shield /club in oak wreath, inscribed ΜΑΚΕ∆ΟΝΩΜ ΠΡΩΤΗΣ, with mintname A actually inverted Λ and final M inverted (strike 5, surface3), NGC graded EF $300 - 400

2. TUDER: Anonymous, ca. BC 235, AE sextans (13.37g),Thurlow-Vecchi-167, cicada / trident, VF $150 - 200

3. LUCERIA: Anonymous, ca. 217-212 BC, AE uncia (7.36g),T&V-285, frog viewed from above / corn-ear, pellet left &retrograde letter L left, crudely cast as always, F-VF, R $220 - 300

4. SYRACUSE: Timoleon & 3rd Republic, 344-317 BC, ARdidrachm (8.76g), Pegasi-607ff, head of Athena right, wearingCorinthian helmet / Pegasus, VF-EF $400 - 500

5. ANCIENT GREECE: LOT of 12 ancient Greek silver coins, notidentified, average F-VF condition; retail value $300, lot of 12 pieces $150 - 200

6. MACEDONIAN KINGDOM: Perseus, 179-168 BC, AR drachm(2.56g), head of Helios slightly to the right / rose, name ofmagistrate above (strike 5, surface 3), NGC graded choice AU $180 - 220

7. MACEDONIAN KINGDOM: Roman Rule, ca. 167-148 BC, AR tetradrachm (16.19g), Amphipolis, Copen-1314 ff, First Meris series, Artemis on shield / club in oak wreath, inscribed ΜΑΚΕ∆ΟΝΩΝ ΠΡΩΤΗΣ (strike 5, surface 3), NGC graded EF $350 - 450

8. MACEDONIAN KINGDOM: Alexander III, the Great, 336-323 BC, AR drachm (4.23g), head of Heracles, wearing lion’s skin / Zeusseated, legs crossed, bold strike, early posthumous issue (strike5, surface 3), NGC graded choice EF $240 - 300

9. ISTROS: AR drachm (5.89g), ca. 400-350 BC, S-1669, twomale heads, one upright, the other inverted / sea-eaglestanding on dolphin, attacking it with its beak (strike 5, surface5), NGC graded choice VF $170 - 230

10. THASOS: Roman Period, after 148 BC, AR tetradrachm(16.94g), S-1759, head of young Dionysos right, with ivy leafband across forehead / Heracles standing, holding club & lion’sskin, initial Μ right of the club, choice VF-EF $250 - 300

11. THEBES: AR stater (12.06g), ca. 395-338 BC, S-2398/2400,Boeotian shield / amphora (strike 5, surface 4), NGC graded EF $500 - 700

12. ATTICA: AR tetradrachm (17.14g), Athens, ca. 440-404 BC,S-2526, head of Athena right, wearing earring, necklace, andcrested Attic helmet / owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and berry in upper left field, ΑΘΕ to right; all within incusesquare (strike 5, surface 4), NGC graded choice AU $1,200 - 1,500

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13. MYTILENE: electrum hekte (2.52g), ca. 412-378 BC,Bodenstedt-69, head of a nymph / head of Pan within squarearea (strike 3, surface 4), NGC graded choice EF $550 - 650

14. MYTILENE: electrum hekte (2.55g), ca. 377-326 BC,Bodenstedt-100, head of Apollo / female head, within square,but with the square almost entirely off flan (strike 5, surface 5),NGC graded EF $550 - 650

15. EPHESOS: Roman period, 133-67 BC, AR cistophorustetradrachm (12.30g), civic year 45 (90/89 BC), S-4394var, cistamystica containing serpent; all within ivy-wreath / bow casebetween two coiled serpents, date ΜΕ to upper left, Hermesholding caduceus above, obverse off-center, VF-EF $180 - 220

16. LARISSA: AR didrachm (5.95g), ca. 350-325 BC, S-2119, head of the nymph Larissa facing slightly left, with hair in ampyx / horsepreparing to lie down, city name divided half above & half belowthe horse (strike 4, surface 3, fine style), NGC graded AU$600 - 800

Listed as “drachm” on the slab, but size & weight is clearly of thedidrachm, also known as stater.

17. ASPENDOS: AR stater (10.88g), ca. 370-333 BC, S-5396/98,two naked athletes, wrestling, two-letter initial below / slingeradvancing, about to discharge his sling, triskeles before, lovelyEF $450 - 550

18. SYRIA: Antioch ad Orontem, Anonymous, 1st century, AE quadrant (3.99g), Caesarean 109 (60/61 AD), turrentedbust of Tyche / star & crescent above goat, dated ΘΡ below, VF $140 - 200

It has been surmised that the star & crescent above the goat mightbe a reference to Jesus Christ at Bethlehem, but this remains

theoretical.

19. SELEUKID KINGDOM: Antiochos VIII Grypos, 121-96 BC,AR tetradrachm (16.44g), Ake-Ptolemais, HLH-2336.1,diademed head of Antiochos / Zeus Uranius standing left,holding star, control mark M, EF $250 - 350

20. SELEUKID KINGDOM: Antiochos VIII Grypos, 121-96 BC,AR tetradrachm (16.60g), Ake-Ptolemais, HLH-2336.2,diademed head of Antiochos / Zeus Uranius standing left,holding star, control mark ∆Ρ, EF $250 - 350

21. SELEUKID KINGDOM: Antiochos VIII Grypos, 121-96 BC,AR tetradrachm (16.37g), Ake-Ptolemais, HLH-2336.1,diademed head of Antiochos / Zeus Uranius standing left,holding star, control mark M, attractive VF $200 - 250

22. SELEUKID KINGDOM: Antiochos VIII Grypos, 121-96 BC,AR tetradrachm (16.52g), Ake-Ptolemais, HLH-2336.2,diademed head of Antiochos / Zeus Uranius standing left,holding star, control mark ∆Ρ, choice VF $200 - 250

23. SELEUKID KINGDOM: Antiochos VIII Grypos, 121-96 BC, AR tetradrachm (16.51g), Antioch ad Orontem, HLH-2297.1,diademed head of Antiochos / Zeus Uranius standing left, holdingstar, control mark Ρ in the reverse exergue, VF-EF $200 - 250

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24. SELEUKID KINGDOM: Antiochos VIII Grypos, 121-96 BC,AR tetradrachm (16.57g), Antioch ad Orontem, HLH-2302.1,diademed head of Antiochos / Zeus Uranius standing left,holding star, control marks monogram and Α, VF-EF $200 - 250

25. SELEUKID KINGDOM: Antiochos VIII Grypos, 121-96 BC, AR tetradrachm (16.47g), Antioch ad Orontem, HLH-2297.2,diademed head of Antiochos / Zeus Uranius standing left, holding star, control mark Ν between scepter & legend, choice VF $200 - 250

26. SELEUKID KINGDOM: Antiochos VIII Grypos, 121-96 BC,AR tetradrachm (16.62g), Antioch ad Orontem, HLH-2297.4,diademed head of Antiochos / Zeus Uranius standing left,holding star, control marks Ο between scepter & legend, Κ inexergue, choice VF $200 - 250

27. SELEUKID KINGDOM: Antiochos VIII Grypos, 121-96 BC,AR tetradrachm (16.44g), Antioch ad Orontem, HLH-2302.1,diademed head of Antiochos / Zeus Uranius standing left,holding star, control marks monogram and Α, with additionalmark Α between scepter and legend, choice VF $200 - 250

28. SELEUKID KINGDOM: Antiochos VIII Grypos, 121-96 BC,AR tetradrachm (16.44g), Damascus, SE193 (120/19 BC),HLH-2322.1, diademed head of Antiochos / Zeus Uraniusstanding left, holding star, control marks 2 monograms to left on reverse, date in exergue, VF-EF $200 - 250

29. SELEUKID KINGDOM: Antiochos IX Kyzikenos, 113-95 BC,AR tetradrachm (16.50g), Ake-Ptolemais, ND, HLH-2390.8,diademed head of Antiochos / Athena standing, holding Nike,control mark ∆, lovely EF $300 - 400

30. SELEUKID KINGDOM: Antiochos IX Kyzikenos, 113-95 BC,AR tetradrachm (16.63g), Antioch ad Orontem, ND, HLH-2363,diademed head of Antiochos / Athena standing, holding Nike,control marks monogram & Α left, Ν right, EF $220 - 280

31. SELEUKID KINGDOM: Antiochos IX Kyzikenos, 113-95 BC,AR tetradrachm (16.96g), Antioch ad Orontem, ND, HLH-2363,diademed head of Antiochos / Athena standing, holding Nike,control marks monogram & Α left, Ο right, choice VF-EF $200 - 250

Near East

32. ANCIENT JUDEA: Anonymous, 5th-4th century BC, AR obol(0.33g), Huth- 25/29, head of Athena / owl, Athenian design,without Phoenician symbol on reverse, struck with deterioratedobverse die, VF $150 - 200

33. SASANIAN KINGDOM: Shahpur III, 383-388, AV dinar (7.35g),SNS III, p.145, type C6, Sind type, bust right, wearing flat-toppedcrown with korymbos; Brahmi Sri to right; pseudo-legend around /fire-altar with ribbon and bust right in flames, flanked by twodiademed attendants, struck from worn dies, VF, R $1,000 - 1,200

34. SASANIAN KINGDOM: Yazdigerd II, 438-457, AR drachm(4.22g), WH (Veh-Ardashir), G-165, 2nd series, with wingadded to the king’s crown, EF-AU $100 - 150

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35. SASANIAN KINGDOM: Khusro II, 591-628, AR drachm(4.16g), ML (Marw), year 31, G-211, with APD in ObQ2, raremint, EF $80 - 100

We have previously used MR for Marw, but the R in Pahlavi script is often written with the character that represents L, as for Marw, even

though still pronounced R. We have at last conceded to theacademic preference., and shall do so henceforth.

36. SASANIAN KINGDOM: Khusro II, 591-628, LOT of 22 silverdrachms, with the following mint/date combinations: AHM 7, 10; AY 3, 37; BBA 13, 21; BYSh 3, 7; DA 7; GD 7; ST 6?; WH 3;WYH 8, 9 (2 pcs), 11, and d.m.; WYHC 6, 35; and YZ 3, 5, 10;average VF, all without any damage, all identified in envelopes,retail value $600, lot of 22 pieces $300 - 500

37. SASANIAN KINGDOM: LOT of 40 silver drachms, including 8of Hormizd IV (mints include APL, LAM, MY, ShY, WYHC, andYZ) and 32 of Khusro II (mints include ART, AT, AW, AY,BYSh, GD, LYW, ML, WH, WYHC, and YZ), most with legibledates, average grade F-VF, some nicer, none are damaged,retail value $1000, lot of 40 pieces $450 - 650

38. CHARACENE: Attambelos I, 44-40 BC, AR tetradrachm(11.77g), year 278 (35/34 BC), diademed, bearded head right /Herakles seated left on rock, club on knee, date below; niceportrait! EF, S $600 - 800

39. PTOLEMAIS: Ptolemy X, Alexander, 106-88 BC, AR tetradrachm (13.81g), Paphos, S-7938, dated year 11 of Cleopatra III and year8 of Ptolemy X, which is 106/5 BC, as his dating commenced in113 BC (sic), VF $150 - 200

Roman & Byzantine

40. ROMAN REPUBLIC: Anonymous, ca. 275-270 BC, AE double litra (7.71g), S-590, Crawford-16.1, diademed headof Apollo / lion facing right, ROMANO below, unknown SouthItaly mint, choice VF, S $200 - 250

First series of Roman struck coinage, produced in 2 denominations,litra and double litra.

41. ROMAN REPUBLIC: M. Furius LF Philus, 119 BC, AR denarius(3.90g), Rome, S-156, Crawford-281.1, laureate head of Janus /Roma standing, crowning trophy with carnyx and shield on eachside, EF $130 - 170

42. ROMAN REPUBLIC: Calpernius Piso Frugi, 90 BC, AR denarius (3.69g), S-235, laureate head of Apollo, group of 4 pellets behind / naked horseman, holding palm-branch, XXI below, bold strike,EF-AU $140 - 180

43. ROMAN REPUBLIC: Calpernius Piso Frugi, 90 BC, AR denarius (3.74g), S-235var, RRC-340.1, head of Apollo left / horsemangalloping right, holding palm branch, arrow above, scarce variety,VF $80 - 100

44. ROMAN REPUBLIC: M. Fannius & L. Critonius, 86 BC, AR denarius (4.04g), [Rome], S-267, Crawford-351.1, head ofCeres, wreathed with corn / the two aediles standing onsubsellium, corn ear to right, choice VF-EF $140 - 200

45. ROMAN REPUBLIC: Mn. Acilius Glabrio, 49 BC, AR denarius (3.89g), [Rome], S-412, Crawford-442.1a, bust of Salus right,name SALVTIS upwards / Valetudo standing, holding snake,choice VF-EF $120 - 160

46. ROMAN REPUBLIC: Mn. Cordius Rufus, 46 BC, AR denarius(3.95g), [Rome], S-440, Crawford-463.1a, Jugated heads of the Dioscuri, wearing pilei surmounted by stars / Venus standing,holding scales & scepter, Cupid at shoulder, small scratch inobverse field, lovely strike, VF-EF $120 - 150

47. ROMAN IMPERATORIAL PERIOD: Octavian, BC43-57, ARdenarius (3.17g), S-1547-var, RIC-252, bear head right / CAESAR DIVI F, Pax standing, holding branch & cornucopiae, couple nicks, VF $100 - 150

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48. ROMAN EMPIRE: Augustus & Agrippa, after 10 BC, AE dupondius (11.33g), Nemausus (Nimes), S-1730, RPC-524,back-to-back heads of Augustus & Agrippa / crocodile right,chained to palm tree, Fine $150 - 200

Reverse countermarked DD, with palm branch between the twoletters, abbreviation of decreto decurionum (“by order of town

council”).

49. ROMAN EMPIRE: Domitian, 81-96 AD, AE 29mm (18.51g),Flaviopolis, year 17, S-861, Howgego-190 (countermark),laureate head of Domitian, with bust of Athena countermarkbefore / draped busts of the Dioscuri facing each other,pleasant patina, VF $150 - 200

50. ROMAN EMPIRE: Caracalla, 198-217 AD, AR denarius(3.68g), Rome (203), S-6855, PONT TR P II, Securitasenthroned, at ease, her head propped up by her right arm,holding scepter, altar at feet, choice VF-EF $80 - 100

51. ROMAN EMPIRE: Caracalla, 198-217 AD, AR tetradrachm(13.50g), Koinon of Cyprus, Prieur-1578, eagle, wheat earbeneath, lovely bold VF $140 - 180

52. ROMAN EMPIRE: Caracalla, 198-217 AD, AR tetradrachm(13.22g), Berytus, Prieur-1292, eagle, prow of galley betweenthe legs, choice VF $140 - 180

53. ROMAN EMPIRE: Philip I, 244-249 AD, AR tetradrachm(10.38g), Antioch ad Orontem, Prieur-444, eagle, city name and S C below, EF $140 - 180

54. ROMAN EMPIRE: Phillip II, 247-249 AD, AR tetradrachm(11.06g), Antioch ad Orontem, Prieur-474, eagle, city name and S C below, EF $140 - 180

55. ROMAN EMPIRE: Herennius Etruscus, 251 AD, AR tetradrachm (13.30g), Antioch ad Orontem, Prieur-633, eagle, wheat ear and S C below, choice VF $140 - 180

56. ROMAN EMPIRE: Marcian, 450-457 AD, AV solidus (3.28g),Constantinople, S-21379, VICTORIA AVGGG reverse, withVictoria holding cross, clipped down, VF $200 - 300

57. ROMAN EMPIRE: Marcian, 450-457 AD, AV semissis (2.30g),RIC-—, local imitation, based on the standard solidus ofConstantinople (Sear-21379), possibly Vandalic, small scratchon reverse, VF, R $350 - 450

58. ROMAN EMPIRE: LOT of 5 pieces: Nero, AE as, Victoryreverse (Fine), and AE sestertius, Rome seated (F-VF);Caracalla, AR denarius, PONTIF TRP XI COS III, horseman(Fine); Antioch billon tetradrachm, eagle (Fine, muchcorrosion); and Maximinus I, AR denarius, PAX AVGVSTI(Fine), retail value $260, lot of 5 pieces $120 - 180

59. ROMAN EMPIRE: LOT of 55 coins, including a few Byzantine,average F-VF, nice pieces and all identifiable (3 pieces alreadyidentified in holders); plus a group of 171 low quality Romancopper, also including a few Byzantine, mostly identifiable, butaverage condition only Good to VG; retail value (if identified)$1000, lot of 226 pieces $350 - 550

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60. BYZANTINE EMPIRE: Anastasius I, 491-518, AV solidus(4.47g), Constantinople, S-5, military bust facing, holding spear/ Victory standing, holding long cross, star left, officina Β, deepstrike (strike 5, surface 5), NGC graded Mint State $700 - 900

The “scratches” on reverse are in the die, not the coin.

61. BYZANTINE EMPIRE: Tiberius II Constantine, 578-582, AE 10 nummi (4.18g), Constantinople, ND, S-436, tall X for thedenomination on reverse, attractive F-VF $80 - 100

62. BYZANTINE EMPIRE: Phocas, 602-610, AV solidus (4.48g),Contantinople, dNN FOCAS PERP AVG, draped and cuirassedbust facing, crown without pendilia / VICTORIA AVGQ I, angelstanding facing, holding long staff and globus crucifer, CONOBin exergue, minor weakness of strike, lustrous, EF $250 - 350

63. BYZANTINE EMPIRE: Heraclius, 610-641, LOT of 50 copper12 nummi coins of Alexandria mint in Egypt, type Sear-853,mostly VF, a few better, various sizes, interesting study lot,retail value $900, lot of 50 pieces $300 - 500

64. BYZANTINE EMPIRE: Heraclius, 610-641, AR “solidus”(1.71g), contemporary imitation of a Constantinope mint type,crowned and draped facing busts of Heraclius and Constantine, opposite their usual position / cross potent set on three steps;crosses flanking, highly degraded legends on both sides,source of origin unknown, mount removed, VF, RR, ex Lawrence Adams Collection $350 - 450

65. BYZANTINE EMPIRE: Constans II, 641-668, AR hexagram(6.66g), Cosntantinople, S-991, crowned facing bust, wearingchlamys and holding globus cruciger / cross potent set onglobe, resting above three steps, nice strike with full legends,VF $300 - 400

66. BYZANTINE EMPIRE: Tiberius III Aspimar, 698-705, AV solidus(4.39g), Constantinople, S-1360, crowned bust facing, holdingspear and shield / cross potent on three steps, CONOB below,officina Β, much original luster (strike 4, surface 5), NGC graded Mint State $1,300 - 1,500

67. BYZANTINE EMPIRE: Constantine VII Porphyrogenitus &Romanus II, 945-959, AV solidus (4.24g), Constantinople,S-1751, facing bust of Christ / crowned busts of Constantine andRomanus, holding patriotic cross between them, bold VF $700 - 900

68. BYZANTINE EMPIRE: LOT of 33 scyphate copper coins, 12thto 14th century, unidentified, mostly VF condition; retail value$300, lot of 33 pieces $120 - 180

Ancient Central Asia

69. CHACH: LOT of 4 copper coins: Early anonymous series,Sh&K Group 1.1-1.3 (2 pcs, both Fine); Nirtanak (Sh&K Group6.2, crude VF); and Tarnarch (Sh&K Group 6.8, Fine); retailvalue $340, lot of 4 pieces $200 - 250

70. YABGHU OF TOKHARISTAN: “Hormizd IV” type, 7th century, AR drachm (2.73g), G-—, Zeno-83561var, design based onstandard drachm of Hormizd IV (579-590), his name coarselywritten, bottom crescent replaced by pair of vertical crescents /totally blundered mint & date on reverse, EF, R $180 - 220

Countermarked forepart of Pegasus, unread Baktrian word, anduncertain 2-line text (Hebrew?) on obverse, unread text on reverse

(probably crude Pahlavi).

71. YABGHU OF TOKHARISTAN: “Hormizd IV” type, 7th century, AR drachm (2.70g), G-—, Zeno-83561var, design based onstandard drachm of Hormizd IV (579-590), his name coarselywritten, bottom crescent replaced by pair of vertical crescents /totally blundered mint & date on reverse, VF-EF, R $150 - 200

Countermarked forepart of Pegasus and uncertain short text(Hebrew YTz?) on obverse, unread text on reverse (probably crude

Pahlavi).

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72. YABGHU OF TOKHARISTAN: “Hormizd IV” type, 7th century, AR drachm (2.95g), G-—, Zeno-83561var, design based onstandard drachm of Hormizd IV (579-590), his name coarselywritten, bottom crescent replaced by pair of vertical crescents /totally blundered mint & date on reverse, EF, R $180 - 220

Countermarked forepart of Pegasus on obverse, nothing on reverse.

73. YABGHU OF TOKHARISTAN: “Hormizd IV” type, 7th century, AR drachm (2.94g), G-—, Zeno-83561var, design based onstandard drachm of Hormizd IV (579-590), his name coarselywritten, bottom crescent replaced by pair of vertical crescents /totally blundered mint & date on reverse, attractive VF, R $150 - 200

Countermarked forepart of Pegasus on obverse, nothing on reverse.

74. KESH: Unknown ruler, 7th-8th century, AE cash (2.08g),Zeno-3390, Rtv-39, bust left, with elaborate hair style / combatscene of the king spearing a lion standing on its hind legs,some minor inactive corrosion on reverse, VF $130 - 170

75. KESH: Anonymous, ca. 700, AE fals (1.40g), Zeno-43172,ruler facing right with a high unruly hairdo, Sogdian legend right and left field / triskeles within triangular shield-like device,Sogdian legend around, crude Fine, RRR $150 - 200

A somewhat similar type, but with Sogdian word bgy instead oftriskeles, has been assigned to Ahurpat, Hwab of Raghfan

(Zeno-49953).

76. KESH: Anonymous, ca. 700, AE fals (1.25g), Zeno-20045,ruler facing right with a high unruly hairdo, Sogdian legendprobably both right and left field / triskeles within triple circularborder, Sogdian legend around, very crude Fine, RRR $150 - 200

See Zeno-20045 for further information regarding this exceedingly rare type.

77. OTRAR: Unknown ruler, ca. 700, AE cash (2.21g), Zeno—,Smirnova-1482 ff, male & female busts, all within circle ofpellets / tamgha of Otrar, with additional symbol, crude Sogdian legend around, VF, RR $200 - 300

78. PAIKEND: Anonymous, early 8th century, AE cash (1.28g),Zeno-3396, Zeimal-15, central hole, tamgha of Bukhara left &right, cross below, Sogdian word above, blank reverse, knownprimarily from the Varakhsha site, Fine, RRR $200 - 300

79. SAMARKAND: Urk Wartramuka, 675-696, AE cash (5.59g),Smirnova-659, Sogdian legend / tamghas of Samarqand andthe ruler, VF, RRR $400 - 500

Extremely rare variety without central hole, not yet on Zeno and notin CoinArchives.

80. SAMITAN: Nanaiabiat, 8th century, AE cash (1.43g),Zeno-154751, Smirnova—, Sogdian legend around central square hole / 2 tamghas around the hole, excellent example, VF $150 - 200

According to the Tangshu (“Book of Tang”), the location of theSamitan domain is identified generally as lying 50 li (25km) north

from Samarqand.

81. XIZHOU HUIHU: Aslandhan & successors, 9th-12th century,AE cash (2.26g), XN-79/81, Zeno-19360, Uighur text iduq yarliq yurisun, country also called the Uyghur Khanate, F-VF, R $130 - 170

82. SOGDIANA: Unknown ruler, 7th or 8th century, AE cash (2.00g), unread Sogdian text / unusual symbol or tamgha, not found inSmirnova, Zeno, etc., presumably very rare, F-VF $100 - 120

83. BUKHARA/WESTERN SOGDIANA: LOT of 3 coins: Bukhara: AE Kai Yuan cash, Bukhara tamgha on reverse (Fine); Xinjiang:Y-A7.16, AR ½ miscal, Yarkand, AH1295 (Fine, 20% flat); andY-37.6 (or 37.7), AE falus, Kashgar ND (VF); retail value $210, lot of 3 pieces $100 - 160

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84. CHORESMIA: Brawik, ca. 600, AE unit (5.59g),Sogdcoins-Kh44a, king’s head right, crowned, name behind /horseman, Fine $100 - 150

85. CHORESMIA: Shram, mid 7th century, AE unit (4.90g),Zeno-125741, king’s head right, crowned / horseman, lovelyportrait, some light porosity, VF $120 - 180

86. CHORESMIA: Kanik, early 8th century, AE unit (4.75g),Vainberg type G4.7, Zeno-15532 (this piece), bust right,3-crescent crown / horseman right, legend both sides, nicewell-preserved example, VF, RR $200 - 250

87. CHORESMIA: Sawrshafan, ca. 751-762, AR tetradrachm(2.91g), Vainberg type G5, Zeno-143677var, crowned bustright, with tiny crescent behind / horseman, his name & titlearound, superb strike, VF-EF $400 - 500

A large cross was scraped onto the reverse, probably in ancienttimes, when still in circulation, perhaps a Nestorian individual’s

private statement of his religious preference after the Arabconquest.

Islamic Coins

Early Pre-Reform

88. ARAB-SASANIAN: Yazdigerd type, 652-668, AR drachm(3.91g), SK (Sijistan), YE20 (frozen), A-1, first Islamic coin,distinguished from the last regular Sasanian issue of the sameyear by the addition of Arabic bism Allah in ObQ2, VF-EF $150 - 200

89. ARAB-SASANIAN: ‘Abd Allah b. ‘Amir, ca. 661-664, AR drachm(3.31g), DA (Darabjird), AH43, A-6, clipped down to laterstandard, VF $100 - 120

90. ARAB-SASANIAN: Ziyad b. Abi Sufyan, 665-673, AR drachm(4.18g), BYSh (Bishapur), AH52, A-8, lovely strike, rarely foundin this quality, choice EF $150 - 200

91. ARAB-SASANIAN: Ziyad b. Abi Sufyan, 665-673, AR drachm(2.26g), NY (probably Nihawand), AH52, A-8, clipped down tothe standard of Tabaristan, rare mint, VF, R $100 - 120

92. ARAB-SASANIAN: ‘Ubayd Allah b. Ziyad, 673-683, AR drachm(4.09g), DA (Darabjird), YE45, A-12, nice strike, bold VF $100 - 120

93. ARAB-SASANIAN: Talha b. ‘Abd Allah, fl. 683-685, AR drachm(3.91g), SK (Sijistan), AH66, A-26, with talha lillah instead of bismAllah in ObQ2, characteristic of all issues of this governor, boldVF, R $250 - 350

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94. ARAB-SASANIAN: ‘Atiya b. al-Aswad, fl. 689-696, AR drachm (3.89g), KRMAN-BN, AH72, A-28, mint name tentativelyinterpreted as Bamm, unpublished date for this mint for ‘Atiya b. al-Aswad, VF, R $300 - 400

95. ARAB-SASANIAN: Umayya b. Abd Allah, fl. 693-698, AR drachm (2.69g), BBA (the Court mint), AH77, A-29, clipped down to laterstandard, VF, RR $220 - 300

96. ARAB-SASANIAN: al-Muhallab b. Abi Sufra, ca. 694-698, AR drachm (3.87g), TART (Tawwaj), AH75, A-31, couple smallscratches, lightly discolored, VF, R $150 - 200

97. ARAB-SASANIAN: ‘Abd Allah b. Umayya, fl. 695-697, AR drachm (3.52g), SK (Sijistan), AH75, A-30, with Arabical-’izza lillah (“the glory is God’s”) in ObQ3, and Pahlavi letter M in ObQ4, VF, RR $300 - 400

98. ARAB-SASANIAN: ‘Abd Allah b. Umayya, fl. 695-697, AR drachm (3.62g), SK (Sijistan), AH77, A-30, Arabic al-’izzalillah (“the glory is God’s”) in ObQ3, date slightly double-struck,but legible, VF, RR $250 - 350

99. ARAB-SASANIAN: ‘Ubayd Allah b. Abi Bakra, fl. 698-699, AR drachm (3.87g), SK (Sijistan), AH79, A-37, finest style,EF, S $200 - 280

100. ARAB-SASANIAN: ‘Abd al-Rahman b. Muhammad, 700-703,AR drachm (3.85g), SK (Sijistan), AH84, A-38A, with anadditional Pahlavi word or name in ObQ1, tentatively read astar (with hard T), VF, RR $300 - 500

The only other recorded specimen was sold at Morton & Eden Auction 3, Lot 180.

101. ARAB-SASANIAN: ‘Abd al-Rahman b. Muhammad, 700-703,AR drachm (3.98g), SK (Sijistan), AH84, A-38A, without anyadditional words in the obverse or reverse margin, boldly cleardate, bold EF, RRR $400 - 600

No specimen of this variety for AH84 has previously been reported.

102. ARAB-SASANIAN: ‘Umara b. Tamim, 703-704, AR drachm(3.86g), SK (Sijistan), AH85, A-C40, some discoloration in themargins, VF-EF, RRR $500 - 700

103. ARAB-SASANIAN: Anonymous, ca. 690-720, AE pashiz(1.59g), Gyanbud (Qasr-i Abu Nasr), A-43B, Gys-73var, twojuxtaposed facing busts, Pahlavi word APZWT between /three-line Pahlavi text, with the mint name in the second line,star above, choice VF, RRR $200 - 300

Gyselen recorded only one piece, but with the four-line reverse text, in the New York Metropolitan Museum.

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104. ARAB-SASANIAN: Anonymous, ca. 700-720, AE pashiz(0.72g), ST (Istakhr), ND, A-A46, Gys-23var, facing bust,wearing kufiya, without legends left & right / Anahita style facing bust, mint name to right, VF, RRR $150 - 200

105. ARAB-SASANIAN: Anonymous, ca. 680-700, AE pashiz(0.73g), NM, ND, A-M41, Khusro style bust right, Arabic barakato right / standard Sasanian reverse, but with Arabic bism Allahto left & rabbi Allah to right, porous surfaces, VF, R $100 - 150

106. ARAB-SASANIAN: AV imitative tremissis (1.29g), 7th/8thcentury, stylized facing bust, derived from either Justinian I(527-565) or Mauritius (582-602), with his right hand holding up a cross potent, with pseudo-Greek OCCOA to right / standingfigure, facing right, his arms stretched out to the right,meaningless “Greek” legend around, VF, RRR $700 - 900

Reportedly found in Afghanistan, this type was usually produced forceremonial burial of the deceased, traditionally placed on the

forehead of the corpse. The reverse design is conceivably based on the standing caliph design with his hands raised, as found on thereverse of Arab-Sasanian pashiz in the name of al-Hajjaj b. Yusuf(694-713) (Gyselen-78, 79). It could also represent the Christian

angel of the Byzantine gold coinage, often facing right on thetremissis denomination, with the wings fashioned as a cloak, and a

stylized long cross to the left.

107. ARAB-SASANIAN: Glass vessel stamp (17.30g), ca. 680-720,B-9var, winged horse (al-buraq) pacing toward the left, trace oftext above, probably rabbi Allah, of which Allah is clear, lightbrownish green, some devitrification, Fine, RRR $200 - 250

The winged horse, al-Buraq, also appears on Arab-Sasanian pashiz from Istakhr (Gyselen-22, A-A42) and Darabjird (Gyselen-13,

A-45.2). Al-Buraq was the winged horse, often illustrated with ahuman rather than an equine head, that carried the ProphetMuhammad from Mecca to Jerusalem, then back to Mecca.

108. TABARISTAN: ‘Umar, 771-780, AR ½ drachm (1.92g),Tabaristan, PYE125, A-57, with the patronymic, in Pahlavi toright of the bust, and in Arabic in margin, and with extra outercircle on obverse & reverse, superb strike, AU, R $220 - 280

109. TABARISTAN: ‘Umar, 771-780, AR ½ drachm (1.75g),Tabaristan, PYE125, A-57, with governor’s name & patronymic inPahlavi right of bust, and in Arabic in obverse margin, VF, R $180 - 220

110. TABARISTAN: Yahya (b. Mikhnaq), 779-781, AR ½ drachm(1.94g), Tabaristan, PYE129, A-60, Malek-89, flame in ObQ1 &ObQ4, minor discoloration, bold VF, RR $250 - 350

111. EASTERN SISTAN: Anonymous, AR drachm (3.73g), SK(Sijistan), year 67, A-P76, citing ‘abd in the 2nd quadrant of thereverse margin, unpublished and probably unique, VF-EF, RRR

$500 - 700

The year 67 is very accurately engraved in the Pahlavi script. Bystyle, it cannot be of the Hijri or Yazdigerd era, but could well be a

Post-Yazdigerd date, which would correspond to the Hijri years99/100. The style is identical to known Eastern Sistan drachmsdated AH100-104 (A-77), hence the likeliness that the date is

indeed Post-Yazdigerd.

112. ARAB-BYZANTINE: Three Standing Figures, ca. 650-680, AE fals (5.44g), year “17", A-3501, capital M, legible date,meaningless mint symbol below, VF, R $100 - 150

113. ARAB-BYZANTINE: “Heraclius & Constantine”, AV solidus(4.24g), ca. 652 to the 660s, imitation based on the type IIissues of Heraclius, struck 613-629, but likely struck at sometime between about 652 and the 660s, based on the style ofSicily (Syracuse) with simple circular borders on both sides,several test dings on obverse, scratches on reverse, probablyonce in jewelry, VF, RRR $750 - 1,000

This piece was found together with an Aghlabid dinar, a Ptolomaictetradrachm and a 16th century French écu d’or, sold to a coin dealerin California by an Arab non-numismatist. The mint at Syracuse was

opened in 641, the accession year of Constans II, producing gold solidi with the borders of plain circles or circles of tiny dots, unlike any othercontemporary Byzantine mint. The Arabs invaded Sicily in 652, failingto capture the territory, but likely to have brought local solidi back to

North Africa and Syria. Our suggestion is that this piece was produced

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unofficially at some point after 652, probably by a local jeweler. Theobverse crosses on the crowns have been replaced by groups of

three dots each, the central cross by a group of four dots, while thecross potent on the reverse was retailed. The obverse text is

completely barbarous, and the reverse text is crude and retrograde,including the very legible retrograde CONOB. There was no official

Arab gold coinage at that time in Egypt and Libya, and it seemslikely that the coin was produced there, and accepted by local

merchants, as suggested by the dings and scratches. There arealso numerous contemporary imitations from the Avars in the

Balkans, but they are very different and do not have portraits that so closely resemble the original Byzantine images, as do all Arab

imitations. However, a similar type, with the same three-dotsymbols, was found in the Balkans, allegedly in the region of

Ljubljana.

114. ARAB-BYZANTINE: Two Standing Figures, ca. 680-690, AE fals (4.06g), Dimashq, ND, A-3513.1, capital M, crescentbelow, muling of a Ba’albakk obverse with a Damascusreverse, F-VF, R $120 - 160

115. ARAB-BYZANTINE: Standing Emperor type, ca. 680-690, AE fals (4.08g), Dimashq, ND, A-3517.3, Greek ΛΕΟ in obverse field, capital M on reverse, F-VF, S $80 - 100

116. ARAB-BYZANTINE: Three Standing Figures, 685-700, AE fals (2.79g), NM, ND, A-3512B, Foss-89, religious legendmuhammad rasul Allah instead of the mint formula around thecapital M, pleasant patina, VF, RR $120 - 180

117. ARAB-BYZANTINE: Three Standing Figures, ca. 685-700, AE fals (4.48g), Dimashq, ND, A-3512T, muling of the obversestandard of Tabariya (A-3512) with the relatively commonreverse of Dimashq (A-3517.3), choice VF, RRR $200 - 300

Appears to be a muling unpublished in the major sources.

118. ARAB-BYZANTINE: Two Standing Figures, ca. 690, AE fals(2.73g), NM, A-3515, W-Kh.1, SICA1. p.90, cross-on-stepsreverse surrounded by the beginning of the shahada impliesthat this type was contemporary with the Standing Caliphseries, with muhammad rasul Allah between the two figures;the mint remains undetermined, VF, RRR $200 - 300

119. ARAB-BYZANTINE: Standing Caliph, ca. 692-697, AE fals(3.52g), A-3539, style of Hims mint, with star left ofcircle-on-steps, unusual variety with Greek Ε in right field onobverse, VF, R $120 - 160

120. ARAB-BYZANTINE: Standing Caliph, ca. 692-697, AE fals(2.69g), Tanukh, A-3531, citing the caliph ‘Abd al-Malik(685-705), unusually nice, well-centered strike for this mint,lovely VF-EF $200 - 300

121. ARAB-BYZANTINE: Standing Caliph, ca. 692-697, AE fals(1.69g), Manbij, ND, A-3533.1, without the name of the caliph‘Abd al-Malik, small flan, rare mint in northern Syria, VF $150 - 200

122. ARAB-BYZANTINE: Standing Caliph, ca. 692-697, AE fals(3.41g), Manbij, A-3533.1, W-102, with khalifat Allah instead of the caliph’s name in obverse field, pleasing strike, F-VF, R $150 - 200

123. ARAB-BYZANTINE: Standing Caliph, ca. 692-697, AE fals(3.57g), Qurus, A-3536, in the name of the caliph ‘Abd al-Malik(685-705), circle-on-steps reverse, slight weakness on bothsides, mostly near the rim, VF, RRR $250 - 350

Qurus is one of the rarest mints for the Standing Caliph coinage,and just as rare for the post-reform Umayyad coppers.

(See also lot 123 below).

124. ARAB-BYZANTINE: Standing Caliph, ca. 692-697, AE fals(2.79g), Qurus, A-3536, in the name of the caliph ‘Abd al-Malik(685-705), circle-on-steps reverse, some weakness on bothsides, mostly near the rim, F-VF, RRR $200 - 300

125. ARAB-BYZANTINE: Standing Caliph, ca. 692-697, AE fals(2.45g), al-Ruha, A-3538, W-92/93, without the caliph ‘Abdal-Malik (685-705), light porosity on both sides, Fine, R $100 - 150

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126. ARAB-BYZANTINE: Standing Caliph, ca. 692-697, AE fals(2.72g), Ba’albakk, A-3541, citing the caliph ‘Abd al-Malik(685-705), mint name faces downward, unusual symbol to rightof the circle-on-steps, well-centered, VF $100 - 150

127. ARAB-BYZANTINE: LOT of 3 copper fulus: A-3513.2, twostanding figures, Ba’albakk (VF); A-3524, Imperial bust, Hims(VF); and A-3531, standing caliph, Tanukh (F-VF, but muchporosity and couple small corrosion spots), retail value $220,lot of 3 pieces $120 - 160

128. ARAB-BYZANTINE: LOT of 22 copper fulus: Arab-Byzantine:Standing Emperor (7 pcs, average VG to Fine); Two StandingFigures (1 pc, VG), and Standing Caliph (9 pcs, including 3 ofHalab and 1 of Qinnasrin, mostly VG); Umayyad: Post-reformtypes: Arminiya (Fair); Dimashq (F-VF); al-Mawsil (F-VF); andwithout mint name: AH116 (Fine); and Antioch Crusader: Roger of Salerno, MPS-9 (corroded VG), retail value $300, lot of 22pieces $180 - 260

129. ARAB-BYZANTINE: LOT of 22 copper fulus of the ImperialBust type, Hims mint, 8 pieces in nice F-VF condition, varioussymbols above around the obverse and above the capital M onreverse, and 14 pieces average grade VG, retail value $600, lot of 22 pieces $250 - 450

130. ARAB-BYZANTINE: LOT of 12 copper fulus of the StandingCaliph type: Halab (3 pcs), Hims (1), Qinnasrin (4), Sarmin (3),and Tanukh (1), all with clear mint names, average Fine orbetter, retail value $420, lot of 12 pieces $200 - 300

Early Post-Reform

131. UMAYYAD: ‘Abd al-Malik, 685-705, AV dinar (4.23g), NM(Dimashq), AH80, A-125, superb bold strike, AU $700 - 900

132. UMAYYAD: ‘Abd al-Malik, 685-705, AV dinar, NM (Dimashq),AH82, A-125, ANACS graded EF40 $400 - 500

Incorrectly attributed to al-Walid I on the slab. Also, this coin hasbeen lightly polished, also not noted on the slab.

133. UMAYYAD: ‘Abd al-Malik, 685-705, AV dinar (4.21g), NM(Dimashq), AH83, A-125, lovely EF $600 - 800

134. UMAYYAD: ‘Abd al-Malik, 685-705, AV dinar (4.26g), NM(Dimashq), AH84, A-125, lustrous AU $700 - 900

135. UMAYYAD: ‘Abd al-Malik, 685-705, AV dinar (4.29g), NM(Dimashq), AH86, A-125, bold strike, lustrous AU $800 - 1,000

136. UMAYYAD: ‘Abd al-Malik, 685-705, AR dirham (2.67g), Jayy,AH79, A-126, Klat-253b, evenly worn, Fine $150 - 200

137. UMAYYAD: ‘Abd al-Malik, 685-705, AR dirham (2.60g), Jayy,AH80, A-126, Klat-254, interesting graffiti, F-VF $140 - 180

138. UMAYYAD: ‘Abd al-Malik, 685-705, AR dirham (2.20g), Jayy,AH81, A-126, Klat-255b, clipped, Fine $100 - 140

139. UMAYYAD: ‘Abd al-Malik, 685-705, AR dirham (2.64g), Jayy,AH83, A-126, Klat-257, couple small scratches, discolored, VF,S $180 - 220

140. UMAYYAD: ‘Abd al-Malik, 685-705, AR dirham (2.93g), Junday Sabur, AH81, A-126, Klat-236, superb strike, EF-AU, R $1,200 - 1,500

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141. UMAYYAD: ‘Abd al-Malik, 685-705, AR dirham (2.92g),Manadhir, AH81, A-126, Klat-612, lovely strike, VF-EF, R $1,000 - 1,200

142. UMAYYAD: ‘Abd al-Malik, 685-705, AR dirham (2.68g), Marw,AH80, A-126, Klat-582x, obverse as Klat-582a, reverse as 582e with full word al-mushrikun, VF $150 - 200

143. UMAYYAD: ‘Abd al-Malik, 685-705, AR dirham (2.88g), Marw,AH81, A-126, Klat-583a, al-mushrikun without the waw, EF $200 - 300

144. UMAYYAD: ‘Abd al-Malik, 685-705, AR dirham (2.85g),al-Sus, AH80, A-126, Klat-474, nice strike, VF, R $1,000 - 1,200

145. UMAYYAD: ‘Abd al-Malik, 685-705, AR dirham (2.64g), Wasit,AH84, A-126, Klat-679, first year of the mint of Wasit, whichthen replaced al-Basra and al-Kufa as the administrative center for the east, very lightly creased, F-VF, R $200 - 250

The year 83 dirham published by Klat is a die-cutters error forAH93, as is clear from style and calligraphy.

146. UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AV dinar (4.24g), NM(Dimashq), AH89, A-127, EF $600 - 800

147. UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AV dinar (4.29g), NM (Dimashq), AH92, A-127, bold strike, faint graffiti above obverse field, choice EF $600 - 800

148. UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AV dinar (4.28g), NM (Dimashq), AH94, A-127, choice EF $650 - 850

149. UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AV dinar (4.27g), NM (Dimashq), AH95, A-127, choice EF $650 - 850

150. UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AV dinar (4.26g), NM (Dimashq), AH96, A-127, bold AU $700 - 900

151. UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AV 1/3 dinar (thulth) (1.34g),NM (Dimashq), AH96, A-127B, some light graffiti in the field,F-VF, R $600 - 800

152. UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.51g),Abarshahr, AH93, A-128, Klat-7a, clipped down to laterstandard, VF $120 - 160

153. UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.46g),Abarshahr, AH95, A-128, Klat-9b, couple scratches, VF $90 - 110

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154. UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.25g), Arminiya,AH95, A-128, Klat-49, clipped down to later standard, EF $140 - 180

155. UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.86g), Herat,AH93, A-128, Klat-656b, VF-EF $100 - 120

156. UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.65g), JundaySabur, AH94, A-128, Klat-242, VF $90 - 110

157. UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.84g), Nahr Tira,AH96, A-128, Klat-647, VF $120 - 160

158. UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.83g), al-Rayy,AH94, A-128, Klat-403, choice VF $110 - 15

159. UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.86g), Surraq,AH94, A-128, Klat-468, VF $120 - 160

160. UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AE fals (3.04g), Dimashq,AH87, A-129, Zeno-130933, full bold date, attractive patination,rare in this quality, VF $170 - 190

161. UMAYYAD: Sulayman, 715-717, AV dinar (4.24g), NM(Dimashq), AH97, A-130, choice EF $600 - 800

162. UMAYYAD: Sulayman, 715-717, AV dinar (4.24g), NM(Dimashq), AH97, A-130, lustrous, AU $800 - 900

163. UMAYYAD: Sulayman, 715-717, AV dinar (4.24g), NM(Dimashq), AH98, A-130, bold strike, choice EF $650 - 850

164. UMAYYAD: Sulayman, 715-717, AV dinar (4.28g), NM(Dimashq), AH99, A-130, nice strike, EF $650 - 850

165. UMAYYAD: Sulayman, 715-717, AV dinar (4.25g), NM(Dimashq), AH99, A-130, graffiti in reverse field, apparentlyGreek letters Λ and ∆, EF $600 - 800

166. UMAYYAD: Sulayman, 715-717, AR dirham (2.85g), Dastawa,AH98, A-131, Klat-317, scarce date, VF $100 - 150

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167. UMAYYAD: ‘Umar, 717-720, AV dinar (4.22g), NM (Dimashq),AH100, A-132, faint graffiti in reverse field, bold VF-EF $600 - 800

168. UMAYYAD: Yazid II, 720-724, AV dinar (4.24g), NM(Dimashq), AH103, A-134, light graffiti above reverse field(perhaps Greek letter Ο in square format), some stains (easilyremovable), EF $700 - 900

169. UMAYYAD: Yazid II, 720-724, AR dirham (2.84g), Ifriqiya,AH104, A-135, Klat-91, moderately creased, VF $150 - 200

170. UMAYYAD: Hisham, 724-743, AV dinar (4.03g), NM(Dimashq), AH107, A-136, slightly clipped at one point, VF,RRR $9,000 - 11,000

The year AH107 is the third rarest date of the Umayyad series ofDamascus, with AH77 by far the rarest and most popular, 127

second, 107 third, and 132 fourth.

171. UMAYYAD: Hisham, 724-743, AV dinar (4.25g), NM(Dimashq), AH114, A-136, lovely AU $700 - 900

172. UMAYYAD: Hisham, 724-743, AV dinar (4.24g), NM(Dimashq), AH117, A-136, EF $600 - 800

173. UMAYYAD: Hisham, 724-743, AV dinar (4.23g), NM(Dimashq), AH118, A-136, one tiny nick, almost invisible,EF-AU , ex Stephen Album Auction 20, Lot 237 $800 - 1,000

174. UMAYYAD: Hisham, 724-743, AV dinar (4.24g), NM(Dimashq), AH120, A-136, bold strike, choice EF-AU $700 - 900

175. UMAYYAD: Hisham, 724-743, AV dinar (4.23g), NM(Dimashq), AH125, A-136, light graffiti to the right of theobverse field legend, bold VF $800 - 1,000

176. UMAYYAD: Hisham, 724-743, AV dinar (3.85g), NM, AH124,A-136, contemporary imitation, VF-EF, R $400 - 600

177. UMAYYAD: Hisham, 724-743, AR dirham (2.87g), Ifriqiya,AH106, A-137, Klat-93.1, without pellet beneath mi’a for “100",attractive strike on broad flan, VF-EF, R $250 - 300

178. UMAYYAD: Hisham, 724-743, AR dirham (2.77g), Ifriqiya,AH116, A-137, Klat-103a, very slight waviness, F-VF $150 - 200

179. UMAYYAD: Hisham, 724-743, AR dirham (2.93g), al-Bab,AH120, A-137, Klat-147, now Derbent in Daghestan, boldstrike, EF-AU $200 - 300

Scratches in obverse field are in the die, not the coin.

180. UMAYYAD: Hisham, 724-743, AR dirham (2.75g), al-Bab,AH120, A-137, Klat-147, now Derbent in Daghestan, VF $120 - 160

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181. UMAYYAD: Hisham, 724-743, AR dirham (2.90g), al-Mubaraka (Balkh), AH109, A-137, Klat-572, golden toning, AU $150 - 200

182. UMAYYAD: ‘Abd al-Malik b. Marwan, financial director,749-750, AE fals (7.87g), al-Fustat, A-150, W-P.140, lovelywell-centered example, without any weakness, VF, R $200 - 300

183. UMAYYAD: AE fals (3.25g), Sarmin, A-154A, W-—, Bone-1a or 1b, only the mint name sarmin in the reverse margin outside the central circle, nice patination, F-VF, RR $100 - 150

184. UMAYYAD: AE fals (3.23g), NM, ND, A-155var, W-687var,Zeno-127548, probably struck circa 730-750, overstruck on whatis likely an earlier post-reform Umayyad fals, Fine, RRR $170 - 190

Like Walker-687, but with the horseman left instead of right, and the 5-point star in the upper right corner.

185. UMAYYAD: AE fals (1.90g), NM, ND, A-B161, SNAT-539/540,Zeno-118752, tree with fruit, 7 branches, unassigned to aspecific mint, VF, RR $150 - 250

186. UMAYYAD: AE fals (3.65g), ‘Akka, A-165, W-—, small starafter the mint name, VF $100 - 150

187. UMAYYAD: AE fals (2.60g), ‘Amman, ND, A-166, W-907,Zeno-118338, lovely patination, small weakness area, VF, R $300 - 350

188. UMAYYAD: Anonymous, ca. 710s, AE fals (4.55g), Antakiya,ND, A-A167, very rare mint, some weakness as usual,attractive F-VF, RRR $350 - 400

189. UMAYYAD: AE fals (3.37g), Balikh, A-169, W-778, scarce mintin central Syria, always coarsely struck, F-VF $80 - 100

190. UMAYYAD: AE fals (2.79g), Busra, ND, A-172, W-—,Zeno-150426, reverse legend muhammad / rasul Allah / busra,F-VF, RR $100 - 150

191. UMAYYAD: AE fals (3.47g), Halab, A-176, W-—, Bone-4a, mint name below first half of the kalima / amara Allah / bil-wafa /wa’l-’adl, F-VF, RR $130 - 160

192. UMAYYAD: AE fals (3.31g), Iliya (Jerusalem), ND, A-179,SNAT-3/6, Zeno-160994, struck on blank planchet cut from aByzantine follis, attractive toning, VF $190 - 250

193. UMAYYAD: AE fals (2.72g), Iliya (Jerusalem), ND, A-179,SNAT-3/6, Zeno-121082, lovely strike, choice VF $200 - 250

194. UMAYYAD: AE fals (3.56g), Jibrin, ND, A-180, W-782,Zeno-134373, rare mint in northern Syria (also called Jabrin, notto be confused with Bayt Jibrin in Palestine), F-VF, RR $200 - 250

195. UMAYYAD: AE fals (4.67g), Jibrin, ND, A-180, W-782,Zeno-134373, rare mint in northern Syria (also called Jabrin,not to be confused with Bayt Jibrin in Palestine), Fine, RR $200 - 250

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196. UMAYYAD: AE fals (4.78g), Ma’arrat Masrin, ND, A-182, W-—, Zeno-122512, reverse marginal legend clockwise, attractivetoning, VF $110 - 150

197. UMAYYAD: AE fals (3.95g), Manbij, ND, A-183, W-—,Zeno-130927, reverse legend clockwise, very rare mintunknown to Walker for the post-reform period, VF, RR $425 - 525

198. UMAYYAD: AE fals (4.18g), Manbij, ND, A-183, W-—,Zeno-130927, reverse legend clockwise, very rare mintunknown to Walker for the post-reform period, some flandefects, VF, RR $200 - 250

199. UMAYYAD: AE fals (4.51g), Sarmin, A-187, W-—, mint-formula legend clockwise, lovely well-centered strike, VF $100 - 120

200. UMAYYAD: AE fals (1.87g), Tabariya, ND, A-188, W-796,Zeno-119006, palm branch to right on reverse, struck circa740s, VF, R $170 - 190

201. UMAYYAD: AE fals (2.28g), Tabariya, ND, A-188, W-—.SNAT-357/59, Zeno-144813, 4-line text each side, nice toning,VF, R $120 - 160

202. UMAYYAD: al-Qatiran b. Akma, 744-746, AE fals (2.42g),al-Mawsil, A-193, fancy fruit tree in obverse center, F-VF, R $100 - 150

203. UMAYYAD: al-Hurr b. Yusuf, ca. 727-732, AE fals (3.93g),al-Mawsil, A-193, nice strike, full inscriptions, F-VF, R $100 - 150

204. UMAYYAD: Anonymous, ca. 720-740, AE fals (3.79g), Dabil, ND, A-198, moderate adhesions, lovely strike, F-VF, RR $150 - 200

205. UMAYYAD: AE fals (1.85g), Jayy, AH113, A-201.2,Gyselen-31, Khusro-style Sasanian bust right, undecipheredPahlavi text around / standard Umayyad style reverse, someporosity, clear mint & date, F-VF, RR $100 - 150

206. UMAYYAD: al-Walid b. ‘Abd Allah, AE fals (2.16g), Jurjan,AH112, A-202, amr al-amir / al-walid bin / ‘abd Allah // bismAllah / duriba bi-jurjan / sanat ithna ‘ashr- / -a wa mi’a, castrather than struck, as usual for this type, nice Fine, RR $150 - 200

A similar piece cast in lead rather than copper sold at Morton &Eden Auction 68, Lot 717, for $269.

207. UMAYYAD: AE fals (2.78g), Wasit, AH130, A-205,Zeno-124493, lovely patination, rare date, VF, RR $140 - 200

208. UMAYYAD: AE fals (2.70g), Wasit, AH116, A-205,Zeno-113511, lovely patination, VF, R $100 - 150

209. UMAYYAD: square lead weight (3.94g), inscribed bism Allah /mithqal / dinar, blank reverse, F-VF, R $90 - 110

210. UMAYYAD: lead weight (3.99g), inscribed amara Allah /bil-wafa wa / al-’adl, blank reverse, F-VF, R $90 - 110

211. UMAYYAD/ABBASID: AE weight (17.42g), baraka min Allahal-wafa lillah followed by undetermined symbol / six puches,weight for 6 dirhams, VF $200 - 300

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212. UMAYYAD/ABBASID: AE weight (10.35g), baraka min Allahal-wafa lillah followed by undetermined symbol / four punches,perhaps weight for 4 dirhams, but very light, so perhaps forsome other system, Fine $100 - 150

213. UMAYYAD: lead seal (14.51g), muhammad bin / ‘ubaydihi onobverse, min hims on reverse, excellent example from the cityof Homs, VF $200 - 250

214. UMAYYAD/ABBASID: lead seal (7.99g), muhammad bin /‘ubaydihi on obverse, ard ba’albakk on reverse, from the city ofBaalbek in Lebanon, VF $160 - 200

215. UMAYYAD: LOT of 6 silver dirhams: Hamadhan AH90 (VF);Junday Sabur 94 (F-VF); Mahayy 91 (choice VF) and 97 (VF);Ramhurmuz 90 (choice VF-EF); and Suq al-Ahwaz 90 (VF-EF),retail value $500, lot of 6 pieces $300 - 400

216. UMAYYAD: LOT of 25 silver dirhams, including many scarcedates: al-Bab 121; al-Basra 79, 80, 81; Darabjird 90, 96, 98;Dimahq 81; Jayy 80, 93; Kirman 90, 92; al-Kufa 101; Marw 99(broken); Manadhir 90; al-Samiya 131; Sijistan 90; al-Taymara 92; and Wasit 84, 85, 115, 116, 125 and 131 (2 pcs); mostly VF, butall with either considerable adhesion, porosity, corrosion, or minordamage, inexpensive items with several better mints & dates;retail value $800, lot of 25 pieces $400 - 600

217. UMAYYAD: LOT of 15 silver dirhams of Dimashq: 84, 86, 88, 89,90, 100 (2 pcs), 102, 104, 105, 107 (2 pcs); 113, 118, 127;average VF or better, but all with dirt or adhesions (the dirtypieces should clean up nicely and easily); retail value $600, lot of15 pieces $300 - 450

218. UMAYYAD & ABBASID: LOT of 5 silver dirhams: Umayyad:Marw AH93 (A-128, EF); and Abbasid: Balkh 185 (A-219.11, EF); al-Shash 218 (A-223.6, EF, harshly cleaned); Dimashq 247(A-230.4, F-VF, lightly bent); and Wasit 310 (A-246.2, VF-EF);retail value $350, lot of 5 pieces $200 - 300

219. ABBASID: al-Saffah, 749-754, AV dinar (4.24g), NM, AH134,A-210, bold strike, choice EF $400 - 500

220. ABBASID: al-Saffah, 749-754, AV dinar (4.26g), NM, AH135,A-210, lovely strike, choice EF $400 - 500

221. ABBASID: al-Mansur, 754-775, AV dinar (4.27g), NM, AH137,A-212, lovely bold strike, choice EF $400 - 500

222. ABBASID: al-Mansur, 754-775, AV dinar (4.25g), NM, AH138,A-212, superb strike, some original luster, choice AU , ex Stephen Album Auction 12, Lot 121 $500 - 600

223. ABBASID: al-Mansur, 754-775, AV dinar (4.27g), NM, AH139,A-212, bold strike, some original luster, AU , ex Stephen Album Auction 12, Lot 122 $450 - 550

224. ABBASID: al-Mansur, 754-775, AV dinar (4.26g), NM, AH157,A-212, bold strike, some original luster, AU , ex Baldwin’s Islamic Coin Auction 18, Lot 307 $400 - 500

225. ABBASID: al-Mansur, 754-775, AR dirham (2.85g), al-Basra,AH140, A-213.1, citing ‘Ubayd below the reverse field, choiceVF, S $120 - 160

226. ABBASID: al-Mansur, 754-775, AR dirham (2.58g), Ifriqiya,AH147, A-213.1, inscribed thumm below reverse, slightlyclipped, VF, RR $400 - 500

227. ABBASID: al-Mansur, 754-775, AR dirham (2.90g), Arminiya,AH155, A-213.4, Vard-21, citing the governor al-Hasan & thecaliphal heir-apparent al-Mahdi Muhammad, EF $150 - 200

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228. ABBASID: al-Mansur, 754-775, AR dirham (2.92g), Arran,AH155, A-213.4, Vard-122, citing the governor al-Hasan & thecaliphal heir-apparent al-Mahdi Muhammad, VF-EF, R $220 - 280

229. ABBASID: al-Mansur, 754-775, LOT of 14 silver dirhams:al-’Abbasiya 153; al-Basra 138, 139, 144, 145, 146, 147;al-Kufa 140; Madinat al-Salam 148, 149; al-Muhammadiya 150, 153 (2 pcs), 155; average VF, many with light to moderateadhesions, retail value $410, lot of 14 pieces $200 - 300

230. ABBASID: Ibrahim b. ‘Abd Allah, 762-763, AR dirham (2.90g), al-Basra, AH145, A-F214, SICA-3:573, standard obverse, butunique reverse, with just Allah / ahad / ahad in the field,marginal text Qur’an, choice VF, RRRR $1,000 - 1,400

Reverse margin text is from the Qur’an, Verse 17.81, ja’ al-haqq wazahaqa al-batil inn al-batil kana zuhuqan, “Truth has come andfalseness has vanished, for surely, falseness is ever bound tovanish”. No example has appeared in auction in recent years.

231. ABBASID: al-Mahdi, 775-785, AV dinar (4.24g), NM, AH166,A-214, fabulous strike, almost never found in this quality, choice lustrous AU $450 - 550

232. ABBASID: al-Mahdi, 775-785, AV dinar (4.20g), NM, AH169,A-214, nice strike, a few scratches on reverse, VF-EF , ex CNG Electronic Auction 271, Lot 699 $240 - 300

233. ABBASID: al-Mahdi, 775-785, AR dirham (2.88g), Qasral-Salam, AH169, A-215.1, with the word al-hamd belowreverse, rare date for this mint, which operated only 167-169,some discoloration on reverse, VF, R $150 - 200

234. ABBASID: al-Mahdi, 775-785, AR dirham (2.80g), al-Yamama,AH165, A-215.1, Lowick-571, hajjar below reverse, some lightadhesions, attractive specimen, VF $400 - 500

235. ABBASID: al-Mahdi, 775-785, AR dirham (2.93g), al-Yamama,AH166, A-215.1, Lowick-573, hajjar below reverse, some lightadhesions on reverse, nice strike, VF $400 - 500

236. ABBASID: al-Mahdi, 775-785, AR dirham (2.83g), al-Yamama,AH167, A-215.1, Lowick-577, triplet of pellets above & hajjarbelow reverse, some minor adhesions, VF $400 - 500

237. ABBASID: al-Mahdi, 775-785, AR dirham (2.95g), al-Yamama,AH168, A-215.1, Lowick-581, citing the governor ‘Abd Allah b.Sa’id, some minor discoloration, VF $400 - 500

238. ABBASID: al-Mahdi, 775-785, AR dirham (2.92g), al-Yamama,AH169, A-215.1, Lowick-583, annulet below obverse, citing‘Abd Allah b. Sa’id on reverse, with extra word bakh after sa’id,small area of hornsilver on reverse margin, VF, RR $600 - 800

This variety of al-Yamama 169 has not been offered at auction in recent years.

239. ABBASID: al-Mahdi, 775-785, LOT of 12 silver dirhams:al-’Abbasiya 159, 160; Ifriqiya 168, 169; Jayy 162; Kirman 167,168; Madinat al-Salam 159, 160; al-Muhammadiya 165, 166,167, mostly VF, but with some degree of adhesion, porosity orvery light corrosion, retail value $325, lot of 12 pieces $200 - 250

240. ABBASID: al-Hadi, 785-786, AR dirham (2.83g), Madinatal-Salam, AH169, A-217, b.r above and letter ‘ayn belowreverse, EF $140 - 180

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241. ABBASID: al-Hadi, 785-786, AR dirham (2.91g), Arran, AH169, A-217.1, Vard-126, Lowick-768, citing governor Khuzayma b.Khâzim, rare mint for this reign, stain on obverse, cleaned, bold VF, RR $200 - 300

242. ABBASID: al-Hadi, 785-786, AR dirham (2.79g), Madinatal-Salam, AH169, A-217.2, citing Ibrahim in reverse field, EF $140 - 180

243. ABBASID: al-Hadi, 785-786, AR dirham (2.93g), Madinatal-Salam, AH169, A-217.2, inscribed b.r above and letter ‘aynbelow reverse field, VF-EF $120 - 160

244. ABBASID: al-Hadi, 785-786, AR dirham (2.89g), Madinatal-Salam, AH169, A-217.2, b.r above and ‘ayn below reversefield, choice VF $100 - 150

245. ABBASID: al-Hadi, 785-786, AR dirham (2.88g), Madinatal-Salam, AH170, A-217.2, citing Ibrahim, lovely VF $100 - 150

246. ABBASID: al-Hadi, 785-786, AR dirham (2.88g), Madinatal-Salam, AH170, A-217.2, citing Ibrahim, lovely VF $100 - 150

247. ABBASID: al-Hadi, 785-786, AR dirham (2.86g),al-Muhammadiya, AH170, A-217.2, b.r below reverse field,some old light scratches, VF $90 - 110

248. ABBASID: al-Hadi, 785-786, AR dirham (2.54g), al-Haruniya,AH170, A-217.4, inscribed arminiya above and jarir belowreverse field, citng Harun as heir-apparent, some lightadhesions, bold VF $100 - 150

249. ABBASID: al-Rashid, 786-809, AV dinar (4.23g), NM (Madinatal-Salam), AH187, A-218.4, Arabic hard H below reverse field,choice EF $300 - 400

250. ABBASID: al-Rashid, 786-809, AV dinar (4.25g), NM (Egypt),AH173, A-218.8, citing the governor ‘Umar, lovely strike, choice EF, S $400 - 500

251. ABBASID: al-Rashid, 786-809, AV dinar (4.24g), NM (Egypt),AH180, A-218.11, citing Ja’far, VF $220 - 260

252. ABBASID: al-Rashid, 786-809, AR dirham (2.77g), Ifriqiya,AH171, A-219.2a, citing the governor Ruh on the reverse, VF $100 - 150

253. ABBASID: al-Rashid, 786-809, AR dirham (2.89g), Bukhara,AH193, A-219.2a, citing the governor Hamawayh on thereverse, VF $100 - 120

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254. ABBASID: al-Rashid, 786-809, AR dirham (2.92g), Madinatal-Salam, AH170, A-219.6a, with ‘abd Allah harun amiral-mu’minin in inner second margin on reverse, lovely EF-AU, R $250 - 300

Very early style for this year under al-Rashid, with broad second margin on reverse.

255. ABBASID: al-Rashid, 786-809, AR dirham (2.98g), Madinatal-Salam, AH170, A-219.6a, with ‘abd Allah harun amiral-mu’minin in inner second margin on reverse, letter ‘ayn belowreverse field, medium wide second margin on reverse, lovely VF-EF, R $130 - 170

256. ABBASID: al-Rashid, 786-809, AR dirham (2.97g), Madinatal-Salam, AH173, A-219.6a, citing the caliph Harun in secondreverse margin, rare date, VF, RR $200 - 300

257. ABBASID: al-Rashid, 786-809, AR dirham (2.79g), Madinatal-Salam, AH173, A-219.6a, citing the caliph as ‘abd Allahharun in the inner reverse marginal legend, some minoradhesions, rare date, bold VF $130 - 170

258. ABBASID: al-Rashid, 786-809, AR dirham (2.93g), Madinatal-Salam, AH174, A-219.6a, citing the caliph Harun in thenarrow inner marginal text on reverse, VF, RR $200 - 250

259. ABBASID: al-Rashid, 786-809, AR dirham (2.93g),al-Muhammadiya, AH180, A-219.12, Muhammad b. Yahyafollowing fi wilayat in reverse field, VF, R $90 - 110

260. ABBASID: al-Rashid, 786-809, LOT of 14 silver dirhams: Balkh187 (VF-EF), and 190 (EF); Ifriqiya 176 (F-VF), Madinat al-Salam171 with ‘ayn below reverse field (VF), 175 (VF), and 193 (choiceEF); al-Muhammadiya 188 (EF), 189 (EF), 190 (VF), 191 (choiceEF), 192 (EF), and 193 (EF); Tabaristan 192 (VF); and Zaranj 179(EF), retail value $675, lot of 14 pieces $350 - 550

261. ABBASID: al-Rashid, 786-809, LOT of 10 silver dirhams:al-Abbasiya 171; Bukhara 193; al-Haruniya 171 (small chip);Ifriqiya 173; and al-Muhammadiya 170 (2 pcs), 172, 175, 180(citing Muhammad b. Yahya), 192; mostly VF, some with lightadhesions, retail value $390, lot of 10 pieces $220 - 300

262. ABBASID: ‘Ali b. Sulayman, governor, 786-787, glass vesselstamp (2.17g), A-338U, B-585, the full text is bism Allah /al-amir ‘ali / bin sulayman akr- / -amahu Allah qist, of which thetop line and part of the 4th line are off, EF, R $150 - 200

Surviving vessel stamps are almost invariably broken, whenremoved from the sealed jug.

263. ABBASID: al-Amin, 809-813, AV dinar (4.24g), NM (Egypt),AH194, A-220.1, lil-khalifa below reverse field, minor waviness,VF-EF , ex Stephen Album Auction 10, Lot 385 $250 - 300

264. ABBASID: al-Amin, 809-813, AV dinar (4.25g), NM (Madinatal-Salam), AH195, A-220.5, Bernardi-79; Lowick-410, rabbiAllah above and the name al-’abbas below the reverse field,EF-AU, S, ex Morton & Eden (Nov 2011), Lot 936 $400 - 500

265. ABBASID: al-Amin, 809-813, AR dirham (2.57g), Arran, AH194,A-221.3a, Vardanyan-149, citing the governor Muhammad b.al-Musayyib in reverse field, abrasively cleaned, F-VF, RR $120 - 160

266. ABBASID: al-Ma’mun, 810-833, AV dinar (4.24g), NM (Egypt),AH198, A-222.4, Mitch-198var; Lavoix-870, citing the governoral-Muttalib beneath the obverse field, lovely EF-AU, S $400 - 500

267. ABBASID: al-Ma’mun, 810-833, AV dinar (4.19g), NM (Egypt),AH199, A-222.5, Bernardi-86, citing the governor al-Muttalibbeneath the obverse field, Dhu’l-Ri’asatayn & al-Fadl onreverse, minor weakness near the rim, EF , ex Baldwin’s Islamic Coin Auction 18, Lot 358 $300 - 400

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268. ABBASID: al-Ma’mun, 810-833, AV dinar (4.26g), Misr,AH200, A-222.7, citing governor al-Sari, Tahir, the latter withhis title Dhu’l-Yaminayn (“ambidextrous”), lovely VF , ex Baldwin’s Islamic Coin Auction 18, Lot 359 $250 - 350

269. ABBASID: al-Ma’mun, 810-833, AV dinar (4.15g), NM (Egypt),AH205, A-222.8, inscribed al-maghrib (‘the west") below obversefield, citing Tahir and governor Muhammad b. al-Sari, attractiveVF, R, ex Baldwin’s Islamic Coin Auction 18, Lot 360 $350 - 450

270. ABBASID: al-Ma’mun, 810-833, AV dinar (4.22g), Misr,AH207, A-222.9, citing the governor ‘Ubayd Allah b. al-Saribeneath obverse field, scarce date, choice VF, S, ex Baldwin’sAuction 71, Lot 1670 $300 - 400

271. ABBASID: al-Ma’mun, 810-833, AV dinar (4.08g), NM (Misr),AH208, A-222.9, citing ‘Ubayd Allah b. al-Sari, governor ofEgypt, VF $200 - 250

272. ABBASID: al-Ma’mun, 810-833, AV dinar (4.24g), Misr,AH209, A-222.9, citing the governor ‘Ubayd Allah b. al-Saribeneath obverse field, traces of original luster, rare in thisquality, lovely EF-AU, S $500 - 700

273. ABBASID: al-Ma’mun, 810-833, AV dinar (4.16g), al-’Iraq,AH199, A-222.12, Bernardi-103, reverse margin begins withbism Allah al-rahman al-rahim, very light scratches in field,VF-EF, S, ex Morton & Eden (Nov 2011), Lot 937 $300 - 400

274. ABBASID: al-Ma’mun, 810-833, AR dirham (2.79g), MadinatArran, AH210, A-223.8, Vardanyan-164, citing the officialsAhmad b. ‘Abd al-A’la and ‘Ubayd Allah b. Ziyad, excessivelycleaned, F-VF, R $120 - 160

275. ABBASID: al-Ma’mun, 810-833, AR dirham (2.75g), Arran,AH217, A-223.4, Vard-177 (different dies), citing the officialsKhalid b. Yazid & Ibrahim b. ‘Attab, struck from slightly worndies, VF-EF, RR $300 - 400

276. ABBASID: al-Ma’mun, 810-833, AR dirham (2.90g), al-Basra,AH200, A-223.4, Lowick-1037, citing Dhu’l-Ri’asatayn belowreverse, with letter ‘ayn below, EF, R $200 - 300

277. ABBASID: al-Ma’mun, 810-833, AR dirham (2.99g), al-Kufa,AH200, A-223.4, slightly double-struck on reverse, scarce mintfor this caliph, VF $180 - 220

278. ABBASID: al-Ma’mun, 810-833, AR dirham (2.92g), Misr,AH213, A-223.4, Lowick-522, Arabic ‘ayn below reverse field,EF, R $200 - 250

279. ABBASID: al-Ma’mun, 810-833, AR dirham (2.95g), Nishapur,AH201, A-223.4, with the word al-mashriq below obverse field,EF, S $100 - 150

280. ABBASID: al-Ma’mun, 810-833, AR dirham (2.93g), Isbahan,AH207, A-223.5, choice EF $100 - 150

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281. ABBASID: al-Ma’mun, 810-833, AR dirham (2.93g), Madinatal-Salam, AH207, A-223.5, choice VF-EF $80 - 100

282. ABBASID: al-Ma’mun, 810-833, AR dirham (2.96g), Madinatal-Salam, AH209, A-223.6, glorious original luster throughout,UNC $140 - 200

283. ABBASID: al-Ma’mun, 810-833, AR dirham (2.93g), Madinatal-Salam, AH217, A-223.6, choice EF $110 - 150

284. ABBASID: al-Ma’mun, 810-833, AR dirham (2.97g), Marw,AH217, A-223.6, struck from slightly worn dies, AU $110 - 150

285. ABBASID: al-Ma’mun, 810-833, AR dirham (3.06g),Samarqand, AH217, A-223.6, EF $100 - 150

286. ABBASID: al-Ma’mun, 810-833, AR dirham (2.85g), al-Shash,AH217, A-223.6, slight waviness, F-VF, R $80 - 100

287. ABBASID: al-Ma’mun, 810-833, LOT of 7 silver dirhams:Madinat al-Salam 205 (F-VF); Nishapur 194, 197 (2 pcs), 198(all F-VF, but scruffy); and Samarqand 199, 204 (both VF);retail value $240, lot of 7 pieces $120 - 180

288. ABBASID: Ibrahim, 817-819, AR dirham (2.84g), Madinatal-Salam, AH202, A-E225, Ibrahim (b. al-Mahdi), rival caliph atBaghdad, Muharram 202-Dhu’l-Hijja 203, VF, RR $120 - 160

289. ABBASID: Ibrahim, 817-819, AR dirham (2.88g), Madinatal-Salam, AH202, A-E225, long flan crack, VF, R $100 - 120

290. ABBASID: al Mu’tasim, 833-842, AR dirham (2.95g), Isbahan,AH220, A-226, lustrous EF, R $120 - 160

Lots 290-344 represent an excellent selection of mostly high-qualitydirhams of al-Mu'tasim, al-Wathiq and the first 5 years ofal-Mutawakkil, from a hoard terminating with year AH237.

291. ABBASID: al Mu’tasim, 833-842, AR dirham (2.91g), Madinatal-Salam, AH219, A-226, lustrous AU $120 - 160

292. ABBASID: al Mu’tasim, 833-842, AR dirham (2.92g), Madinatal-Salam, AH224, A-226, choice EF $100 - 120

293. ABBASID: al Mu’tasim, 833-842, AR dirham (2.93g), Madinatal-Salam, AH225, A-226, lustrous AU $100 - 150

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294. ABBASID: al Mu’tasim, 833-842, AR dirham (2.99g), Marw,AH223, A-226, EF $120 - 160

295. ABBASID: al Mu’tasim, 833-842, AR dirham (2.97g), Marw,AH225, A-226, slight weakness, EF $100 - 150

296. ABBASID: al Mu’tasim, 833-842, AR dirham (2.94g),al-Muhammadiya, AH221, A-226, struck from slightly worn dies, EF $100 - 150

297. ABBASID: al Mu’tasim, 833-842, AR dirham (2.97g),al-Muhammadiya, AH222, A-226, EF $120 - 160

298. ABBASID: al Mu’tasim, 833-842, AR dirham (2.92g),Samarqand, AH220, A-226, EF $100 - 150

299. ABBASID: al Mu’tasim, 833-842, AR dirham (2.95g), al-Shash, AH220, A-226, lovely VF $100 - 150

300. ABBASID: al Mu’tasim, 833-842, AR dirham (3.02g), al-Shash, AH224, A-226, VF-EF $120 - 160

301. ABBASID: al Mu’tasim, 833-842, AR dirham (3.04g), al-Shash, AH226, A-226, VF $100 - 140

302. ABBASID: al Mu’tasim, 833-842, AR dirham (2.94g), Surra manRa’a, AH226, A-226, very rare mint for this reign, EF $200 - 300

303. ABBASID: al Wathiq, 842-847, AR dirham (2.59g), Fars,AH227, A-228, EF, R $160 - 200

304. ABBASID: al Wathiq, 842-847, AR dirham (2.95g), Fars,AH228, A-228, struck from worn dies, EF, R $120 - 160

305. ABBASID: al Wathiq, 842-847, AR dirham (2.95g), Fars,AH231, A-228, VF-EF, R $150 - 200

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306. ABBASID: al Wathiq, 842-847, AR dirham (2.90g), Isbahan,AH227, A-228, struck from slightly worn reverse die, EF, R $120 - 160

307. ABBASID: al Wathiq, 842-847, AR dirham (2.84g), Isbahan,AH228, A-228, EF, R $140 - 180

308. ABBASID: al Wathiq, 842-847, AR dirham (2.87g), Isbahan,AH229, A-228, choice EF, R $150 - 200

309. ABBASID: al Wathiq, 842-847, AR dirham (2.96g), Madinatal-Salam, AH230, A-228, choice EF $110 - 150

310. ABBASID: al Wathiq, 842-847, AR dirham (3.01g), Madinatal-Salam, AH231, A-228, EF $110 - 150

311. ABBASID: al Wathiq, 842-847, AR dirham (2.85g),al-Muhammadiya, AH228, A-228, choice EF, R $180 - 220

312. ABBASID: al Wathiq, 842-847, AR dirham (3.08g),al-Muhammadiya, AH232, A-228, some weakness in thecenter, EF-AU, R $110 - 150

313. ABBASID: al Wathiq, 842-847, AR dirham (2.91g),Samarqand, AH230, A-228, minor weakness, EF, R $100 - 130

314. ABBASID: al Wathiq, 842-847, AR dirham (3.06g), al-Shash,AH228, A-228, VF, R $100 - 140

315. ABBASID: al Wathiq, 842-847, AR dirham (3.14g), al-Shash,AH230, A-228, some weakness, EF, R $100 - 140

316. ABBASID: al Wathiq, 842-847, AR dirham (2.97g), al-Shash,AH232, A-228, minor weakness, EF, R $100 - 140

317. ABBASID: al Wathiq, 842-847, AR dirham (2.91g), Surra manRa’a, AH228, A-228, EF, S $120 - 160

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318. ABBASID: al Wathiq, 842-847, AR dirham (2.98g), Surra manRa’a, AH229, A-228, choice AU, S $160 - 200

319. ABBASID: al Wathiq, 842-847, AR dirham (2.93g), Surra manRa’a, AH231, A-228, EF, S $100 - 140

320. ABBASID: al Wathiq, 842-847, AR dirham (2.92g), Surra manRa’a, AH232, A-228, choice EF, S $110 - 150

321. ABBASID: al-Mutawakkil, 847-861, AR dirham (2.93g),al-Basra, AH235, A-230.1, lustrous, EF-AU $100 - 120

322. ABBASID: al-Mutawakkil, 847-861, AR dirham (2.96g), Fars,AH233, A-230.1, lustrous AU, R $170 - 230

323. ABBASID: al-Mutawakkil, 847-861, AR dirham (3.08g), Fars,AH234, A-230.1, struck from broken obverse die, localcalligraphy, AU, R $140 - 180

324. ABBASID: al-Mutawakkil, 847-861, AR dirham (2.91g), Fars,AH235, A-230.1, large reverse central die break, choice EF, R $100 - 150

325. ABBASID: al-Mutawakkil, 847-861, AR dirham (3.02g),Isbahan, AH233, A-230.1, struck from worn dies, EF $100 - 150

326. ABBASID: al-Mutawakkil, 847-861, AR dirham (2.97g), Isbahan,AH234, A-230.1, struck from deteriorating dies, EF-AU $100 - 150

327. ABBASID: al-Mutawakkil, 847-861, AR dirham (2.93g),Madinat al-Salam, AH233, A-230.1, superb luster, very rare inthis quality, UNC $140 - 180

328. ABBASID: al-Mutawakkil, 847-861, AR dirham (3.00g), Mahal-Kufa, AH233, A-230.1, some weakness in obverse center,EF, RRR $200 - 300

First year of Abbasid silver coinage of this mint.

The early dirhams of al-Muwakkil in this sale, all with little or nowear, vary in weight from 2.78g to 3.89g, thus confirming that thetraditional Umayyad and Abbasid weight standard of about 2.97g

was no longer carefully maintained.

329. ABBASID: al-Mutawakkil, 847-861, AR dirham (2.92g),Madinat Mah al-Kufa, AH234, A-230.1, struck from brokenobverse and worn reverse dies, EF, RR $150 - 200

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330. ABBASID: al-Mutawakkil, 847-861, AR dirham (3.87g),Madinat Mah al-Kufa, AH235, A-230.1, superb strike, choiceAU, RR $200 - 300

331. ABBASID: al-Mutawakkil, 847-861, AR dirham (2.92g), Marw,AH234, A-230.1, VF-EF $100 - 140

332. ABBASID: al-Mutawakkil, 847-861, AR dirham (2.89g), Marw,AH233, A-230.1, VF, R $100 - 150

333. ABBASID: al-Mutawakkil, 847-861, AR dirham (2.96g),al-Muhammadiya, AH234, A-230.1, slight weakness, EF-AU, R $120 - 160

334. ABBASID: al-Mutawakkil, 847-861, AR dirham (2.89g),Samarqand, AH234, A-230.1, some central weakness, EF $100 - 150

335. ABBASID: al-Mutawakkil, 847-861, AR dirham (2.78g), al-Shash, AH233, A-230.1, struck from worn obverse die, EF, R $90 - 110

336. ABBASID: al-Mutawakkil, 847-861, AR dirham (3.31g), al-Shash, AH234, A-230.1, minor weakness by the rim, EF-AU, R $120 - 160

337. ABBASID: al-Mutawakkil, 847-861, AR dirham (2.82g),al-Basra, AH237, A-230.2, AU $100 - 120

338. ABBASID: al-Mutawakkil, 847-861, AR dirham (2.97g), Fars,AH236, A-230.2, reverse die breaks, lustrous AU $120 - 160

339. ABBASID: al-Mutawakkil, 847-861, AR dirham (2.91g), Fars,AH237, A-230.2, slight touch of weakness, UNC $100 - 150

340. ABBASID: al-Mutawakkil, 847-861, AR dirham (2.85g),Isbahan, AH237, A-230.2, fully lustrous UNC $130 - 170

341. ABBASID: al-Mutawakkil, 847-861, AR dirham (2.90g),Madinat Mah al-Kufa, AH236, A-230.2, struck from slightly worn dies, fully lustrous, UNC, RR $200 - 300

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342. ABBASID: al-Mutawakkil, 847-861, AR dirham (2.91g),Madinat Mah al-Kufa, AH237, A-230.2, lustrous AU $200 - 300

343. ABBASID: al-Mutawakkil, 847-861, AR dirham (2.99g), Marw,AH237, A-230.2, few spots of weakness, choice AU $120 - 140

344. ABBASID: al-Mutawakkil, 847-861, AR dirham (2.97g),Samarqand, AH237, A-230.2, one flat area both sides, lustrousAU $90 - 110

345. ABBASID: al-Mutawakkil, 847-861, AR dirham (2.71g), Mahal-Kufa, AH246, A-230.3, moderate waviness, bold mint & date, VF $130 - 170

346. ABBASID: al-Mutawakkil, 847-861, AR dirham (2.87g),Isbahan, AH247, A-230.4, narrow flan, rare mint for thissubtype, VF $140 - 180

347. ABBASID: al-Mu’tamid, 870-892, AV dinar (4.21g), al-Ahwaz,AH270, A-239.6, Bernardi-178Nd, with heir al-Muwaffaq andthe vizier Dhu’l-Wizaratayn, “possessor of the two vizierates”,creased, VF, S $200 - 300

348. ABBASID: al-Mu’tamid, 870-892, AV dinar (4.24g), Misr, AH259,A-239.1, citing the heir Ja’far (later al-Mufawwidh), one spot ofweakness, owner’s graffiti left of lillah in reverse field, VF-EF $250 - 300

349. ABBASID: al-Mu’tamid, 870-892, AR donative dirham (2.82g),Surra man Ra’a, AH258, A-240A, citing Ja’far as on type A-240.1,broad outer blank margin, pierced twice, F-VF, RRR $200 - 300

350. ABBASID: al-Mu’tamid, 870-892, AR dirham (3.18g), Jannaba, AH275, A-240.7, rare mint, nice strike, VF, R $120 - 160

351. ABBASID: al-Mu’tamid, 870-892, AR dirham (4.21g),al-Banjhir, AH263, A-240.10, minor weakness in reverse center, rare mint, clear mint & date, VF, R $120 - 160

352. ABBASID: al-Mu’tadid, 892-902, AR dirham (4.07g), Bardha’a, AH287, A-242, very rare mint for this series, some weakness as usual, VF, RR $150 - 200

353. ABBASID: al-Mu’tadid, 892-902, AR dirham (2.85g), Nasibin,AH286, A-242, VF $120 - 180

354. ABBASID: al-Mu’tadid, 892-902, AR dirham (2.88g), al-Shash, AH280, A-242, lovely strike, EF, R $150 - 200

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355. ABBASID: al-Mu’tadid, 892-902, AR dirham (3.17g), al-Shash, AH280, A-242, Samanid period, but citing only the Abbasidcaliph, some weakness, VF, R $80 - 100

356. ABBASID: al-Mu’tadid, 892-902, LOT of 9 silver dirhams:al-Ahwaz 283; al-Kufa 283; Madinat al-Salam 281, 285, 286,289 (2 pcs); and Surra man Ra’a 285, 288; all VF condition, afew nicer, retail value $425, lot of 9 pieces $250 - 350

357. ABBASID: al-Muktafi, 902-908, AR dirham (2.90g), Misr,AH292, A-244.1, first year of Abbasid coinage in Egypt after the demise of the Tulunids earlier in AH292, VF, RR $180 - 220

358. ABBASID: al-Muktafi, 902-908, AR dirham (3.83g), Tustar minal-Ahwaz, AH290, A-244.1, lightly crimped, VF $100 - 140

359. ABBASID: al-Muktafi, 902-908, LOT of 21 silver dirhams:al-Ahwaz 291; al-Basra 294 (2 pcs); Isbahan 292; al-Kufa 293;Madinat al-Salam 290, 291 (2 pcs), 292 (2 pcs), 294, 295;al-Muhammadiya 290; al-Rafiqa 295; Surra man Ra’a 291, 293 (2pcs); Suq al-Ahwaz 290; and Wasit 290, 292, 295; mostly VF, thescarcer dates Fine; retail value $880, lot of 21 pieces $500 - 700

360. ABBASID: al-Muqtadir, 908-932, AV dinar (3.84g), Filastin,AH305, A-245.2, Bernardi-242Gn, date partly weak, but certain, some weakness mainly on obverse, VF, R $550 - 650

361. ABBASID: al-Muqtadir, 908-932, AV dinar (3.58g), Mah al-Basra, AH317, A-245.2, no longer rare, some weakness, VF-EF $240 - 300

362. ABBASID: al-Muqtadir, 908-932, AR dirham (3.04g), Filastin,AH297, A-246.2, the end of the mint name and the followingword sana are not entirely clear, but by style and calligraphy,the mint must be Filastin, by the form of the “F” the the hard “T”, when compared to dirhams of Filastin & Wasit published inSICA Volume 4 and elsewhere, VF, RR $200 - 300

363. ABBASID: al-Muqtadir, 908-932, AR dirham (2.95g),Hamadan, AH306, A-246.2, mint in silver much rarer than ingold, slight central weakness, VF $100 - 150

364. ABBASID: al-Muqtadir, 908-932, AR dirham (3.59g), al-Rafiqa, AH298, A-246.2, rare date for this mint, VF $120 - 160

365. ABBASID: al-Muqtadir, 908-932, LOT of 29 silver dirhams:Arrajan 305 (stained); al-Basra 302, 315; Isbahan 299, 318;Jannaba 299 (chipped); 301, 308; al-Kufa 303, 304, 306, 309,310, 311; al-Muhammadiya 312 (Fine); al-Mawsil 301 (VG);Shiraz 317, 318, 319; Suq al-Ahwaz 317; Surra man Ra’a 297,302, 304; Tustar min al-Ahwaz 318 (part weak); and Wasit 302, 312, 315, 316, 319; all VF or better (unless noted), a few EF,nearly all without any significant weakness, lovely starter group, retail value $1100, lot of 29 pieces $600 - 800

366. ABBASID: al-Muqtadir, 908-932, LOT of 13 dirhams ofMadinat al-Salam mint, 296, 299, 302 (2 pcs), 303, 307, 308 (2 pcs), 310, 312, 314, 315, 316; all VF or better, more than half of them EF, lovely group, retail value $560, lot of 13 pieces$350 - 450

367. ABBASID: al-Qahir, 932-934, AV dinar (5.03g), Mah al-Basra,AH321, A-250.2, Bernardi-277Mq, minor weakness, VF $300 - 350

368. ABBASID: al-Qahir, 932-934, AV dinar (3.66g), Mah al-Basra,AH321, A-250.2, Bernardi-277Mq, some weakness, VF $220 - 260

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369. ABBASID: al-Qahir, 932-934, AR dirham (2.68g), al-Mawsil,AH322, A-253, “avenger” titles on reverse, scarce mint, VF $100 - 150

370. ABBASID: al-Qahir, 932-934, LOT of 10 pieces: without heir:Madinat al-Salam 320; with heir: al-Basra 321; al-Kufa 321;Madinat al-Salam 321; Shiraz 321 (scruffy); Wasit 321; and theavenger type: al-Kufa 321; Madinat al-Salam 322; Shiraz 322(Fine, bent); and Surra man Ra’a 322; all at lesat VF unlessnoted, retail value $540, lot of 10 pieces $300 - 400

371. ABBASID: al-Radi, 934-940, AR dirham (3.85g), al-Ahwaz,AH325, A-255.1, triplet of pellets below reverse field, lovely VF $120 - 160

372. ABBASID: al-Radi, 934-940, AR dirham (3.06g), Halab, AH329,A-255.1, SICA-4:297, without heir-apparent, with Arabic yu orsomething similar beneath the reverse field, Fine, RR $120 - 180

373. ABBASID: al-Radi, 934-940, AR dirham (2.54g), Wasit,AH328, A-255.2, citing the heir-apparent al-Fadl in obversefield, EF $140 - 180

374. ABBASID: al-Radi, 934-940, AR dirham (3.41g), Madinatal-Salam, AH329, A-255.3, citing the official Abu’l-HusaynBajkam with title mawlana, much original luster, someweakness at the rim, choice AU, RRR $250 - 350

375. ABBASID: al-Radi, 934-940, LOT of 14 silver dirhams:al-Ahwaz 324; al-Basra 322, 328; al-Kufa 322; Madinatal-Salam 322, 323 (3 pcs), 325 (2 pcs), 326; Surra man Ra’a323; and Wasit 324, 325, all VF, several better, nice basic setfor this caliph, retail value $570, lot of 14 pieces $325 - 425

376. ABBASID: al-Muttaqi, 940-944, LOT of 8 silver dirhams:al-Basra 330 (2 pcs); Madinat al-Salam 329 (2 pcs), 330, 331(with the Hamdanid brothers); Surra man Ra’a 330; and Wasit330; all VF, a couple better, excellent group for this caliph,including several scarce mints; retail value $530, lot of 8 pieces $325 - 425

377. ABBASID: al-Mustakfi, 944-946, AR dirham (3.40g), Madinatal-Salam, AH334, A-264, with title imam al-haqq, citing heirapparent Abu’l-Hasan Muhammad, minor weakness, VF-EF $100 - 140

378. ABBASID: al-Mustakfi, 944-946, AR dirham (4.45g), Madinatal-Salam, AH334, A-264, with title imam al-haqq, citing heirapparent Abu’l-Hasan Muhammad, lovely strike, choice VF $120 - 160

379. ABBASID: al-Mustakfi, 944-946, AR dirham (2.91g), Wasit,AH333, A-264, citing the chief amir al-Muzaffar Abu’l-Wafâ,without the heir apparent, some weakness, VF $100 - 140

Mint name recut over uncertain word(s).

380. ABBASID: al-Muti’, 946-974, AR dirham (2.40g), Antakiya,AH339, A-265, carelessly engraved final digit of date, with thephrase al-haqq al-mubin below the obverse field, nice strike forthis type, VF-EF, RR $200 - 300

381. ABBASID: al-Nasir, 1180-1225, AV dinar (5.12g), Madinatal-Salam, AH606, A-268, one area slightly creased, someweakness, VF $250 - 350

382. ABBASID: al-Nasir, 1180-1225, AV dinar (5.02g), Madinatal-Salam, AH617, A-268, nice strike with minor weakness nearthe rim, EF $400 - 500

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383. ABBASID: Anonymous, ca. 770s/780s, AE fals (3.15g), Walila, ND, A-E281, recently discovered mint for the Abbasid coppercoinage, porous surfaces, F-VF, RRR $200 - 300

Walila, the ancient city of Volubilis in Morocco, was an importantIdrisid mint AH173-192 (and a few slightly later dates), with some

purely Abbasid dirhams dated 173-176. (See also lot 406).

384. ABBASID: AE fals (2.31g), al-Ramla, AH217, A-292, nice evenstrike, well-preserved, VF, S $100 - 150

385. ABBASID: AE fals (2.92g), al-Ramla, AH218, A-292, decentstrike, very clear date, F-VF, S $100 - 150

386. ABBASID: al-Mahdi, 775-785, AE fals (5.40g), al-Rafiqa,AH189, A-310, caliph cited in reverse margin, fine style similarto contemporary dirhams, VF $100 - 120

387. ABBASID: AE fals (3.03g), al-Yazidiya, AH150, A-313K, very rare mint in the Caucasus, lovely strike, well-centered, VF, RRR $200 - 300

388. ABBASID: Mansur, fl. 820/821, AE fals (1.31g), Fars, AH205,A-N321, Miles/Pers-553, some weakness, VF, RRR $100 - 150

389. ABBASID: al-Rashid, 785-809, AE fals (5.56g), Junday Sabur,AH175, A-J327, Shamma, p. 251, #3, citing the local governor‘Uthman b. ‘Abd (sic), squarish planchet, pleasing surfaces, VF,RR $150 - 200

The name of ‘Uthman’s father is incomplete, due to lack of space.

390. ABBASID: al-Rashid, 785-809, AE fals (4.84g), Junday Sabur,AH175, A-J327, Shamma, p. 251, #3, citing the local governor‘Uthman b. ‘Abd al-Malik (the patronymic name likely, but notcertain), squarish planchet, slightly porous surfaces, F-VF, RR $120 - 160

391. ABBASID: al-Ash’ash b. Yahya, fl. 761/762, AE fals (2.67g),Samarqand, AH144, A-334, Zeno-29700, also citingMuhammad, the future caliph al-Mahdi, with the tamgha ofSamarqand below the reverse field, VF $100 - 150

392. ABBASID: LOT of 3 copper fulus: A-327, Jurjan AH190, citingYa’qub b. Ishaq & Isma’il b. Mus’ab (Fine); and A-328, Kuratal-Mahdiya min Fars AH161 (2 pcs, one with the city name Jur,F-VF, the other without, Fine), retail value $200, lot of 3 pieces $100 - 150

393. ABBASID: LOT of 7 silver dirhams of the first 3 caliphs, all in nicequality: al-Basra AH135 (EF), and 165 (VF-EF), al-Kufa 144(VF-EF), Madinat al-Salam 148 (VF-EF), 158 (EF), and 160 (EF);and al-Muhammadiya 168 (EF), retail value $265, lot of 7 pieces $160 - 220

394. ABBASID: LOT of 6 silver dirhams: al-Saffah: al-Basra 134;al-Kufa 132, 133, 135; and al-Hadi: Ifriqiya 170; al-Muhammadiya170; all VF, but with light adhesions, retail value $325, lot of 6 pieces $200 - 260

395. ABBASID: LOT of 24 silver dirhams: al-’Abbasiya: AH164, 165;al-Basra: 146, 161, 302; al-Jazira: 130 (Umayyad); Madinatal-Salam: 160, 161 (2 pcs), 162 (2 pcs), 179, 180 (2 pcs), 184,185, 191, 192, 200; al-Muhammadiya:155, 181, 188; Samarqand:253; and Wasit: 124 (Umayyad); all identified in envelopes; allFine or better, mostly VF; retail value $750, lot of 24 pieces $450 - 650

396. ABBASID: LOT of 25 silver dirhams: Balkh: AH185, 186; al-Basra: 147; al-Kufa 137, 139, 141; Madinat al-Salam: 157, 158, 162 (3pcs), 180, 185, 192, 196; al-Muhammadiya: 152, 165, 171, 180(with Muhammad b. Yahya, rare), 181 (2 pcs), 182 (3 pcs); andZaranj: 179; all Fine or better, mostly VF; retail value $750, lot of 25 pieces $450 - 650

397. ABBASID: LOT of 12 silver dirhams: al-Amin (809-813): BalkhAH194 (VF); Madinat al-Salam 193 (VF-EF), and 194 (EF);Samarqand 194 (VF); and Zaranj 194 (VF, creased); andal-Ma’mun (810-833): Isbahan 197 (VF), 200 (EF), and 201 (EF);Herat 206 (Tahirid issue, F-VF); Madinat al-Salam 218 (EF); andal-Muhammadiya 197 (EF), and 201 (EF); retail value $780, lot of 12 pieces $450 - 650

398. ABBASID: LOT of 7 silver dirhams: al-Mu’tasim (833-842):Madinat al-Salam 224 (EF), and 225 (EF); and Wathiq (842-847):Isbahan 230 (crude VF); Madinat al-Salam 227 (EF), and 228(VF-EF); Marw 227 (VF); and al-Shash 229 (F-VF); retail value$635, lot of 7 pieces $350 - 500

399. ABBASID: LOT of 3 silver dirhams: Wathiq (842-847): Madinatal-Salam AH231 (EF); and al-Mutawakkil (847-861): al-Shash234 (VF-EF, weak strike, local style); and Madinat al-Salam 235(EF), retail value $260, lot of 3 pieces $150 - 200

400. ABBASID:LOT of 9 silver rupees: Abbasid: al-Mu’tadid:Madinat al-Salam 288; al-Muktafi: Madinat al-Salam 291 & 293, and Nasibin (weak) 295; al-Muqtadir: al-Basra 311 & 316, andWasit 311; and al-Qahir: Madinat al-Salam 321; andHamdanid: Nasir al-Dawla & Sayf al-Dawla: Hims 334 (Fine,very weak centers, mint name weak), the Abbasid all VF orbetter, retail value $360, lot of 9 pieces $200 - 280

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Session B

Begins at 14:00 PDT on Thursday, May 19, 2016

Islamic Coins

Spain & North Africa

401. UMAYYAD OF SPAIN: ‘Abd al-Rahman I, 756-788, AR dirham (2.68g), al-Andalus, AH153, A-339, choice VF $100 - 120

402. UMAYYAD OF SPAIN: ‘Abd al-Rahman I, 756-788, AR dirham (2.65g), al-Andalus, AH165, A-339, superb strike, choiceEF-AU $150 - 200

403. UMAYYAD OF SPAIN: Hisham I, 788-796, AR dirham (2.62g),al-Andalus, AH175, A-340, small scratch on reverse, strong VF, R $130 - 170

404. JAHWARID OF CÓRDOBA: temp. Abu’l-Walid Muhammad,1042-1058, AV fractional dinar (0.83g), Qurtuba, AH44x,A-D399, VyE-1390 (“Banu Chahwar”), the middle two letters ofthe mint name, and the date section arba’in are both clear onthis example, usual weakness, VF, RRR $600 - 800

Only anonymous were struck by the Jahwarids, at CórdobaAH439-442; none are listed on CoinArchives.

405. TAIFAS AFTER THE ALMORAVIDS: Anonymous, 1146-1155, AV dinar (3.79g), NM, AH[5]41, A-405var, bears the nameal-mahdi billah on the obverse, with illegible titulature below,choice EF, RR $900 - 1,100

All Arabic legends are somewhat stylized, with many misspellingsand peculiarities. This is likely a Christian imitation, before thecommencement of Christian Arabic dinars under Alfonso VIII in

1174. The additional circle of beads around the obverse center isunique to this variety.

406. IDRISID: ‘Abd al-Wahab, ca. 790s, AE fals (3.60g), Tahirt, ND, A-N430, the precise service of ‘Abd al-Wahab is unknown, but the relationship to the Idrisids is likely, light porosity, VF, RRR $200 - 300

Tahirt is the modern Tiaret in Algeria. A few examples of this typewere found together with a few Abbasid fulus of Walila,

as Lot 383 in this auction.

407. AGHLABID: Ibrahim II, 874-902, AV dinar (4.18g), NM, AH268, A-447, al-’Ush-102, scarce variety for this year, citing the official Balâghi below obverse field, VF $240 - 300

408. AGHLABID: Ibrahim II, 874-902, AV dinar (4.20g), NM, AH281, A-447, well-centered, bold VF-EF $300 - 350

409. MIDRARID: al-Shakir, 933-958, AV dinar (4.13g), NM[Sijilmasa], AH337, A-453, lightly crinkled, VF-EF $300 - 350

410. KHAZRUNID: Wanudin, 1048, AV fractional dinar (0.72g), NM, ND, A-455A, in the sole name of the fictitious SpanishUmayyad caliph ‘Abd Allah, unpublished, VF-EF, RRR $400 - 500

The full gold dinar of Wanudin has been well-attested, though stillvery rare. It is probable that all Khazrunid silver & gold coins were

struck at Sijilmasah or nearby.

411. ALMOHAD: Abu Ya’qub Yusuf I, 1163-1184, AV ½ dinar(2.31g), ND, A-483, fine style, delicate calligraphy, EF $350 - 450

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412. ALMOHAD: Abu Hafs ‘Umar, 1248-1266, AV dinar (4.59g), NM, A-491, H-533, with obverse margin text amir al-mu’mininal-mu’min / billah al-murtada abu hafs / ibn al-amir al-zahir abi /ibrahim bin al-khilafatayn, struck from porous dies, VF-EF$500 - 600

413. ALMOHAD: Abu Hafs ‘Umar, 1248-1266, AV dinar (4.63g), Sabta (Ceuta), ND, A-491, H-524, struck from worn dies, VF-EF$400 - 500

414. MERINID: Abu Yahya Abu Bakr, 1244-1258, AV ¼ dinar, A-522,with reverse phrase wa ma bikum / min ni’ma / fa-min Allah,somewhat crudely struck as usual, ANACS graded EF40 $140 - 160

Recent research has reassigned this type to ‘Uthman II, 1310-1331.

415. MERINID: Abu Sa’id ‘Uthman II, 1310-1331, AV dinar (4.65g),Fès, ND, A-527, H-739, citing the ruler by name, some minorweakness, above-average strike, VF-EF $400 - 600

416. ‘ALAWI SHARIF: Isma’il al-Samin, 1672-1727, AV dinar bunduqi(3.44g), Hadrat Fès, AH1120, A-583, KM-28.1, EF $240 - 280

417. ‘ALAWI SHARIF: Muhammad al-Yazid, 1790-1792, AR muzuna(0.61g), Fès, A-606, E-437, probably undated, typical crude strikeof the period, VF, RR $100 - 150

Egypt & Syria

418. TULUNID: Khumarawayh, 884-896, AV dinar (2.98g), al-Rafiqa,AH272, A-664.1, Bernardi-193Hn, citing the caliph al-Mu’tamid &heir al-Mufawwidh, typical coarse calligraphy characteristic of thismint in the 270s, lightly scratched on both sides, VF-EF $250 - 300

419. TULUNID: Khumarawayh, 884-896, AV dinar (4.06g), Misr,AH276, A-664.1, citing the caliph al-Mu’tamid andal-Mufawwidh, heir-apaprent to the caliphate, VF $250 - 300

420. TULUNID: Harun, 896-905, AV dinar (4.39g), NM, AH286,A-667.1, unusual variety without mint name, though likely struck at the standard Egyptian mint, citing the caliph al-Mu’tadid, VF, RR $400 - 500

421. TULUNID: Harun, 896-905, AR dirham (2.62g), Misr, AH289,A-668.1, caliph al-Mu’tadid, excellent strike, lovely VF, RR $200 - 300

422. IKHSHIDID: Abu’l-Qasim, 946-961, AV dinar (3.36g), Filastin,AH337, A-676, modestly cleaned, VF $200 - 300

423. FATIMID: al-Mahdi, 909-934, AV dinar (4.18g), al-Qayrawan,AH297, A-688, Nicol-23, first year of Fatimid coinage citing thecaliph by name, VF-EF $900 - 1,100

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424. FATIMID: al-Mansur, 946-953, AV dinar (4.12g), al-Mahdiya,AH337, A-694, Nicol-241, month of Dhu’l-Qa’da, VF, R $1,000 - 1,400

425. FATIMID: al-Mansur, 946-953, AV dinar (4.14g), al-Mansuriya,AH339, A-694, Nicol-217, pleasing strike, VF, R $800 - 900

426. FATIMID: al-Hakim, 996-1021, AV dinar (4.17g), Misr, AH388,A-709.2, Nicol-1074, fine style, known only on the earliest years of this type, later struck until 401, lovely strike, perfectlycentered, EF $450 - 550

427. FATIMID: al-Hakim, 996-1021, AR dinar (3.95g), al-Mansuriya,AH411, A-709A, VF $350 - 450

428. FATIMID: al-Zahir, 1021-1036, AV dinar (4.06g), al-Mahdiya,AH418, A-714.1, Nicol-1593, fully clear mint & date, with letter‘ayn below obverse field, choice EF, RR $600 - 800

Nicol knew of only one specimen, but could not confirm the date on that piece.

429. FATIMID: al-Zahir, 1021-1036, glass paste jeton (1.48g), A-718,FGJ-191, the name al-zahir, two dots above and two dots below,translucent deep brown, lovely example, VF-EF $140 - 180

430. FATIMID: al-Mustansir, 1036-1094, AV dinar (4.22g), Misr,AH431, A-719.1, Nicol-2107, superb strike, choice AU $450 - 550

431. FATIMID: al-Mustansir, 1036-1094, AV ¼ dinar (0.99g),Siqilliya, DM, A-722, mint clear, nice EF $200 - 250

432. FATIMID: al-Mustansir, 1036-1094, AV ¼ dinar (1.03g), Siqilliya,AH(4)x5, A-722, stellate type Nicol-X4, mint clear, EF $180 - 220

433. FATIMID: al-Musta’li, 1094-1101, glass jeton (3.02g), ND, A-728,FGJ-262, 3-line obverse, citing ruler and his titles, VF $150 - 200

434. FATIMID: al-Âmir al-Mansur, 1101-1130, AV dinar (4.04g),Misr, AH503, A-729, Nicol-2522, slightly uneven, but superbbold strike, AU $350 - 450

435. CRUSADER: Anonymous, AV dinar (3.80g), “Misr”, ND,A-730, Ma-5, imitation the standard issue of the Fatimid al-Âmir al-Mansur, EF $400 - 500

436. HAMDANID: Nasir al-Dawla & Sayf al-Dawla, 942-967, AR dirham (6.23g), Amid, AH332, A-748, one of the rarestHamdanid mints, and a very rare date as well, some lightadhesions, VF, RR $200 - 240

437. ‘UQAYLID: Muzahir al-Dawla Rafi’ b. al-Husayn, 1009-1033+, AR dirham (3.70g), Tikrit, AH410, A-E760, Zeno-131511, withthe laqab dhu’l-munâqib, date somewhat weak, but must be410, citing the Buwayhid ruler Sultan al-Dawla (403-412),VF-EF, RRR $350 - 400

All coins of Muzahir al-Dawla were struck at Tikrit (alsotransliterated Takrit in numismatic literature),

and all are extremely rare.

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438. ‘UQAYLID: Sharaf al-Dawla Muslim, 1061-1085, BI fractionaldirham (1.58g), NM, ND, A-761, Zeno-114839, believed struckonly at Halab AH472-478, nice strike for type, VF, RR $120 - 180

439. AYYUBID: al-Nasir Yusuf I (Saladin), 1169-1193, AR dirham(2.88g), Dimashq, AH585, A-787.3, Zeno-3777, very rareone-year type with the additional honorific title sultan al-islamwa’l-muslimin, pierced, VF, RR $250 - 300

440. AYYUBID: al-Nasir Yusuf I (Saladin), 1169-1193, BI dirhamaswad (0.82g), al-Qahira, ND, A-790, Zeno-109090, very rareon round planchet, with 1 flan crack, Fine, RR $250 - 300

441. AYYUBID: al-Nasir Yusuf I (Saladin), 1169-1193, AE fals(3.37g), Halab, AH584, A-792, Zeno-119071, lovely strike, fullclear date, bold VF $100 - 150

442. AYYUBID: Anonymous, ca. early 13th century, glass jeton(4.17g), A-793.2, completely blundered Arabic text, partlyretrograde, small chip, VF $70 - 90

443. AYYUBID: al-Zahir Ghazi, 1186-1216, AR dirham (3.01g),Halab, AH594, A-834.2, citing al-’Aziz ‘Uthman as overlord onreverse, superb strike, choice EF, R $120 - 160

444. AYYUBID: ‘Uthman, 1193-1198, AV dinar (2.82g),al-Iskandariya, DM, A-794, date perhaps AH590, F-VF $180 - 220

445. AYYUBID: Abu Bakr I, 1196-1218, AR dirham (2.76g), Hims,AH598, A-802A, double octolobe type, bold mint & date, VF, RRR $150 - 200

446. AYYUBID: Abu Bakr I, 1196-1218, AE dirham (12.00g),Mayyafariqin, AH591, A-809, B-337, facing bust, wearingheaddress & cloak, full mint & date text on obverse, superbobverse, minor weakness on reverse, choice VF , ex Joel L. Malter Auction $110 - 150

447. AYYUBID: al-Ashraf Musa, 1210-1220, AR dirham (2.89g),Ahlat, AH617, A-857.2, B-861, Zeno-157972, citing the Ayyubid overlord al-Kamil Muhammad on reverse, some minor staining,VF, RR $700 - 800

448. AYYUBID: al-Ashraf Musa, 1210-1220, AE dirham (12.82g), NM[Mayyafariqin], AH612, A-859.1, B-849, seated figure holding orbobverse, ornamented triangle reverse, nice strike, overstruck onundetermined host, VF , ex Joel L. Malter Auction $100 - 150

449. AYYUBID: al-Kamil Muhammad I, 1218-1238, AR dirham(2.96g), Harran, AH623, A-812.3, Zeno-136711, minorweakness, EF, R $200 - 250

450. AYYUBID: al-Kamil Muhammad I, 1218-1238, AR dirham(2.89g), Ghazza, AH634, A-812G, date & mint in reversemarginal legend, nice strike, choice VF, R $200 - 250

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451. BURJI MAMLUK: Barsbay, 1422-1438, AV ashrafi (3.40g)(al-Qahira), AH(8)39, A-998, NLC 2916-17, choice VF $160 - 200

Arabian Peninsula

452. RASSID: al-Hadi, 898-911, AV dinar (2.90g), Sa’da, AH298,A-1065, bold strike, EF $400 - 500

One of the finest known specimens of this relatively common type,struck with frozen date for at least 10-15 years.

453. RASSID: al-Mansur al -Qasim, 999-1003, AV dinar (1.94g),San’a, AH389, A-1069M, citing the ruler as the caliph & son ofthe Prophet, al-mansur billah / amir al-mu - / - minin al-qa’im /bin rasul Allah, Sunni kalima on obverse, mount removed, withonly minor damage by the edge, VF, RRR $700 - 900

454. SULAYHID: ‘Arwa bint Ahmad, 1091-1137, AV ½ dinar, Dhu Jibla, A-1078.1, blundered date as usual, ANACS graded EF45 $120 - 160

455. SULAYHID: LOT of 4 debased gold imitative dinars, based onthe Sulayhid type of ‘Ali b. Muhammad, struck at Zabid withfrozen year AH451, type A-1073.3, Mitchiner-536, all in VFcondition, retail value $400, lot of 4 pieces $250 - 350

Vladimir Suchy has suggested that these were issued by Hamdinids in the region near San’a. See Zeno-104985 for his theory.

456. AYYUBID OF YEMEN: al-Mas’ud Yusuf, 1214-1228, AR dirham (2.19g), ‘Adan, AH625, A-1096.2, citing al-KamilMuhammad as overlord, VF-EF, R $130 - 170

457. AYYUBID OF YEMEN: al-’Adil Abu Bakr, 1229-1233, AR dirham (1.81g), Bukur, AH628, A-1098.1, citing the Abbasid caliph al-Mustansir, extremely rare mint in northern Yemen,choice VF, RR $200 - 300

458. AYYUBID OF YEMEN: al-Kamil Muhammad I, 2nd reign inYemen, 1233-1236, AR dirham (2.15g), ‘Adan, AH632, A-1099,EF, R $110 - 150

An Important Group of Oman

459. WAJIHID: ‘Umar b. Muhammad, fl. 968-969, AR dirham(2.99g), ‘Uman, AH358, A-1163E, citing the Buwayhid overlords Rukn al-Dawla & ‘Adud al-Dawla, plus the Abbasid caliphal-Muti’, excellent strike, choice VF, RRR $2,000 - 3,000

460. AMIR OF OMAN: Anonymous, 969, AR dirham (2.60g),‘Uman, AH358, A-1163U, totally anonymous, with only the firstportion of the kalima in the obverse center, mint/date formulaaround, Qur’an Sura 112 in reverse field, verse 9:33 in margin,Buwayhid style, some surface porosity, unpublished andpresumably unique, VF, RRRR $3,000 - 4,000

The first coins dated 358 struck at ‘Uman cite the last of theWajihids, ‘Umar b. Muhammad, the second is this previously

unreported anonymous type, and the third is the issue in the nameof the local ruler Hallâj b. Hâtim towards the end of the year. Boththe issues of ‘Umar and Hallaj cite the Buwayhid overlords and theAbbasid caliph al-Muti’, but this type is totally anonymous. Due to

the confusion during that year, it is possible that this type was struck at a different Omani mint than the other types.

461. AMIR OF OMAN: Hallaj b. Hatim, 968-972, AR dirham (2.71g), ‘Uman, AH358, A-A1164, citing the Buwayhid overlords Ruknal-Dawla & ‘Adud al-Dawla, plus the Abbasid caliph al-Muti’,without the father’s name Hatim, as found on Hallaj’s coinsdated 359-362, bold strike, some very light porosity, VF-EF, RR

$1,800 - 2,200

These three coins of ‘Uman dated AH358 provide a complete set ofall three silver dirhams struck during that year, none recorded at

auction in CoinArchives.

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462. MUKRAMID: Nasir al-Din, 1020-1036, AV dinar (4.67g),‘Uman, AH421, A-1164, citing as overlord the Buwayhid rulerAbu Kalijar, decent strike for this series, EF, RR $800 - 1,000

East Africa

463. MADAGASCAR / EAST AFRICA: AV dinar (4.14g), A-A1192,contemporary East African imitation in barbarous style ofcommon type of al-’Aziz (Nicol type A), date & mint completelyblundered, all inscriptions imitative, never mounted and notfrom the Diego Suarez hoard, EF-AU, R $400 - 500

464. MADAGASCAR: Anonymous, ca. 1020-1050, AV dinar(2.98g), A-A1192, derived from the Ma’nid dinar of ‘Adan,AH406 (as is clear on the obverse of this type), formerlyregarded as Ziyadid, in the name of the Ziyadid ruleral-Muzzafar b. ‘Ali, same dies as item #154414, ex-mount, EF ,ex Diego Suárez hoard $300 - 400

The hoard contained 14 examples of this type from the same dies(items #154414-154427), nearly all in EF condition, suggesting that

they were relatively new when the belt was formed. Given thesimilarity to the Madagascar find pieces derived from the type of the

Fatimid base (as these are as well, via the Ma’nid type basedthereon), these should also be of Madagascar origin in the period

ca. 1025-1050.

(See also lots 465, 466 and 457 in this sale).

465. MADAGASCAR: Anonymous, ca. 1020-1050, AV dinar(3.79g), A-A1192, derived from the Ma’nid dinar of ‘Adan,AH406 (as is clear on the obverse of this type), formerlyregarded as Ziyadid, in the name of the Ziyadid ruleral-Muzzafar b. ‘Ali, same dies as item #154414, ex-mount, EF,R, ex Diego Suárez hoard $300 - 400



Rum (Anatolia)

468. SELJUQ OF RUM: Mas’ud I, 1116-1156, AE fals (4.62g), NM,ND, A-1192, enthroned figure obverse, holding globus cruciger& labarum, pleasant example, VF, R $130 - 170

469. SELJUQ OF RUM: Tughril, 1180s-1221, AR dinar (sic)(3.06g), Erzurum, AH608, A-1198, beautifully struck andwell-centered, scarce year, VF-EF $120 - 160

470. SELJUQ OF RUM: Tughril, 1180s-1221, AR dinar (sic)(3.08g), Erzurum, AH609, A-1198, Izm-62, pleasing strike,VF-EF $100 - 140

471. SELJUQ OF RUM: Tughril, 1180s-1221, AR dinar (sic)(2.83g), Erzurum, AH613, A-1198, nice strike, EF $100 - 140

472. SELJUQ OF RUM: Tughril, 1180s-1221, AE fals (4.80g), NM,ND, A-1199.1, horseman right, always without mint & date,probably struck only at Erzurum, bold strike, with some centralweakness on the reverse, lovely obverse, choice VF, R $150 - 200

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473. SELJUQ OF RUM: Sulayman II, 1196-1204, AR dirham(2.82g), Aksaray, AH596, A-1204, Izm-76/77, horseman right,clear mint name, porous surfaces, F-VF, RRR $300 - 400

Izmirlier suggested that even though the mint name is clearlyAksaray, it may have been struck at Kayseri.

474. SELJUQ OF RUM: Sulayman II, 1196-1204, AR dirham (2.53g),Kayseri, AH597, A-1204, Izm-85/86, horseman right, clear mintname, appars to have been cleaned long ago, VF, RR $250 - 350

475. SELJUQ OF RUM: Sulayman II, 1196-1204, AE fals (10.82g),NM, AH595, A-1205.2, horseman right, with royal title al-sultan,beautifully struck, without any weakness, gorgeous example,EF, R $150 - 200

476. SELJUQ OF RUM: Kayka’us I, 1210-1219, AR dirham (2.56g), Konya, AH616, A-1208, Izm—, unpublished date, similar instyle to dirhams of Konya 615, delightful iridescent toning, EF,RR $150 - 200

477. SELJUQ OF RUM: Kayqubad I, 1219-1236, AR ½ dirham(1.25g), Sivas, AH620, A-1212, Izm-261 (same dies), clear mint & date, Fine, RR $200 - 250

478. SELJUQ OF RUM: Kaykhusraw II, 1236-1245, AR ½ dirham(1.46g), Sivas, AH638, A-1219, Izm-463 (same reverse die),date largely off flan, but almost certainly 638, VF, RR $200 - 250

479. SELJUQ OF RUM: Kaykhusraw II, 1236-1245, AR ½ dirham(1.46g), Sivas, AH638, A-1219, Izm—, date partly off flan, butsufficient to confirm 638, reverse similar to the full dirham(Izm-464), VF, RR $200 - 250

480. SELJUQ OF RUM: Kaykhusraw III, 1265-1283, AR dirham(2.84g), Sinob, AH675, A-1232, Izm-1103 (same reverse die),lovely strike with full mint & date, choice VF-EF, R $100 - 150

481. SELJUQ OF RUM: Kayqubad III, 1298-1302, AR dirham (2.24g),Antalya, AH699, A-1235.1, Izm-1417 (same dies), plain circlereverse, excellent strike with almost no weakness, EF, R $120 - 180

482. SELJUQ OF RUM: Kayqubad III, 1298-1302, AR dirham(2.22g), Antalya, AH699, A-1235.1, Izm-1418 (same obversedie), almost no weakness, EF $120 - 160

483. SELJUQ OF RUM: Kayqubad III, 1298-1302, AR dirham(2.20g), Antalya, AH699, A-1235.1, Izm-1417 (different dies),decent strike for this type, with only moderate weakness nearthe rim, EF $100 - 120

484. SELJUQ OF RUM: Kayqubad III, 1298-1302, AR dirham(2.04g), Antalya, AH699, A-1235.1, Izm-1417 (same dies),decent strike for this type, choice VF-EF $110 - 150

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485. SELJUQ OF RUM: Kayqubad III, 1298-1302, AR dirham (2.15g),Antalya, AH(699), A-1235.1, Izm-1416 (same dies), dotted squarereverse, excellent strike with very little weakness, EF, R $100 - 150

486. SELJUQ OF RUM: Kayqubad III, 1298-1302, AR dirham (2.25g),Antalya, AH701, A-1235.1, Izm-1419 (same obverse die), pointedpentafoil reverse, last 2 digits of date in numerals, EF, R $130 - 170

487. SELJUQ OF RUM: Kayqubad III, 1298-1302, AR dirham(2.24g), Bafi, AH(700), A-1235.2, Izm-1426/27, lion-and-suntype, full clear mint name, about 20% flatness, VF, RR $100 - 150

488. SELJUQ OF RUM: Kayqubad III, 1298-1302, AR dirham(2.12g), Burgulu (Uluborlu), AH699, A-1235.1, Izm-1438 (samedies), some weakness, VF, RR $120 - 160

489. SELJUQ OF RUM: Kayqubad III, 1298-1302, AR dirham(2.20g), Burgulu (Uluborlu), AH701, A-1235.1, Izm-1452, plainsquare reverse, minimal weakness, EF $100 - 140

490. SELJUQ OF RUM: Kayqubad III, 1298-1302, AR dirham(2.25g), Burgulu (Uluborlu), A-1235.1, generally asIzm-1447/48, but different dies, date obscure, probably AH700,VF, RR $110 - 150

491. SELJUQ OF RUM: Kayqubad III, 1298-1302, AR dirham (2.24g),Egridir, AH699, A-1235.1, Izm-1461 (same obverse die), plainsquare reverse, much flatness by the rim, EF, RR $120 - 180

492. SELJUQ OF RUM: Kayqubad III, 1298-1302, AR dirham(2.25g), Egirdur, AH699, A-1235.1, Izm-1456/62 (all differentdies), excellent strike, full clear mint & date, very rare mint, VF,RRR $150 - 200

493. SELJUQ OF RUM: Kayqubad III, 1298-1302, AR dirham(2.23g), Ladik (Denizli), AH699, A-1235.1, Izm-1483 (samedies), EF, R $120 - 160

494. SELJUQ OF RUM: Kayqubad III, 1298-1302, AR dirham(2.30g), Milas, AH700, A-1235.2, Izm-1490/92 (different dies),walking lion in plain inner circle on reverse, about 25% flatstrike (as usual for this mint), choice EF, RR $120 - 180

495. SELJUQ OF RUM: Kayqubad III, 1298-1302, AR dirham(2.14g), Sarukavak, AH700, A-1235.1, Izm-1496 (same dies),excellent strike, much rarer than the Sarukavak coins of earlierrulers, EF, RR $120 - 180

496. SELJUQ OF RUM: Kayqubad III, 1298-1302, AR dirham(2.24g), Sarukavak, AH700, A-1235.1, Izm-1496 (same dies),excellent strike, much rarer than the Sarukavak coins of earlierrulers, VF-EF, RR $110 - 150

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497. SELJUQ OF RUM: Kayqubad III, 1298-1302, AR dirham(1.98g), Süleymanshehir, AH699, A-1235.1, Izm-1501 (different dies), very clear mint & date, EF, R $150 - 200

498. SELJUQ OF RUM: Mas’ud II, 2nd reign, 1302-1308, AR dirham(2.28g), Antalya ND, A-1236, Izm-1511 (different dies), pointedpentafoil reverse, bold strike, some weakness near the rim, EF, RRR $160 - 200

499. DANISHMENDID: Shams al-Din Isma’il, 1164-1172, AEdirham (9.32g), NM, ND, A-1247, enthroned seated figure, alllegends in Arabic, off-center strike, overstruck on undetermined earlier type, VF, R $200 - 300

500. KARAMANID: Ibrahim, 1423-1463, AR dirham (1.66g), Konya,AH(833), A-1274, Olcer-93, some weakness near the rim,off-center strike, VF $100 - 120

Ottoman Empire

501. OTTOMAN EMPIRE: Süleyman I, 1520-1566, AV sultani(3.54g), Sidrekapsi, AH926, A-1317, VF $180 - 220

502. OTTOMAN EMPIRE: LOT of 3 gold sultanis: Süleyman I, MisrAH92(6) (3.46g, VF); Murad III, Kostantiniye 982 (3.43g, VF);and Mehmet III, Misr 1003 (3.16g, VF-EF), retail value $550, lot of 3 pieces $450 - 500

The sultani of Mehmet III is a later jeweler’s imitation, likely also of fineness above 90% gold.

503. OTTOMAN EMPIRE: LOT of 56 copper fulus of Misr (Egypt),nearly all types A-1337 of Murad III (1574-1595) and A-1345 ofMehmet III (1595-1603), average Good to VG, retail value$300, lot of 56 pieces $130 - 190

504. ALGIERS: Selim III, 1789-1807, AV sultani (2.81g), Jaza’ir,AH1221, KM-51, 2nd series, used only in AH1221-1222,pierced twice, as is so common for the sultanis of Algiers of this period, VF, R $300 - 350

505. ALGIERS: Mahmud II, 1808-1839, AE 5 aspers, Jazayir, AH1237, KM-71, superb condition for this type, NGC graded AU58 BR $150 - 200

506. ALGIERS: Mahmud II, 1808-1839, AR 1/3 budju (3.20g),Jazayir, AH1245, KM-78, choice EF-AU, R $180 - 220

507. EGYPT: Ali Bey, 1769-1771, AV zeri mahbub (2.60g), Misr,AH[11]83, KM-119, in the name of the the Ottoman sultanMustafa III, with monogram ‘ayn-alif atop the obverse, mountremoved, EF, S $300 - 400

508. EGYPT: Napoleonic Occupation, 1798-1801, AV zeri mahbub (2.59g), Misr, AH1203 year 14, KM-152, Fr-2, Lec-26, in thename of the Ottoman sultan Selim III, some weak areas nearthe rim, EF, RR $1,500 - 2,000

During the French occupation, nearly all Egyptian coins were rathercrudely struck, both silver and gold.

509. EGYPT: Mahmud II, 1808-1839, BI 10 para, Misr, AH1223 year 23, KM-171, attractive golden toning, PCGS graded MS62 $120 - 160

510. EGYPT: Abdul Mejid, 1839-1861, AE para (1.40g), Misr, AH1255year 8, KM-221, very rare one-year type, possibly never releasedinto circulation in significant quantities, EF, RR $200 - 300

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511. EGYPT: Abdul Mejid, 1839-1861, AE 5 para, Misr, AH1255 year 7, KM-223, lovely chocolate color, NGC graded MS64 BR $160 - 200

512. EGYPT: Abdul Aziz, 1861-1876, AR 10 para, Misr, AH1277year 3, KM-243, lovely light violet toning, scarce date,especially in high grades, NGC graded MS63 $120 - 160

513. EGYPT: Abdul Aziz, 1861-1876, AE 20 para (11.48g), Misr,AH1277 year 7, KM-245, without flower adjacent to the toughra, struck at Cairo, rare one-year type, VG, RR $150 - 250

514. EGYPT: Abdul Aziz, 1861-1876, AE 20 para (12.31g), Misr,AH1277 year 9, KM-246, with flower adjacent to the toughra,struck at Cairo, choice VF $80 - 100

515. EGYPT: Abdul Aziz, 1861-1876, AR 2½ qirsh, Misr, AH1277year 9, KM-252, pleasing strike, VF $160 - 200

516. EGYPT: Abdul Aziz, 1861-1876, AR 2½ qirsh (3.54g), Misr,AH1277 year 9, KM-252, lovely VF $150 - 200

517. EGYPT: Abdul Aziz, 1861-1876, AR 5 qirsh, Misr, AH1277year 4, KM-253.1, NGC graded AU50 $120 - 180

518. EGYPT: Abdul Aziz, 1861-1876, AR 5 qirsh (6.80g), Misr,AH1277 year 2, KM-254, attractive F-VF, R $200 - 300

519. EGYPT: Abdul Aziz, 1861-1876, AR 5 qirsh, Misr, AH1277year 10, KM-254, Fine, R $250 - 350

520. EGYPT: Abdul Aziz, 1861-1876, AR 10 qirsh, Misr, AH1277year 4, KM-257, NGC graded EF45 $150 - 200

521. EGYPT: Abdul Aziz, 1861-1876, AV 100 qirsh (8.50g), Misr,AH1277 year 4, KM-264, Fr-11a, without the rose to the right ofthe toughra, struck in Paris, VF-EF $600 - 800

522. EGYPT: Murad V, 1876, AV 100 qirsh (8.61g), Misr, AH1293 year 1, KM-272, much original lustre in the central area, protected byraised letters of the text, 1 tiny rim nick, EF, RR $2,000 - 2,500

523. EGYPT: Abdul Hamid II, 1876-1909, AR 10 para, Misr,AH1293 year 1, KM-275, extremely rare in this quality, NGCgraded choice lustrous MS63, RR $325 - 375

524. EGYPT: Abdul Hamid II, 1876-1909, AR 10 para, Misr,AH1293 year 3, KM-275, bold strike, very rare in this quality,NGC graded AU58, R $150 - 200

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525. EGYPT: Abdul Hamid II, 1876-1909, AV 5 qirsh (0.41g), Misr,AH1293 year 7, KM-280, with flower right of toughra, somewhatscyphate, as is normal for this minuscule denomination, BU $120 - 160

526. EGYPT: Abdul Hamid II, 1876-1909, AR 2 qirsh, Misr, AH1293 year 33, KM-293, a superb example! NGC graded MS66 $100 - 125

527. EGYPT: Abdul Hamid II, 1876-1909, AR 10 qirsh, Misr,AH1293 year 10, KM-295, very rare in proof condition, NGC graded Proof 61, R $400 - 500

528. EGYPT: Abdul Hamid II, 1876-1809, AR 20 qirsh, Misr,AH1293 year 22, KM-296, surface hairlines (moderate), NGC graded AU $150 - 200

529. EGYPT: Abdul Hamid II, 1876-1809, AV 5 qirsh (0.41g), Misr,AH1293 year 15, KM-A299, slightly wavy, prooflike surfaces,rare one-year type, UNC $200 - 250

530. EGYPT: brass 20 centimes, 1865, KM-Tn5, Borel Lavalley etCompagnie, for workers on the Suez Canal project, EF $160 - 220

531. EGYPT: LOT of 128 silver paras of Mahmud II (1808-1839),mostly Misr mint, but also a number from Kostantiniye, manywith legible regnal years, average VF-EF condition, retail value$450, lot of 128 pieces $150 - 250

532. EGYPT: LOT of 1 Egyptian and 5 other slabbed coins: Egypt:KM-240, AE 4 para, Misr, AH1277 year 4 (NGC graded MS64Red Brown); Congo Free State: KM-1 & KM-2, 1 centime 1888 and 2 centimes 1888, respectively, both graded UNC details,polished, by PCGS, and both listed incorrectly as “SPGenuine”, whereas both are silver-plated common copper coins in EF condition; Italy: KM-13.1, 20 centesimi 1863-M (gradedMS63 by NGC); Lebanon: 5 piastres 1936 (graded AU58 byPCGS); and Switzerland: 2 francs 1973 (graded SP66 byNGC); retail value $200, lot of 6 slabbed coins $120 - 160

533. EGYPT: LOT of 22 pieces: Abdul Hamid I: para AH1187/2 (F);Mahmud II: 5 para 1223/29 (Fine); 10 para 1223/28 (VF); andqirsh 1223/8 (VG), 1223/30 (F-VF); Abdul Mejid: 5 para 1255/4 (F-VF); 1255/6 (VF); 10 para 1255/11 (Fine); 20 para 1255/10(AU); and 1 qirsh 1255/23 (VF-EF); Abdul Aziz: 4 para 1277/4(EF); AE 10 para 1277/7 (VF); AR 10 para 1277/9 (AU); AE 20para 1277/8 (with flower, EF), 1277/9 (without flower, VG); AR20 para 1277/15 (Fine), AE 40 para 1277/10 (VF); 1 qirsh1277/12 (Fine); 2½ qirsh 1277/4 (VF); and 5 qirsh 1277/4(VF-EF); Abdul Hamid II: 1 qirsh 1293/2 and 1293/3 (both VF); retail value $520, lot of 22 pieces $250 - 400

534. EGYPT: Mehmet V, 1909-1914, AR 20 qirsh, AH1327-H year 6, KM-310, NGC graded MS61 $250 - 350

535. GEORGIA: Ahmad III, 1703-1730, AR abbasi (5.22g), Tiflis,AH1115, A-2708, KM-7., Fine $100 - 120

536. TRIPOLI: Mahmud II, 1808-1839, AE 5 para, Tarabulus Gharb,AH1223, without regnal year, KM-126, NGC graded AU58 $100 - 150

Incorrectly indicated as Egypt 20 para on the slab.

537. TRIPOLI: Mahmud II, 1808-1839, AR 40 para (12.38g),Tarabulus Gharb, AH1223, KM-141var, remarkable type,presumably local imitation during the troublesome days afterthe death of Selim II in 1807, pierced, EF $120 - 160

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538. TUNIS: Abdul Mejid, 1839-1861, AR 5 piastres, AH1271,KM-108, choice AU $130 - 150

539. TUNIS: LOT of 6 billon piastres of Mahmud II, 1808-1839, dated AH1241, 1242, 1245, 1247 (scarce date), 1250 and 1254,average VF condition, retail value $240, lot of 6 pieces $140 - 200

540. TURKEY: Mustafa II, 1695-1703, AR kurush (19.39g), Edirne,AH1106, KM-120.1, UBK-4, with initial bh, not in KM, but listedas mh in UBK, few spots (removable), EF $100 - 150

541. TURKEY: Mahmud I, 1730-1754, AV 1½ sultani (4.70g),Islambul, AH1143, KM-231, initial #8, nice strike, mountremoved (as usual), VF $300 - 400

542. TURKEY: Abdul Hamid I, 1774-1789, AR piastre (18.76g),Kostantiniye, AH1187 year 1, KM-368, first toughra, broad flan,lightly hairlined, EF-AU $200 - 250

543. TURKEY: Abdul Hamid I, 1774-1789, AR piastre (19.26g),Kostantiniye, AH1187 year 1, KM-368, first toughra, broad flan,bold strike, VF-EF $130 - 170

544. TURKEY: Abdul Hamid I, 1774-1789, AR 2 piastres (30.64g),Kostantiniye, AH1187 year 16, KM-406, scarce one-year type,almost prooflike surfaces, never cleaned, UNC $200 - 300

545. TURKEY: Selim III, 1789-1807, AR akçe (0.11g), Islambul,AH1203 year 1, KM-441, first toughra of Selim, choice EF, RRR $200 - 250

546. TURKEY: Selim III, 1789-1807, AR yuzluk (31.04g), Islambul,AH1203 year 18, KM-507, scarce date, choice AU $110 - 150

547. TURKEY: Mustafa IV, 1807-1808, AR para (0.31g),Kostantiniye, AH1222 year 1, KM-536, unusually nice boldstrike, very rare in this quality, AU $120 - 160

548. TURKEY: Mustafa IV, 1807-1808, AR 10 para, Kostantiniye,AH1222 year 1, KM-538, NGC graded AU50, R $300 - 400

549. TURKEY: Mustafa IV, 1807-1808, AR 10 para (3.09g),Kostantiniye, AH1222 year 1, KM-538, some original luster,EF-AU, R $240 - 300

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550. TURKEY: Mustafa IV, 1807-1808, AR kurush (11.88g),Kostantiniye, AH1222 year 2, KM-539, very minor weakness,overall above average strike for this rare type, VF, RR $700 - 900

551. TURKEY: Mustafa IV, 1807-1808, AV ½ zeri mahbub (1.20g),Kostantiniye, AH1222 year 1, KM-544, AU, R $250 - 350

552. TURKEY: Mustafa IV, 1807-1808, AV altin (sultani) (3.18g),Kostantiniye, AH1222 year 1, KM-546, UNC $250 - 350

553. TURKEY: Mahmud II, 1808-1839, AR kurush (8.39g),Kostantiniye, AH1223 year 10, KM-560, flan crack from striking, small scratch on obverse, AU $100 - 150

554. TURKEY: Mahmud II, 1808-1839, AR kurush, Kostantiniye,AH1223 year 13, KM-560, NGC graded MS62 , ex Eric P. Newman Collection $150 - 200

555. TURKEY: Mahmud II, 1808-1839, AR 5 kurush (24.84g),Kostantiniye, AH1223 year 10, KM-564, scarce date, surfacehairlines, EF $200 - 250

556. TURKEY: Mahmud II, 1808-1839, AR kurush (6.39g),Kostantiniye, AH1223 year 16, KM-575, some scratches onreverse center, lustrous AU $80 - 100

557. TURKEY: Mahmud II, 1808-1839, AV rumi altin, AH1223 year 15, KM-616, semi-prooflike, PCGS graded MS66 $550 - 650

558. TURKEY: Mahmud II, 1808-1839, AV surre altin (1.54g),El-Aliye, AH1223 year 16, KM-621, VF-EF $100 - 120

559. TURKEY: Abdul Mejid, 1839-1861, AR 10 kurush, Kostantiniye,AH1255 year 6, KM-674, NGC graded AU58 $180 - 220

560. TURKEY: Abdul Mejid, 1839-1861, AV 50 kurush (3.59g),Kostantiniye, AH1255 year 20, KM-678, extremely rare date forthis type, VF-EF, RRR $1,100 - 1,300

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561. TURKEY: Abdul Mejid, 1839-1861, AV 50 kurush, Edirne,AH1255 year 8, KM-682, Fr-22, for the Sultan’s city visit toEdirne, struck at Kostantiniye, lovely VF $600 - 800

562. TURKEY: Abdul Aziz, 1861-1876, AR kurush, AH1277 year 7,KM-689, nice VF $250 - 300

563. TURKEY: Abdu Aziz, 1861-1876, AR 10 kurush, Kostantiniye,AH1277 year 1, KM-692, EF-AU $150 - 200

564. TURKEY: Abdul Aziz, 1861-1876, AR 5 kurush, Bursa,AH1277 year 1, KM-705, VF $240 - 280

565. TURKEY: Murad V, 1876, AV 25 kurush, Kostantiniye, AH1293 year 1, KM-713, sharply struck & attractive, rare in this quality,EF-AU, R $400 - 600

566. TURKEY: Murad V, 1876, AV 100 kurush, Kostantiniye,AH1293 year 1, KM-715, much original luster, lovely strike, very rare in this quality, AU $500 - 700

567. TURKEY: Abdul Hamid II, 1876-1909, AR kurush, Kostantiniye,AH1293 year 1, KM-718, NGC graded MS61 $150 - 200

568. TURKEY: Abdul Hamid II, 1876-1909, AR 10 kurush,Kostantiniye, AH1293 year 3, KM-721, small lamination fault on obverse, choice VF $80 - 100

569. TURKEY: Abdul Hamid II, 1876-1909, AR 20 kurush,Kostantiniye, AH1293 year 2, KM-722, UNC $120 - 160

570. TURKEY: Abdul Hamid II, 1876-1909, AR kurush,Kostantiniye, AH1293 year 18, KM-735, rare date, mintage ofjust 40,000 pieces, of which very few have survived in highergrades, AU, RR $150 - 200

571. TURKEY: Mehmet V, 1909-1918, AV 100 kurush, Bursa,AH1327 year 1, KM-789, Fr-61, for the Sultan’s city visit toBursa, struck at Kostantiniye, full luster, lovely AU $600 - 800

572. TURKEY: Mehmet V, 1909-1918, AV 100 kurush, Salanik,AH1327 year 3, KM-813, Fr-61d, for the Sultan’s city visit toSalanik (now Thessalonika in Greece), struck at Kostantiniye,fully lustrous, UNC $700 - 900

573. TURKEY: Mehmet VI, 1918-1924, AR 5 kurush, Kostantiniye,AH1336 year 1, KM-816, NGC graded AU55 $150 - 200

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574. TURKEY: Abdul Mejid, 1839-1861, bronze medal (34.12g),AH1265, NP-1092, 44mm, for the restoration of the AyasofyaMosque in Istanbul, toughra within ornate floral wreath / frontalview of the mosque, designed by Fossati & Robertson, choiceVF-EF, R $300 - 400

575. TURKEY: AE medal (37.24g), 41mm, citing Mehmet II, born inEdirne 1432 (but inscribed 1430 on medal!), died 1481, bustright wearing turban, MOHAMMETH II IMPERATOROTHOMANORUM, reverse legend NATUS ADRIANOPOLI INROMELIA…, lovely chocolate-toned surfaces, AU $250 - 350

From Amédée Durands “Series Numismatica Universalis VirorumIllustrium”, by A.A. Caqué. Birth year error presumably because the

engraver forgot that 51 Hijri years is about 49 Christian years!

576. TURKEY: AE 20 para, Wilski-G1-54, for Athyra, nowBüyükçekmece (about 40 km west of Istanbul), countermarkedΑ * Θ on Turkey 1277 year 4, bold countermark on attractive VF host, choice EF, R $100 - 150

Iran - The Early Period

577. TAHIRID: Tahir I, 821-822, AR dirham (3.65g), Herat, AH206,A-1391A, citing al-Shukr b. Ibrahim, VF $100 - 150

578. TAHIRID: Talha, 822-828, AE fals (1.48g), Bust, AH209,A-1394, Sasanian bust on obverse, legible mint & date onreverse, Fine, R $100 - 120

579. KHUJISTANID: Ahmad b. ‘Abd Allah, 874-881, AR dirham(4.03g), Andaraba, AH26x, A-1396A, traces of final date digitsuggests 268, which is only reported date for this type, muchrarer than the broad dirhams of Nishapur, some weakness,Fine, RRR $120 - 160

580. SAFFARID: Ya’qub b. al-Layth, 861-879, AR dramma (2.90g),NM, ND, A-A1402, bull and horseman type with the Sanskrittitle Sri Khudaraiyaka above the bull, Arabic ‘adl above thehorseman to right, bold strike, VF-EF $150 - 200

581. SAFFARID: ‘Abd Allah b. Ahmad, 923, AR dirham (3.04g),Sijistan, AH310, A-1410, citing his son ‘Aziz below his ownname, decent strike, VF, RR $200 - 300

582. SAFFARID: Ahmad b. Muhammad, 923-963, AR dirham(2.46g), Sijistan, AH318, A-1412A, citing al-Husayn b. Bilal,found on dirhams dated 318-321, choice EF, S $140 - 200

583. SAFFARID: Ahmad b. Muhammad, 923-963, AR dirham(3.29g), Sijistan, AH319, A-1412A, citing al-Husayn b. Bilal,found on dirhams dated 318-321, VF-EF, S $120 - 160

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584. BANIJURID: Ahmad b. Muhammad, 899-910, AR dirham(3.36g), Andaraba, AH292, A-1435, with his full name Ahmad b. Muhammad b. Ahmad, citing the Samanid overlord Isma’il b.Ahmad, EF, R $120 - 160

585. BANIJURID: Ahmad b. Muhammad b. Yahya, 909-910, AR dirham (2.68g), Balkh, AH297, A-1436, VF-EF, R $120 - 160

586. BANIJURID: Ja’far b. Ahmad, 922-925, AR dirham (3.39g),al-Khuttal, AH313, A-1437, nice strike, pierced, VF, RR $110 - 150

The relationship of Ja’far to the Banijurid dynasty is uncertain.

587. BANIJURID: Sahlan b. Maktum, 974-988, AR multiple dirham(13.11g), Andaraba, AH378, A-A1440, citing the Samanid rulerNuh III, Qur’an 9:34 in the reverse marginal inscription, “andthere are those who bury gold and silver and spend it not in theway of Allah”, some weakness as usual, EF, R $150 - 200

588. SAMANID: Isma’il I, 892-907, AR dirham (2.97g), al-Shash,AH292, A-1443, Leimus-1333, citing the Abbasid vizierAbu’l-Husayn Wali al-Dawla, who is normally found only oncoins dated AH291, EF, RR $150 - 200

589. SAMANID: Isma’il I, 892-907, AR dirham (2.90g), Andaraba,AH291, A-1443, Leimus-983, citing the Abbasid vizier Walial-Dawla beneath the obverse field, VF, R $100 - 150

590. SAMANID: Ahmad II, 907-914, AR dirham (3.04g), Andaraba,AH299, A-1446, citing Abu Nasr beneath obverse field, lovelystrike with much original luster, AU, S $150 - 200

591. SAMANID: Ahmad II, 907-914, AR dirham (2.53g), Andaraba,AH300, A-1446, citing Abu Nasr beneath obverse field, glorious strike with some original luster, EF-AU, S $100 - 150

592. SAMANID: Ahmad II, 907-914, AR dirham (3.13g), Balkh,AH299, A-1446, citing Abu Nasr beneath obverse field, someluster, choice EF, S $100 - 150

593. SAMANID: Ahmad II, 907-914, AR dirham (2.54g), al-Biyar,AH298, A-1446, mint only in operation in AH298, choice EF,RR $200 - 250

594. SAMANID: Nasr II, 914-943, AR dirham (3.26g), Balkh, AH324, A-1451, citing the local governors Balkategin and Yusuf, smallflan crack, much original luster, AU, S $100 - 150

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595. SAMANID: Nasr II, 914-943, AR dirham (2.68g), al-Khuttal,AH313, A-1451, Zeno-115295, very rare mint for purely Samanidcoinage, flan-crack from stamping process, VF, RR $250 - 300

596. SAMANID: Nasr II, 914-943, AR dirham (4.25g), Nishapur,AH328, A-1451, with letter “J” twice below reverse field, EF $100 - 150

597. SAMANID: Ahmad b. Sahl, 915-920, AR dirham (2.53g),Andaraba, AH307, A-B1453, citing the Samanid overlord Nasr b.Ahmad, with the letter “S” beneath the reverse field, EF $100 - 150

598. SAMANID: LOT of 2 silver dirhams and 1 silver bracteate:A-1456, Nuh II (943-954), Ma’dan mint, AH333, 2 pcs, one withcaliph al-Muttaqi, the other without any caliph (both EF withsome weakness); and A-1451R, bracteate showing the caliphal-Muqtadir, blundered mint & date (VF-EF, pierced); retailvalue $275, lot of 3 pieces $150 - 220

599. SAMANID & GHAZNAVID: LOT of 4 silver dirhams: Samanid:al-Shash AH298 (A-1446, VF, attachment removed); al-Shash309 (A-1451, choice VF); and Ghaznavid: Mahmudpur 419(A-1610, bilingual, VF); and Ghazna 42(1) (A-1617 ofMuhammad I, EF); retail value $300, lot of 4 pieces $200 - 250

600. AMIRS OF MULTAN: LOT of 5 silver dammas with 3 pellets inreverse center: Chach of Alor (pre-Islamic, ca. 700, sri paramjeta); Muhammad (after 750s, A-1505.2); Khalaf (or Jalaf, circa 840s, A-1510K.1); Asad (ca. 900s, A-1504); and Munnabih (fl.915, A-1503), all VF or better, an excellent group, clearlyidentified, including rare issues of Alor & Khalaf; retail value$300, lot of 5 pieces $200 - 300

An important article on these complex coins will appear in the IIRNS journal, hopefully by June 2016.

601. SAJID: al-Fath b. al-Afshin, 927-929, AV dinar (3.97g),Ardabil, AH316, A-A1480, Vard-89, citing the Abbasid caliphal-Muqtadir, minor weakness, bold VF, RRR $800 - 1,000

602. QARAKHANID: Muhammad b. ‘Ali, 1003-1024, AR donativedirham (3.11g), Bukhara, AH409, A-3307var, Kochnev—, rulercited as alslan khan / ilek al-mansur, choice VF, RRRR $250 - 350

Unpublished type, on broad flan unlike any other silver dirhams of thisperiod from Bukhara, and the only known dirham of Bukhara dated

409, thus unique. Pierced & plugged, but still spectacular.

603. QARAKHANID: Sulayman b. Yusuf, 1031-1056, BI dirham(3.03g), Kashghar, AH428, A-3359, cited by titles abu shuja’arslan qara khaqan, F-VF $100 - 120

604. QARAKHANID: Ilyas Hajjaj, fl. 1014, AE fals (3.14g),Kharashkath, AH405, A-3437, clear mint & date, citing theQarakhanid Qutb al-Dawla Ahmad b. ‘Ali in the reverse margin,VF, R $120 - 160

605. QARA-KHITAY IN TIRMIDH: Tughril Khaqan, 1190-1195, AE narrow dirham (2.75g), Tirmidh, ND, A-F1523.2, ‘adl tughrilkhaqan on obverse, tirmidh al-sultan al-salatin (sic) on reverse,without overlord, partially legible marginal legends, F-VF, RR $100 - 150

606. ‘ALID OF TABARISTAN: al-Hassan b. Zayd, 864-884, AR dirham (3.06g), Amul, AH253, A-1523, light adhesions onboth sides, VF, R $100 - 150

607. BUWAYHID: ‘Imad al-Dawla ‘Ali, 934-949, AR dirham (2.75g), Siraf, AH334, A-1538, Treadwell-Si334b, citing the caliphal-Mustakfi, with the name below the reverse read by Treadwellas husayn, EF-AU, RR $120 - 160

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608. BUWAYHID: Mu’izz al-Dawla Ahmad, 939-967, AR dirham(2.69g), al-’Askar min al-Ahwaz, AH334, A-1541,Treadwell-Aw334b, without his laqab Mu’izz al-Dawla, citing the caliph al-Muti’, VF, RR $140 - 200

609. BUWAYHID: Mu’izz al-Dawla Ahmad, 939-967, AR dirham(4.83g), al-’Askar min al-Ahwaz, AH334, A-1541,Treadwell-Aw334a, without his laqab Mu’izz al-Dawla, citing the caliph al-Mustakfi, attractive VF, R $120 - 180

610. BUWAYHID: Mu’izz al-Dawla Ahmad, 939-967, AR dirham(4.39g), al-’Askar min al-Ahwaz, AH334, A-1541,Treadwell-Aw334a, without his laqab Mu’izz al-Dawla, citing the caliph al-Mustakfi, with uncertain symbol above obverse field,VF, R $120 - 180

611. BUWAYHID: ‘Adud al-Dawla, 949-983, AR dirham (3.49g),Jannaba, AH341, A-1548, Treadwell-Ja341, without laqab‘Adud al-Dawla, pellet below obverse, choice EF $110 - 150

The broad outer margin usually indicates a donative strike,especially when of even breadth around both sides, as on this

example.

612. BUWAYHID: ‘Imad al-Din Abu Kalinjar, 1024-1048, AV dinar(5.02g), ‘Uman, AH432, A-A1584, with caliph al-Qa’im, struckfrom worn dies, as was common at the ‘Uman mint in the420s-430s, VF, R $600 - 700

613. HASANWAYHID: Badr b. Hasanwayh, 980-1014, BI dirham(5.69g), al-Rur, AH393, A-1589.3, citing the Buwayhid rulerMajd al-Dawla, full mint & date, excellent strike with minimalweakness for this type, VF, R $200 - 250

Al-Rur was the central mint for the Hasanwayhids, active only for this dynasty.

614. GHAZNAVIDS: Mahmud, 999-1030, AV dinar (4.09g), Nishapur,AH407, A-1606, citing rabb / salim above and to left of obversefield and caliphal heir al-Ghalib on reverse, EF, R $250 - 300

615. GHAZNAVID: Mahmud, 999-1030, AR broad dirham (3.54g),Bust, AH421, A-1611.1, month of Safar, first known example ofthis mint for the proper silver dirham, reverse slightlydouble-struck, bold VF, RRR $250 - 350

Bust (now Lashkar Gah) also struck broad copper fulus and silverhalf dirhams under Mahmud, both only moderately rare.

616. GHAZNAVID: Ibrahim, 1059-1099, AV pale dinar (4.60g)(Ghazna), AH(48)4, A-1637, decent strike, VF $110 - 150

617. GHAZNAVID: Ibrahim, 1059-1099, LOT of 218 billon dirhams,types A-1639 through A-1644, loose and unidentified, includinga few pieces of earlier rulers, nearly all Fine, some better, retailvalue $1200, lot of 218 pieces $300 - 500

Iran - The Seljuq Period

618. GREAT SELJUQ: Sanjar, 1118-1157, AV pale dinar (2.48g),Balkh, DM, A-1687, citing the caliph al-Mustarshid(AH511-529), Sanjar entitled al-sultan al-mu’azzam wa amiral-a’zam, VF $110 - 130

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619. GREAT SELJUQ: Sanjar, 1118-1157, AV pale dinar (3.06g),Herat, DM, A-1687, citing the caliph al-Mustarshid (AH511-529),dragons at top and bottom of reverse field, VF $120 - 160

620. GREAT SELJUQ: Sanjar, 1118-1157, AV pale dinar (2.45g),MM, DM, A-1687, citing the caliph al-Mustarshid (AH511-529),at least 50% gold, some weakness, VF $100 - 120

621. SELJUQ OF WESTERN IRAN: Mahmud II, 1118-1131, AV dinar (2.18g), Fasâ, DM, A-1688, citing local atabeg, whosename is largely off flan, mint reading tentative, Fine, R $120 - 150

622. SELJUQ OF WESTERN IRAN: Mahmud II, 1118-1131, paleAV dinar (sic) (2.32g), Isfahan, DM, A-1688, citing the GreatSeljuq ruler Sanjar and caliph al-Mustarshid, touch ofweakness, VF $120 - 160

623. SELJUQ OF WESTERN IRAN: Tughril II, 1132-1134, AV dinar (2.95g), Sumayram, AH526, A-1690A, very rare mint in Isfahanprovince, modern English spelling Semirom, citing the GreatSeljuq ruler Sanjar and caliph al-Mustarshid, minor weakness,VF, RRR $500 - 700

This is the latest known piece struck at Sumayram, thus far knownonly for a few dates between 449 and 512.

624. KHWARIZMSHAH: Muhammad, 1200-1220, AE broad dirham(8.43g), Parab, AH60x, A-1723D, inner circle /square-in-diamond-in-circle, with the caliph cited in the centralsquare, much weakness, Fine, RRR $100 - 150

The only other recorded specimen, a nicer example, was sold atStephen Album Auction 24, Lot 439, for $270.

625. GHORID: Mu’izz al-Din Muhammad, 1171-1206, AR dirham(3.46g) (Ghazna), AH596, A-1770, “bull’s eye” type, very cleardate, VF, S $100 - 120

626. GHORID: Taj al -Din Yildiz, 1206-1215, debased AV dinar(4.06g), Ghazna, AH612, A-1793, citing the deceasedMuhammad b. Sam entitled al-sultan al-shahid (“the martyredsultan”) on obverse, Yildiz as al-malik al-mu’azzam sultanal-sharq (“great king, sultan of the east”) on reverse, most ofmint name visible, very clear date, VF, RR $300 - 400

627. QARLUGHID: Nasir al-Din Muhammad, 1249-1259, AE jital(3.61g), Kurraman, ND, A-1818K, nasir al-dunya / wa’l-din /darb / kurraman, bold strike, choice EF, RRR $120 - 180

Newly discovered, together with jitals of Möngke dated AH655,hence Qarlughid, not Qubacha, which had an earlier ruler also

entitled Nasir al-Din.

628. QARLUGHID & MUGHAL: LOT of 2 silver coins: Qarlughid,tanka of Sayf al-Din al-Hasan (MM, DM, VF, some weakness);and Mughal, rupee of Jahandar (Tatta 1124 year one, VF);retail value $200, lot of 2 pieces $100 - 160

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Atabegs & Contemporaries

629. ARTUQIDS OF AMID & KAYFA: Fakhr al-Din Qara Arslan,1144-1174, AE dirham (6.14g), NM, ND, A-1820.2A, SS-2.2,enthroned bust of Christ facing, with the actual numerals 1through 9 scattered to left and right of the head of Christ, about10% flat area, VF, RR $150 - 200

630. ARTUQIDS OF MARDIN: Alpi, 1152-1176, AE dirham(12.83g), NM, ND, A-1827.2 variant, SS-27 variant, 2-linecountermark on SS-27, VF $110 - 150

631. ARTUQIDS OF MARDIN: Il-Ghazi II, 1176-1184, AE dirham(9.39g), NM, ND, A-1828.1, SS-31.1, diademed head in square, gazing upwards, VF $100 - 140

632. ARTUQIDS OF MARDIN: Il-Ghazi II, 1176-1184, AE dirham(15.27g), NM, AH578, A-1828.2, SS-32, large & small drapedbusts facing, lovely strike, VF-EF $200 - 300

The bottom three lines of the reverse text are hadha al-dirhamma’lun man yu’ayyaruhu, “cursed is he who abuses this dirham.”

633. ARTUQIDS OF MARDIN: Yuluq Arslan, 1184-1201, AE dirham (10.42g), NM, AH583, A-1829.1, SS-33.4, diademed bustfacing, no stars flanking the bust, bold even strike without anyweakness, choice VF $150 - 200

634. ARTUQIDS OF MARDIN: Yuluq Arslan, 1184-1201, AE dirham (11.18g), NM, AH583, A-1829.1, SS-33.4, diademed bustfacing, no stars flanking the bust, even strike without anyweakness, VF $100 - 150

635. ARTUQIDS OF MARDIN: Yuluq Arslan, 1184-1201, AE dirham (11.87g), NM, AH589, A-1829.3, SS-35.1, four figures in a“lamentation” scene, perhaps the widow of Saladin, who haddied earlier in that year, lovely even strike with no weakness,choice VF $200 - 250

636. ARTUQIDS OF MARDIN: Artuq Arslan, 1201-1239, AE dirham (10.63g), NM, AH598, A-1830.1, SS-37.1, facing draped bust,lovely strike, VF-EF $140 - 180

637. ARTUQIDS OF MARDIN: Artuq Arslan, 1201-1239, AE dirham (13.28g), Mardin, AH606, A-1830.3, SS-39, leopard-rider left,citing the caliph al-Nasir, minor porosity on obverse, bold strike, EF $120 - 160

638. ARTUQIDS OF MARDIN: Artuq Arslan, 1201-1239, AE dirham (10.35g), NM, AH626, A-1830.3, SS-45, leopard-rider left, citing the caliph al-Mustansir, VF $100 - 140

639. ARTUQIDS OF MARDIN, etc.:LOT of 3 copper dirhams:Artuqid, Alpi (1152-1176), 2 busts / facing bust, A-1827.5 (VF);Artuqid, Il-Ghazi II (1176-1184), large & small facing busts,dated AH577, A-1828.2 (VF-EF, a few corrosion spots); andSeljuq of Rum, Sulayman II (1196-1204), horseman, datedAH595, A-1205.2 (choice EF, some light adhesions, as often for this type), retail value $250, lot of 3 pieces $140 - 200

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640. ARTUQIDS & AYYUBID: HOARD GROUP of 209 silver dirhams,unsorted mixed group of hexagram pieces of the Ayyubids ofHalab (al-Zahir Ghazi and al-Nasir Yusuf II) and the Artuqids(al-Mansur Artuq Arslan and al-Sa’id Ghazi II), probably aboutequal quantity of the two dynasties, many with legible dates, allare dirty and need to be cleaned, but an excellent study group,total weight 559g (about 17.8 ounces, probably average 750 to800 fineness), mostly VF, some with weakness, retail value (aftercleaning) about $1500, lot of 209 pieces $500 - 700

641. ARTUQID & ZANGID: LOT of 15 copper dirhams: Artuqid:A-1823.3 (eagle, SS-18, F-VF); A-1827.1 (countermarked najmal-din on type SS-26, Fine on F-VF); A-1827.5 (2 heads / bust,SS-30.1, VF, corroded); A-1829.2 (large & small bust, SS-34, nice Fine); A-1829.3 (lamentation, SS-35.2, VF); A-1830.2 (Centaur,SS-38.1, Fine); A-1830.3 (leopard-rider, SS-39, F-VF); A-1830.7(Roman-style head, SS-43, Fine); A-1830.9 (seated man, SS-46,2 pcs, one Fine, the other crude VF); A-1861.1 (angel, datedAH668, SS-60, VF); A-1867 (bust left, SS-65, Fine); A-1870.1(angel, SS-1870.1, VF); A-1874.1 (head in square, SS-68, boldVF); and A-1880.2 (bust holding scepter, SS-81.1, Fine), all withfull identifications, excellent basic starter collection in decentquality, all with attractive obverse designs, retail value $900, lot of 15 pieces $550 - 700

642. ZANGIDS OF SYRIA: Nur al-Din Mahmud, 1146-1174, BI dirham aswad (0.81g), NM, ND, A-1849A, Zeno-107289,struck circa AH541-548, VF, RRR $250 - 300

Believed to have been struck only at Halab, probably citing the Great Seljuq sultan of the west,

but no known specimen reveals the name.

643. ZANGIDS OF AL-MAWSIL: Ghazi II, 1169-1180, AV dinar(2.41g), MM, DM, A-1859, citing the caliph al-Mustadi,die-linked to a piece showing the mint Irbil and date AH567(Gorny & Mosch, Auction 143, Lot 5544). usual weakness forthis type, VF, R $400 - 500

644. ZANGIDS OF AL-MAWSIL: Ghazi II, 1169-1180, AE dirham(11.37g), NM, AH566, A-1861.1, SS-60.1, facing bust with twoangels above, citing his great-grandfather Aqsunqur in hisnasab on reverse, nice even strike, lovely VF $100 - 150

645. LU’LU’IDS: Badr al-Din Lu’lu’, 1233-1258, AE dirham (8.45g), al-Mawsil, AH654, A-1874.2, seated figure holding crescent,without overlord, citing the caliph al-Musta’sim, superb strike,bold VF-EF, R $150 - 200

646. BEGTIMURID: Sayf al-Din Begtimur, 1183-1193, AE fals(10.94g), NM, AH(5)83, A-1889, cow with suckling calf below,very clear date, struck at Ahlat, but always without mint name,slight weakness on reverse, VF $120 - 160

647. SALDUQIDS: ‘Izz al-Din Salduq, 1129-1168, AE fals (1.99g),NM, ND, A-1890A, ‘izz al-din in central circle / cross pattée, 3pellets at end of each point, Fine, RRR $300 - 400

A.V. Akopyan has suggested that this type was minted at Dvin inArmenia, which was under Salduqid control circa 1153-1160. SeeZeno-30762 for further information. A similar piece sold in Stephen

Album Auction 24, Lot 448, for $375.

648. SALDUQIDS: Diya’ al-Din Ayyub, 1145-1148, AE fals (4.04g),NM, ND, A-C1890, St. George slaying the dragon, crudelyengraved, light porosity, F-VF, RRR $200 - 300

No example of this type is listed on Zeno, and none in CoinArchives.

649. SALDUQIDS: Nasir al-Din Muhammad, 1168-1191, AE fals(3.08g), NM, ND, A-1891, mounted archer shooting arrow atsmall animal (gazelle?), bird flying above the bow & arrow,undated version, citing the Great Seljuq overlord Tughril III,Fine, R $120 - 160

Great Mongols

650. GREAT MONGOLS: Chingiz Khan, 1206-1227, AV dinar(4.50g), MM, AH623, A-1964, Zeno-69223 (same dies),obverse text chingiz / khan al-’adil / al-a’zam, standard kalimaon reverse (part of Qur’an 9:33 in reverse margin), about 20%flat strike, as normal for this series, the second knownspecimen of this variety, VF, RRRR $3,500 - 4,500

The Zeno specimen, the only other known example, helps with partof the inscription, but lacks the mint name & date. The style

suggests Samarqand, though Petrov thinks it must be somethingelse. Hopefully some day a third example will be discovered that

reveals the mint name.

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651. GREAT MONGOLS: Chingiz Khan, 1206-1227, AR dirham(3.11g), [Ghazna], ND, A-1967, inscribed al-’adil / al-a’zam /chingiz khan, thus citing Chingiz Khan by name, Zeno typeA2/B2, lovely bold strike, EF, R $1,000 - 1,200

It has recently been suggested that this type was not necessarilystruck at Ghazna, but by the Mongol military after it departed fromGhazna when chasing Mangubarni towards the Indus River, with

minting equipment brought along from Ghazna.

652. GREAT MONGOLS: Chingiz Khan, 1206-1227, AR dirham(3.08g), Kurraman, ND, A-1967A, adl / khaqan / al-mu’azzam onobverse, caliph al-Nasir and city name on reverse, struck duringthe lifetime of Chingiz Khan, nice strike for type, VF, RRR $600 - 800

A similar piece sold in Stephen Album Auction 10, Lot 814, for$1700.

653. GREAT MONGOLS: Chingiz Khan, 1206-1227, AR dirham(3.11g), [Kurraman], ND, A-1967C, adl / khaqan / al-mu’azzamon obverse, citing caliph al-Nasir on reverse, but without mintname, about 20% flat strike, VF, R $150 - 200

654. GREAT MONGOLS: Chingiz Khan, 1206-1227, AE jital (4.46g),Qunduz, ND, A-1972, Tye-334, horseman / bow-and-arrow motifwithin hexafoil, struck AH618 or slightly later, well within thelifetime of Chingiz Khan, lovely strike, VF $100 - 120

655. GREAT MONGOLS: Chingiz Khan, 1206-1227, AE jital(3.22g), Nimruz, ND, A-A1973, short obverse inscription, qa’an/ al-’adil, EF, S $100 - 150

656. GREAT MONGOLS: Chingiz Khan, 1206-1227, AE jital(3.44g), Nimruz, ND, A-A1973, qa’an / al-’adil // darb / nimruz,fine strike, VF-EF $90 - 110

657. GREAT MONGOLS: temp. Chingiz Khan & later, ca.1220s-1230s, AE jital (3.28g), Nimruz, ND, A-A1973.1, qa’an /al-’adil on obverse, mint name with knot below on reverse, VF, R $80 - 100

658. GREAT MONGOLS: Ögedei, 1227-1241, AR dirham (2.68g),“al-Madina”, ND, A-1973.2, almost certainly struck at Marw, butwith obverse legend al-madina / qa’an al-’adil, and will lillah at thetop in minuscule letters, kalima reverse, slight central weakness,VF, RR $150 - 200

659. GREAT MONGOLS: temp. Ögedei, 1227-1241, AR dirham(1.82g), Imil, AH63x, A-K1974, tengri kuchundur (Mongolian for“by the power of the eternal God”, in Arabic script) and thetamgha of Ögedei in obverse center, date in the margin (usually 635), about 30% flat, VF, RR $100 - 150

Cf. Zeno-47175 for discussion of this type.

660. GREAT MONGOLS: temp. Ögedei, 1227-1241, AR dirham(2.24g), Imil, DM, A-K1974, Zeno-3773 (this piece), tengrikuchundur (Mongolian for “by the power of the eternal God”, inArabic script) and the tamgha of Ögedei in obverse center, tracesof date in the margin (usually 635), about 35% flat, VF, RR $80 - 120

Cf. Zeno-47175 for discussion of this type.

661. GREAT MONGOLS: Töregene, 1241-1246, AR dirham (2.68g), NM, ND, A-1976, horseman left, turned back and shootingarrow at bird, ulugh mughul ulush bik above (“chief of the greatMongol nation”), kalima in square on reverse, VF $110 - 150

662. GREAT MONGOLS: Töregene, 1241-1246, AR dirham (2.87g),NM, ND, A-1976, horseman left, turned back and shooting arrow,ulugh mughul ulush bik above (“chief of the great Mongol nation”),uncertain animal below, crude strike as usual, VF $100 - 120

663. GREAT MONGOLS: Töregene, 1241-1246, AR dirham (2.72g), ND, A-1976, horseman left, turned back and shooting arrow,ulugh mughul ulush bik above (“chief of the great Mongolnation”), uncertain mint name, possibly Dmanisi, to judge bystyle, but it might be something else, pierced, Fine $100 - 120

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664. GREAT MONGOLS: Töregene, 1241-1246, AR dirham (2.68g), MM, AH64x, A-1976, horseman left, turned back and shootingarrow, ulugh mughul ulush bik above (“chief of the great Mongol nation”), hare below, pierced & mount removed, Fine $90 - 110

665. GREAT MONGOLS: Töregene, 1241-1246, AR dirham (2.91g), MM, AH64x, A-1976, horseman left, turned back and shootingarrow, ulugh mughul ulush bik above (“chief of the great Mongol nation”), hare below, lamination defect on reverse, Fine $90 - 110

666. GREAT MONGOLS: Güyük, 1246-1249, AR ½ dirham (1.60g),ND, A-1976H, with his Khoolboo Ongi tamgha, probably struckat Qara Qorum, F-VF, RRR $150 - 200

667. GREAT MONGOLS: Möngke, 1251-1260, AV dinar (2.95g),Tabas, ND, A-T1977, obverse text al-khaqan / al-’adil al-a’zam /mangu khan / tabas, reverse standing kalima followed by thecaliph al-Nasir il-Din (Allah), minimal traces of marginal legends,typical crude strike with relatively little weakness, believed to beunique and of great importance, VF-EF, RRRR $1,200 - 1,600

In our opinion, all issues bearing the title al-khaqan may have beenstruck 15-25 years before Möngke, during the last years of Chingiz

Khan or slightly later. None of the coins confirmed for Ögedei and hisGreat Mongol successors bear that title, always either qâ’ân or qân.

The legend mangu khan could be a version of the name Möngke withthe title khân, or the equivalent of the phrase mangu khani that means

“khan’s money” or “khan’s coin”, first cited on copper dirhams in thename of Chingiz Khan at Samarqand, dated AH624. This is one of only

two examples that bear a mint name, the other Zeno-68443 with themint name tentatively read as Tun, a city of some importance not far

from the two cities named Tabas, both in south central Khorasan.

668. GREAT MONGOLS: Möngke, 1251-1260, AR dirham (2.70g),Tiflis, AH6(5)6, A-1977, Bennett-262i, VF $150 - 200

669. GREAT MONGOLS: Möngke, 1251-1260, AR dirham (4.12g),Herat, ND, A-A1978var, Zeno-64441 (this piece), möngka /qa’an / al-’adil // al-dirham / bi-darb herat / amaraha Allah,excellent strike, VF, RRR $200 - 300

See the Zeno listing for an interesting and informative discussion.

670. GREAT MONGOLS: Möngke, 1251-1260, AE jital (3.12g), NM, ND, A-1978Evar, Zeno-157541, be-qovvat-e / aferidegar-e /‘alam on obverse, tamgha of Möngke on reverse, without mintand date, EF, RR $120 - 160

671. GREAT MONGOLS: Möngke, 1251-1260, AE fals (3.49g),Ghazna, AH655, A-1978E.2var, mint & date in words filling thereverse field, superb example, EF, RR $100 - 150

672. GREAT MONGOLS: Möngke, 1251-1260, AE jital (4.02g),Shafurqan (sic), blundered date, A-1978B, VF $80 - 100

673. GREAT MONGOLS: temp. Möngke, 1251-1259, AR dinar(2.48g), MM, AH651, A-—, Zeno-1857 (this piece), kalima /date, with the mint name probably at the top (perhapsSamarqand?), pierced and plugged, unique,, RRR $220 - 300

674. GREAT MONGOLS: Möngke, 1251-1260, AE jital (3.37g),Ghazna, AH655, A-1978Evar, silver-washed, date in words, EF, RR $150 - 200

675. GREAT MONGOLS: Möngke, 1251-1260, AE jital (3.17g), NM, ND, A-1978Evar, Zeno-157541, be-qovvat-e / aferidegar-e /‘alam on obverse, tamgha of Möngke on reverse, without mintand date, silver-washed, EF, RR $130 - 170

676. GREAT MONGOLS: Anonymous, AE dirham (6.62g),Bukhara, ND, A-A1979.2, Zeno-30527 (this piece), mint namein obverse center, Chinese character ke (“tax”) in reversecenter, excellent strike, without any weakness, unlike the usualpoorly struck or ill-preserved examples, VF, RR $400 - 500

This piece is described at Zeno-30527 as “it ‘s so beautiful!Fantastic! Congratulations!”

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677. GREAT MONGOLS: Anonymous, AE broad dirham (5.06g),Bukhara, ND, A-A1979.2, mint name in obverse center,Chinese character ke (“tax”) in reverse center, lightly poroussurfaces, F-VF, RR $150 - 200

678. GREAT MONGOLS: Anonymous, 660s, AR dirham (2.02g), Kuja, AH662, A-L1979, Allah in center, within pointed quatrefoil, malik in each of the four segments around / al-urdu al-a’zam, surroundedby mint & date, superb strike, virtually no weakness, EF $200 - 300

This type was formally assigned to the Chaghatayid ruler Alughu.

679. GREAT MONGOLS: Anonymous, 660s, AR dirham (2.09g)(Kuja), AH662, A-L1979, Allah in center, within pointed quatrefoil,malik in each of the four segments around / al-urdu al-a’zam,surrounded by mint & date, slight weakness, F-VF $100 - 150


680. GREAT MONGOLS: Anonymous, 660s, AR dirham (2.21g)(Kuja), AH662, A-L1979, Allah in center, within pointed quatrefoil,malik in each of the four segments around / al-urdu al-a’zam,surrounded by mint & date, some flatness, struck on octagonalplanchet, probably cut from large flan after striking, F-VF $100 - 150


681. GREAT MONGOLS: Anonymous, 660s, AR dirham (2.50g)(Qabaq), ND, A-O1979, Zeno-29461, trident tamgha withshoulders at different levels, mint & date around / kalima,known dated 644, usual weakness, VF, RR $120 - 160

682. GREAT MONGOLS: Anonymous, 660s, AR dirham (1.45g),NM, ND, A-P1979, Zeno-78616, trident tamgha with shouldersat different levels, pseudo-Arabic around, al-imam al-a’zam onreverse, VF, R $120 - 160

683. GREAT MONGOLS: Anonymous, 660s, AR dirham (1.46g),Imil, AH662, A-S1979, double-trident tamgha of Möngke, inobverse center, bold strike, VF-EF $150 - 250

684. GREAT MONGOLS: Anonymous, 660s, AR dirham (1.41g),Imil, AH662, A-S1979, Zeno-8472, double-trident tamgha ofMöngke, in obverse center, bold strike, VF-EF $150 - 250

685. GREAT MONGOLS: Anonymous, late 650s, AR dirham(0.97g), Pulad, DM, A-S1979, Zeno-76809, double-tridenttamgha of Möngke, in obverse center, dated AH658 whenlegible, Fine $80 - 120

686. GREAT MONGOLS: LOT of 4 anonymous pieces: A-1969, AE jital of Ghazna region (VF); A-1968, AE khani dirham, Balkh DM (Fine, some adhesions); A-A1972, AE jital, Shafurqan ND (VF); andA-1978K, AR dirham, be-qovvat-e aferidegar-e ‘alam (VF); the first three from the lifetime of Chingiz Khan; retail value $330, lot of 4 pieces $180 - 260

687. GREAT MONGOLS: LOT of 5 silver coins: A-A1978, Herat type(F-VF); A-1978K, be-qovvat-e aferidegar-e ‘alam (VF, lightlyscraped); A-Q1979, Pulad type, date off flan (Fine); A-Q1979imitation (VF, about 30% flat); and A-P1979, Imil type (Fine, over50% flat), interesting group of Mongol coins from the1230s-1260s, retail value $470, lot of 5 pieces $250 - 350

688. GREAT MONGOLS and related dynasties: LOT of 7 coins ofvarious types: Malik of Kurzuwan: A-1971, AE jital, Jumada IAH618 (VG); Great Mongol: A-A1974, temp. Ögedei, AR ½dirham, type of Marw with bow (VG-F); Chaghatayid: A-1985, ARdirham, mint off flan, with tamghas of both Duwa & Qaidu (VG);A-A2013, AE fals, Kashghar type (crude Fine); Ilkhan: A-2245, AR dinar, Damghan 74x (VF, 30% flat); Qarakhanid of Uzkand:A-3416, AE dirham, NM ND (F-VF); and Khwarizmshah: A-1721,dirham, NM ND (EF), nice basic historically interesting group,retail value $325, lot of 7 pieces $150 - 250

Later Mongol Dynasties

689. CHAGHATAYID KHANS: Qara Hulagu, 1241-1247, AR dirham (2.21g), Almaligh, AH643, A-1980, very clear mint & date,pierced, nice Fine $100 - 120

690. CHAGHATAYID KHANS: Orqina Khatun, 1252-1261, AR dirham(1.90g), Almaligh, AH653, A-1982, clear date, minor weakness,F-VF $90 - 110

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691. CHAGHATAYID KHANS: Alughu, 1261-1266, AR dirham(1.99g), Almaligh, AH661, A-1983, wonderful strike with fullbold mint & date, EF $200 - 250

692. CHAGHATAYID KHANS: Alughu, 1261-1266, AR dirham(1.98g), Almaligh, AH66x, A-1983, final date digit either 2 or 5,average strike, VF, R $100 - 150

693. CHAGHATAYID KHANS: Qabul Khan, 1366-1368, AR 1/6 dinar(1.16g), Badakhshan, AH769, A-C2012, “9" of date retrograde,ruler’s name spelled kabûl with K instead of Q, VF, RR $140 - 180

694. CHAGHATAYID KHANS: Anonymous, ca. 1252-1262, AE fals(2.94g), Almaligh, AH650, A-1984Y, Zeno-11656, usualweakness, VF, RRR $120 - 160

695. SHAHS OF BADAKHSHAN: Sultan Bakht, ca. 1310-1315, AR dirham (2.54g), Badakhshan, AH69x (sic), A-B2015,Zeno-30353 (this piece), VF, RR $120 - 160

See Zeno-25432 for discussion of the date, presumably due to theuse of an old reverse die from the time of Dawlatshah.

696. SHAHS OF BADAKHSHAN: ‘Alishah II, 1316-1317, AR dirham (2.29g), Khwast (Khost), AH718, A-A2015, Zeno-30355 (thispiece), bold mint & date, excellent strike, VF-EF, R $140 - 180

697. SHAHS OF BADAKHSHAN: ‘Alishah II, 1316-1317, AR dirham (2.38g), NM, AH718 (retrograde), A-A2015, Zeno-30356 (thispiece), unusual variety, with mint name replaced by khaladAllah mulkahu and obverse in pointed hexafoil rather thanpentafoil, VF-EF, RR $140 - 180

698. GOLDEN HORDE: Nusrat al-Din Berke, 1257-1267, AR dirham(0.75g), Bulghar, ND, A-2019D, Zeno-118066 (this piece), in thesole name of the Great Mongol rival Ariqboka (1260-64), nicestrike, VF-EF $120 - 160

699. GOLDEN HORDE: Berke, 1257-1267, AR large dirham(2.28g), Qrim, ND, A-2019G, in his name as nusrat al-dunyawa’l-din, mint & tamgha on reverse, undated as always, lightlybent, Fine, RR $300 - 500

700. GOLDEN HORDE: Töle Buqa, 1287-1290, AR yarmaq (1.65g),Qrim, ND, A-2022A, Zeno-32259, ruler’s name & titles in Uighur /lion, tail turned downwards, mint above, without pellet behindlion’s tail, EF $400 - 500

701. GOLDEN HORDE: Toqtu, 1291-1312, AR dirham (1.40g),Qrim, AH690, A-2023.4, bold strike with no weakness, oncrudely shaped planchet, VF-EF $80 - 100

702. GOLDEN HORDE: LOT of 6 silver dirhams: Birdi Beg(1357-1360): A-2031.2, Gulistan 759 & 760, and Saray al-Jadida760; Qulna Khan (1359-1360): A-2032.2, Gulistan 760; NawruzBeg (1359-1360): A-2033.2, Gulistan 761; and Khizr Khan(1360-1361): A-2034.2, Gulistan 761, average grade pleasing VF,retail value $300, lot of 6 pieces $140 - 170

703. SUFID: Husayn, 1361-1372, AV fractional dinar (1.13g),Khwarizm, AH774, A-2063, al-mulku lillah in square / mint &date in octofoil, Fine $120 - 160

704. GIRAY KHANS: Shahin Giray, as Russian vassal, 1777-1783,AE kyrmis (64.63g), Baghcha-Saray, AH1191 year 5, A-2118,KM-66., Bitkin-33, second series, a possible presentation issueof some sort, as this is the only mint state coin we have everencountered and the only one graded by NGC, well-executedstrike on a nearly problem-free planchet, a fantastic example!NGC graded MS64 BR $10,000 - 15,000

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The introduction of the second series coincides with a monetaryreform adopted during the 4th year of his reign (~1780), and are

known with regnal years 4 through 7, though not all types are known for every year. The denomination 1 kyrmis = 5 kopecks = 15 akçe.

This type normally weighs 45-55g, but at 64.63g, this is quite aheavy example.

This coin is featured on the cover of this auction catalog.

705. ILKHAN: Hulagu, 1256-1265, AR dirham (2.94g), Harran,AH659, A-2124B, Diler-21, also citing Möngke, and thankingGod for their conquests, Rum Seljuq style, struck only at Harran in AH659, VF-EF, RRR $300 - 400

This is the only Ilkhan coin ever struck at Harran, briefly occupied by the Mongols in 659. No example has been offered at major auctions

in recent years.

706. ILKHAN: Abu Sa’id, 1316-1335, AR 6 dirhams (10.50g),Bahrazan, AH719, A-2199, rare mint near the Caspian Sea innorthern Iran, small flat area, VF, RR $100 - 140

707. ILKHAN: Abu Sa’id, 1316-1335, AR 6 dirhams (10.65g), Ta’us, AH722, A-2203, lovely strike, unusual planchet flaw on reverse, EF $100 - 150

708. ILKHAN: Sulayman, 1339-1346, AV dinar (8.23g), Tabriz,AH740, A-F2248, weakly struck, struck from deteroriatingreverse die, VF, RR $400 - 600

709. ILKHAN: Sulayman, 1339-1346, AR 6 dirhams (3.81g),Isfahan, AH(743), A-I2260.1, very rare local type JA (quatrefoil / pointed hexafoil), known only dated AH743 (two specimens inthe Tübingen collection, 3.83g & 3.91g), some weaknessaround the rim, VF, RR $150 - 200

From the few specimens with known weight, this type was struck toa reduced local standard, presumably 22 nokhod (3.96g), rather

than the full mithqal weight of 4.32g as described in the 3rd editionof the Checklist of Islamic Coins.

Post-Mongol Iran

710. ERETNIDS: Eretna, 1335-1352, AE fals (1.28g), Tokat, AH751, A-2321H, Zeno-41362, double-headed eagle / mint & date,lovely strike with full design and text, VF, RR $120 - 180

Timurid

711. TIMURID: LOT of 51 silver tankas countermarked by Abu Sa’id(type A-2417, without mint & date as usual), mostly on tankas ofShahrukh, but a few of other rulers, with the following mintsrepresented on the Shahrukh hosts: Abarquh, Astarabad, Herat,Isfahan, Kashan, Kirman, Lar, Lawashan (very rare mint, nearDamawand), Sabzawar, Samarqand, Sari, Sultaniya and Yazd,most countermarks with some weakness on hosts that averageF-VF, no damaged coins, retail value $750, lot of 51 pieces $350 - 500

712. TIMURID: LOT of 27 silver tankas, including 22 pieces ofShahrukh (mints include Samarqand, Herat, Sabzwar, ShaykhAbu Ishaq, Sari, Sultaniya, Astarabad, Qumm, Kashan andIsfahan), and 4 of Abu Sa’id, 1 of ‘Abd Allah, average F-VF, onlyone pierced, retail value $400, lot of 27 pieces $200 - 300

Shahs of Iran

713. SAFAVID: Isma’il I, 1501-1524, AV ashrafi (3.50g), Shiraz,AH922, A-2571A, countermarked ‘adl-i isma’il shah shiraz 922in hexafoil, on Tabriz style ashrafi of Isma’il (type A-2569), EFon VF host, RRR $400 - 600

This appears to be the first known example of the countermarkedashrafi of Isma’il bearing mint & date.

714. SAFAVID: Tahmasp I, 1524-1576, AR shahi (2.30g),Shahabad, AH979, A-B2606, 6th western standard, lovelystrike, EF, RRR $120 - 160

Extremely rare mint, location undetermined, apparently operatingonly in this year.

715. SAFAVID: Tahmasp I, 1524-1576, AR larin (4.88g), Qazwin,AH(9)40, A-2610, 65mm, struck from normal coin dies, veryrare with legible mint & date, VF, RR $80 - 100

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716. SAFAVID: Tahmasp I, 1524-1576, AR larin (4.92g), Qazwin,ND, A-2611, 55mm, struck from special dies for the larin, clearmint name, VF, R $70 - 90

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717. SAFAVID: ‘Abbas I, 1588-1629, AR shahi (1.94g), Hamadan, ND, A-2636.1, type B, very rare mint for this series, VF, RRR $100 - 150

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718. SAFAVID: Sultan Husayn, 1694-1722, AR 5 shahi (8.60g),Iravan, AH1127, A-2677.1, very slight weakness, bold mint &date, VF $100 - 120

719. SAFAVID:LOT of 3 interesting silver shahis of Tahmasp I(1524-1576), all type A-2599 dated AH949, mints of Dehdasht,Bihbihan, and unidentified mint, all with clear mint & date, VFcondition, but each with some light porosity, mainly on reverse,retail value $300, lot of 3 pieces $180 - 220

720. SAFAVID: AR larin (4.84g), A-2705X, uncertain ruler, most likelyTahmasp I, hairpin shape folded in Ceylonese style, VF $100 - 140

721. AFSHARID: ‘Adel Shah, 1747-1748, AR double rupi (23.13g),Mashhad, AH(11)61, A-2756.1, KM-A404.2, type A, Fine, R $90 - 110

722. ZAND: Karim Khan, 1753-1779, AR rupi of 10 shahi (11.48g),Mazandaran, ND, A-2793, superb bold strike, choice EF $120 - 160

The Caucasus

723. GEORGIA: Giorgi XII, 1798-1800, AE 2 puli (9.10g), Tiflis,AH(1213), A-2974, Bennett-917, fish right, Fine, R $60 - 80

Central Asia

724. XINJIANG REBELLION: Ya’qub Beg, 1865-1877, AV tilla(4.51g), Kashgar Mahrusa, AH1290//1290, Cr-37-2.1,A-M3090.1, Wang Yongsheng-548 (this piece) (as Zeno-1608), in the name of the Ottoman sultan Abdul Aziz (1861-1876),obverse date above ‘abd, EF, RRR $3,000 - 4,000

Struck to the heavier standard, used only in 1290 and very briefly inthe beginning of 1291, with the mint epithet mahrusa, used only in

1290, changed to dar al-sultanat towards the end of that year. SeeZeno-1608 for further information.


725. XINJIANG REBELLION: Ya’qub Beg, 1865-1877, AV tilla(4.49g), Kashgar Mahrusa, AH1290//1290, Cr-37-2.1, A-M3090.1,Wang Yongsheng-549 (same dies), Zeno-1608 (this piece), in thename of the Ottoman sultan Abdul Aziz (1861-1876), obverse date below ‘abd, slight weakness of strike, EF, RRR $2,500 - 3,000

726. XINJIANG REBELLION: Ya’qub Beg, 1865-1877, AV tilla(3.67g), Kashgar, AH1291//1291, Cr-37-2.3, A-M3090.2, WangYongsheng-551 (this piece) (=Zeno-18814), in the name of theOttoman sultan Abdul Aziz (1861-1876), VF-EF, R $2,500 - 3,000

Struck to the reduced standard, used 1291-1294, with the mintepithet “dar al-sultanat”, used from 1291 onwards. See Zeno-1608

for further information.

727. SHAYBANID: LOT of 86 silver tankas, mainly of Iskandar, manydifferent subtypes, a few with legible mint name, mostly Fine, afew nicer, but all with the usual weakness of strike, total weight394g, and as the fineness is usually over 90%, then there shouldbe at least 11 ounces actual silver weight, retail value $500, lot of 86 pieces $300 - 400

728. SHAYBANID & TIMURID: LOT of 197 copper dangis of the lateTimurid period and early Shaybanid, mostly countermarked,various mints, but mainly Samarqand, plus a few others, includingBukhara, Akhsi and Hisar, some with legible dates AH899-917,lower quality, but still an interesting study group, retail value $500, lot of 197 pieces $200 - 300

729. SHAYBANID & TIMURID: LOT of 150 copper dangis of the lateTimurid period and early Shaybanid, mostly countermarked,various mints, but mainly Samarqand, plus a few others, includingBukhara, Akhsi and Hisar, some with legible dates AH899-917,lower quality, but still an interesting study group, retail value $400, lot of 150 pieces $150 - 250

730. JANID: LOT of 29 silver tankas, including 25 pieces in the nameof Nadr Muhammad Khan (1643-1647, type A-3016, includingseveral with clear dates 1054, 1055, or 1056, average VF withconsiderable weakness as usual), and 4 pieces in the name of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan I (recognized at Balkh 1647 only,type A-3017, undated or date off flan, all Fine and very crudelystruck), retail value $475, lot of 29 pieces $200 - 300

731. JANID: LOT of 28 silver tankas, including 25 pieces in the nameof Nadr Muhammad Khan (1643-1647, type A-3016, includingseveral with clear dates 1054, 1055, or 1056, average VF withconsiderable weakness as usual), and 3 pieces in the name of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan I (recognized at Balkh in 1647 only,type A-3017, undated or date off flan, all Fine and very crudelystruck), retail value $450, lot of 28 pieces $180 - 260

732. JANID: LOT of 70 silver tankas, mostly type A-3015 of Imam QuliKhan (AH1027-1054 / 1618-1644), average Fine, but mostlypoorly struck with considerable flat areas, total weight about 9.68ounces, with a net silver content of about 8.5 to 9.0 ounces, retailvalue $700, lot of 70 pieces $220 - 300

733. ARABSHAHID: LOT of 35 silver half tankas of Hajji Muhammad I,AH965-1011 / 1558-1602, type A-N3008, some from the mint ofAbiward (now in Turkmenistan), mostly poorly struck, typically30-40% flat, formerly extremely rare, but now available, averageF-VF; retail value $850, lot of 35 pieces $250 - 450

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Afghan Dynasties

734. AFGHANISTAN: LOT of 10 copper falus of the late 18th and 19thcentury: Balkh (4 pcs, some very attractive); Kabul (3 pcs),Qandahar (1 pc), and uncertain (2 pcs), retail value $240, lot of 10 pieces $100 - 150

735. DURRANI: ‘Abd al-Rahman, 1880-1901, AV tilla (3.26g),Ahmadshahi (Qandahar) mint, AH1298 year 2, A-T3180, minorareas of weak strike, bright original luster, NGC graded MS63 , ex Dr. Lawrence Adams Collection, purchased from Scott E. Cordry, March 1998 $2,400 - 2,800

Civic Copper

736. GHAZNAYN: AE falus (6.95g), Ghaznayn, ND, A-3231, mint name within ornate floral border / uncertain legend, perhaps ‘aqebatbe-makhluq with the upper word clear, appears to be unpublished, probably 19th century, VF, RR $100 - 150

737. QANDAHAR: AE falus (4.31g), Qandahar, AH(129)6, A-3253,KM-94, British crown in wreath, struck during British occupation during the Second Anglo-Afghan War, lovely EF-AU $130 - 170

738. QANDAHAR: AE falus (3.84g), Qandahar, AH1296, A-3253,KM-95, overstruck on type KM-21 of the Khanate of Kalat, EFon VF host, R $90 - 110

Islamic Group Lots

739. MEDIEVAL ISLAMIC: LOT of 38 silver dirhams, about half ofthem Buwayhid, ‘Ali b. Buwayh, Shiraz mint, the rest Abbasid and Samanid, some with clear mint and/or date, mostly VF or better,but with some weakness of strike, retail value $550, lot of 38 pieces $300 - 500

740. MEDIEVAL ISLAMIC: LOT of 86 silver coins, mostly at least 90%fine silver, primarily Timurid through Qajar period, but some earlier and a few from other areas, average Good to Fine condition, allidentifiable by dynasty, most by ruler, some with date or mint, total weight 294g, net silver content about 9 ounces, lot of 86 pieces $220 - 300

741. MEDIEVAL ISLAMIC: LOT of 90 miscellaneous silver coins and39 Golden Horde and related small silver coins, mostlyidentifiable, net weight 404g, with probable net silver weight atleast 11 ounces, mostly Fine, lot of 129 pieces $200 - 300

742. MEDIEVAL ISLAMIC: LOT of 41 coins including 38 silver Islamiccoins from Tabaristan to Barakzai, most low quality, plus oneGhorid jital, one Indo-Sasanian copper, and one Sasanian ARdrachm of Khusro II, average circulated condition, retail value$200, lot of 41 coins $100 - 200

743. MEDIEVAL ISLAMIC: LOT of 34 silver coins (26 identified, therest loose), and 50 copper coins (27 identified, the rest loose);silver includes Abbasid, Ayyubid, Ghaznavid, Ilkhan, Qajar,Rasulid, Timurid, etc., copper with Abbasid, Ayyubid, Ilkhan,Khwarizmshah, Umayyad, Zangid, etc.; average condition F-VF,some worse, a few better, excellent starter’s group for learning the series, retail value $950, lot of 84 pieces $350 - 550

744. MEDIEVAL ISLAMIC: LOT of 73 silver coins, including Samanid,Buwayhid, Janid, Shaybanid, Walid, Jalayrid, Eretnid, Timurid,Ilkhan, Safavid, Muzaffarid, and a few more, mostly fine, but many weakly struck, with mint & date off flan, a few damaged, totalweight 283g (about 9.1 ounces, ASW about 7.5 ounces), retailvalue $500, lot of 73 pieces $200 - 300

745. MEDIEVAL ISLAMIC: LOT of 563 copper and billon jitals,including Ghaznavid, Khwarizmshah, Ghorid, Delhi Sultanate,Hindushahi and some miscellaneous types, a fascinating research lot, assembled from material accumulated over many years,mostly Fine or better, many VF, loose and unidentified, but with aretail value of $2600, lot of 563 pieces $600 - 900

746. MEDIEVAL ISLAMIC: LOT of 4 Islamic coins: Arab-Sasanian:‘Abd Allah b. al-Zubayr, AR drachm, DA+P YE60 (VF);Tabaristan: Afzut type, AR hemidrachm, year unclear (scruffyVF); Samanid: Nuh III, AE fals, Ferghana AH367 (Fine): andShaddadid: al-Fadl I, AR dirham, Janza ND (VF), retail value$260, lot of 4 pieces $120 - 180

747. MEDIEVAL ISLAMIC: LOT of 4 coins including AR larin“fish-hook” type with barbarous Arabic inscriptions (2), anddebased “hair pin” larins (2), average circulated condition, retailvalue $200, lot of 4 coins $120 - 200

748. MEDIEVAL ISLAMIC: LOT of 15 copper coins: Amir of Balkh(A-1753.2); Amir of Qunduz (A-3009 & 3010, 5 pcs); CivicCoppers of Kabul (A-A3188, 2 pcs); Mughal, Muhammad Shah,Bhakhar AH1146 (some corrosion); and 6 miscellaneous pieces in need of research, mostly Fine or better, retail value $250, lot of 15 pieces $120 - 160

749. MEDIEVAL ISLAMIC: LOT of about 220 Islamic coins, about 20silver, the rest copper, some scarce pieces, such as Janid tankaof Shah Jahan (A-3017), including Saffarid, Ottoman, Ilkhan,Khwarizmshah, etc., mostly low quality, average VG condition,mostly identifiable, fun for beginners, retail value $500, muchmore if identified, lot of 220 pieces $200 - 300

750. OTTOMAN ISLAMIC, etc.: LOT of 10 Islamic coins and 1 token:Algiers: AE 5 aspers AH1238, AR 1/8 budju 1237, AR ¼ budju1242, AR budju 1237, and Taqidamt 5 aspers 1254; Darfur: AEpiaster AH"1327"; Harar: brass mahallak 1303; Tunis: AR piastre1250 (EF); Tripoli: AE para 1188; Mamluk: AR dirham of Barquq(Fair); and one late Ottoman token based on an Algiers coins(pierced); all F-VF unless noted; retail value $300, lot of 11 pieces $150 - 250

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Ancient China

751. WARRING STATES: State of Zhao, 350-250 BC, AE spademoney (5.72g), H-3.107, flat handle pointed foot spade type,ping zhou in archaic script, small natural casting hole, Fine , ex Jiùjinshan Collection $80 - 100

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752. WARRING STATES: State of Zhao, 350-250 BC, AE spademoney (6.24g), H-3.330, flat handle square foot spade type, lin inarchaic script, VF, ex Stephen Album Auction 24, Lot 698 $100 - 150

753. WARRING STATES: State of Liang, 350-250 BC, AE spademoney (5.78g), H-3.369, flat handle square foot spade type, pu zi in archaic script, Fine , ex Stephen Album Auction 24, Lot 701 $100 - 150

754. WARRING STATES: State of Qi, 400-220 BC, AE knife money(50.67g), H-4.6, approximately 33mm x 178mm, three-characterknife, qi fa huo (the authorized currency of Qi) in archaic script on obverse, reverse with three lines, thick characters in high relief, VF, S $1,000 - 1,200

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755. WARRING STATES: State of Qi, 300-220 BC, AE cash (5.39g),H-6.24, yi si hua ([City of] Yi, four hua) in archaic characters, Fine, R, ex Zhao Quanzhi Collection; ex Stephen Album Auction 24, Lot 722 $75 - 100

756. WARRING STATES: State of Qin, 250-220 BC, AE cash (3.53g),H-6.29, wen xin, with two angles above and two below, bold VF,RRR, ex Zhao Quanzhi Collection; ex Stephen Album Auction 24, Lot 727 $400 - 600

Said to have been cast by the Marquis of Wen Xin, the father of QinShi Huang, who conquered all other Warring States and united

China in 221 BC.

Imperial China

757. XIN: Wang Mang, AD 7-23, AE 100 cash (7.24g), H-9.20a, xiaobu yi bai (small spade, [value] one hundred), part of the “TenSpades” series cast from AD 10-14, EF, RRR, ex Zhao Quanzhi Collection; ex Stephen Album Auction 24, Lot 753 $1,000 - 1,200

Wang Mang was a nephew of the Dowager Empress Wang, andduring his time as her regent he usurped the throne, and founded

the Xin Dynasty. He introduced a number of currency reforms which met with varying degrees of success. During the third reform, in AD10, Wang Mang issued the “Ten Spades” series and according to

the History of Han: “The people became bewildered and confused,and these coins did not circulate. They secretly used Wu Zhu coins

for their purchases.”

758. XIN: Wang Mang, AD 7-23, AE 200 cash (7.39g), H-9.21a, yao bu er bai (baby spade, [value] two hundred), part of the “Ten Spades” series cast from AD 10-14, very light encrustation with Shuiyin Gupatina (“Ancient Mercury”), coins with this appearance were oftenunearthed in Shaanxi province, EF, RRR, ex Zhao Quanzhi Collection; ex Stephen Album Auction 24, Lot 755 $1,000 - 1,200

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759. XIN: Wang Mang, AD 7-23, AE 500 cash (11.81g), H-9.24, cha bu wu bai (servant spade, [value] five hundred), part of the “TenSpades” series cast from AD 10-14, VF-EF, RRR, ex Zhao Quanzhi Collection; ex Stephen Album Auction 24, Lot 760 $1,000 - 1,200

760. XIN: Wang Mang, AD 7-23, AE 700 cash (12.21g), H-9.26,zhuang bu qi bai (adult spade, [value] seven hundred), part ofthe “Ten Spades” series cast from AD 10-14, EF, RRR, ex Zhao Quanzhi Collection; ex Stephen Album Auction 24, Lot 761 $1,000 - 1,200

761. XIN: Wang Mang, AD 7-23, AE 800 cash (9.59g), H-9.27a, dibu ba bai (graduate spade, [value] eight hundred), part of the“Ten Spades” series cast from AD 10-14, very light encrustation with Shuiyin Gu patina (“Ancient Mercury”), coins with thisappearance were often unearthed in Shaanxi province, EF,RRR, ex Zhao Quanzhi Collection; ex Stephen Album Auction 24, Lot 762 $1,200 - 1,500

762. QIUZI STATE: Anonymous, 5th-6th century, AE cash (1.46g),H-10.49, wu zhu, reverse in yet undeciphered Qiuzi script,reverse inverted, Fine, S, ex Shèngbidébao Collection $100 - 150

Qiuzi is the old Chinese transcription for the Tokharian name of theold kingdom of Kucha, a very important state on the middle way ofSilk Road from the Han to the Tang dynasty period. Qiuzi, one of

the numerous states of the ancient Western Region, coveredroughly the present day Kucha County of Xinjiang. The place was

under the jurisdiction ot the Xiyu Duhufu of the Han Dynasty.

763. TANG: Shun Tian, rebel, 759-761, AE 100 cash (19.51g),H-14.147, crescent above on reverse, encrustation, VF-EF, R,ex Zhao Quanzhi Collection; ex Stephen Album Auction 24, Lot 795 $200 - 300

Shi Siming (Shun Tian) was a general of the Tang Dynasty whofollowed his childhood friend An Lushan in rebelling against Tang,

and who later succeeded An Lushan’s son An Qingxu as emperor of the Yan state that An Lushan had established. He was killed by his

own troops in the spring of 761.

764. TANG: Shun Tian, rebel, 759-761, AE 100 cash (21.23g),H-14.147, crescent above on reverse, encrustation, VF, R, ex Zhao Quanzhi Collection; ex Stephen Album Auction 24, Lot 796 $200 - 300

765. LIAO: LOT of 4 coins, Qing Ning 1055-1064, AE cash H-18.12,Da Kang 1075-1084 AE cash H-18.16, Da An 1085-1094 AEcash H-18.17, Shou Chang 1095-1101 AE cash H-18.19,average VG-F quality, retail value $200, lot of 4 coins, , ex Shèngbidébao Collection $100 - 200

766. WESTERN XIA: Qian You, 1170-1193, AE cash (3.55g),H-18.102, regular script, F-VF, ex Shèngbidébao Collect. $100 - 150

767. JIN: Tai He, 1204-1209, AE 10 cash (16.72g), H-18.63,Zeno-88403, seal script, fine casting style as usual, EF , ex Shèngbidébao Collection $250 - 350

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768. JIN: Tai He, 1204-1209, AE 10 cash (19.06g), H-18.63, seal script, usual fine calligraphy, VF-EF, S, ex Jiùjinshan Collection $500 - 700

769. NORTHERN SONG: Chong Ning, 1102-1106, AE 10 cash(9.06g), H-16.401, large characters, Fine, RR $350 - 400

770. NORTHERN SONG: Chong He, 1118, AE cash (4.59g),H-16.466, clerical script, EF, RRR, ex Zhao Quanzhi Collection; ex Stephen Album Auction 24, Lot 850 $400 - 600

Very rare reign title of Huizong, lasting only three months, so thesecoins are rarely encountered.

771. NORTHERN SONG: Jing Kang, 1126-1127, AE 2 cash(8.12g), H-16.510, clerical script, Fine, RR, ex Zhao QuanzhiCollection; ex Stephen Album Auction 24, Lot 861 $200 - 300

Emperor Qinzong was the ninth emperor of the Song Dynasty ofChina, and the last emperor of the Northern Song. The Jurchens ofthe Jin Dynasty invaded Kaifeng in January 1127 and captured the26-year-old Qinzong, the Grand-Emperor Huizong, along with the

entire Song imperial family, including dozens of government officials in the Jingkang Incident, thus ending the Northern Song Dynasty.

Qinzong, along with his father, was demoted to the rank ofcommoner on 20 March 1127, and on 13 May 1127, he was

deported to faraway and bitter cold Northern Manchuria, where hewas to spend the last 34 years of his life in confinement.

772. NORTHERN SONG: AE charm (9.76g), CCH-2228, S-122,34mm, fei huang above & below the horse, VF , ex Wéiduolìya Collection $100 - 150

Originating in the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD), the “horse coin”was not actual currency. Although Chinese literary figures havemade mention of horse coins throughout the centuries, few havemade it clear exactly how the coins were used. Collectors todaybelieve horse coins were either pieces used on game boards or

counters for gambling.

773. SOUTHERN SONG: Jia Tai, 1201-1204, AE 3 cash (9.96g),H-17.506, attractive patination, VF , ex Shèngbidébao Collection $75 - 100

774. PRE-YUAN MONGOL CHINA: Mongol Khans, ca. 1230-1280,AE 3 cash (7.01g), H-19.7 var, derived from the Northern Songda guan tong bao, but the style of the da is correct for thisperiod, as are the casting style and weight, minor tooling infields, Fine, RR, ex Shèngbidébao Collection $200 - 300

775. YUAN: Zhi Zheng, 1341-1368, AE cash (2.88g), CD1351,H-19.94, Zeno-65304, Mongolian ‘Phags-pa maw for Chinesecyclical date xin mao above on reverse, VF , ex Shèngbidébao Collection $100 - 125

Toghon Temür, also known by the posthumous name Shundi,bestowed by the Hongwu Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, was a son

of Kus’ala who ruled as emperor of the Yuan Dynasty and isconsidered the last Khagan of the Mongol Empire. He bore the

period titles Yuan Tong 1333-1334, Zhi Yuan 1335-1340, and ZhiZheng 1341-1368.

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776. YUAN: Zhi Zheng, 1341-1368, AE cash (3.54g), CD1352,H-19.95, Zeno-62478, Mongolian ‘Phags-pa shin for Chinesecyclical date ren chen above on reverse, F-VF , ex Shèngbidébao Collection $100 - 125

777. YUAN: Zhi Zheng, 1341-1368, AE 3 cash (7.96g), CD1354,H-19.96, Zeno-62365, Mongolian ‘Phags-pa ze for Chinesecyclical date gui si above on reverse, VF , ex Shèngbidébao Collection $100 - 150

778. YUAN: Zhi Zheng, 1341-1368, AE 3 cash (7.96g), CD1354,H-19.107, Zeno-61699, Mongolian ‘Phags-pa u for Chinesecyclical date jia wu above on reverse, VF , ex Shèngbidébao Collection $150 - 250

779. YUAN: Zhi Zheng, 1341-1368, AE 2 cash (5.88g), H-19.108,Zeno-64799, Mongolian ‘Phags-pa rhi above and Chinese erbelow on reverse for denomination, attractive patina, VF , ex Shèngbidébao Collection $100 - 150

780. YUAN: Zhi Zheng, 1341-1368, AE 3 cash (12.35g), H-19.109,Zeno-63831, Mongolian ‘Phags-pa sam above and Chinesesan below on reverse for denomination, F-VF , ex Shèngbidébao Collection $100 - 125

781. YUAN: Zhi Zheng, 1341-1368, AE 5 cash (22.25g), CD1358,H-19.112, Zeno-65052, Mongolian ‘Phags-pa seu for Chinesecyclical date wu xu above, Chinese wu (5) for denomination below on reverse, F-VF, RR, ex Shèngbidébao Collection $400 - 500

782. YUAN: Zhi Zheng, 1341-1368, AE 10 cash (22.16g), H-19.115, Mongolian ‘Phags-pa shi for denomination above on reverse,nice blue-green patina, EF , ex Shèngbidébao Collection $150 - 250

783. YUAN: Zhi Zheng, 1341-1368, AE 10 cash (32.47g), CD1358,H-19.117, Mongolian ‘Phags-pa seu for Chinese cyclical datewu xu above on reverse & Chinese shi (10) for denominationbelow, dot above, VF , ex Shèngbidébao Collection $300 - 500

784. YUAN: Zhi Zheng, 1341-1368, AE 10 cash (29.78g), CD1358,H-19.117, Mongolian ‘Phags-pa seu for Chinese cyclical datewu xu above on reverse & Chinese shi (10) for denominationbelow, dot above, F-VF , ex Shèngbidébao Collection $300 - 500

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785. YUAN: Zhi Zheng, 1341-1368, AE 10 cash (33.79g), H-19.119, Zeno-63786, 49mm, Mongolian ‘Phags-pa shi for denominationabove, Chinese yi liang zhong (one tael weight) below onreverse, VF-EF , ex Shèngbidébao Collection $2,000 - 3,000

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786. YUAN: Zhi Zheng, 1341-1368, AE 5 fen (19.39g), H-19.120, jiabove, denomination wu fen to left, quan chao (“equivalent inpaper money”) to right, pleasing Fine , ex Shèngbidébao Collection $1,000 - 1,200

This type was cast during a time of economic reform circa 1350,when the attempt was made by Chancellor Toqto’a to replace

smaller size coinage with paper money and these larger coins. Due to its inferior manufacture, the paper money soon became tootroublesome to redeem and a widespread loss of confidence in themonetary system took hold, resulting in massive price inflation. The

character ji is believed to stand for jian lu in Jiangxi Province.

787. YUAN: Tian You, rebel, 1354-1357, AE 3 cash (9.65g), H-19.137, denomination above in seal script on reverse, small naturalcasting hole, Fine, RR, ex Shèngbidébao Collection $400 - 500

788. YUAN: Tian You, rebel, 1354-1357, AE 5 cash (14.72g),H-19.138, denomination above in seal script on reverse, tinynatural flan crack, F-VF, RR, ex Shèngbidébao Collection $700 - 900

789. YUAN: Da Yi, rebel, 1360-1361, AE cash (3.66g), H-19.145,F-VF, RR, ex Shèngbidébao Collection $100 - 150

Chen Youliang (Da Yi) was the founder of the insurgent state ofDahan in the late Yuan Dynasty period of Chinese history.

790. YUAN: Da Yi, rebel, 1360-1361, AE 3 cash (10.18g), H-19.147, attractive encrustation, light tooling on reverse, VF, S, ex Shèngbidébao Collection $150 - 250

791. YUAN: LOT of 2 coins, Da Yuan 1310-1311, AE 10 cashH-19.46, Zhi Zheng 1350-1368, AE 2 cash H-19.97, averageVF quality, retail value $175, lot of 2 coins, ex Shèngbidébao Collection $100 - 200

792. MING: Da Zhong, 1361-1368, AE 5 cash (14.07g), H-20.33, VF , ex Shèngbidébao Collection $100 - 125

793. MING: Da Zhong, 1361-1368, AE 5 cash (15.53g), H-20.33,VF, S, ex Shèngbidébao Collection $75 - 100

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794. MING: Da Zhong, 1361-1368, AE 10 cash (18.01g), H-20.45,small shi above on reverse, VF-EF , ex Jiùjinshan Collection $120 - 160

795. MING: Da Zhong, 1361-1368, AE 10 cash (19.58g), H-20.45,46mm, large shi above on reverse, VF , ex Jiùjinshan Collection

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796. MING: Da Zhong, 1361-1368, AE 10 cash (22.11g), H-20.45,shi above on reverse, encrustation, VF , ex Shèngbidébao Collection $100 - 150

797. MING: Da Zhong, 1361-1368, AE 10 cash (25.39g), H-20.45,46mm, large shi above on reverse, F-VF , ex Jiùjinshan Collection $110 - 150

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798. MING: Da Zhong, 1361-1368, AE 10 cash (22.76g), H-20.45,47mm, large shi above on reverse, flan crack, Fine , ex Jiùjinshan Collection $80 - 100

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799. MING: Da Zhong, 1361-1368, AE 10 cash (25.33g), Pekingmint, H-20.49, 46mm, bei ping above and shi at left on reverse,Fine, R, ex Jiùjinshan Collection $120 - 180

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800. MING: Da Zhong, 1361-1368, AE 10 cash (34.31g), Jinan mint, H-20.54, ji above and shi below on reverse, VF, R, ex Jiùjinshan Collection $220 - 300

801. MING: Da Zhong, 1361-1368, AE 10 cash (24.87g), Jinan mint, H-20.54, 45mm, ji above and shi below on reverse, Fine, R, ex Jiùjinshan Collection $100 - 140

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802. MING: Hong Wu, 1368-1398, AE 10 cash (32.11g), H-20.111,46mm, shi above, yi liang at right on reverse, Fine $100 - 150

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803. MING: Hong Wu, 1368-1398, AE 10 cash (31.94g), H-20.111,47mm, shi above and yi liang at right on reverse, VF , ex Jiùjinshan Collection $180 - 220

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804. MING: Hong Wu, 1368-1398, AE 10 cash (35.45g), H-20.111,45mm, shi above and yi liang at right on reverse, F-VF , ex Jiùjinshan Collection $140 - 180

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805. MING: Tian Qi, 1621-1627, AE 10 cash (20.98g), H-20.228,48mm, shi (ten) above, dot below on reverse, VF $100 - 150

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806. MING: Tian Qi, 1621-1627, AE 10 cash (34.64g), H-20.229,48mm, shi (10 [cash]) above, yi liang (one ounce) at right onreverse, VF , ex Wéiduolìya Collection $100 - 150

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807. MING: Tian Qi, 1621-1627, AE 10 cash (32.04g), H-20.229,47mm, shi (10 [cash]) above, yi liang (one ounce) at right onreverse, VF , ex Shèngbidébao Collection $100 - 150

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808. MING: Nurhachi, 1616-1626, AE cash (9.94g), H-22.4, with his regnal name tian ming in Chinese script, one-dot tong, this type much rarer than the Manchu version, Fine $100 - 150

In 1616, Nurhachi (Tian Ming) declared himself Khan (King) andfounded the Later Jin Dynasty. He constructed a palace at Mukden

(Shenyang) in Liaoning province. The Jin Dynasty was renamedQing by his son Hong Taiji after his death in 1626, but Nurhachi is

traditionally referred to as the founder of the Qing Dynasty.

809. NAN MING: Yong Li, 1646-1659, AE cash (5.16g), H-21.81,seal script, VF $100 - 140

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810. NAN MING: Yong Li, 1646-1659, AE cash, H-21.81, seal script,VG-F , ex Jiùjinshan Collection, ex Jiùjinshan Collection $80 - 100

811. NAN MING: LOT of 4 coins, Xing Chao AE 10 cash H-21.13(2), AE 5 cash H-21.11, Yong Li AE 10 cash H-21.79, averageVF quality, retail value $250, lot of 4 coins, ex Shèngbidébao Collection $150 - 250

812. QING: Xian Feng, 1851-1861, AE 100 cash, Board of Revenue mint, Peking, H-22.709, 49mm, South Branch mint, cast March1854 to July 1855, brass (huáng tóng) color, VF $75 - 100

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813. QING: Xian Feng, 1851-1861, AE 100 cash, Board of Revenue mint, Peking, H-22.710, 49mm, West Branch mint, cast March1854 to July 1855, brass (huáng tóng) color, F-VF $75 - 100

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814. QING: Xian Feng, 1851-1861, AE 1000 cash, Board ofRevenue mint, Peking, H-22.715, 61mm, North Branch mint,cast March to August 1854, brass (huáng tóng) color, smalledge chip, VF $1,000 - 1,200

815. QING: Xian Feng, 1851-1861, AE 50 cash, Board of Worksmint, Peking, H-22.759, 55mm, Old branch mint, castNovember 1853 to March 1854, large size, brass (huáng tóng)color, VF-EF , ex Shèngbidébao Collection $200 - 300

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816. QING: Xian Feng, 1851-1861, AE 100 cash, Board of Worksmint, Peking, H-22.762, 49mm, New branch mint, cast March1854 to July 1855, brass (huáng tóng) color, VF $100 - 150

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817. QING: Xian Feng, 1851-1861, AE 500 cash, Board of Works mint, Peking, H-22.764, 55mm, New branch mint, cast March to August1854, brass (huáng tóng) color, light edge chips, VG-F $500 - 700

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818. QING: Xian Feng, 1851-1861, AE 50 cash, Fuzhou mint, Fujian Province, H-22.782, 58mm, cast 1853-55, copper (tóng) color,one chopmark on reverse rim, VF $300 - 500

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819. QING: Xian Feng, 1851-1861, AE 100 cash, Wuchang mint,Hubei Province, H-22.868, 55mm, cast 1854-56, brass (huángtóng) color, Fine $75 - 100

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820. QING: Xian Feng, 1851-1861, AE 50 cash, Suzhou mint,Jiangsu Province, H-22.905, 50mm, cast 1854-56, brass(huáng tóng) color, VF $100 - 150

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823. QING: Xian Feng, 1851-1861, AE 100 cash, Suzhou mint,Jiangsu Province, H-22.917, 59mm, cast 1854-55, brass(huáng tóng) color, cleaned F-VF $100 - 150

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824. QING: Xian Feng, 1851-1861, AE 100 cash, Suzhou mint,Jiangsu Province, H-22.919, 58mm, cast 1854-55, brass(huáng tóng) color, F-VF $100 - 150

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825. QING: Xian Feng, 1851-1861, AE 50 cash, Nanchang mint,Jiangxi Province, H-22.931, 52mm, cast 1855-60, brass (huáng tóng) color, chopmark on obverse rim, VF $75 - 100

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826. QING: Xian Feng, 1851-1861, AE 100 cash, Xi’an mint,Shaanxi Province, H-22.950, 50mm, cast in 1854, brass (huáng tóng) color, 6.30mm thick, causing some casting irregularitieson rims, F-VF $100 - 150

Coins of Shaanxi Province of Xian Feng are often found thicker thanother mints, but this may be the thickest we have encountered.

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827. QING: Xian Feng, 1851-1861, AE 100 cash, Chengdu mint,Sichuan Province, H-22.981, 54mm, cast 1853-54, brass(huáng tóng) color, Fine $75 - 100

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828. QING: AE charm (29.25g), CCH-982, 54mm, chang ming fu gui(longevity, wealth and honor) in seal script, dragon & phoenixon reverse, VF , ex Wéiduolìya Collection $75 - 100

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829. QING: AE charm (27.22g), 44mm, Lei Ting Daoist (Taoist)Curse Charm, with tai shang lao jun above and sha gui jiangjing below, , ex Wéiduolìya Collection, Bruce Wonder, Ray Mah Collection $75 - 100

The large characters at the extreme right and extreme left are notChinese, but rather Daoist “magic writing”. While Daoist priestswould like for the meaning to be kept a secret, these particular

magic writing characters can now be understood. Regarding thevery large character on the left, the upper half is “magic writing” forthe Chinese character lei, which means “thunder” and refers to the“God of Thunder”. The lower part is “magic writing” for the Chinesecharacter ling, which means “to order”. Because these inscriptionsfrequently requested the God of Thunder (Lei Gong or Lei Shen) touse thunderbolts (ting) to kill the bogies or evil spirits, these amulets

are often referred to as “Lei Ting” charms or “Lei Ting Curse”charms.

830. QING: AE charm (18.05g), CCH-178 volume II, hong hua tongbao / zhao cai shun li, Fine , ex Shèngbidébao Collection $75 - 100

831. QING: LOT of 4 coins: Xian Feng 1851-1861, iron 10 cashBoard of Revenue mint, Fine; AE 50 cash Board of Revenuemint, F-VF; AE 50 cash Board of Works mint, F-VF; and AE 100 cash Henan Province, F-VF, retail value $275, lot of 4 coins, ex Shèngbidébao Collection $200 - 300

Republican China

832. CHINA: AR love token (2.00g), hand-engraved on what waslikely a ten cent Chinese coin or a foreign coin of unknown type, as the undertype design has been completely removed, VF$90 - 110

833. CHINA: LOT of 4 silver crowns: Empire issue, Y-31, dollar, year 3(1911) (F-VF); Kiangnan, Y-145a.12, dollar, CD1904 (VF);Sinkiang, Y-7, sar, ND (VG); and Yunnan, Y-258.1, dollar, ND (VF, some light adhesions); retail value $550, lot of 4 pieces $300 - 400

834. CHINA: AR dollar, ND (1912), Y-321, L&M-45, portrait of LiYuan-hung, Founder of the Republic, VF $250 - 350

835. CHINA: Republic, AR 50 cents, year 3 (1914), Y-328, L&M-64,light scratches on reverse, NGC graded EF details $150 - 250

836. CHINA: AR dollar, year 22 (1933), Y-345, L&M-109, Sun YatSen, ‘junk’ type, NGC graded MS63 $400 - 600

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837. CHINA: AR junk dollar, year 23 (1934), Y-345, L&M-110, NGC graded MS63 $150 - 200

838. CHINA: AE medal, ND (1945), 24mm x 40mm, Nationalist WWIIvictory issue, jiang (from personal shop of Chiang Kai-shek) onthe obverse, shènglì (victory) on the reverse, WASC (War AreaService Commission) stamped on top edge, modeled after ancient spade coin, , ex Shèngbidébao Collection $100 - 150

Given to members of the 1st American Volunteer group (FlyingTigers), the China Air Task Force and the USAAF Fourteenth Air

Force (established 5 March 1943 at Kunming) as personalexpression of appreciation by Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek.Many of these medals were produced by Ah Mong jewelers in

Shanghai.

839. CHINA: AV tael (liang) (37.38g), “donut” type sycee with central hole, zhou dà fú zhu bao jin xíng —- you xiàn gong si (ChowTai Fook Jewellery Co., Ltd.) above, qian zú chún jin(“thousands of feet of pure gold”) in circle at left, company logoin circle at right, si ma yi liang at bottom, “ONE TAEL 9999"above, yi fan feng shùn (”may you have favorable winds in yoursails") in circle at left, kuài lè jiàn kang (“happy and healthy”) incircle at left, UNC $1,300 - 1,500

840. CHINA: AV tael (liang) (37.33g), “donut” type sycee with central hole, zhou dà fú zhu bao jin xíng —- you xiàn gong si (ChowTai Fook Jewellery Co., Ltd.) above, qian zú chún jin(“thousands of feet of pure gold”) in circle at left, company logoin circle at right, si ma yi liang at bottom, “ONE TAEL 9999"above, yi fan feng shùn (”may you have favorable winds in yoursails") in circle at left, kuài lè jiàn kang (“happy and healthy”) incircle at left, EF $1,300 - 1,500

Chinese Provinces

841. CHIHLI: Kuang Hsu, 1875-1908, AR dollar (26.83g), Pei Yang, year 25 (1899), Y-73, few thin scratches in the reverse field,nicely toned, VF $150 - 200

842. CHIHLI: Kuang Hsu, 1875-1908, AR dollar, year 29 (1903),Y-73.1, L&M-459, Pei Yang Arsenal mint, F-VF $100 - 150

843. CHIHLI: Kuang Hsu, 1875-1908, AR dollar, year 34 (1908),Y-73.3, L&M-465A, Pei Yang Arsenal mint, with short centertail-spine, EF $150 - 200

844. CHIHLI: LOT of 20 silver dollars of the Pei Yang Arsenal mint,34th year of Kuang Hsu (1908), including type with long centraltail-spine (19 pcs, Y-73.2, L&M-645, average VF) and type withshort central tail-spine (1 pc, Y-73.3, L&M-645A, VF), attractivegroup of this historically interesting type, retail value $3000, lot of 20 pieces $2,000 - 2,500

845. FUKIEN: AE charm (7.63g), fujian tong bao (“Fujian currency”)/ er wen sheng zao (“two cash, provincial manufacture”), VF,RRR, ex Wéiduolìya Collection $100 - 150

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846. FUKIEN: Kuang Hsu, 1875-1908, AR 20 cents, ND (1901),Y-104.2, L&M-296A, five Chinese characters at top, no dots,NGC graded EF45, S $100 - 125

847. HONAN: AE 10 cash, ND (1920), Y-A392.2, “S” of CASHbackwards, rare variety, NGC graded VF35 BR $80 - 100

848. HUNAN: 10 cash, ND (ca. 1920), Y-306.2, dot on either side ofobverse upper legend, chysanthemum above flags, Changshamint, NGC graded MS63 RB $80 - 100

849. HUPEH: LOT of 2 silver dollars: Kuang Hsu (1875-1908),Y-127.1, L&M-182 (with 1 small chopmark), and Hsuan Tung(1909-1911), Y-131, L&M-187 (with 3 small chopmarks), bothVF, retail value $300, lot of 2 pieces $200 - 250

850. KIRIN: Kuang Hsu, 1875-1908, AR 50 cents, CD1906,Y-182.3, L&M-563, rosette & large dot flanking both sides ofdate, choice VF-EF $180 - 220

851. KIRIN: Kuang Hsu, 1875-1908, AR dollar, CD1906, Y-183,L&M-562, flower vase in obverse center, one chopmark onreverse, choice VF $100 - 150

852. KWANGTUNG: Kwang Hsu, 1875-1908, cent, ND (1900-1906),Y-192, denomination on both sides, some original red, NGC graded MS63 BR $110 - 150

853. KWANGTUNG: Husan Tung, 1909-1911, AR dollar, ND(1909), Y-206, L&M-138, some original luster, EF-AU $150 - 200

854. KWANGTUNG: LOT of 2 silver dollars: Kuang Hsu (1875-1908),type Y-203, L&M-133 (VF-EF, 2 chopmarks), and Huang Tung(1909-1911), type Y-206, L&M-138 (VF, one ink mark), retail value $300, lot of 2 pieces $180 - 260

855. SINKIANG: AE 1 fen, 5 li, ND [1906], Y-1a, 1960’s restrike,NGC graded MS65 RB $100 - 150

856. SINKIANG: AE 10 cash, CD1910, Y-2a, 1960’s restrike, NGC graded MS64 RD $100 - 150

857. SINKIANG: Hsuan Tung, 1909-1910, AR sar (tael), ND [1910], Y-7, L&M-811, so called ‘ration’ type, dragon / yi liang xiang yín(“one tael silver soldier’s pay”), NGC graded EF40 $450 - 550

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858. SINKIANG: Yakub Beg, 1865-1877, AE falus (3.21g), Kashgar, AH1292, Cr-37.x, A-Q3090, Wang—, in the name of theOttoman sultan Abdul Aziz, with the additional word latif on thereverse, as is normal for the silver half miscal, VF, RR $100 - 150

This piece was apparently struck with a reverse die intended onlyfor the silver, similar to Wang-542.

859. YUTIAN KINGDOM: Anonymous, ca. 200, AE bilingual 6 zhu(3.54g), Xinjiang Numismatics-053 ff, horse right, Kharosthilegend around / Han Dynasty Chinese inscription, usualcorrosion, Fine, RRR $200 - 300

An example with similar corrosion was sold at Künker Auction 246,Lot 3171, for about $610.

860. SZECHUAN: Kuang Hsu, 1875-1908, AR dollar, ND (1898-1908), Y-238.2, L&M-345A, broad-face dragon, F-VF $100 - 140

861. SZECHUAN: Kuang Hsu, 1875-1908, AR dollar, ND (1901-1908), Y-238.1, L&M-345, inverted A instead of V in PROVINCE, choice VF $180 - 220

862. SZECHUAN: Hsuan T’ung, 1909-1911, AR dollar, ND, Y-243.1,inverted A instead of normal V in PROVINCE, small scratch onreverse, VF $120 - 180

863. TAIWAN: IMPERIAL PROVINCE: AR fantasy dollar, ND,KM-XM30, cf. Kann-B3, “Old Man” type issue, lovely tonedUNC, RR $500 - 700

A similar example sold in Stack’s Bowers & Ponterio Sale 178, Lot51434 for $2,200.

864. YUNNAN: Kuang Hsu, 1875-1908, AR 10 cents, ND (1911-15),KM-174, Y-255, L&M-424, posthumous issue, NGC graded MS64 $900 - 1,100

865. YUNNAN: AR 5 tael sycee (193g), Cribb-LXVI-865, 60mm x38mm, sanchuo jieding “packsaddle” type of fangbiandingingot, guan gong gu zhou chen kan (inspected by official publicassayers Zhou and Chen), guan gong gu tong she kan(inspected by official public assayers Tong and She), zhou baoquan hao hui hao wen yin (Zhoubaoquan Bank, remittancebank fine silver), produced in the late 19th-early 20th century,VF-EF , ex Wéiduolìya Collection $400 - 600

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866. CHINA (PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC), etc.: LOT of 4 items, WorldSoccer Cup KM-59 & KM-60 1982 AR 25 yuan, Proof; Taiwanyear 60 (1971) AR 2000 yuan 60th Anniversary of the Republicof China, in original box of issue, BU; and 63mm ornatehanging silvered charm with character fú (good fortune) /double dragons, retail value $200, lot of 4 items $100 - 200

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867. CHINA (PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC): AR 10 yuan, 1998, KM-1196,one ounce silver vault protector, dà táng zhèn kù (Great Tang[Dynasty] Storehouse Guard), Proof , ex Shèngbidébao Collection $100 - 150

868. CHINA (PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC): 2-pc proof set, 1985, KM-PS15,“Tibet Autonomy” set issued for the 20th Anniversary of the TibetAutonomous Region; set includes: copper-nickel 1 Yuan, KM110,and silver 10 Yuan, KM127, both with Potala Palace on reverse;included is the original case, with COA No. 1442, both coins arefully brilliant, with no significant flaws, Proof $1,500 - 1,700

869. CHINA (PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC): 4-coin proof set, 1980, OlympicSeries: includes KM-26, 34, 35, & 36, silver 30 Yuan (3) and 20Yuan (1), four Olympic coin commemoratives for Equestrian,Soccer, Speed Skating, and Wrestling events, all housed in theoriginal case of issue with certificate of authenticity $175 - 225

870. CHINA (PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC): AR medal, ND (1990), Cheng page 93 #2, one ounce silver vault protector, bao yuán jú zào /zhèn kù, Proof , ex Shèngbidébao Collection $100 - 150

Foreign Colonies in China

871. HONG KONG: Victoria, 1841-1901, AE cent, 1901-H, KM-4.3,NGC graded MS63 RB $125 - 175

872. HONG KONG: Victoria, 1841-1901, AR 20 cents, 1866, KM-7,EF $180 - 220

873. HONG KONG: Victoria, 1841-1901, AR 50 cents, 1894,KM-9.1, very rare in this quality, NGC graded MS62 $1,200 - 1,600

874. HONG KONG: Edward VII, 1901-1910, cent, 1904-H, KM-11,almost full red, very little brown, NGC graded MS64 RB $150 - 200

875. HONG KONG: Edward VII, 1901-1910, AR 50 cents, 1905,KM-15, NGC graded MS61 $100 - 150

876. KIAUCHAU: 10 cents, CD1909, KM-2, EF $100 - 140

877. KIAUCHAU: 10 cents, 1909, KM-2, Hsu-38, PCGS graded MS63 $500 - 600

878. MANCHUKUO: K’ang Te, 1934-1945, 1 chiao (10 fen), year 6(1939), Y-8, JSDA-20-1, Japanese Puppet State, NGC graded MS64, RRR $4,000 - 5,000

This is only the third example of a proof striking from Manchukuo we are aware of. It is unpriced in the Standard Catalog of World Coins.

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879. TIBET: AR rupee, ND [1911-33], Y-3.2, L&M-359, Szechuan-Tibet trade issue, vertical rosettes with collar variety, a lovely example!NGC graded MS63 $500 - 700

With portrait of the Chinese emperor Guang Xu derived from BritishIndian rupees of Queen Victoria.

880. TIBET: Hsuan Tung, 1909-1911, AE ¼ sho (9.59g), year 1(1909), Y-B7, some slight weakness in one area towards therim, couple minor edge nicks, VF-EF, R $350 - 450

881. TIBET: AR 5 sho, year 16-21, KM-X2, silver proof restrike bythe Valcambi mint in 1978, authorized by the Dalai Lama, NGCgraded PF69 UC $120 - 160

882. TIBET: LOT of 8 banknotes including the following: 5 tam P-11912/13 (G-VG), 50 tam P-7 1941 (Fine), 5 srang P-8 1941/2(EF), 10 srang P-9 1941 TE1687 first year of 10 srang and raredate (AU), 10 srang P-9b likely contemporary forgery (VF), 25srang P-10 1951 (Fine), 100 srang P-11 1957/8 (VF-EF), and 100srang P-12 1937 (VG), lovely collection of banknotes, lot of 8 banknotes, , ex Charles Schulz Collection $150 - 250

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Session C

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India

Ancient India

883. VIDARBA: Punchmarked, ca. 450-350 BC, AR 6 mashaka(1.27g), Ra-—, 4 punches: elephant / mirrored pair of bulls /three elephants in a circle / tree in a square, VF-EF, RR $120 - 150

Eastern Maharashtra region, undetermined sources, apparently stillunpublished. The single elephant and the pair of bulls are the

characteristic symbols of this series.

(See also lots 884-887 below).

884. VIDARBA: Punchmarked, ca. 450-350 BC, AR 6 mashaka(1.18g), Ra-—, 4 punches: elephant / mirrored pair of bulls /three elephants in a circle / tree in a square, VF-EF, RR $120 - 150

885. VIDARBA: Punchmarked, ca. 450-350 BC, AR 6 mashaka(1.24g), Ra-—, 4 punches: elephant / mirrored pair of bulls /4-petal flower / taurine & crescents, VF-EF, RR $100 - 150

886. VIDARBA: Punchmarked, ca. 450-350 BC, AR 6 mashaka(1.20g), Ra-—, 4 punches: elephant / mirrored pair of bulls /4-petal flower / taurine & crescents, VF-EF, RR $100 - 150

887. VIDARBA: Punchmarked, ca. 450-350 BC, AR 6 mashaka(1.20g), Ra-—, 4 punches: elephant / mirrored pair of bulls / 2 fishin square / taurine with 2 crescents & 3 dots, VF-EF, RR $100 - 150

888. MAURYAN: LOT of 47 square and 1 round silver punchmarkedpieces, ca. 3rd century BC, various types, many need lightcleaning to remove dirt, interesting group for starter, retail value$300, lot of 48 pieces $150 - 250

889. BACTRIA: Eucratides I, ca. 170-145 BC, AR tetradrachm(16.89g), Bop-6E, king’s bust right, helmeted / Dioscuri onhorseback, superb strike (strike 5, surface 3), NGC graded AU58 $2,200 - 2,800

890. KUSHAN: Vima Takto, ca. 55-105, LOT of 65 coppertetradrachms, all with bust obverse, horseman reverse, manyminor varieties; mostly Fine; retail value $700, lot of 65 pieces $250 - 450

891. KUSHAN: Huvishka, ca. 155-187, AV dinar (8.04g), Mitch-3196,G-286, half-length bust of king, nimbate, crowned with pointedcrown, holding mace & spear / Ardoksho standing right, holdingcornucopiae, Choice EF $1,000 - 1,200

892. KUSHAN: Huvishka, ca. 155-187, AV dinar (8.05g), G-285,nimbate bust of ruler facing left, holding spear & mace /Ardoksho standing left, holding cornucopia, nice well-centeredstrike, Choice EF $1,000 - 1,200

893. KUSHAN: Vasu Deva I, 191-230+, AV dinar (7.98g),Mitch-3392, MK-528 (same obverse die), king standing,sacrificing over altar / Siva & bull, VF $800 - 1,000

894. KUSHAN: Chhu, ca. 310-325, AV dinar (7.81g), Mitch-3551/53,G-559, king standing, sacrificing over altar, GaVa below, Chha to right / Ardoksho enthroned, scarce variety without pad beneath her feet, EF $700 - 900

The Chhu series is assigned by Göbl to the king Vasishka.

895. KAUSAMBI: LOT of 41 copper coins, 3rd-4th century AD, from the following rulers: Shivamagha I (4 pcs); Vaishravana (12 pcs);Shivamagha II (11 pcs); Bhimavarman (5 pcs); and miscellaneous(9 pcs), nearly all VF with clear legends, the research collection ofWilliam F. Spengler, in his envelopes, each with appropriatedetails, extremely important study group; retail value $1000, lot of 41 pieces, , ex William F. Spengler Collection $400 - 600

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896. WESTERN KSHATRAPAS: Rudrasena IV, 382-388, AR drachm(2.06g), Rapson, p.191, Senior—, standard design, VF-EF, RRR $200 - 250

Despite his 6-year reign, drachms of Rudrasena IV are extremelyrare, and none are known with legible date.

897. WESTERN KSHATRAPAS: LOT of 8 silver drachms:Nahapana (119-124); Vijayasena (239-250); Yasodarman II(317-332); Rudrasena III (348-380, 2 pcs, including one datedSaka 290); Rudrasimha III (last ruler, 388-395); and the GuptaKumaragupta (414-455, 2 pcs); all VF or better, several EF,retail value $260, lot of 8 pieces $140 - 200

898. ANCIENT INDIA: LOT of 94 uninscribed cast copper coins,organized by BMC categories arranged by Allan: variety C (15pcs); variety J (22 pcs); variety K (21 pcs); variety Q (4 pcs);types not in BMC catalog (16 pcs); and miscellaneous (16 pcs); nearly all Fine or better (plus 6 pieces in poor condition notincluded in the total), assembled by Spengler for research,interesting study group; retail value $1400, lot of 94 pieces, ,ex William F. Spengler Collection $500 - 800

Medieval India

899. MEDIEVAL HINDU INDIA: LOT of 44 jitals based on the Rajputbull & horseman design, including Delhi Sultanate, Chahamans,Jajapella, Yaduvanis, and others, identified by Mitchiner numbers(a few may be incorrectly identified), mostly VF, some rarevarieties, all in 2x2 holders, retail value $400, lot of 44 pieces $200 - 300

900. MEDIEVAL HINDU INDIA: LOT of 35 jitals and otherdenominations, including a few ancient (Pratihara, Indo-Sasanian,Hindushahi, Pala, and one copper bent-bar), all in 2x2 holders and identified, average F-VF; retail value $400, lot of 35 pieces $150 - 250

901. KALACHURIS: LOT of 3 silver fractional dammas: issue in thename of Kalahasila, late 6th century (railed tree / circular legend in northern script) (2 pcs., 0.47g and 0.50g); and one uncertain type, lion obverse, unread circular text on reverse; all in VF conditionand all very rare, retail value $300, lot of 3 pieces $200 - 250

902. KANGRA: LOT of 72 copper bull-and-horseman jitals of the SriSamanta type, the research collection of William F. Spengler,arranged by variety, all in envelopes with appropriateinformation, important research group, retail value $500, lot of 72 pieces, , ex William F. Spengler Collection $250 - 450

903. VIJAYANAGAR: Hari Hari II, 1377-1404, AV ½ pagoda(1.70g), Mitch-SI-412, Siva & Parvati seated, later local issue,probably 16th or 17th century, choice AU $130 - 170

904. VIJAYANAGAR: Venkata III, 1630-1641, AV pagoda (3.39g),Mitch-SI-835, Venkateshwara standing under arch / stylizedlegend, later type, perhaps from Ikkeri, EF-AU $180 - 220

Sultanates

905. BIJAPUR: Anonymous, 17th c., AV pagoda (3.34g), NM, ND,G-BJ47, allegedly male/female symbols, EF $150 - 200

906. DELHI: Muhammad III b. Tughlaq, 1325-1351, AV dinar(12.74g), Hadrat Deogir, AH728, G-D335, rare mint, F-VF$600 - 800

907. SIND: LOT of 32 copper jitals of Nasir al-Din Qubacha, circa1203-1228, type A-1810, Rajput bull & horseman type(Tye-206, 19 pcs), and A-1811, Arabic obverse & Rajputhorseman reverse (Tye-205, 13 pcs), with many varieties, allwith full identification and descriptive notes, average VF,interesting study group, retail value $320, lot of 32 pieces, , ex William F. Spengler Collection $150 - 220

Mughal Empire

908. MUGHAL: Humayun, 1530-1556, AR shahrukhi (4.58g), NM, ND,A-L2464, KM-—., countermarked ‘adl humayun ghazi in circlesurrounded by 8 lobes, on his own type A2464, probably mint ofAgra, apparently unpublished, EF on Fine host, RRR $200 - 300

909. MUGHAL: Akbar I, 1556-1605, AR ¼ rupee (2.85g), Lahore,IE48, KM-58.2, month of Azar, VF-EF $90 - 110

910. MUGHAL: Akbar I, 1556-1605, AR ¼ rupee, Lahore, IE48,KM-58.2, month of Di, VF-EF $90 - 110

911. MUGHAL: Akbar I, 1556-1605, AR ¼ rupee (2.85g), Lahore,IE49, KM-58.2, month of Bahman, VF-EF $110 - 130

912. MUGHAL: Akbar I, 1556-1605, AR ¼ rupee (2.86g), Lahore,IE49, KM-58.2, month of Di, VF-EF $100 - 120

913. MUGHAL: Akbar I, 1556-1605, AR rupee (11.31g), Bhakkar,AH984, KM-80.6, most of mint name clearly visible belowobverse, 2 testmarks, VF, RR $200 - 250

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914. MUGHAL: Akbar I, 1556-1605, AR rupee (11.37g), Ahmadnagar,Ilahi (4)4, KM-93.3, month of Aban, without any testmarks, nice VF, RR $200 - 250

915. MUGHAL: Akbar I, 1556-1605, LOT of 46 mahmudis of theMulher mint, KM-72.1, nearly all without legible date, all at least VF, many lovely EF examples, retail value $920, lot of 46 pieces $300 - 400

916. MUGHAL: Jahangir, 1605-1628, AR rupee (11.45g),Ahmadabad, year 2, Khurdad, KM-140, with titles as SalimShah, one testmark, lovely EF $100 - 140

917. MUGHAL: Jahangir, 1605-1628, AR 1/8 rupee (1.37g), Kabul,ND, KM-A131.2, from a hoard of about 25-30 pieces thatreached the market in the 1980s, now thoroughly dispersedand rarely available, EF $220 - 300

918. MUGHAL: Jahangir, 1605-1628, AR 1/10 rupee (1.13g),Burhanpur, AH"104", KM-131.5var, date likely intended forAH1014, some light adhesions, VF, RR $110 - 150

The Nagpur Collection catalog lists four different mints, includingBurhanpur, with average weight just over 1.1g, thus 1/10 rupee.

This is too heavy to be a 1/12 rupee (about 0.97g), as listed in theNagpur catalog, and complete omitted from the KM catalog.

919. MUGHAL: Jahangir, 1605-1628, AR square rupee (11.26g),Agra, AH1021 year 7, KM-144.1, month of Aban, lovely boldstrike without any testmarks, VF-EF, R $500 - 600

920. MUGHAL: Jahangir, 1605-1628, AR rupee (11.39g), Agra,AH1023 year 9, KM-145.1, month of Farwardin, bold strike, EF $200 - 300

921. MUGHAL: Jahangir, 1605-1628, AR rupee (11.45g), Ujjain,ND, KM-145.16, month of Amardad, 1 small testmark, VF-EF, R $250 - 350

922. MUGHAL: Jahangir, 1605-1628, AR square rupee (11.41g),Agra, AH1023 year 9, KM-147.2, month of Shahrewar, 1 smalltestmark, EF $500 - 600

923. MUGHAL: Jahangir, 1605-1628, AR square rupee (11.22g),Agra, AH1024 year 10, KM-147.2, month of Ardibihisht, 2testmarks, attractive F-VF $250 - 350

924. MUGHAL: Jahangir, 1605-1628, AR zodiac rupee (10.95g),Ahmadabad, AH1027, KM-150.5, Taurus (bull) obverse, VG, R $800 - 1,000

925. MUGHAL: Jahangir, 1605-1628, AR zodiac rupee,Ahmadabad, AH1027 year 13, KM-150.5, Taurus (bull), NGC graded VG8, R $1,300 - 1,500

926. MUGHAL: Jahangir, 1605-1628, AR souvenir rupee (9.27g),“Ahmadabad”, AH"1027", KM-"150.x", Sagittarius obverse, 19th century imitation, choice EF $100 - 200

927. MUGHAL: Jahangir, 1605-1628, AR souvenir rupee (10.37g),“Ahmadabad”, AH"1027", KM-"150.11", Leo obverse, 19thcentury imitation, EF $100 - 200

928. MUGHAL: Jahangir, 1605-1628, AR souvenir rupee (10.83g),“Agra”, AH"1028", KM-"150.1", Aries (ram) obverse, 19thcentury souvenir type based on the gold mohur of Aries, butstruck in silver, VF $100 - 150

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929. MUGHAL: Jahangir, 1605-1628, AR square jahangiri rupee(13.60g), Lahore, AH1016 year 3, KM-157.1, dirty surfaces,attractive VF, RR, ex Edmond Zygman Collection $700 - 900

930. MUGHAL: Jahangir, 1605-1628, AR sawai rupee (14.22g),Agra, AH1018 year 5, KM-158.1, superb bold strike, finest style, choice EF, R $900 - 1,100

Wonderful example, reviewed the magnificent manufacturingcapability at the Agra mint during the reign of Jahangir.

931. MUGHAL: Jahangir, 1605-1628, AR sawai rupee (14.19g),Ahmadabad, year 3, KM-158.3, lovely strike, 1 very smalltestmark, choice EF $220 - 300

932. MUGHAL: Jahangir, 1605-1628, AR sawai rupee (14.13g),Ahmadabad, AH(101)9 year 6, KM-158.3, bold strike, VF-EF $180 - 220

933. MUGHAL: Jahangir, 1605-1628, AR sawai rupee (14.20g),Lahore, AH1018 year 5, KM-158.5, bold strike, bold VF-EF $200 - 260

934. MUGHAL: Jahangir, 1605-1628, AR ¼ rupee nisar (2.59g),Burhanpur, AH1031 year 16, KM-163.6, lovely bold strike,some light porosity, EF, RRR $500 - 600

935. MUGHAL: Jahangir, 1605-1628, AR 1/16 rupee nisar (0.55g),Agra, AH1031 year 19, KM-165.1, lovely strike, attractiveVF-EF, RRR $400 - 500

936. MUGHAL: Shah Jahan I, 1628-1658, AR rupee (11.43g),Zafarabad, AH(104)2, KM-224.19, month of Shahrewar, 2testmarks, EF, R $150 - 200

937. MUGHAL: Shah Jahan I, 1628-1658, AR 1/16 rupee nisar(0.54g), Akbarabad, AH1039 year 2, KM-A239.2, lovely strike,VF-EF, RRR $500 - 600

938. MUGHAL: Murad Bakhsh, 1658, AE dam (19.88g), Surat, year one, KM-269.1, pleasing F-VF, RR $160 - 200

939. MUGHAL: Aurangzeb, 1658-1707, AR ½ rupee (5.74g),Ahmadabad, AH1074 year 7, KM-294.1, 2 testmarks, VF-EF, R $180 - 220

940. MUGHAL: Aurangzeb, 1658-1707, AV mohur, Bijapur, AH1113 year 46, KM-315.15, superb bold strike, NGC graded AU58 $900 - 1,100

What appears to be an indentation on the edge at reverse 9 o’clockis actually just some white plastic sticking out inside the NGC

holder. The edge is not damaged or indented.

941. MUGHAL: Aurangzeb, 1658-1707, AV mohur, Shahjahanabad,AH1103 year 35, KM-315.42, NGC graded MS65 $2,000 - 2,500

942. MUGHAL: Shah Alam Bahadur, 1707-1712, LOT or 9 rupees:KM-347.7, Chinapattan, AH1119 year one, and 1120 year 2;KM-347.13, Lahore, 1120 year 2, 1121 year 3, 1121 year 4, and1122 year 4 (2 pcs); KM-347.16, Peshawar 1120 year 2; andKM-347.19, Tatta, year 6, mostly VF, some better, a few withsmall testmarks, retail $430, lot of 9 pieces $250 - 350

943. MUGHAL: Muhammad Shah, 1719-1748, AR rupee (11.34g),Bankapur, ND, KM-434.7, Zeno-107251, Lutf-Ullah type, clearmint name, EF, R $110 - 140

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944. MUGHAL: Muhammad Shah, 1719-1748, AV ½ mohur(5.38g), Shahjahanabad, year 12, KM-D438.1, EF $525 - 625

945. MUGHAL: Muhammad Shah, 1719-1748, AV ½ pagoda (1.67g),Imtiyazgarh, AH(11)70, KM-—, rare denomination, EF, R $400 - 500

The number “133" has been engraved by hand in minuscule figures, perhaps intended as the item number in a former collection.

946. MUGHAL: Muhammad Shah, 1719-1748, AV pagoda (3.31g),Imtiyazgarh, year 8, KM-E440.1, nearly EF $250 - 300

What appears like “damage” near the edge appears to be the resultof some item that was stuck between the reverse die and the

planchet, perhaps a small piece of stone, a thick fruit or vegetableseed, or whatever.

947. MUGHAL: Muhammad Shah, 1719-1748, LOT of 10 silverrupees: KM-436.11, Akhtarnagar Awadh, year 5, AH1040 year10, year 14, AH1158 year 27 (all with mint name in top line, allchoice EF without testmarks); KM-436.36, Kashmir, AH1137 year 6 (choice EF, 1 testmark); KM-436-40, Lahore, AH1132 year one(EF, 1 testmark), 113x year 2 (EF, 1 testmark), and 115x year 22(EF-AU); KM-436-50, Peshawar, AH114x year 14 (EF-AU); andKM-437.3, Farrukhabad, AH1158 year 27 (VF-EF, 2 testmarks),retail value $575, lot of 10 pieces $300 - 450

948. MUGHAL: Ahmad Shah Bahadur, 1748-1754, AR rupee(11.29g), Kora, AH(116)2 year 2, KM-446.12, AU, S $100 - 120

949. MUGHAL: Ahmad Shah Bahadur, 1748-1754, LOT of 3 silverrupees: KM-446.8, Dera, AH1164 year 4 (VF, 2 testmarks);KM-446.28, Jodhpur, 1164 year 4 (VF-EF, 3 testmarks); andKM-446.14, Multan, 1163 year 3 (EF); retail value $250, lot of 3 pieces $150 - 200

950. MUGHAL: Alamgir II, 1754-1759, AR rupee (11.27g), Gwalior,AH1167 year one (ahad), KM-459.x, unpublished type, withobverse central legeds sahibqiran ‘aziz al-din, as on rupees ofShahjahanabad and a few other mints, bold EF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $200 - 300

Also known dated AH1168 year one.

951. MUGHAL: Alamgir II, 1754-1759, AR rupee (11.28g), Gwalior,AH1168 year 2, KM-460.28, superb strike, choice EF , ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 140

952. MUGHAL: Alamgir II, 1754-1759, AV pagoda (3.31g),Imtiyazgarh, DM, KM-468.1, mount removed, choice EF $90 - 130

953. MUGHAL: Alamgir II, 1754-1759, LOT of 4 silver rupees ofGwalior mint: KM-460.28: year 3 (EF), 4 (VF-EF), year 5 (EF), and year 6 (VF); retail value $240, lot ot 4 pieces, ex Paul Stevens Collection $120 - 180

954. MUGHAL: Shah Alam II, 1759-1806, AR rupee (11.06g),Gokulgarh, AH(12)07 year 35, KM-624, EF-AU , ex David Fore Collection $170 - 200

955. MUGHAL: Shah Alam II, 1759-1806, AR rupee, Saharanpur,AH1207 year 34, KM-675, gorgeous strike, lovely toning, PCGS graded MS64 $120 - 180

956. MUGHAL: Muhammad Akbar II, 1806-1837, AR nazaranarupee, Shahjahanabad, AH1209 year 37, KM-779.1, NGC graded AU55 $400 - 500

957. MUGHAL: LOT of 8 miscellaneous rupees: Akbar: KM-82.8, Urdu Zafar Qarin, AH988 (2 pcs, very early imitation, VF, and muchlater imitation, F-VF), and AH1000 (original, VF); Aurangzeb:KM-297.8, pre-coronation, AH1070 year one (VF, porous);KM-300.3, Ahmadnagar 109x year 28 (Fine); and KM-300.45,Kabul 1111 year 43 (choice EF-AU); Farrukhsiyar: KM-377.47,Multan AH1031 year 8 (EF, minor edge stain); and Shah Alam II:KM-6 (Rohilkhand), Anwala year 3 (Fine), retail value $360, lot of 8 pieces $180 - 260

Princely States

958. ARAKAN: Abhaya, 1764-1773, AR tanka (10.07g), BE1126,Mitch-LW.396/97, KM-24, lovely EF $120 - 150

959. ASSAM: Shiva Simha, 1715-1744, KM-91, LOT of 4 silverrupees, with Queen Ambika, SE1654 year 19, 1655/19, 1655/20,and 1656/20, VF or better, retail value $240, lot of 4 pieces, , ex Nicholas Rhodes Collection $150 - 180

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960. AURANGABAD: Sikandar Jah, 1803-1829, AR ½ rupee (5.35g),Aurangabad, AH1227 year 6, KM-—, unpublished denomination,type as the rupee KM-45, with sword pointed to right, VF, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $150 - 250

961. AWADH: Wajid Ali Shah, 1847-1856, AV ashrafi (mohur),Lucknow, AH1264 year 2, KM-378.2, coat-of-arms supportedby mermen, a choice example! NGC graded MS65 $2,000 - 2,200

962. BARODA: Sayaji Rao III, 1875-1938, AR ½ rupee, VS1951(1894), Y-35a, lightly cleaned, AU $220 - 280

963. BARODA: Savaji Rao III, 1875-1938, AR rupee, VS1955,Y-36a, NGC graded AU58 $100 - 150

964. BHARATPUR: Jaswant Singh, 1853-1893, AR rupee, BrajIndrapur (1858)/VS1910, KM-157, portrait of Queen Victoria onobverse, star left of katar on reverse, bold strike, toned originalluster, NGC graded AU58 $300 - 350

965. BINDRABAN: AR rupee (10.69g), Mu’minabad, AH12xx year44, KM-10.4, scimitar, katar & trident symbols on reverse,choice EF $100 - 150

966. CHAMBA: Charhat Singh, 1808-1844, AE mudra paisa(8.01g), ND, KM-3, special strike, on well-produced planchet,VF, RR $120 - 180

967. COOCH BEHAR: Jagaddipendra Narayan, 1922-1949, AR medal (25.77g), CB438 (1947), 38mm, 25th Anniversary ofReign, mount removed, AU, R $160 - 200

968. DHOLPUR: Kirat Singh, 1806-1837, AR rupee (10.88g), Gohad,AH1250 year 29, Cr-12a.1, in the name of Muhammad Akbar II,pistol & lotus marks, VF, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $160 - 200

969. DHOLPUR: Kirat Singh, 1806-1837, AR rupee (11.04g),Gohad, AH1251 year 30, Cr-12a.1, in the name of MuhammadAkbar II, pistol & lotus marks, attractive strike, VF-EF, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $200 - 300

970. DHOLPUR: Kirat Singh, 1806-1837, AR rupee (10.99g),Dholpur, AH1228 year 17, Cr-12.2, in the name of MuhammadAkbar II, pistol mark, 7 testmarks on the edge only, someweakness near the rim, VF , ex Paul Stevens Collection $80 - 120

971. DHOLPUR: Kirat Singh, 1806-1837, AR rupee (10.98g),Dholpur, AH1228 year 17, Cr-12.2, in the name of MuhammadAkbar II, pistol mark, many testmarks on the edge only, someweakness near the rim, VF , ex Paul Stevens Collection $80 - 100

972. DHOLPUR: Kirat Singh, 1806-1837, AR rupee (10.85g),Dholpur, AH1229 year 18, Cr-12.2, in the name of MuhammadAkbar II, pistol mark, 8 testmarks on the edge only, dateunlisted in KM, F-VF , ex Paul Stevens Collection $80 - 100

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973. DUNGARPUR: LOT of 6 copper coins: Udai Singh (1852-1898):KM-1, AE paisa: VS1916 (3 pcs, all VF); and Lakshman Singh(1918-1948): KM-7, paisa, two bars, VS2001 (VF); and KM-8,paisa, one bar (2 pcs, one VF, the other EF), retail value $240, lot of 6 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 160

974. ELICHPUR: LOT of 8 copper paisas and 1 silver rupee, in thename of Shah Alam II: Cr-3, AE paisa, one with regnal year 6,many variations, all F-VF condition; and KM—, AR rupee, perhaps year 7, Fine, heavily cleaned, still very rare, retail value $250, lot of 8 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $120 - 180

975. ELICHPUR: LOT of 22 copper paisas, 19th century: Cr-10, lightweight, tiger right (1 pc, dated AH1250); Cr-10a, light weight, tigerleft (16 pcs, including one with date AH1264); Cr-15, heavyweight, tiger left, AH1250 (1 pc); Cr-15a, heavy weight, tiger right,AH1250 (1 pc); and 3 uncertain coins of Hyderabad region,perhaps from Elichpur or its surroundings; mostly F-VF (theuncertain pieces only VG), retail value $250, lot of 22 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 180

976. FARRUKHABAD: AR rupee (11.30g), AhmadnagarFarrukhabad, AH1173 year one (ahad), KM-16, in the name ofShah Jahan III, 4 pellets above P of padshah, 1 small testmark, EF, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $150 - 200

977. FARRUKHABAD: AR rupee (11.05g), AhmadnagarFarrukhabad, AH1173 year one (ahad), KM-16, in the name ofShah Jahan III, without symbol above P of padshah, bold VF,R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $110 - 150

978. FARRUKHABAD: AR rupee (11.06g), AhmadnagarFarrukhabad, AH1173 year one (ahad), KM-16, in the name ofShah Jahan III, without symbol above P of padshah,countermarked rayij 4 on reverse, lightly cleaned, VF, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 140

979. FARRUKHABAD: LOT of 4 silver rupees in the name of AlamgirII, mint name just Farrukhabad (without the epithet Ahmadnagar):KM-4: AH1168 year one; 1168 year 2 (2 varieties, one with central reverse symbol of 3 pellets, the other of 4 pellets); and 1169 year2; all lovely strikes, VF-EF, retail value $400, lot of 4 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $200 - 300

The principal identifying symbols for Alamgir II appear above the Jof “jalus” on the reverse, and secondarily in the center of the

obverse above the H of “padshah”.

980. FARRUKHABAD: LOT of 9 silver rupees in the name of AlamgirII, mint name Ahmadnagar Farrukhabad: KM-12: AH1169 year 2,1170 year 3 (2 pcs, different reverse symbols); 1170 year 4, 1171year 4, 1171 year 5, 1172 year 5, 1172 year 6, 1173 year 6;average EF condition, retail value $600, lot of 9 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $300 - 450

The principal identifying symbols for Alamgir II appear above the Jof “jalus” on the reverse, and secondarily in the center of the

obverse above the H of “padshah”.

981. FARRUKHABAD: LOT of 12 silver rupees in the name of ShahAlam II, mint name Ahmadnagar Farrukhabad: KM-28: AH1175year 2 (2 pcs, different obverse symbols), 1175 year 3, 1176 year4, 1177 year 4 (2 pcs, different obverse symbols), 1177 year 5,1178 year 5, 1178 year 6, 1179 year 6 (2 pcs, different obversesymbols), and 1179 year 7; average EF condition, many veryattractive, wonderful set of the first 5 years of this series, retailvalue $520, lot of 12 pieces, ex Paul Stevens Collection $300 - 450

The principal identifying symbols for Shah Alam II appear above the J of “jalus” on the reverse, and secondarily in the center of theobverse above the MI of “hami”, but can also vary elsewhere.

(See also lots 982, 983 and 984 below).

982. FARRUKHABAD: LOT of 12 silver rupees in the name of ShahAlam II, mint name Ahmadnagar Farrukhabad: KM-28 (datesunlisted in KM marked with *): AH1180 year 7, 1181 year 8*, 1181year 9*, 1182 year 9*, 1182 year 10* (2 pcs, different obversesymbols), 1184 year 11*, 1185 year 12*, 1186 year 13, 1186 year14*, 1189 year 16, and 1189 year 17, nearly all EF or better, nonebelow choice VF, scarce period with many dates never listed inKM, retail value $600, lot of 12 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $300 - 500

983. FARRUKHABAD: LOT of 15 silver rupees in the name of ShahAlam II, mint name Ahmadnagar Farrukhabad: KM-28 (datesunlisted in KM marked with *): AH1190 year 17*, 1191 year 18*,1192 year 19 (2 pcs, different reverse symbols), 1193 year 20,1194 year 20*, 1194 year 21, 1195 year 21, 1196 year 22, 1196year 23, 1197 year 23, 1197 year 24, 1198 year 24, 1198 year 25,and 1199 year 27; all between choice VF and EF, retail value$620, lot of 15 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $350 - 500

984. FARRUKHABAD: LOT of 10 silver rupees in the name of ShahAlam II, mint name Ahmadnagar Farrukhabad: KM-28 (datesunlisted in KM marked with *): AH1200 year 27, 1201 year 28*,1201 year 29*, 612 year 29* (error for 1212), 1204 year 31*, 1205year 31, 1206 year 31, 1207 year 31 (120)9 year 31, and 1211year 31 (from 1203-1211, the regnal year was frozen at 31); allbetween bold VF and EF condition, retail value $450, lot of 10 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $250 - 350

985. FARRUKHABAD: LOT of 10 silver rupees in the name of ShahAlam II, mint name Ahmadnagar Farrukhabad: KM-28, all withfrozen regnal year 19: AH1212, 1213, 1214, 1215, 1216, 1217,1218, 1219 (2 pcs, different reverse symbols), and 1220, all boldVF-EF; plus one copper “rupee” probably dated 1216, actuallycontemporary forgery with traces of silverwash (Fine); retail value$420, lot of 11 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $250 - 350

Issues dated 1217-1220 were struck after Farrukhabad was formally annexed to the British Bengal Presidency.

986. FARRUKHABAD: LOT of 20 silver rupees of Farrukhabad,duplicates from the collection of Paul Stevens: KM-4: 1169 year 2; KM-12: 1170 year 4, and 117x year 5 (countermarked rayij12, only Fine); KM-28: 1180 year 7 (2 pcs), 1181 year 9, 1186year 13, 1193 year 20, 1194 year 21, 1195 year 21, 1196 year22, 1196 year 23, 1197 year 23, 1197 year 24, 1198 year 24,1199 year 27, 1216 year 39, 1217 year 39, 1218 year 39, and1220 year 39; all VF or better, some nice EF (except for thecountermarked piece), retail value $750, lot of 20 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $350 - 500

987. GADWAL: AR 1/32 rupee (½ anna) (0.26g) (Gadwal), [11]75,KM-—, in the name of Shah Alam II, EF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 140

Similar to the piece sold at Stephen Album Auction 23, Lot 1772, for $120. (See also lot 988 below).

988. GADWAL: AR 1/32 rupee (½ anna) (0.32g) (Gadwal), [11]7x,KM-—, in the name of Shah Alam II, EF-AU, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 140

989. GADWAL: AR rupee (8.83g), ND, Cr-20, in the name of ShahAlam Bahadur, VF $125 - 175

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990. GARHWAL: LOT of 15 silver timashas and 1 copper taca: Ladakh style: KM-2, undated as always (4 pcs, different styles, 3 VF andone EF); Mughal legends: C-10, year 5 (VG), 7 (EF), 12 (VF-EF)and date off flan (VF); C-20, AH1181 (VF); C-22 (AE taca),VS1835 (probably error for 1853, Fine); and Nepal type, Persiantext in the name of Girvan Yuddha: C-A35, year one (VF); C-35,DM (VF); C-36: VS1867 (VF-EF), and VS1869 (2 pcs, both EF);and C-37, undated (crude VF); excellent small collectionrepresenting all periods, retail value $600, lot of 16 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $300 - 450

An Impressive Collection of the ComplexPrincely State of Gwalior

991. GWALIOR: AJMIR:LOT of 5 silver rupees: KM-3: AH1188 year 14 (VF), 1190 year 14 (VF); KM-4: 1198 year 24 (VF), and 1203 year31 (choice VF); and KM-5: 1203 year 31 with Sri added (F-VF);retail value $350, lot of 5 pieces, ex Paul Stevens Coll. $150 - 250

992. GWALIOR: BAJRANGGARH, LOT of 16 silver rupees: KM-15:year 21 (5 pcs) and year 22; KM-16: year 21 (sic, perhapsblundered engraving for year 29), year 23, year 24 (3 pcs), year25, year 27, and year 28; and KM-17: without date, as always (2pcs); nearly complete collection, lacking only year 26, nearly all VF or better, retail value $600, lot of 16 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $300 - 500

Struck during the reign of the local ruler Ajit Singh, 1819-1857, butstruck in the name of his predecessor Jai Singh.

993. GWALIOR: BASODA, LOT of 7 silver rupees in the name ofMuhammad Akbar II, struck during the reign of Daulat Rao(1794-1827): KM-18: year 12 (2 pcs), 13, 14, 15, and 17 (2 pcs),all in VF-EF condition, opportunity to acquire all known regnalyears for this time (except year 18), retail value $400, lot of 7 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $200 - 300

994. GWALIOR: BASODA, LOT of 3 silver rupees in the names ofMuhammad Akbar II and Jankoji Rao (1833-1843): KM-19: year3x (VF), year 39 (EF), and year 40 (VF), retail value $180, lot of 3 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 160

Year 39 & 40 are posthumous issues, during the reign of Jayaji Rao (1843-1886), but still with the name Jankoji.

995. GWALIOR: BHILSA: AE stamped paisa (13.27g), AH1236,SB-1.1b (JONS, v.202, this piece), regnal year in Arabicnumbers above fish, overstruck on undetermined host inoctagonal border, EF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 120

996. GWALIOR: BHILSA: AE stamped paisa (15.32g), year 24?SB-1a.2 (JONS, v.202, this piece), fly-whisk to left, swordbetween 2 flowers in center, year 24 (probably) to right, uniface, VF-EF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 120

997. GWALIOR: BHILSA: AE paisa (16.84g), Bhilsa, AH1243,SB-2.6, stalk with 6 leaves / sword & mint name, with full bolddate, choice VF-EF, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $140 - 180

Bhandare’s series 2.1 through 2.8 are sometimes partially dated, rarely with legible date, and believed struck AH1240-1244 / 1825-1829,published in JONS v.163, with type 2.8 added by Tabor in v.202.

(See also lots 998-1001 & 1003 in this sale).

998. GWALIOR: BHILSA: AE paisa (16.57g), Bhilsa, ND, SB-2.8 (thispiece), broadsword in floral background / sword & mint name,some weakness, VF-EF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 120

999. GWALIOR: BHILSA: AE paisa (18.81g), Bhilsa, AH124x, SB-2.8(this piece), Maratha banner (jaripataka), branch with bed to right / sword & mint name, EF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $120 - 180

1000. GWALIOR: BHILSA: AE paisa (16.24g), Bhilsa, AH1241? SB-2.6, stalk with 6 leaves / sword & mint name, VF-EF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 120

1001. GWALIOR: BHILSA: AE stamped paisa (13.41g), Bhilsa,AH1236, SB-1.2a (JONS, v.202, this piece), 6-petal flower incenter, date above, mint name below, VF-EF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 120

1002. GWALIOR: BHILSA: AE paisa (16.31g), Bhilsa, ND, SB-2.1,fly-whisk in floral background / sword & mint name, VF-EF, RR,ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 120

1003. GWALIOR: BHILSA: AE paisa (17.65g), Bhilsa, AH124x,SB-2.7, katar between 2 floral branches / sword & mint name,VF-EF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 120

1004. GWALIOR: BHILSA: Daulat Rao, 1794-1827, AR 1/8 rupee(1.28g), year 51 (retrograde “15"), KM-A20, in the name ofMuhammad Akbar II, EF, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $120 - 180

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1005. GWALIOR: Daulat Rao, 1794-1827, AR rupee (11g), year 3,KM-22, in the name of Muhammad Akbar II, earliest knowndate for Sindhia issues at this mint, VF-EF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 150

1006. GWALIOR: BHILSA: LOT of 18 stamped copper paisas,cataloged by Bhandare’s articles in JONS: B-1 (snake); B-4(sunburst); B8 (fish); B-12/13 (axe); B-16 (double-bladed sword);B-19 (Devanagari text only, said to represent the city name ofSironj); B-20 (chakra?); B-21 (triangle); B-22 (Nagari sri, 2 pcs);B-23 (small dagger); B-24 (dagger); B-1.1 (lotus); B-1.1b (dateAH1236); B-1a.1 (whisk & sword, dated year 23); B-1.2 (6-petalflower); B— (Nagari kh); and B— (uncertain letter), mostly F-VF,some weakly stamped, some overstruck on earlier stamps, retailvalue $750, lot of 18 pieces, ex Paul Stevens Collection $400 - 600

Important collection of these interesting local coppers, published inJONS 160, 163 and 202, but never incorporated into the Standard

Catalog.

1007. GWALIOR: BHILSA: LOT of 4 struck paisas of the Bhandare type 2 series: SB-2.6, stalk with 6 leaves (2 pcs), and SB-2.7, katarbetween 2 floral branches (2 pcs), all at least VF condition, bothtypes very rare, retail value $300, lot of 4 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $150 - 250

1008. GWALIOR: BHILSA: LOT of 5 silver fractional rupees: KM-23, 1/8 rupee, without sword (F-VF); KM-24.2, ¼ rupee, with sword (VF);KM-24.2 or 30, ¼ rupee, ruler’s initial off flan (VF); and KM-31, ½rupee (2 pcs, both VF); retail value $200, lot of 5 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 150

1009. GWALIOR: BHILSA: LOT of 13 silver rupees: Daulat Rao(1794-1827): KM-22, year 7, year 15 (2 varieties), year 17, andyear 19; Jayaji Rao (1843-1886): KM-27, without sword onobverse (4 pcs), and KM-28, with sword (2 pcs); and Madho Rao(1886-1925): KM-32 (2 pcs), retail value $450, lot of 13 pieces, ,ex Paul Stevens Collection $250 - 350

1010. GWALIOR: BROACH: LOT of 1 copper and 7 silver coins: KM-33: AE paisa, undated, very rare; KM-261: AR ½ rupee, year 3, year4, year off flan (2 pcs); and KM-34, AR rupee, partial year 2x (2pcs), year off flan, retail value $300, lot of 8 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $150 - 250

1011. GWALIOR: BURHANPUR: LOT of 20 silver rupees: Mahadji Rao(1761-1794): KM-36: AH1187 year 14; and KM-38.1: 1201, 1203,1204 year 30, 1204 year 31, and 1206 year 33; Daulat Rao(1794-1827): KM-38.2: 1204, 1210 year 84 (sic), “2121" (for 1212) year 83, 1215, 1218, 1219, 1233, 1238, 1241 and 1242; Baiji Bai(1827-1833): KM-38.3: 1247 and 1248; Jankoji Rao (1833-1843): KM-38.4: 1258; and Jayaji Rao (1843-1886), KM-44, 1264, nearly all VF or better, several EF, lovely representative set, retail value$800, lot of 20 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $400 - 600

1012. GWALIOR: BURHANPUR: LOT of 12 copper coins: KM-40 orsimilar, 3 pcs (all choice VF); KM-41, 3 pcs (all bold VF);KM-41var, contemporary light-weight imitation (VF); and KM-45, in the name of Alijah, 5 pcs, one dated AH1276 (all VF), retail value$300, lot of 12 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $150 - 250

1013. GWALIOR: DOHAD: LOT of 6 copper paisas: KM-50.1, narrowthick flan (4 pcs); and KM-50.2, broad thin flan (2 pcs); all F-VF,scarce type, retail value $150, lot ot 6 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $70 - 100

1014. GWALIOR FORT: LOT of 27 copper paisas: Mahadji Rao(1761-1794): KM-54: year 39 (VF); Daulat Rao (1794-1827):KM—: AH1214 (in name of Shah Alam II); and KM-59: AH(12)22,12xx, year 16, year 19, “2313" (error for 1232), and without legible date (4 pcs); Baija Bai (1827-1833): KM64: year 25, and DM; andJayaji Rao (1843-1886): KM-75: AH1267, 1279, year 42, year 48,year 50, year 54, AH126x, 127x year 4x, and date missing (4 pcs); plus two uncertain types, mostly F-VF, a few really nice, wonderful general collection of the entire copper coinage of Gwalior Fort,retail value $400, lot of 27 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $220 - 340

1015. GWALIOR FORT: LOT of 9 silver rupees: Mahadji Rao(1761-1794): KM-55, in the name of Shah Alam II, without dagger: AH1174 year one (ahad), 1175 year 2, 1177 year 4, 1178 year 5,1179 year 7 (2 pcs), 1180 year 8 (2 pcs), and 1187 year 14,mostly EF, a few only VF, a few with small testmarks, allwell-struck with full clear dates & regnal years, retail value $450,lot ot 9 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $250 - 350

Technically, 1174 & 1175 are Mughal issues, and those of1176-1179 belong to the Jat Rana of Gohad, as Mahadji Sindhia

only seized control during the year 1179 (1765).

1016. GWALIOR FORT: LOT of 11 silver rupees in the name of ShahAlam II: Mahadji Rao (1761-1794): KM-57.1, with dagger onreverse: AH1200 year 28, year 29, 1203 year 31, and 1204 year32, average VF; and Daulat Shah (1794-1827): KM-57.2: 1211year 39, year 41, 1214 year 42, 1215 year 43, 1216 year 44, year45, and 1222 year 48, nearly all EF, retail value $400, lot of 11 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $220 - 300

1017. GWALIOR FORT: LOT of 12 later silver rupees and fractions:Daulat Shah (1794-1827): KM-62, rupee: 1228 year 7 (VF) and1241 (VF); Baija Bai (1827-1833): KM-63, rupee (3 pcs, one VFand two EF); and Jayaji Rao (1843-1886): KM-79, ¼ rupee (3 pcs, average F-VF); KM-80, ½ rupee (2 pcs, both VF); and KM-82,rupee (2 pcs, both VF); retail value $250, lot ot 12 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $150 - 200

1018. GWALIOR: ISAGARH: Daulat Rao, 1794-1827, AR rupee(10.73g), Isagarh, AH[12]37, KM-86, cannon facing left, pelletto the left, second part of date to right / whisk & axe, rarevariety, EF , ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 140

1019. GWALIOR: ISAGARH: Daulat Rao, 1794-1827, AR rupee(10.66g), Isagarh, year 15, KM-86, cannon facing left, triplet ofpellets to the left / whisk & axe, rare variety, bold strike, EF , ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 140

1020. GWALIOR: ISAGARH: Daulat Rao, 1794-1827, AR rupee(10.66g), Isagarh, ND, KM-86, cannon facing left, small cross tothe left / whisk & axe, rare variety, VF-EF , ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 140

1021. GWALIOR: ISAGARH: Daulat Rao, 1794-1827, AR rupee(10.63g), Isagarh, year 15, KM-87, cannon facing right / whisk& axe, rare with legible year, VF-EF, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 120

1022. GWALIOR: ISAGARH: Daulat Rao, 1794-1827, AR rupee(10.62g), Isagarh, ND, KM-87, cannon facing right, invertedcrescent below sahib / whisk & axe, probably rare variety, bold VF , ex Paul Stevens Collection $90 - 110

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1023. GWALIOR: ISAGARH: Daulat Rao, 1794-1827, AR rupee(10.70g), Isagarh, ND, KM-88, cannon facing right, snake left /whisk & axe, bold VF-EF , ex Paul Stevens Collection $90 - 110

1024. GWALIOR: ISAGARH: Daulat Rao, 1794-1827, AE paisa(13.31g) (Isagarh), ND, KM-89, cannon right / snake, pleasingF-VF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $80 - 100

1025. GWALIOR: ISAGARH: Jankoji Rao, 1827-1843, AR rupee(10.42g), Isagarh, AH124(3) year 23, KM-92, “3" of year 23retrograde, VF , ex Paul Stevens Collection $90 - 110

1026. GWALIOR: MUSAGARH: Daulat Rao, 1794-1827, AR rupee(10.73g), Musagarh, AH1232, KM-—, similar to type KM-85 ofIsagarh, with cannon on reverse, mint name at top of reverse,EF, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $250 - 350

According to Shailendra Bhandare: “Finally, it is worth mentioningthat the name ‘Musagarh’ is actually a pun - as companion to‘Isagarh’, or ‘Fort of Jesus,’ it could be a reference to ‘Fort ofMoses’, but ‘Musa’ was also the Indian version of the Frenchhonorific ‘monsieur’, so it could equally stand for ‘Fort of the

Monsieur’, an indirect reference to [Jean Baptiste] Filose himself.Perhaps the poetic side of Filose is well brought out by this

innovative place name!”


1027. GWALIOR: MUSAGARH: Daulat Rao, 1794-1827, AR rupee(10.71g), Musagarh, AH"3012" (for 1230?), KM-—, similar totype KM-85 of Isagarh, with cannon on reverse, mint name attop of reverse, VF-EF, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $220 - 300

1028. GWALIOR: ISAGARH: LOT of 10 silver rupees: Daulat Rao(1794-1827): KM-86 (4 pcs, different varieties); KM-87 (4 pcs,several varieties, including one with legible regnal year 15); andKM-88 (1 pc); and Jankoji Rao (1827-1843): KM-92: 1243, year23 (1 pc), all VF or better, nice group of numerous types withsome scarce varieties, retail value $600, lot of 10 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $250 - 450

1029. GWALIOR: ISAGARH: LOT of 10 silver rupees: Daulat Rao(1794-1827): KM-86 (1 pc); KM-87 (4 pcs); and KM-88 (4 pcs);and Jankoji Rao (1827-1843): KM-92: 124x, year 23 (1 pc), all VF or better, retail value $500, lot of 10 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $220 - 340

1030. GWALIOR: JAWAD: LOT of 56 copper paisas, unsorted, but all in individual envelopes, most with the consignor’s identification,mostly VF condition, some in need of basic cleaning, retail value$600, lot of 56 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $250 - 450

1031. GWALIOR: JAWAD: LOT of 48 copper paisas, unsorted, but all in individual envelopes, most with the consignor’s identification,mostly VF condition, some in need of basic cleaning, retail value$500, lot of 48 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $200 - 400

1032. GWALIOR: JHANSI: LOT of 15 copper paisas and 6 silverrupees, all of Jayaji Rao (1843-1886): KM-111, paisa: year 5(frozen year, 15 pcs), average VF, couple nicer; and KM-113,rupee: AH1282 (3 pcs), 1284 (2 pcs), and date missing (1 pc),average VF; retail value $400, lot of 21 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $200 - 300

1033. GWALIOR: LASHKAR: Baiji Bai, 1827-1833, AV mohur (10.77g), “Shahjahanabad”, AH113(5) year 2 (frozen), KM-126, based onthe KM-439.4 Mughal mohur of Muhammad Shah, with sri addedon reverse, choice AU , ex Paul Stevens Collection $700 - 900

1034. GWALIOR: LASHKAR: Jayaji Rao, 1843-1886, AV mohur(10.77g), “Shahjahanabad”, AH113(5) year 2 (frozen), KM-155,based on the KM-439.4 Mughal mohur of Muhammad Shah, with jiadded on reverse, choice AU, ex Paul Stevens Collection $700 - 900

The engraver at first cut jo for Jankoji, but then corrected it, leavingthe upper stroke for “o” on the symbol.

1035. GWALIOR: LASHKAR: Jayaji Rao, 1843-1886, AV mohur(10.74g), “Shahjahanabad”, AH113(5) year 2 (frozen), KM-155,based on the KM-439.4 Mughal mohur of Muhammad Shah,with ji added on reverse correctly, choice AU , ex Paul StevensCollection $650 - 750

The engraver at first cut jo for Jankoji, but then corrected it, leavingthe upper stroke for “o” on the symbol.

1036. GWALIOR: LASHKAR: Madho Rao, 1886-1925, AE ¼ annapattern (6.55g), VS1946, KM-168, 16-ray sunburst, narrownose, EF , ex Paul Stevens Collection $200 - 250

1037. GWALIOR: LASHKAR: LOT of 35 copper coins attributed toJankoji Rao (1827-1843), but likely struck well into the followingreign of Jayaji Rao (1843-1886), keeping a weight standard ofabout 13.65g, generally derived from KM-131, with the followingobverse symbols: two-part banner, bow & arrow (3 pcs), 8-leafbranch (2 pcs), cannon (2 pcs), cannon on base, flag left, hand,horse (3 pcs), katar (2 pcs, one vertical, the other horizontal), leaf, mace, sabre, spear, spring, two sprigs, sunflower, tiger, anduncertain animal, plus 8 broad flan examples tentatively assignedto Lashkar, and 2 unidentified pieces, fascinating selection,opportunity for necessary research, retail value $600, lot of 35 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $300 - 450

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1038. GWALIOR: LASHKAR: LOT of 33 copper coins: Jankaji Rao(1827-1843): KM-131.1, no extra symbol (2 pcs); KM-131.2, spear (3 pcs); KM-131.3, flower (2 pcs); KM-131.5, winged sunburst (3pcs); and KM-131.1var, no extra symbol (2 pcs); and Jayaji Rao(1843-1886): KM-143, reform paisa dated VS1926 (7 pcs);KM-144, ½ paisa (3 pcs, including one of fine dies); KM-145,paisa (8 pcs); and KM-146.2, early paisa, without ji (3 pcs),average F-VF, several nicer, instructive selection of the coppers of these two reigns, retail value $400, lot of 33 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $200 - 350

1039. GWALIOR: LASHKAR: LOT of 34 silver coins of Jayaji Rao(1843-1886): KM-147, 1/16 rupee (2 pcs); KM-148, 1/8 rupee (11pcs); KM-149, ¼ rupee (8 pcs); KM-150, ½ rupee (5 pcs); andKM-152, rupee (8 pcs), mostly VF or better, a few choice EF, retail value $625, lot of 34 pieces, ex Paul Stevens Collection $300 - 500

An interesting group, reflecting the development of the standardsilver coinage over more than 40 years.

1040. GWALIOR: LASHKAR: LOT of 15 silver rupees & fractions:Daulat Rao (1794-1827): KM-119, rupee (2 pcs); and KM-124,rupee: year 15 (2 pcs), 18, and 19; Baija Bai (1827-1833):KM-129, rupee; Jankoji Rao (1827-1843): KM-136, ¼ rupee;KM-140, rupee (2 pcs); and KM-141, rupee; Madho Rao(1886-1925): KM-156, 1/8 rupee; KM-157, ¼ rupee; and KM-159,rupee; nearly all VF or better, retail value $400, lot of 15 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $200 - 300

1041. GWALIOR: LASHKAR: LOT of 23 machine-struck copper coins:Madho Singh (1886-1925): KM-164, ½ pice: VS1956; KM-169, ¼anna, VS1953 (2 pcs, one UNC), 1954, 1957 and 1958; KM-170,¼ anna: VS1970 (2 pcs); KM-171, ¼ anna, VS1974 (2 pcs); andJivaji Rao (1925-1948): KM-176.1, ¼ anna: VS1986; KM-176.2,¼ anna: VS1986 (2 pcs); KM-177, ¼ anna: VS1986; KM-178.1, ¼anna: VS1999 (4 pcs); KM-178.2, ¼ anna: VS1999; and KM-179,½ anna: VS1999 (4 pcs); early dates VF or better, later dated EFto UNC, retail value $150, lot of 23 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $80 - 120

1042. GWALIOR: MANDASOR: Mahadji Rao, 1761-1794, AR rupee(11.05g), Dar al-Salam Mandasor, DM, KM-—, clear mint name,obverse bears a flower emerging from the final letter of padshah,without testmarks, EF, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $140 - 180

Unpublished in all the usual catalogs, but discussed in depth onwww.worldofcoins.eu. The epithet is “dar al-salam”, not “dar

al-islam” as at Worldofcoins.

1043. GWALIOR: MANDASOR: Mahadji Rao, 1761-1794, AR rupee(11.07g), Dar al-Salam Mandasor, AH1182, KM-—, clear mintname, obverse bears a flower emerging from the final letter ofpadshah, 1 small testmark, VF-EF, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $200 - 300

Unpublished in all the usual catalogs, but discussed in depth onwww.worldofcoins.eu. The epithet is dar al-salam, not dar al-islam

as at Worldofcoins.

1044. GWALIOR: MANDASOR:LOT of 14 copper paisas, type KM-180and variants, mostly Fine, several VF, and one lovely EF, retailvalue $240, lot of 14 pieces, ex Paul Stevens Collection $120 - 160

1045. GWALIOR: NARWAR: Mahadji Rao, 1761-1794, AR rupee(10.98g), Narwar, AH1205 year 33, KM-20, lotus bud, obverseoff-center, revealing the symbol to the far left, perhaps astylized snake, VF-EF , ex Paul Stevens Collection $80 - 100

1046. GWALIOR: NARWAR: Daulat Rao, 1794-1827, AR rupee(11.02g), Narwar, AH1216 year 44, KM-26, katar & floral spray,EF, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $130 - 170

1047. GWALIOR: NARWAR: Daulat Rao, 1794-1827, AR 1/8 rupee(1.30g), Narwar, AH1230 year 2(1), KM-187, lotus bud & snake, VF, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 120

1048. GWALIOR: NARWAR: Daulat Rao, 1794-1827, AR 1/8 rupee(1.36g), Narwar, AH1230, KM-187, lotus bud & snake, regnalyear off flan, choice VF, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 120

1049. GWALIOR: NARWAR: Daulat Rao, 1794-1827, AR ¼ rupee(2.62g), Narwar, AH1207 year 35, KM-188, lotus bud & snake,Fine, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 120

Normal AH1207 coins of Narwar lack the snake. This piece wasprobably struck with frozen date in the 1220s, after the completed

annexation of Narwar into Gwalior.

1050. GWALIOR: NARWAR: Daulat Rao, 1794-1827, AR ½ rupee(5.23g), Narwar, AH1230 year 21, KM-189, lotus bud & snake,VF, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 120

1051. GWALIOR: NARWAR: LOT of 7 copper paisas: KM-184.2: year40, AH1207 year 4x, and 1216 year 4x; and KM-185: AH1230year 9, year 12, 1230 year 21, and 1230 year 2(1); one VG, oneFine, the rest VF, retail value $180, lot of 7 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 120

1052. GWALIOR: NARWAR: LOT of 10 silver rupees of the time ofMahadji Rao: KM-20: AH1201 year 29, 1202 year 30, 1203 year31, 1204 year 31, 1204 year 32, 1205 year 32, 1205 year 33,1206 year 34, 1207 year 35, and 1208 year 35, several EF, therest choice VF to VF-EF, retail value $800, lot of 10 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $400 - 600

1053. GWALIOR: NARWAR: LOT of 11 silver rupees: Mahadji Rao(1761-1794): KM-20: AH1201 year 29 (2 pcs); 1202 year 30 (2pcs), 1204 year 31, and 1208 year 35; and Daulat Rao(1794-1827): KM-190: AH1230 year 9 (3 pcs), and 1230 year 21(2 pcs); all VF or better, retail value $440, lot of 11 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $250 - 350

1054. GWALIOR: NARWAR: LOT of 4 silver rupees and 1 quarter rupee with lotus bud & snake: Daulat Rao (1794-1827): KM-188, ¼rupee: DM (F-VF); and KM-190, rupee, AH1230 year 9, 1230 year12, 1230 year 15, 1230 year 21; all VF or better, retail value $240, lot of 5 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $120 - 180

1055. GWALIOR: RAJOD: LOT of 6 copper paisas: KM-193, lotus:VS1930 & VS193x (both Fine); KM-195, lingam: VS193x (2 pcs,both VG-F); KM-196, snake: VS1940 (VF); and KM—, rosette: NDor DM (Fine); retail value $350, lot of 6 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $150 - 250

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1056. GWALIOR: RAJOD: Jayaji Rao, 1843-1886, AE Hanuman paisa(11.54g), VS1940, KM-—, rosette right of Hanuman, lingam inreverse center, VF, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 140

1057. GWALIOR: RAJOD: Jayaji Rao, 1843-1886, AE Hanuman paisa(11.92g), VS1940, KM-—, snake right of Hanuman, full clear dateon reverse, square planchet, unlike the usual round, VF, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 140

1058. GWALIOR: SABALGARH: Daulat Rao, 1794-1827, AR rupee(10.77g), Sabalgarh, AH1198 year 34, KM-—, in the name ofShah Alam II, mace & axe on reverse, rare variety, bold EF-AU, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 150

Attribution to Sabalgarh is tentative. See the article by ShailendraBhandare in JONS, volume 198 (winter 2009). The mint name itself

reads either falus or filusa, perhaps a reference to Jean BaptisteFilose, who conquered Sabalgarh for Gwalior in 1810. The meaning

of the dates & regnal years is conjectural.

(See also lots 1059 to 1063 below).

1059. GWALIOR: SABALGARH: Daulat Rao, 1794-1827, AR rupee(10.68g), Sabalgarh, year 6, KM-—, in the name of Muhammad Akbar II, axe only, bold strike, last year of issue, EF-AU, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 150

1060. GWALIOR: SABALGARH: Daulat Rao, 1794-1827, AR rupee(10.78g), Sabalgarh, year 2, KM-—, in the name of Muhammad Akbar II, axe & spear, EF, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $90 - 110

1061. GWALIOR: SABALGARH: Daulat Rao, 1794-1827, AE paisa(15.31g), Sabalgarh, AH(11)98/(1222), KM-—, in the name ofShah Alam II, AH date confirmed by same reverse die asBhandare type I.1, which bears the date, but the actual year of striking unknown, attractive VF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 150

1062. GWALIOR: SABALGARH: LOT of 6 silver rupees in the name ofShah Alam II: KM—: With axe only: AH(119)8 year 34 (2 pcs)(119)8 year 35, and 1199 year 3x; and with axe & spear,AH(119)8 year 36, and (119)9 year 36; nearly all EF condition,retail value $300, lot of 6 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $150 - 200

1063. GWALIOR: SABALGARH: LOT of 4 silver rupees in the name ofShah Alam II: KM—: AH1198 year 33, axe only; AH(119)8 year 33 with axe & spear; and AH(119)8 year 34, axe & sword (2 pcs); allEF condition, retail value $250, lot of 4 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $120 - 180

1064. GWALIOR: SHADHORAH: Daulat Rao, 1794-1827, AR rupee(10.62g), Shadhorah, ND, KM-200, Bhandare-2, in the name ofMuhammad Akbar II, cannon right & snake / whisk & axe, mintname at the top, partially legible on this piece, VF-EF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 140

According to Bhandare, the cannon was the symbol of JeanBaptiste Filose, who served Gwalior for 47 years.


1065. GWALIOR: SHADHORAH: Daulat Rao, 1794-1827, AR rupee(10.64g), Shadhorah, ND, KM-200, Bhandare-2, in the name ofMuhammad Akbar II, cannon right & snake / whisk & axe, mintname at the top, fully legible on this piece, bold VF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $130 - 170

1066. GWALIOR: SHADHORAH: LOT of 3 silver rupees in the name ofMuhammad Akbar II: KM-200, cannon & snake / whisk & axe,undated as always, mint name off flan as usual, all EF condition,retail value $200, lot of 3 pieces, ex Paul Stevens Collection $120 - 160

1067. GWALIOR: SHEOPUR: Jayaji Rao, 1843-1886, AR rupee(10.94g), Sheopur, year 15, KM-204, cannon left, with the number113 on both obverse & reverse, regnal year in usual position onreverse, lovely strike, EF, S, ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 140

According to Lingen & Wiggins, the number 113 refers to theweight, 11 masha plus 3 ratti.

1068. GWALIOR: SHEOPUR: LOT of 15 silver rupees: Daulat Rao(1794-1827): KM-201, all with obverse year AH1228: regnal year7, 8, 9, 10, 11 (3 pcs), 13, 15, 17, 18, 2x (2 pcs); and Jayaji Rao(1843-1886): KM-203: AH1271 & 1274; mostly F-VF, retail value$375, lot of 15 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $200 - 300

1069. GWALIOR: SIPRI: Mahadji Rao, 1761-1794, AR rupee(11.00g), “Narwar”, AH1198 year 25, KM-—, EF, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $120 - 160

All rupees of Sipri bear the mint name Narwar, but can be easilydistinguished from issues of Narwar, as they lack the lotus bud on

the reverse. Dates prior to year 33 are very rare.

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1070. GWALIOR: SIPRI: Mahadji Rao, 1761-1794, AR rupee(10.86g), “Narwar”, AH1198 year 26, KM-—, EF, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $120 - 160

All rupees of Sipri bear the mint name Narwar, but can be easilydistinguished from issued of Narwar, as they lack the lotus bud on

the reverse. Dates prior to year 33 are very rare.

1071. GWALIOR: SIPRI: Mahadji Rao, 1761-1794, AR rupee(11.07g), “Narwar”, AH1120 year 33, KM-205, choice EF, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $120 - 160

1072. GWALIOR: SIPRI: Mahadji Rao, 1761-1794, AR rupee(10.97g), “Narwar”, AH1106 year 34, KM-205, superb deepstrike, bold EF-AU , ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 150

It is possible that 1106 is not a date, but a weight reference, to 11masha and 6 ratti.

1073. GWALIOR: SIPRI: Daulat Rao, 1794-1827, AR rupee (10.97g), “Narwar”, AH1106 year 41, KM-205, bold strike, much originalluster, UNC , ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 150

It is possible that 1106 is not a date, but a weight reference, to 11masha and 6 ratti.

1074. GWALIOR: SIPRI: LOT of 7 silver rupees of Daulat Rao(1794-1827), all with the pseudo-Hijri date 1106: KM-205: year 40, 41, 44, 46 (2 pcs), and 47 (2 pcs); nearly all EF condition, retailvalue $400, lot of 7 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $200 - 300

1075. GWALIOR: SIPRI: LOT of 4 silver rupees of Daulat Rao(1794-1827), with pseudo-Hijri dates: AH1120, 1130, and Hijridate off flan (2 pcs), all with regnal year 9; average VF-EF, retailvalue $200, lot of 4 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 150

Hyderabad

1076. DARYAPUR: AE paisa (10.82g), Daryapur, ND (19th century),Cr-16, lion / mint name, in Amrawati district, Maharashtraprovince, not far from the former Elichpur, municipal coppercoinage under the authority of the Nizam of Hyderabad, Fine, RR,ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 150

1077. DARYAPUR: LOT of 4 copper paisas of the 19th century, threeshowing portions of the mint name, one that might be of a different and still unrecognized location, Good to Fine condition; retail value $150, lot of 4 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $80 - 100

Two are Elichpur style with lion obverse, the other two dub style of Hyderabad mint.

1078. ELICHPUR: AR rupee (11.53g), Elichpur, year 9 (retrograde),KM-—, in the name of Shah Alam II, unpublished in regularsources, but a very few examples have appeared in India,always with frozen regnal year 9 and no Hijri date of obverse,choice EF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $160 - 200

1079. KARANJA: AE paisa (9.35g), Karanja, ND (19th century),Cr-21, lion in circle / mint name, with trident below, town located in Washim district, about 40 miles southwest of Amravati, veryclear mint name, VF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $150 - 200

1080. KARANJA: LOT of 3 copper paisas: Cr-21, lion / mint name &trisul (2 pcs, Fine with clear mint name, the other Fair), and oneuncertain piece, with mint name tentatively read as Karanja(obverse of later Shah Alam II pieces), , ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 120

1081. HYDERABAD: Sikandar Jah, 1803-1829, AR ¼ rupee (2.80g),Farkhanda Bunyad Hyderabad, AH1231, Cr-46, lovely bold strike,one tiny testmark, choice EF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $150 - 200

The earliest quarter rupee date listed in KM is 1238; the 1231 onthis piece is totally clear.

1082. HYDERABAD: Sikandar Jah, 1803-1829, AR ¼ rupee (2.64g), Farkhanda Bunyad Hyderabad, AH1238, Cr-46, one tinytestmark, VF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 150

1083. HYDERABAD: Sikandar Jah, 1803-1829, AR ½ rupee (5.61g), Farkhanda Bunyad Hyderabad, AH1234, Cr-47, unpublisheddate, one year earlier than the first listed in KM, bold strike,without any testmarks, choice EF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $160 - 200

1084. HYDERABAD: Nasir ad-Daula, 1829-1857, AR ¼ rupee(2.80g), Farkhanda Bunyad Hyderabad, AH1245, Cr-64,unpublished date, one tiny testmark, lovely EF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $120 - 180

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1085. HYDERABAD: Nasir ad-Daula, 1829-1857, AR ½ rupee (5.65g),Farkhanda Bunyad Hyderabad, AH1251 year 33, Cr-65, 1 smalltestmark, VF-EF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 150

1086. HYDERABAD: Nasir ad-Daula, 1829-1857, AR ¼ rupee (2.81g),Farkhanda Bunyad Hyderabad, AH1254, Cr-77, unpublished date, one tiny testmark, minor weakness due to uneven planchetthickness, EF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 150

1087. HYDERABAD: Nasir ad-Daula, 1829-1857, AR ¼ rupee (2.76g),Farkhanda Bunyad Hyderabad, AH1253, Cr-77, unpublished date, one tiny testmark & one small banker’s mark, VF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 150

1088. HYDERABAD: Nasir ad-Daula, 1829-1857, AR ½ rupee (5.60g),Farkhanda Bunyad Hyderabad, AH1257, Cr-78, 1 tiny testmark,iridescent toning, AU, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $120 - 160

1089. HYDERABAD: Mir Mahbub Ali Khan II, 1868-1911, AV 1/8ashrafi, Farkhanda Bunyad Hyderabad, Y-19, a gorgeousspecimen! NGC graded MS66 , ex Dr. Lawrence AdamsCollection, purchased from M. Louis Teller, January 1991 $400 - 500

1090. HYDERABAD: Mir Mahbub Ali Khan, 1869-1911, AV ashrafi(11.13g), Farkhanda Bunyad Hyderabad, AH1314 year 31, Y-22,bold strike, one small testmark, some original luster, choice EF-AU $1,100 - 1,500

1091. HYDERABAD: Mir Mahbub Ali Khan, 1869-1911, AV ashrafi(11.17g), Farkhanda Bunyad Hyderabad, AH1312 year (2)8,Y-22, bold strike, one small testmark, some original luster,EF-AU $1,100 - 1,500

1092. HYDERABAD: Mir Usman Ali Khan, 1911-1948, AV ½ ashrafi(5.58g), Farkhanda Bunyad Hyderabad, AH1366 year 37,Y-56.2, last year of gold coinage, UNC, R $800 - 900

1093. HYDERABAD: Mir Mahbub Ali Khan, 1869-1911, AE rectangular paisa pattern (6.55g), Hyderabad, ND, KM-—, 13 x 18mm, with an unread word below the title nizam al-mulk, probably privatelyproduced for eventual presentation to the Nizam’s regime,appears to be unpublished, and of uncertain purpose, EF, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 150

1094. HYDERABAD: LOT of 2 silver ¼ rupees of Nasir ad-Daula, typeKM-77, AH1268 and 1272, both bold VF, each with 1 smalltestmark, both very rare, retail value $240, lot of 2 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $150 - 200

1095. HYDERABAD: LOT of 5 silver rupees of Farkhanda BunyadHyderabad mint: Cr-48.1: AH1228/6 (choice VF); Cr-66: 1249(VF), and 1251/33 (VF-EF); and Cr-79: 1256/4 (unpublished date,lustrous AU), and 1262/9 (broad strike, choice AU); the first 3each with 1 tiny testmark; retail value $270, lot of 5 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $160 - 220

1096. HYDERABAD: LOT of 28 hammered silver coins of Mir MahbubAli Khan (1868-1911), from before the general adoption ofmachine struck coinage: Y-13: 1/16 rupee, AH1303, 1314, and1321; Y-14: 1/8 rupee, 1297, 1299, 1305, 1307, 1309, 1311, 131x, and 13xx; Y-15: ¼ rupee, 1299, 12xx, 1304, 1306, 1307, 1308,1309, 1310, 1317, and DM; Y-16: ½ rupee 1294 (2 pcs), 1306,1307, and 1316; and Y-17: rupee, 1299, and 1317; all EF orbetter, many Uncirculated (except ¼ rupee 1317, only VF); retailvalue $620, lot of 28 pieces, ex Paul Stevens Collection $350 - 500

1097. HYDERABAD: LOT of 12 silver coins of the first machine-struckseries: Y-29: 2 annas, AH1318/35 (2 pcs, one EF, the other VFadjusted); Y-30: 4 annas, 1318/34 (VF, couple very lightscratches); Y-32: rupee, 1312/23 (2 pcs), 1313/29 (3 pcs),1314/30, and 1318/34 (3 pcs) (all EF or better); retail value $560,lot of 12 pieces, ex Paul Stevens Collection $300 - 400

1098. HYDERABAD: LOT of 6 silver and 2 copper-nickel 8-anna coins,machine-struck: Y-39: AH1328/43 (EF) and 1329/44 (2 pcs, oneEF, the other choice AU); Y-52: 1342/13 (EF), and 1354/25(VF-EF); Y-62: 1363/34 (EF); and Y-66: 1366/37 (2 pcs, both EF),retail value $380, lot of 8 pieces, ex Paul Stevens Collection $200 - 300

1099. HYDERABAD: LOT of 31 silver machine-struck rupees: Y-40:AH1321/37, 1321/38 (2 pcs), 1322/38, 1322/39, 1323/39 (2 pcs),1323/40 (sic), 1326/41, 1328/43, and 1329/44; Y-53: 1330/1 (2pcs); Y-53a: 1331/2, 1332/3, 1334/6, 1335/6, 1335/7, 1336/7,1337/7, 1338/9 (2 pcs), 1341/12, 1342/13, 1343/14 (2 pcs); andY-63: 1361/32 (2 pcs) and 1362/34 (3 pcs); early dates mostly VF, later dates mostly EF, a few better, retail value $600, lot of 31 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $350 - 450

1100. HYDERABAD: LOT of 67 machine-struck coins: Mir Mahbub AliKhan: pie: Y-34: AH1325/42, 1326/42 (2 pcs), and 1327/42 (2pcs); 2 pies: Y-35: 132x/39, 1324/40, 1324/xx, 1325/41 (2 pcs),and 1329/44; ½ anna: Y-36: 1324/40 (2 pcs), and 1329/44; 2annas: Y-37: 1323/39 (2 pcs); and 4 annas: Y-38: 1323/39 (2pcs), and 1328/43; Mur Usman Ali Khan: pie: Y-45: 1344/13 (2pcs), 1353/24 (unclear); 2 pies: Y-46: 1330/1; Y-46a: 1331/2,1338/9, 1343/14, 1348/19 (2 pcs), and 1349/20 (2 pcs); and Y-58:1362/33, 1363/34, 1366/37, and 1368/39 (3 pcs); 1/2 anna: Y-47:1332/3, 1344/15, and 1348/20; anna: Y-48: 1338, and 1340; Y-49: 1346, 1358, and 1359; and Y-59: 1361, 1362 (2 pcs), and 1366 (2 pcs); 2 annas: Y-50: 1337/9, 1348/19, and 1355/26; Y-60:1362/33 (4 pcs); and Y-64: 1366/37 (2 pcs), and 1368/39; and 4annas: Y-52: 1342/13, and 1358/30; Y-61: 1362/33 (2 pcs); andY-65: 1366/37 (2 pcs), and 1368/39 (2 pcs), early dates F-VF,middle dates VF or better, latest dates mostly EF or better, retailvalue $400, lot of 67 pieces, ex Paul Stevens Collection $200 - 300

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1101. HYDERABAD: LOT of 18 copper coins, 1 silver rupee, and onecopper medal: odd-shaped copper “dub” coins of Mir MahbubAli Khan, Y-12, including one with clear date AH1303 (8 pcs,average crude VF, all amongst the best examples we have seen);rectangular “dub” coins of Elichpur (2 pcs, both VF); rupee ofAurangabad AH1230 (F-VF); paisa of Aurangabad (Cr-62, 2 pcs,both VF); early paisa probably of Aurangabad (3 pcs, Fine);unknown paisa dated AH1262 (bold VF); miscellaneousundetermined paisa (2 pcs, both crude Fine); and copper medalof Hyderabad for the victory in Tunisia, dated FE1352 (EF, mountremoved); interesting lot of unusual coins, retail value $300, lot of 20 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $150 - 250

1102. HYDERABAD: LOT of 8 copper coins of unknown origin, raisedhand on one side, either blank or with a group of spears on thereverse, reportedly found in the region of Hyderabad, period ofissue unknown, but likely 18th or 19th century, mostly crude VFcondition, retail value undetermined, lot of 8 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 200

Weights 1.72g, 2.43g, 2.69g, 7.21g, 8.73g, 8.81g, 9.01g, and 9.24g.

Indore

1103. INDORE: AR rupee (11.46g), Malharnagar, year 2, KM-—, inthe name of Alamgir II, superb strike with full mintname, 1testmark, choice VF, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $200 - 300

This is the earliest coin of Indore state, but can also be regarded asa Mughal issue, if preferred. A finer specimen sold at Stephen

Album Auction 22, Lot 865, for $800.

1104. INDORE: AR rupee (11.31g), Malharnagar, AH117x, KM-—,regnal year appears to be “7", struck from deteriorating dies,VF, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 120

Possibly AH1174, thus type KM-69, but with Alamgir rather thanShah Alam as indicated in KM (probably their typo).

1105. INDORE: AR ¼ rupee (2.77g), Maheshwar, AH1208, KM-56.2,unpublished date for this denomination, bold EF , ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 120

1106. INDORE: AR rupee (11.33g), AH1180 year 11, KM-58.1, firstyear of type, with lingam, but no bilva leaf, superb strike, AU, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $120 - 140

The engraved mint name is Malharnagar, but likely struck atMaheshwar, indicated by the lingam on reverse.

1107. INDORE: AR rupee (11.24g), Malharnagar, AH1185 year 12,KM-76, earliest known date for the series, apparentlyunpublished, bold VF, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 120

1108. INDORE: LOT of 10 silver rupees, Malharnagar mint, KM-76:early dates: AH1185 year 15, 1185/—, 1186/15 (2 pcs), 1187/17,1191/18, 1192/20, 1197/2x, 1199/26, and 1199/2x, all VF-EF, nice group of the scarce early years, retail value $400, lot of 10 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $180 - 160

1109. INDORE: LOT of 13 silver rupees, Malharnagar mint, KM-76:AH1200, 1201 (2 pcs), 1202/29, 1203, 1204, 1205 (2 pcs),1206/34 (2 pcs), 1207 (2 pcs), and 1208, all VF or better, mostlyEF, retail value $400, lot of 13 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $200 - 280

1110. INDORE: LOT of 15 silver rupees, Malharnagar mint, KM-76:middle period: AH1210, 1213, 1216, 1227, 1228/62, 1230/64,1230, 1231/65, 1233/66, 1237/70 (2 pcs), 1241/7x, 1244/73,1246/76, 1251, all but one VF or better, several EF, collection a bit weak on this period as there have not been middle period hoardsof Indore rupees in recent years, retail value $450, lot of 15 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $260 - 350

1111. INDORE: LOT of 20 silver rupees, Malharnagar mint, KM-76:AH1264/94, 1265/95, 1265, 1266 (2 pcs), 1267 (2 pcs), 1268/98,1269, 1270, 1272 (2 pcs), 1273, 1275 (3 pcs), 1276/102, 1277 (2pcs), and 1279, all VF or better, retail value $500, lot of 20 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $250 - 350

1112. INDORE: LOT of 16 silver rupees, Malharnagar mint, KM-76: latedates, many with regnal years: AH1280, 1282/111, 1285/112,1286/113, 1289/115, 1289, 1292/118, 1293/119, 1293, 1294/120(2 pcs), 1295/121 (2 pcs), 1295/122, and the last date of theseries 1296/122 (2 pcs), all VF or better, retail value $400, lot of 16 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $180 - 260

1113. INDORE: LOT of 23 silver half rupees, Malharnagar mint, KM-73:AH1190, 1230 (2 pcs), 1234, 1235, 1246, 1251 (2 pcs), 1262,1264, 1265, 1266 (2 pcs), 1267, 1268, 1269, 1270, 1272 (2 pcs),1273, 1275 (2 pcs), and (128)5 year 112, all at least VF, somereally nice, wonderful group with clearly legible dates, retail value$600, lot of 23 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $300 - 450

1114. INDORE: LOT of 20 silver quarter rupees, Malharnagar mint,KM-72: AH1203, 1207, 1218, 1227 (2 pcs), 1228, 1231, 1234,1235, 1236, 1237 (2 pcs), 1243, 1244 (2 pcs), 1245, 1246, 1250,1253, and 1256, all VF or better, lovely group with legible dates,retail value $500, lot of 20 pieces, ex Paul Stevens Collection $250 - 400

1115. INDORE: LOT of 9 silver 1/8 rupees, Malharnagar mint, KM-71:AH1216, 1225, 1226, 1234, 1237, 1244, 1253, and 1259 (2 pcs),all VF, a couple better, scarce with clearly legible dates, retailvalue $310, lot of 9 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $150 - 250

1116. INDORE: LOT of 11 silver rupees, Maheshwar mint, KM-58.1: first type without the bilva leaf: AH1190/18 (2 pcs), 1191/20, 1191/21(2 pcs), 1192/23 (2 pcs), 1198/26 (2 pcs), 1198/2x (2 pcs), all inEF condition, some superb, retail value $385, lot of 11 pieces, ,ex Paul Stevens Collection $200 - 300

1117. INDORE: LOT of 16 silver rupees, Maheshwar mint, KM-58.2:second type with bilva leaf & lingam: AH1200/28, 1201/28,1202/29 (2 pcs), 1203, 1205/33, 1205, 1207/35, 1208, 1211/39 (9over 8), 1215/42, 1216/44 (2 pcs), 1217/46, and 1247 (2 pcs), allVF or better, about half EF, lovely group, retail value $450, lot of 16 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $250 - 350

1118. INDORE: LOT of 3 silver ½ rupees, Maheshwar mint, KM-57.2:AH1216 (VF, 1 test cut), AH1217 (2 pcs, VF with small test cut,VG), retail value $150, lot of 3 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $80 - 120

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1119. JAIPUR: Madho Singh II, 1880-1922, AR nazarana rupee,Sawai Jaipur, 1903 year 24, KM-147, NGC graded MS62 $140 - 180

1120. JAIPUR: Madho Singh II, 1880-1922, AR nazarana rupee(11.34g), Sawai Jaipur, 1913 year 34, KM-147, choice AU$100 - 150

1121. JAISALMIR: AR ¼ rupee (2.76g), year 22, KM-8, choice AU ,ex Deepak Haritwal Collection $80 - 100

1122. JHALAWAR: AR rupee (11.19g), year 18, Cr-28, in the name of Bahadur Shah, EF $80 - 100

1123. JIND: Gajpat Singh, 1764-1789, AR rupee (11.03g), “Sahrind”, ND, KM-1, SS-271, Temple-15, with Kalgi plume below the S of jalus, struck from worn reverse die, VF, R $120 - 150

1124. JIND: Sarup Singh, 1837-1864, AR rupee (10.54g), “Sahrind”,VS(18)93, KM-—, SS-277, Temple-21var, rosette of 6 dotswithin the S of jalus, VF, R $250 - 300

Struck from the coronation nazarana rupee die (reference:Fitzwilliam Collection CM.IN.1267-R).

1125. JIND: Raghbir Singh, 1864-1877, AR rupee (10.96g),“Sahrind”, VS[19]24, KM-5, SS-—, Temple-19/20, struck fromworn dies, Fine, R $100 - 120

1126. JIND: Ranbir Singh, 1887-1949, AR rupee (10.88g), “Sahrind”, VS1944, KM-—, SS-—, Temple-—, annulet within the S ofjalus, lovely bold strike, EF, RRR $400 - 500

Ranbir Singh is known for his machine-struck nazarana rupee dated VS1993 honoring his 50th year of reign. This piece was struck fromthe nazarana dies for his coronation 49 years earlier, and is believe

to be unique, published here for the first time.

1127. KAITHAL: Bhai Lal Singh, 1781-1819, AR rupee (11.18g),“Sahrind”, AH1197, KM-10, SS-291, in name of Durrani AhmadShah, group of 4 pellets below S of jalus, bold strike, choice VF, RR $250 - 350

1128. KAITHAL: Bhai Lal Singh, 1781-1819, AR rupee (11.10g),“Sahrind”, ND, KM-10, SS-291, in name of Durrani Ahmad Shah,group of 4 pellets below S of jalus, lovely strike, EF, R $200 - 250

1129. KAITHAL: Bhai Uday Singh, 1824-1843, AR rupee (10.83g),“Sahrind”, ND, KM-—, SS-—, Temple-26, crude style, withinverted crescent on obverse, always coarsely engraved, VG-F, R $100 - 120

1130. KALAYAN: Muhammad Shah Khair al-Din, 1797-1812, AR rupee (10.95g), Kalayan, ND, KM-6, kalima obverse, lion onreverse below mint name, Persian “H” to right (for Hyderabad?),VG-F , ex Paul Stevens Collection $200 - 300

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1131. KISHANGARH: Yaghanarian Singh, 1926-1938, AV mohur(10.93g), year 24, Y-8, in the name of George V, immobilizedregnal year [2]4 of Shah Alam II, a superb example! NGC graded MS63 , ex Dr. Lawrence Adams Collection, ex Spink Auction 125 (3 March 1998), Lot 315 $900 - 1,000

1132. KORA: AR rupee, Kora, AH11x year 3, KM-162, Maratha issuein the name of Shah Alam II, a lovely example! NGC graded MS63 $125 - 175

1133. KOTAH: AR nazarana rupee, AH “1206", year 7, Cr-32a, in thename of Bahadur II (1237-1257), superb bold strike, PCGS graded MS63 $250 - 350

1134. LADAKH: AR j’au (2.43g), ND (1771-1815), KM-2, with butan in central square on obverse, EF-AU , ex Wéiduolìya Collection,ex Karl Gabrisch Sale Lot 283 $200 - 300

1135. LADAKH: AR ja’u, VS1928//1928, KM-8, struck during theoccupation by the Dogras of Jammu, reverse legend has mintas ladakh qilim-rao jamun, PCGS graded VF35, R $350 - 400

Dated in Tibetan on obverse, Persian on reverse, incorrectly listed as undated in KM.

1136. LADAKH: AE paisa (6.18g), VS1924, KM-9, struck during theoccupation by the Dogras of Jammu, Fine $100 - 120

1137. MANDLA: Shah Alam II, 1759-1806, AR rupee (11.00g),Mandla, AH1199 year 26, KM-287, mint name BalanagarGadha, EF, R, ex David Fore Collection $175 - 225

1138. MYSORE: Anonymous, 12th-14th century, AV pagoda (3.85g), Mitch-NIS.702, caparisoned elephant / floral design, VF , ex Stack’s Auction, May 1982, Lot 1488 $250 - 300

1139. MYSORE: Tipu Sultan, 1782-1799, AE 2 paisa (22.01g),Farrukhyab-Hisar, AM1218, KM-64, bold strike, EF, R $500 - 700

1140. MYSORE: Tipu Sultan, 1782-1799, AE 1/8 paisa (1.31g),Patan, year 3, KM-120.3b, year indicated by Persian letter te,light porosity, F-VF, R $80 - 100

1141. MYSORE: Tipu Sultan, 1782-1799, AR rupee, Patan, AM1218year 8, KM-126, beautifully toned, NGC graded MS62 $120 - 160

Misidentified on NGC holder as KM-96.

1142. MYSORE: Krishna Raja Wodeyar, 1799-1868, AR rupee,Patan, AH1218 year 43, Cr-207, NGC graded MS62 $100 - 150

1143. NABHA: Jaswant Singh, 1783-1840, AR rupee (10.89g), ND,Cr-20.1, In the name of Ahmad Shah, cross-like symbol belowjalus, choice EF $130 - 170

1144. NABHA: Jaswant Singh, 1783-1840, AR rupee (11.05g),“Sahrind”, VS[18]77, Cr-20.2, SS-252, in the name of AhmadShah, “77" of date above the state symbol left of jalus, boldstrike, choice VF $180 - 220

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1145. NABHA: Jaswant Singh, 1783-1840, AR rupee (11.05g),“Sahrind”, VS[18]81, Cr-20.3, SS-253, in the name of AhmadShah, bold VF $150 - 200

1146. NABHA: Jaswant Singh, 1783-1840, AR rupee (10.98g),“Sahrind”, VS[18]83, Cr-20.3, SS-253, in the name of AhmadShah, some light traces of hornsilver, VF $140 - 160

1147. NABHA: Jaswant Singh, 1783-1840, AR rupee (10.98g),“Sahrind”, VS[18]88, Cr-20.3, SS-253, in the name of AhmadShah, VF $140 - 180

1148. NABHA: Jaswant Singh, 1783-1840, AR rupee (10.91g),“Sahrind”, year “3", Cr-20.4, SS-254, Gobind Shahi couplet, year”3" on both sides, probably intended for VS1893, VF, R $150 - 200

Struck under Sikh authority.

1149. NABHA: Devinder Singh, 1840-1846, AR ½ rupee (5.42g),“Nabha”, DM, Cr-—, SS-—, Gobind Shahi couplet, tentativeattribution, said to be known dated VS1898 (1841/42), VG, RRR $100 - 140


1150. NABHA: Bharpur Singh, 1847-1863, AR rupee (10.88g),“Sahrind”, VS1908, Y-1.1. SS-259, Gobind Shahi couplet, cleardate on obverse, touch of minor scrapes on surface, F-VF, S $120 - 140


1151. NABHA: Hira Singh, 1870-1911, AR rupee (11.01g), VS1929,Y-2, katar to left & star below jalus, date coarsely engraved, asis typical of this series, lovely VF, R $180 - 220

Sikh issue, with the Sikh couplet of Guru Gobind Shah on obverse.

1152. NARAYANPETT: AR 1/8 rupee (1.34g), Dilshadabad,AH125(2), Cr-37, in the name of Shah Alam II, EF, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 150

1153. NARAYANPETT: LOT of 3 silver rupees, Cr-40, AH1239 (VF-EF,clear date, 3 tiny banker’s marks, rare), and AH1186 (2 pcs, oneVF, the other Fine with numerous banker’s marks), retail value$150, lot of 3 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 120

1154. NAWANAGAR: AR 5 kori (14.05g), VS1949, KM-23, light tone,EF-AU $130 - 170

1155. PARTABGARH: AR square rupee (10.83g), Deogarh, AH1236(frozen), KM-37, in the name of “shah of London”, which refersto Queen Victoria, unusual double-struck variety, EF $100 - 140

1156. PATIALA: Narinder Singh, 1845-1862, AR rupee (11.05g),“Sahrind”, VS1903, Y-1, SS-212, Ahmad Shah legend, flowerbelow S of jalus, date above S of ma’nus, choice VF $100 - 150

The date is almost always off flan, but clear on this example.

1157. PATIALA: Narinder Singh, 1845-1862, AR rupee (11.08g),“Sahrind”, year “32", Y-1, SS-212, Ahmad Shah legend, flowerbelow S of jalus, unpublished variety, VF $100 - 150

The number “32" is for AH1232, during the reign of Sahib Singh,observed on coins of all his successors as a frozen form on the

obverse.

1158. PATIALA: Narinder Singh, 1845-1862, AR rupee (11.05g),“Sahrind”, VS[1]907, Y-1, SS-212, Ahmad Shah legend, flowerbelow S of jalus, rare with legible date, choice VF $100 - 120

1159. PATIALA: Bhupinder Singh, 1900-1938, AR nazarana rupee(11.76g), “Sahrind”, VS[19]58, Y-—, SS-225, Gobind Shahlegend, which characterises the nazarana pieces, whereas thecirculation rupees of Patiala retain the Durrani Ahmad Shahlegend, about 15% flat strike, F-VF, RR $350 - 450

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1160. PUDUKKOTTAI: Martanda Bhairana, 1886-1928, AE cash, ND(1889-1906), KM-6, seated goddess Brihadamba facing, Heatonmint specimen strike, NGC graded Specimen-62 RB $150 - 250

1161. PUDUKKOTTAI: Martanda Bhairana, 1886-1928, AE cash, ND(1889-1906), KM-6, seated goddess Brihadamba facing, Heatonmint specimen strike, NGC graded Specimen-62 BN $150 - 250

1162. PUDUKKOTTAI: Martanda Bhairana, 1886-1928, AE cash, ND(1889-1906), KM-6, seated goddess Brihadamba facing, likely aHeaton mint specimen strike, NGC graded MS63 RB $75 - 100

1163. RADHANPUR: Bismilla Khan, 1874-1895, AR rupee (11.17g),AH1298, KM-29, VF $130 - 170

1164. RATLAM: Ranjit Singh, 1864-1893, AE paisa (5.82g), VS1947, KM-24, thick flan, Proof, RRR $200 - 300

1165. SAILANA: Jaswant Singh, 1890-1919, AE ¼ anna, 1912,KM-16, in the name of George V, NGC graded MS64 RB $150 - 200

Sikh Empire

1166. SIKH EMPIRE: AE paisa (11.11g), Amritsar, ND, KM-7.1var,Herrli-01.34var, different reverse legend arrangement, withGurmukhi AMB to right of the leaf instead of to left, VF, R $100 - 150

1167. SIKH EMPIRE: AE paisa (11.76g), Amritsar, ND, KM-7.8,Herrli-01.58, leaf both sides, with especially fancy leaf onreverse, choice VF, R $120 - 160

1168. SIKH EMPIRE: AE paisa (10.35g), Amritsar, ND, KM-—,Herrli-01.55, 4-petal flower on obverse, with Persian nak below, VF, R $100 - 150

1169. SIKH EMPIRE: AE falus (9.59g), Amritsar, ND, KM-10.2,Herrli-01.80, Baba Nanak type, with Persian yek falus on reverse,to left of which are two four-leaf clover designs, VF, S $100 - 140

1170. SIKH EMPIRE: AE falus (9.83g), Amritsar, VS1900, KM-10.2,Herrli-01.80, Baba Nanak type, with Persian yek falus onreverse, two rosettes to left, light porosity, VF, S $100 - 140

1171. SIKH EMPIRE: AE falus (9.59g), Amritsar, ND, KM-10.2,Herrli-01.67, bilingual, with Persian yek falus in obverse center,some adhesions, F-VF, S $90 - 110

1172. SIKH EMPIRE: AR nanakshahi rupee (11.01g), Amritsar,VS1854, KM-A20.1, Herrli-01.06.04, with numeral “3" to left offadl on obverse, VF-EF, R $100 - 150

1173. SIKH EMPIRE: AR gobindshahi rupee (10.32g), Amritsar,VS1854, KM-A20.2, Herrli-01.19.04, with Arabic rabi’ belowreverse, but only the top of the initial letter visible, 2 testmarks,VF $80 - 100

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1174. SIKH EMPIRE: AR nanakshahi rupee (11.09g), Amritsar,VS1844 year 317, KM-A20.3a, Herrli-01.05A.04, rareshort-lived type, VF-EF, R $140 - 180

1175. SIKH EMPIRE: AR nanakshahi rupee (11.15g), Amritsar,VS1845, KM-A20.3a, Herrli-01.05A.04, rare short-lived type,lovely strike, EF, R $140 - 180

1176. SIKH EMPIRE: AR nanakshahi rupee (11.26g), Amritsar,VS(184)5, KM-A20.4, Herrli-01.06.04, with pipal flower added to reverse, first year of series, EF, R $120 - 160

1177. SIKH EMPIRE: AR gobindshahi rupee (10.69g), Amritsar,VS1859, KM-A20.4var, Herrli-01.20.04, dated AH1217 above,but almost entirely off flan on this piece, lovely EF $100 - 120

1178. SIKH EMPIRE: AR gobindshahi rupee (10.58g), Amritsar,VS1859//AH1217, KM-A20.4var, Herrli-01.20.04, Hijri dateabove obverse, sufficiently legible, lovely EF $120 - 160

1179. SIKH EMPIRE: AR gobindshahi rupee (10.57g), Amritsar,VS1864, KM-A20.4var, Herrli-01.20.04, attractive strike, VF, S $100 - 150

1180. SIKH EMPIRE: AR nanakshahi rupee, Amritsar, VS[18]97,KM-20.1, Herrli-01.11.04, VS1885 series, PCGS graded MS62 $90 - 110

1181. SIKH EMPIRE: AR rupee, Anandghar, VS1841 (1784), KM-30,VF $110 - 150

1182. SIKH EMPIRE: AR rupee (10.98g), Kashmir, VS187x, KM-46.3, Herrli-06.03.04, sprig in obverse center, type is dated VS1877& 1878, 1 small testmark, pleasing VF, R $120 - 160

1183. SIKH EMPIRE: AR rupee (11.04g), Kashmir, VS188x, KM-46.8, Herrli-06.15.04, Sikh flag in obverse center, facing right, type isknown dated VS1881-1887, nice strike, EF, R $150 - 200

1184. SIKH EMPIRE: AR rupee (11.01g), Kashmir, VS1888,KM-46.13, Herrli-06.36.04, Persian “B” in obverse field, for thegovernor Bhima Singh (VS1887-1888), EF, R $180 - 220

1185. SIKH EMPIRE: AR rupee (10.83g), Kashmir, VS1894, KM-51,Herrli-06.46.04, lovely VF-EF $100 - 150

1186. SIKH EMPIRE: AR rupee (10.89g), Kashmir, VS1896, KM-51,Herrli-06.46.04, VF-EF $100 - 150

1187. SIKH EMPIRE: AR rupee (10.87g), Kashmir, VS1898, KM-52.1, Herrli-06.50.04, with Persian S in obverse center for thegovernor Shaikh Gholam Muhyi al-Din (VS1898-1902), divided date, EF $120 - 160

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1188. SIKH EMPIRE: AR rupee (10.81g), Kashmir, VS1900, KM-52.2, Herrli-06.51.04, with Persian S in obverse center for thegovernor Shaikh Gholam Muhyi al-Din (VS1898-1902),connected date, VF $100 - 140

1189. SIKH EMPIRE: AE paisa (13.08g), Kashmir, VS(1877), KM-—,Herrli-06.70.11. SS-SS72, 2-leaf sprig / pipal leaf, bottom ofdate digits “77" barely visible, VF, RR $100 - 150

1190. SIKH EMPIRE: AE paisa (5.97g), Kashmir, VS1905, KM-—,Herrli-—. SS-—, 2-line Persian text including the word râm,pipal leaf to right / date in center, unread Gurmukhi legendaround, porous surfaces, unpublished, Fine, RR $100 - 150

1191. SIKH EMPIRE: AR rupee (10.99g), Multan, VS1879, KM-84,Herrli-11.03.04, some light adhesions, VF $100 - 120

1192. SIKH EMPIRE: AR rupee (11.07g), Multan, VS1881, KM-84,Herrli-11.03.04, minor adhesions on reverse, bold VF $100 - 120

1193. SIKH EMPIRE: AE falus (9.74g), Multan, AH1263, KM-677,Herrli-11.06.11, in the name of the long deceased DurraniMahmud Shah, 3-petal flower in the center of the date, Fine $80 - 100

1194. SIKH EMPIRE: AE falus (8.37g), Peshawar, VS(1891),KM-94A, Herrli-—, pipal leaf in center, mint below, date inArabic numerals above (off flan on this piece) / Gurmukhi text,overstruck on undetermined host, VF, R $100 - 120

1195. SIKH EMPIRE: AE falus (8.22g), Peshawar, DM, KM-—,Herrli-—, Zeno-96067, in the name of Taimur Shah, struck circa 1830 (AH1246) under Sikh control, 5-petal flower within circle,crude VF $120 - 160

To be Album-45, only the 3rd example reported.

1196. SIKH EMPIRE: AE falus (7.82g), Peshawar, VS1891, KM-—,Herrli-13.04.11. Va-758/59, spearhead (?) in center, fleur-de-lisatop, plus mint name in Persian / unread Gurmukhi text, withdate in Nagari numerals (last 2 digits visible on this piece),overstruck as always, VF, R $100 - 140

1197. SIKH EMPIRE: AE falus (7.78g), Peshawar, VS1891, KM-—,Herrli-13.04.11. Va-758/59, spearhead (?) in center, fleur-de-lisatop, plus mint name in Persian / unread Gurmukhi text, withdate in Nagari numerals (both date & mint boldly legible),overstruck as always, VF, R $100 - 140

1198. SIKH EMPIRE: AR rupee (8.53g), Peshawar, VS1892//1892,KM-98.2, Herrli-13.02.04, bold strike, with just a touch ofweakness near the rim, EF $200 - 250

1199. SIKH EMPIRE: AE falus (8.48g), Dera, AH124x, KM-101var,ra’ij and date 124x on obverse, mint name, but without thedenomination falus on reverse, date above, perhaps ending in40 for AH1240, VF, R $100 - 140

1200. SIKH EMPIRE: AE paisa (8.20g), Dera, ND, KM-—,Herrli-05.11.01. SS-SS178, pipal leaf pointing upward to left /3-line Gurmukhi legend, VG, RR $80 - 100

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1201. SIKH EMPIRE: AE paisa (7.37g), Derajat, DM, KM-—,Herrli-07.03.11. SS-SS193, Gobind Shahi text / 6-petal flowerand small pipal leaf, trace of last digit of date, which ispresumably “9" for VS1889, the only known date for this type,overstruck on uncertain host, Fine, RR $100 - 150

1202. SIKH EMPIRE: AR rupee (10.60g), Derajat, AH1240, KM-373,Herrli-07.01.04, in the name of the Durrani ruler Mahmud Shah, VF-EF $100 - 120

1203. SIKH EMPIRE: AR rupee (10.63g), Derajat, AH1246, KM-373,Herrli-07.01.04, in the name of the Durrani ruler Mahmud Shah, VF-EF $100 - 120

1204. SIKH EMPIRE: AR rupee (10.72g), Derajat, AH1251, KM-373,Herrli-07.01.04, in the name of the deceased Durrani rulerMahmud Shah, scarce date, VF-EF $110 - 130

1205. SIKH EMPIRE: AR rupee (10.78g), Derajat, AH1252, KM-373,Herrli-07.01.04, in the name of the deceased Durrani rulerMahmud Shah, last year of issue, lovely bold strike, choice VF,RR $140 - 180

1206. SIKH EMPIRE: LOT of 12 copper coins: Peshawar: 4 coppercoins of various types, all overstruck on previous issues (averagecrude VF), Amritsar: 3 coppers coins (average Fine, including 2pieces overstruck on earlier types), and billishahi paisas: typeKM-102 with lion right, 5 pieces, including three with partial dates(two VF, one Fine) and two without legible dates (one Good, theother Fine), civic issue struck both before and after the Sikhannexation in 1835, but all continued to be used under Sikh rule,retail value $325, lot of 12 pieces $150 - 250

1207. TRAVANCORE: Rama Varma VI, 1885-1924, AR ¼ rupee,1889, KM-37, lovely deep toning, NGC graded MS63 $220 - 260

1208. TRAVANCORE: Rama Varma VI, 1885-1924, AE cash four(sic), ND (1901-1910), KM-41, AU $100 - 120

1209. TRAVANCORE: Rama Varma VI, 1885-1924, AE 8 cash, Heaton, ND (1901-10), KM-42, RV monogram, legend CASH EIGHTaround / sankha (conch shell) in sprays, specimen strike, very rare in this quality, NGC graded Specimen-63 BN, RR $350 - 350

1210. TRAVANCORE: Rama Varma VI, 1885-1924, AE 8 cash, ND(1906-35), Y-48, Heaton mint specimen strike, NGC graded Specimen-63 BN $150 - 250

1211. TRAVANCORE: Rama Varma VI, 1885-1924, AE 8 cash, ND(1906-35), KM-48, RV monogram, legend CASH EIGHT around / sankha (conch shell) in sprays, NGC graded MS62 BR $70 - 90

1212. TRAVANCORE: Bala Rama Varma II, 1924-1949, AR ¼ rupee,ME1112, KM-62, NGC graded MS65 $100 - 150

1213. TRAVANCORE: Bala Rama Varma II, 1924-1949, AR ¼ rupee,ME1116 (1941), KM-66, NGC graded MS64 $120 - 160

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1214. TRAVANCORE:Wooden chuckram counting board, early 20thcentury (circa 1900-1930), obverse for 500 pieces, reverse for200 pieces in the upper section, 100 pieces in the lowersection, size 315 x 180mm, almost new condition $200 - 300

Tiny silver or copper chuckram coins were laid out over the board,which eased the counting process. Double-sided counting boards

are quite rare. This counting board was produced late in the periodthat silver chuckrams were used, and appears never to have been

placed in use.

Photo size reduced.

1215. TRIPURA: Amara Manikya, 1577-1586, AR tanka (10.73g),SE1499 (1577), KM-90, EF $180 - 220

1216. TRIPURA: Rajadhara Manikya, 1586-1599, AR tanka(10.57g), SE1508 (1586), KM-97, VF-EF $200 - 250

1217. TRIPURA: Rajadhara Manikya, 1586-1599, AR tanka(10.71g), SE1508 (1586), KM-97, VF $160 - 200

1218. WANPARTI: LOT of 5 silver rupees, Cr-80, AH1235 year 14 (ofMuhammad Akbar II), all VF with some small banker’s marks,interesting lot, retail value $250, lot of 5 pieces, ex Paul Stevens Collection $130 - 170

1219. INDIAN STATES: LOT of 19 coins, including many better pieces:Awadh: rupee AH1231/26 (EF); Baroda: copper of Amreli(Y-C23, VF), normal rupee 123x/15 (VF); Bhopal: rupee 1295(EF); Bikanir: rupee (KM-54, VF); Cochin: 2 puttuns (KM-6, VF);Gwalior: rupee of Bajranggarh (KM-16, VF), rupee of NarwarKM-190 (VF), 1/16 rupee of Lashkar (KM-A156, EF), and two local coppers of Gwalior (KM-130 & 131.2, both VF); Jaipur: brass 2anna (KM-190, VF); Kutch: kori (C-36, VF) and dokdo (Y-47, EF);Maler Kotla: rupee (EF); Nawanagar: dokdo (KM-2, VF); Panna:(KM-10, Fine); Sailana: ¼ anna 1908 (KM-15, Fine); and SikhEmpire: paisa (KM-7.1, VG), all but three identified in holders;retail value $500, lot of 19 pieces $250 - 400

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Session D

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Bengal Presidency:The Dr. Paul Stevens Collection

Calcutta Mint, Early Years, 1757-1760

1220. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.27g), Kalkata, year 4,KM-8.2, Stv-1.9., Prid—, in the name of Alamgir II, bold strike,clear mint name, bold VF-EF, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex Baldwin’s Auction 28 (2001), Lot 1343 $1,200 - 1,600

“Kalkata” represents the Persian text name for Calcutta, the Britishspelling, now written Kolkata in modern India (and Kalkattah in KM).

1221. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.45g), Kalkata, year 5,KM-8.2, Stv-1.10/11., Prid-7/8, in the name of Alamgir II, boldstrike, clear mint name, several banker’s marks on the edgeonly, VF, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $1,200 - 1,600

1222. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.63g), Kalkata, year 6,KM-8.2, Stv-1.12., Prid—, in the name of Alamgir II, bold strike,clear mint name, possibly unique, EF, RRRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection ex K.W. Wiggins Colelction $1,200 - 1,400

1223. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR ½ rupee (5.82g), Kalkata, year 4,KM-7, Stv-1.13 (this piece)., Prid-9, in the name of Alamgir II,bold strike, with the mint name very clear, together with thevarious symbols that characterize this mint, possibly 2nd known specimen (one was published in Numismatic Chronicle in1903)., choice EF, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $3,000 - 4,000

1224. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR 1/8 rupee (1.42g) (Kalkata), year4, KM-5, Stv-1.15., Prid-11, in the name of Alamgir II, mintname off flan and might be Murshidabad, but nonethelessstruck at Calcutta., F-VF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $120 - 200

1225. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.64g), Murshidabad,AH(117)4 year 6, KM-—, Stv-1.18 (this piece)., Prid—, in thename of Alamgir II, actually struck at Calcutta, superb strike,believed to be unique, choice EF, RRRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $1,600 - 2,000

Alamgir II, whose name is very clear on this piece, died on 29November 1759, which fell during the 6th month of AH1173, long

before the first dies for 1174 would have been engraved. Moreover,the style and symbols retain the appearance of the year 4, 5 and 6

rupees of Alamgir II with the mint name Kalkata. The use of theMurshidabad mint name was acquired at the end of 1760, and the

transfer of the ruler’s name from Alamgir to Shah Alam wasauthorized in July 1761, whence Stevens has carefully concludedthat this exceedingly rare type must have been struck during the

first half of 1761 (the Hijri year 1174 ended on 1 August 1761). Thequantity struck must have been minuscule.

1226. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AE 2 pice token (4.64g), NM, ND,KM-—, Stv-1.24 (this piece)., Prid—, V E I C in balemark, allletters retrograde / numeral “2", unique, VF, RRRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $1,500 - 2,000

Bengal Public Consultations, 24 October 1757, for the rebuilding ofthe fortifications of Calcutta: “The Committee of works represent tothe Board that it will be extremely troublesome and inconvenient topay the cowleys, labourers and bricklayers, to be employed on thefortifications, in cowries. They recommend therefore that copper,

brass or tutenague tickets may be stampt of different values for thepayment of those people, which shall be taken back at the value

stamp’d on the respective tickets. Ordered: Mr Frankland to stamp a number of such tickets.”

Calcutta Mint, 2nd Series, 1761-1790

1227. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AV mohur (12.14g), “Murshidabad”,AH1182 year 10, Stv-2.10. KM-94. Prid-17, struck at theCalcutta mint, from a sea-salvaged hoard, showing somedamage along one part of the edge, first year of the series, EF,R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $900 - 1,000

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1228. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AV mohur (12.31g), “Murshidabad”,AH1183 year 10, Stv-2.11. KM-94. Prid-18, struck at theCalcutta mint, from a sea-salvaged hoard, minor weakness atthe rim, as struck, EF, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $1,100 - 1,300

1229. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AV mohur (12.33g), “Murshidabad”,AH1184 year 11, Stv-2.13. KM-94. Prid-20, struck at theCalcutta mint, from a sea-salvaged hoard, bold strike, choiceEF, S, ex Paul Stevens Collection $1,200 - 1,400

This is believed to be the last date found in the sea-salvaged hoard; all later dates are from other sources and much rarer.

1230. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AV mohur (12.16g), “Murshidabad”,AH1187 year 12, Stv-2.17. KM-94. Prid-—, struck at the Calcuttamint, choice EF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $1,200 - 1,400

All mohurs of this type dated 1185-1187 bear the frozen regnal year 12, as do some examples dated 1188 and 1189.

1231. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AV mohur (12.28g), “Murshidabad”,AH1189 year 12, Stv-2.19. KM-94. Prid-27, struck at theCalcutta mint, bold VF, S, ex Paul Stevens Collection $1,500 - 2,000

Extremely rare date with regnal year 12, presumed to be a mule, asmost examples dated AH1189 bear the regnal year 15, used on the

normal issue of all examples dated 1187-1190.

1232. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AV mohur (12.34g), “Murshidabad”,AH1194 year 19, KM-94, Stv-2.24. Prid-30, struck at Calcutta,superb bold strike, finest quality, NGC graded MS64, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $2,500 - 3,500

1233. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AV mohur (12.36g), “Murshidabad”,AH1195 year 19, KM-94, Stv-2.24. Prid-30, struck at Calcutta,fabulous strike, NGC graded MS64, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $2,500 - 3,500

1234. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AV mohur (12.36g), “Murshidabad”,AH1197 year 19, KM-94, Stv-2.27. Prid-33, struck at Calcutta,gorgeous strike, NGC graded MS64, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $2,500 - 3,500

1235. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AV mohur (12.37g), “Murshidabad”,AH1199 year 19, KM-94, Stv-2.29. Prid-34, struck at Calcutta,magnificent strike, NGC graded MS64, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $2,500 - 3,500

1236. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AV mohur (12.38g), “Murshidabad”,AH1202 year 19, Stv-2.32. KM-94. Prid-38, struck at theCalcutta mint, lovely strike, last year of series, choice EF, RR,ex Paul Stevens Collection $1,500 - 2,000

All mohurs of this type dated AH1194-1210 bear the frozen regnalyear 19, later adopted for all silver and gold coinage of Calcutta and

its branch mints, but not on copper coins.

1237. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AV 1/8 mohur (1.54g),“Murshidabad”, AH1203 year 19, Stv-2.48. KM-89. Prid-52,struck at the Calcutta mint, choice EF, RR, ex Paul StevensCollection $450 - 550

1238. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AV 1/16 mohur (0.77g),“Murshidabad”, AH1202 year 19, KM-87, Stv-2.54. Prid-58,struck at Calcutta, perfectly centered strike, NGC graded MS64, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $1,000 - 1,200

1239. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AV 1/16 mohur (0.71g),“Murshidabad”, AH1203 year 19, Stv-2.55. KM-87. Prid-59,struck at the Calcutta mint, very slightly creased, bold VF, RR,ex Paul Stevens Collection $500 - 600

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1240. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.63g), Murshidabad,AH1174 year 2, Stv-2.56 (this piece). KM-—. Prid-—, in thename of Shah Alam II, mint name sikka mubarak murshidabad,unique, VF-EF, RRRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $3,000 - 4,000

Stevens interprets this type as either the first Calcutta issue or a trial piece (i.e., pattern) “before a decision was made to copy the

Murshidabad sicca as closely as possible”, i.e., without the words“sikka mubarak” before the city name.

1241. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.66g), “Murshidabad”,AH117x year 2, Stv-2.57/58. KM-84.1. Prid-—, Calcutta mint,dot arrangement 3/2, first year of this series, following the rareissue with mint name preceded by sikka mubarak, bold VF-EF,RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $150 - 200

1242. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.61g), “Murshidabad”,AH1177 year 5, Stv-2.66. KM-84.1. Prid-—, Calcutta mint, dotarrangement 2/3, banker’s marks on edge, choice VF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $150 - 200

1243. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.68g), “Murshidabad”,AH1178 year 5, Stv-2.67. KM-84.1. Prid-—, Calcutta mint,banker’s marks on edge, attractive VF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $120 - 160

1244. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.70g), “Murshidabad”,AH1179 year 5, Stv-2.68. KM-84.1. Prid-—, Calcutta mint, 2 banker’s marks on edge, VF, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $200 - 300

Mismatch of Hijri year 1179 and regnal year 5, as year 5 correctlywould correspond only to AH1177 and 1178.

1245. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.41g), “Murshidabad”,AH1179 year 7, Stv-2.71. KM-84.1. Prid-87, Calcutta mint, 1 banker’s mark on edge, harshly cleaned, VF , ex Paul Stevens Collection $80 - 100

This is the earliest issue of this type known to Pridmore.

1246. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.69g), “Murshidabad”,AH1180 year 7, Stv-2.72. KM-84.1. Prid-88, Calcutta mint,banker’s marks on edge, VF , ex Paul Stevens Collection $120 - 160

1247. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.69g), “Murshidabad”,AH1181 year 8, Stv-2.75. KM-84.1. Prid-90, Calcutta mint, bold strike, VF-EF , ex Paul Stevens Collection $150 - 200

1248. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.57g), “Murshidabad”,AH1182 year 9, Stv-2.78. KM-84.1. Prid-92, Calcutta mint,banker’s marks on edge, lightly cleaned, VF , ex Paul Stevens Collection $120 - 160

1249. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR nazarana rupee (11.35g),“Murshidabad”, AH1182 year 10, Stv-2.79. KM-Pn1. Prid-343,struck at the Calcutta mint, special production for presentationor pattern purposes, unique, bold VF, RRRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex K.W. Wiggins Collection $3,000 - 4,000

1250. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR ¼ rupee (2.87g), “Murshidabad”,AH1179 year 7, Stv-2.89. KM-82.1. Prid-—, Calcutta mint,almost never found with legible Hijri date and regnal year as onthis piece, F-VF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $140 - 180

1251. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR 1/8 rupee (1.43g), “Murshidabad”, year 2, Stv-2.93. KM-81.1. Prid-—, Calcutta mint, bold strike,choice VF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $200 - 250

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1252. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR 1/8 rupee (1.37g), “Murshidabad”, year 5, Stv-2.97. KM-81.1. Prid-—, Calcutta mint, slightweakness, Fine, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $120 - 150

1253. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR 1/8 rupee (1.32g), “Murshidabad”, year 7, Stv-2.99/100. KM-81.1. Prid-98, Calcutta mint, touch ofweakness near the rim, Fine, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection,ex F. Pridmore $160 - 200

1254. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR 1/8 rupee (1.38g), “Murshidabad”,year 8, Stv-2.101. KM-81.1. Prid-99, Calcutta mint, slightweakness near the rim, Fine, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $120 - 160

1255. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR 1/8 rupee (1.41g), “Murshidabad”, year 9, Stv-2.102. KM-81.1. Prid-100, Calcutta mint, slightweakness near the rim, F-VF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $120 - 160

1256. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR 1/16 rupee (0.70g),“Murshidabad”, year 3, Stv-2.104. KM-80.1. Prid-—, Calcuttamint, VF-EF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $130 - 170

1257. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR 1/16 rupee (0.73g),“Murshidabad”, year 5, Stv-2.105. KM-80.1. Prid-—, Calcuttamint, bold strike, EF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $150 - 200

1258. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR 1/16 rupee (0.70g),“Murshidabad”, year 7, Stv-2.107. KM-80.1. Prid-—, Calcuttamint, VF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex K.W. Wiggins Collection $100 - 150

1259. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR 1/16 rupee (0.73g),“Murshidabad”, year 9, Stv-2.109. KM-80.1. Prid-—, Calcuttamint, VF-EF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex Pridmore Collection $150 - 200

1260. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.65g), “Murshidabad”,AH1183 year 10, Stv-2.111. KM-84.2. Prid-95, Calcutta mint,dot arrangement 5/3, banker’s marks on edge, bold VF , exPaul Stevens Collection, ex F. Pridmore Collection $140 - 180

With this series, the obverse symbol changed from sunburst to crescent.

1261. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.36g), “Murshidabad”,AH1184 year 11, Stv-2.116. KM-84.2. Prid-110, Calcutta mint,dot arrangement 5/0, banker’s marks on edge, VF , ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex F. Pridmore Collection $120 - 160

1262. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.59g), “Murshidabad”,AH1184 year 11, Stv-2.117. KM-84.2. Prid-110, Calcutta mint, dotarrangement 4/3, 1 testmark on edge and 1 small testmark or ding on reverse, attractive VF , ex Paul Stevens Collection $120 - 160

1263. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.63g), “Murshidabad”,AH1185 year 11, Stv-2.121. KM-84.2. Prid-—, Calcutta mint,dot arrangement 4/3, EF , ex Paul Stevens Collection $150 - 200

1264. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.58g), “Murshidabad”,AH1186 year 12, Stv-2.127. KM-84.2. Prid-117, Calcutta mint,dot arrangement 5/0, banker’s marks on edge, VF , ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex K.W. Wiggins Collection $120 - 160

1265. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.58g), “Murshidabad”,AH118x year 12, Stv-2.127/130. KM-84.2. Prid-113/114, Calcuttamint, dot arrangement 5/0, plain flower & no dots to right, noregnal year, over 20 banker's marks on edge, choice VF , ex Paul Stevens Collection $120 - 160

1266. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.50g), “Murshidabad”,AH1187 year 12, Stv-2.130. KM-84.2. Prid-114, Calcutta mint,dot arrangement 5/0, plain flower & no dots to right, no regnalyear, many banker’s marks on edge, VF , ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex K.W. Wiggins Collection $100 - 150

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1267. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR nazarana rupee (11.63g),“Murshidabad”, AH1188 year 15, Stv-2.134. KM-—. Prid-—,Calcutta mint, dot arrangement 4/3, finest style, choice EF, RRRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex K.W. Wiggins Collect. $2,000 - 2,500

1268. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.63g), “Murshidabad”,AH1190 year 15, Stv-2.137. KM-84.2. Prid-118, Calcutta mint,dot arrangement 4/3, banker’s marks on edge, last year of thistype, Fine, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $80 - 100

1269. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR ½ rupee (5.78g), “Murshidabad”,AH118x year 10, Stv-2.138. KM-83.2. Prid-—, Calcutta mint,banker’s marks on edge, VF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collec. $200 - 300

1270. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR ½ rupee (5.76g), “Murshidabad”,year 12, Stv-2.141. KM-83.2. Prid-121, Calcutta mint, banker’smarks on edge, VF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $200 - 300

1271. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR ¼ rupee (2.87g), “Murshidabad”,year 10, Stv-2.145. KM-82.2. Prid-—, Calcutta mint, bold strike,choice VF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $120 - 150

1272. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR ¼ rupee (2.81g), “Murshidabad”,year 12, Stv-2.147. KM-82.2. Prid-124, Calcutta mint, harshlycleaned, Fine, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $80 - 100

1273. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR ¼ rupee (2.88g), “Murshidabad”,year 15, Stv-2.148. KM-82.2. Prid-125, Calcutta mint, boldstrike, VF-EF, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex K.W. Wiggins Collection $150 - 200

1274. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR 1/8 rupee (1.43g), “Murshidabad”, year 10, Stv-2.149. KM-81.2. Prid-—, Calcutta mint, decentFine, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 150

1275. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR 1/8 rupee (1.45g), “Murshidabad”, year 11, Stv-2.150. KM-81.2. Prid-126, Calcutta mint, EF, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex K.W. Wiggins Collection $150 - 200

1276. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR 1/8 rupee (1.45g), “Murshidabad”,AH1186 year 12, Stv-2.152. KM-81.2. Prid-128, Calcutta mint,almost never found with both Hijri date and regnal year, EF, RRR,ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex K.W. Wiggins Collection $250 - 350

1277. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR 1/8 rupee (1.47g), “Murshidabad”, year 12, Stv-2.152/153. KM-81.2. Prid-128, Calcutta mint,superb strike, choice EF, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex F. Pridmore Collection $150 - 200

1278. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR 1/8 rupee (1.44g), “Murshidabad”, year 15, Stv-2.154. KM-81.2. Prid-128, Calcutta mint, bold VF,R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 140

1279. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR 1/8 rupee (1.42g), “Murshidabad”, year 15, Stv-2.154. KM-81.2. Prid-128, Calcutta mint,well-centered strike, VF, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex K.W. Wiggins Collection $100 - 140

1280. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR 1/8 rupee pattern (1.46g),“Murshidabad”, AH118x year 15, Stv-2.155. KM-81.2var. Prid-129, Calcutta mint, struck from special dies with exquisite calligraphicstyle, gorgeous toning, choice EF, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex K.W. Wiggins Collection $1,000 - 1,500

1281. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR 1/16 rupee (0.72g), “Murshidabad”,year 11, Stv-2.157. KM-80.2. Prid-130, Calcutta mint, bold strike,choice VF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $140 - 200

1282. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR 1/16 rupee (0.73g), “Murshidabad”,year 12, Stv-2.159. KM-80.2. Prid-132, Calcutta mint, nicely toned, EF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex K.W. Wiggins Collection $150 - 200

1283. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR 1/16 rupee (0.73g), “Murshidabad”,year 15, Stv-2.160. KM-80.2. Prid-133, Calcutta mint, bold VF-EF,RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex K.W. Wiggins Collection $150 - 200

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1284. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.59g), “Murshidabad”,AH1191 year 19, Stv-2.167. KM-84.3. Prid-135B, Calcutta mint,banker’s marks on edge, bold VF, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection,ex K.W. Wiggins Collection $150 - 200

This series (KM-84.3) is characterized by the frozen regnal year 19,retained on all regular Calcutta mint issues until 1835 (AH1250/51),

almost 60 years later!

1285. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.67g), “Murshidabad”,AH1193 year 19, Stv-2.169. KM-84.3. Prid-137, Calcutta mint,choice VF-EF, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex K.W. Wiggins Collection $160 - 200

1286. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.56g), “Murshidabad”,AH1195 year 19, Stv-2.171. KM-84.3. Prid-139, Calcutta mint,banker’s marks on edge, bold strike, choice VF, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex K.W. Wiggins Collection $140 - 160

1287. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.65g), “Murshidabad”,AH1202 year 19, Stv-2.178. KM-84.3. Prid-145, Calcutta mint,banker’s marks on edge, bold VF-EF, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $150 - 200

1288. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.63g), “Murshidabad”,AH1203 year 19, Stv-2.179. KM-84.3. Prid-146, Calcutta mint,banker’s marks on edge, bold VF, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $140 - 160

1289. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.53g), “Murshidabad”,AH1204 year 19, Stv-2.180. KM-84.3. Prid-—, Calcutta mint,banker’s marks on edge, pleasing VF, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex K.W. Wiggins Collection $110 - 150

1290. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.58g), “Murshidabad”,AH1205 year 19, Stv-2.181. KM-84.3. Prid-147, Calcutta mint,banker’s marks on edge, very rare variety, struck on broad flan, VF-EF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $200 - 300

Final year of this series, replaced by the milled coins during this year (1790/91).

1291. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.62g), “Murshidabad”,AH1205 year 19, Stv-2.181. KM-84.3. Prid-147, Calcutta mint,normal flan, choice VF, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex K.W. Wiggins Collection $140 - 180

Final year of this series, replaced by the milled coins during this year (1790/91).

1292. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AE “rupee” (9.61g), “Murshidabad”, year 19, Stv-2.183, KM-—. Prid-—, struck at Calcutta, trial strikefor the rupee of the san 19 series, NGC graded AU50 BR , ex Paul Stevens Collection $500 - 600

The san 19 series was struck 1777-1791, but it is not known at what point this trial strike might have been produced.

1293. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR ½ rupee (5.76g), “Murshidabad”,AH1193 year 19, Stv-2.184. KM-83.3. Prid-149, Calcutta mint,full bold date, Fine, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $300 - 400

All fractions of the year 19 subseries (AH1190-1205) are much rarer than the earlier groups of this Calcutta series, dated AH1174-1190.

1294. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR ½ rupee (5.78g), “Murshidabad”,AH1194 year 19, Stv-2.185. KM-83.3. Prid-149, Calcutta mint,full bold date, Fine, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $300 - 400

1295. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR ¼ rupee (2.56g), “Murshidabad”,year 19, Stv-2.188. KM-82.3. Prid-150, Calcutta mint,exceptional strike, iridescent toning, AU, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex Glendinings Auction, October 1988 $300 - 400

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1296. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR 1/8 rupee (1.45g), “Murshidabad”, year 19, Stv-2.189/192. KM-81.3. Prid-151, Calcutta mint, boldstrike, iridescent toning, choice AU, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex Glendinings Auction, October 1988 $300 - 400

1297. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR 1/8 rupee (1.39g), “Murshidabad”, AH1205 year 19, Stv-2.192. KM-81.3. Prid-—, Calcutta mint,clear Hijri date, almost never seen on this small denomination,Fine, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $150 - 200

1298. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR 1/16 rupee (0.70g), “Murshidabad”,year 19, Stv-2.194. KM-80.3. Prid-152, Calcutta mint, clear Hijridate, bold VF-EF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $150 - 200

1299. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AE anna (27.02g), Kalkata, AH11(88),KM-18, Stv-2.198., Prid-189, in the name of Shah Alam II, with the denomination 1 anna in Persian in the reverse center, VF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex K.W. Wiggins Collection $600 - 800

1300. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AE anna (28.75g), Kalkata, AH118(8),KM-18, Stv-2.198., Prid-189, in the name of Shah Alam II, with the denomination 1 anna in Persian in the reverse center, someweakness near the rim, VF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex K.W. Wiggins Collection $600 - 800

1301. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AE ½ anna (14.47g), Kalkata,AH118(8), KM-17, Stv-2.199., Prid-190, in the name of ShahAlam II, with the denomination aph anna (sic) in Persian in thereverse center, some weakness near the rim, much rarer thanthe full anna, EF, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $1,000 - 1,500

Pulta Mint, 1780-1786

1302. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR double rupee (22.63g),“Murshidabad”, AH1198 year 26, Stv-3.1. KM-Pn9. Prid-346, in the name of Shah Alam II, with the edge inscription * UNITED * EAST* INDIA* COMPANY * 1784, struck at the Pulta mint, mountremoved, VF-EF, RRRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $6,000 - 8,000

This is the largest denomination of the silver patterns produced atthe Pulta mint under the authority of John Prinsep, using advancedmachinery that would later become available at Calcutta. It is the

only double rupee pattern produced for the Bengal Presidency, andnone were ever struck for circulation there. The reverse of thisexample shows some die damage, identical to the specimen

illustrated by Pridmore.

1303. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AE 1/16 anna pattern (2.73g), Pultamint, AH1195 year 22 (frozen), KM-—, Stv-3.11 (this piece).Prid-—, Prinsep series, rosettes instead of stars in obversefields, probably unique, NGC graded AU58 BR, RRRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $1,000 - 1,500

Struck to a heavier weight standard, based on a quarter anna ofabout 11.8g - the adopted standard was based on a quarter anna of

about 7.25g and a 1/16 anna of about 1.81g, though individualspecimens can be as much as 15% lighter or heavier than the

official weight.

1304. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AE ¼ anna (7.10g), Pulta mint, AH1195year 22 (frozen), KM-124, Stv-3.23. Prid-196, Prinsep series,struck 1780-1784, lovely red violet toning, bold strike, NGCgraded PF65 BR, RRRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $800 - 1,200

1305. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AE 1/16 anna (1.99g), Pulta mint,AH1195 year 22 (frozen), KM-120, Stv-3.27. Prid-200, Prinsepseries, very lightly whizzed, NGC graded AU details , ex Paul Stevens Collection $80 - 100

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1306. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AV mohur (12.29g), “Murshidabad”,AH1202 year 19, Stv-4.1. KM-100. Prid-61, struck at Calcutta1790, oblique milling right, without extra dot in upper left ofobverse, mount removed (from edge), VF-EF, S, ex Paul Stevens Collection $900 - 1,100

1307. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AV mohur (12.34g), “Murshidabad”,AH1202 year 19, Stv-4.3, KM-103. Prid-62, struck at Calcutta,oblique milling right, much original luster, NGC graded MS66+ , ex Paul Stevens Collection $1,200 - 1,600

1308. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AV mohur, Murshidabad, AH1202year 19, KM-103, Stv-4.3., East India Company, struck inCalcutta (1793-1818), NGC graded MS62 $800 - 1,000

1309. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AV ½ mohur (6.15g), “Murshidabad”,AH1202 year 19, Stv-4.5. KM-101. Prid-63, struck at Calcutta1793-1818, oblique milling right, bold EF, S, ex Paul StevensCollection, ex F. Pridmore Collection $600 - 800

1310. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AV ¼ mohur (3.08g), “Murshidabad”,AH1204 year 19, Stv-4.7, KM-100. Prid-64, Struck at Calcutta,secret dot in central circle on reverse, oblique milling right, AU $400 - 500

1311. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AV ¼ mohur (3.09g), “Murshidabad”,AH1204 year 19, Stv-4.7. KM-100. Prid-64, struck at Calcutta1793-1818, oblique milling right, choice EF, S, ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex F. Pridmore Collection $400 - 500

1312. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.63g), “Murshidabad”,AH1202 year 19, KM-106, Stv-4.9. Prid-153, struck at Calcutta,oblique milling right, no dots within the obverse rosettes, wideborders, struck only in 1792, iridescent toning, NGC graded MS64, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $1,500 - 2,000

Pridmore attributed this type with its wide rims to trials that tookplace in 1790. Stevens, however, favors the year 1792 when a trialof laminating and cutting machinery took place at the Calcutta mint.It is reported that only 1000 pieces were struck, then replaced by

the narrow border type.

1313. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.63g), “Murshidabad”,AH1202 year 19, KM-98, Stv-4.11. Prid-154, struck at Calcutta,oblique milling right, no dots within the obverse rosettes, narrow borders, struck only 1793-94, NGC graded AU58, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $250 - 350

1314. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee pattern (12.34g),“Murshidabad”, year 19, Stv-4.12, KM-Pn14. Prid-355, patternfor type KM-99, struck at Calcutta, plain edge, appealingiridescent toning, NGC graded Proof 63, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $1,600 - 2,000

1315. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR ½ rupee pattern (6.24g),“Murshidabad”, year 19, Stv-4.14, KM-Pn13. Prid-356, pattern fortype KM-97, struck at Calcutta, plain edge, iridescent toning, NGC graded Proof 63, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $1,200 - 1,600

1316. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR ½ rupee pattern (6.21g),“Murshidabad”, year 19, Stv-4.15, KM-Pn13a. Prid-359, pattern for type KM-97, struck at Calcutta, oblique milling left, deep colorfultoning, NGC graded Proof 64, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $2,000 - 2,500

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1317. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR ¼ rupee pattern (3.07g),“Murshidabad”, year 19, Stv-4.16, KM-Pn12. Prid-357, pattern fortype KM-96, struck at Calcutta, plain edge, iridescent goldentoning, NGC graded Proof 65, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $1,000 - 1,200

1318. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR ¼ rupee pattern (3.07g),“Murshidabad”, year 19, Stv-4.17, KM-Pn12a. Prid-360, pattern for type KM-96, struck at Calcutta, oblique milling left, attractivetoning, NGC graded Proof 64, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $1,500 - 2,000

1319. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.64g), “Murshidabad”, year 19, KM-99.1, Stv-4.19. Prid-160, struck at Calcutta, oblique milling right, extra tiny dot above the upper left pair of larger dots onobverse, deeply toned, NGC graded Proof 62, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $1,000 - 1,400

1320. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR ½ rupee (5.81g), “Murshidabad”,year 19, KM-97.1, Stv-4.20. Prid-158, struck at Calcutta, obliquemilling right, extra tiny dot above the upper left pair of larger dotson obverse, wonderful iridescent toning, sky blue around the rim,NGC graded MS64, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $200 - 300

1321. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR ½ rupee, Murshidabad, year 19,KM-97.1, Stv-4.20., East India Company issue in the name ofShah Alam II, struck in Calcutta 1793-1818, a superb example!NGC graded MS65 $150 - 250

1322. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR ½ rupee (5.82g), “Murshidabad”,year 19, KM-97.1, Stv-4.21. Prid-161, struck at Calcutta,oblique milling right, extra tiny dot above the upper left pair oflarger dots on obverse, bold iridescent toning, NGC graded Proof 63, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $1,200 - 1,600

1323. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AE coin weight (11.49g), ND, Stv-4.25,obverse inscription “Min. Weight Old Cal. Rup. oblique milled” inlozenge, “179 grs” around, blank reverse, used for the 1798-1818rupee of Calcutta, attractive VF, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $150 - 200

Eight-point star punch on obverse, for confirmation of the weight.

1324. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AE pice (11.66g), [Calcutta], frozen year 37, Stv-4.28. KM-52. Prid-203, struck 1795, heavy weight,reduced the following year, planchet adjustment, attractive VF,RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex Colin Pitchfork Collection $110 - 150

1325. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AE ½ pice (4.25g), [Calcutta], frozenyear 37, Stv-4.31. KM-51. Prid-212, issued in 1796, excellentwell-centered strike, rare in this quality, EF-AU, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex K.W. Wiggins Collection $90 - 110

Branch Mints in Bengal, Bihar & Orissa

1326. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AV mohur (12.29g), Murshidabad,AH1202 year 19, Stv-5.2, KM-103. Prid-71, Murshidabad mintidentified by secret mark, an extra point in the middle centralrosette on obverse, choice VF-EF, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $1,500 - 2,000

Actually struck at Murshidabad, which briefly struck milled silver &gold 1794-1795, then closed permanently.

1327. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AV ¼ mohur (3.11g), Murshidabad,AH1204 year 19, Stv-5.4 (this piece), KM-100var. Prid-73,distinguished by the presence of just two groups of dots in thelower right on the reverse, EF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $600 - 800

Actually struck at Murshidabad, which briefly struck milled silver & gold 1794-1795, then closed.

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1328. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.68g), “Murshidabad”,AH1202 year 19, Stv-5.5, KM-99.3. Prid-156, struck atMurshidabad in 1793, identified by secret mark, an extra point inthe middle central rosette on obverse, oblique milling right, lovelygolden toning, NGC graded MS63, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $800 - 1,000

1329. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.62g), Murshidabad,year 19, Stv-5.6, KM-99.3. Prid-166, attractively toned, EF, S,ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 150

Actually struck at Murshidabad, which briefly struck milled silver &gold 1794-1795, then closed.

1330. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR ¼ rupee (2.90g), Murshidabad,AH1204 year 19, Stv-5.8 (this piece), KM-96. Prid-168, withoutdots in any of the reverse groups, VF, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $200 - 300

Actually struck at Murshidabad, which briefly struck milled silver & gold 1794-1795, then closed.

1331. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AV 1/8 mohur (1.38g), Azimabad(Patna), year 10, Stv-5.11, KM-—, Prid—, struck to the Mughalweight standard, probably unique, EF, RRRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $2,500 - 3,000

1332. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AV mohur (12.33g), Azimabad(Patna), AH1183 year 10 (1769), Stv-5.12, KM-—, Prid—, small flan defect near obverse center, struck to the same weight asthe Murshidabad style British mohurs struck at Calcutta, EF,RRRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $6,000 - 8,000

1333. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.48g), Azimabad (Patna),AH (11)79 year 6, Stv-5.14, KM-19, Prid—, broad flan, top of “79"sufficiently clear to confirm the year, 2 small test cuts at the rim,lovely VF , ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex K.W. Wiggins Collection $120 - 160

In AH1179, Azimabad was still Mughal for the first 7½ weeks, thenBritish from 25 Safar onwards, with the regnal year 6 ending sixweeks later, on 7 Rabi’ II. This issue could theoretically be either

Mughal or British, but the broad flan would suggest that it is British,even if struck from dies engraved during the Mughal period.

1334. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.47g), Azimabad (Patna),year 7, Stv-5.16, KM-19, Prid-104, in the name of Shah Alam II,attractive VF , ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex K.W. Wiggins Collection $100 - 150

Regnal year 7 of Shah Alam II commenced on or about 8 Rabi’ II1179, which was about 6 weeks after Patna and the provinces ofBihar, Bengal, and Orissa were effectively transfered to the East

India Company, thus brought under British suzerainty. This included the mints of Azimabad (Patna), Jahangirnagar (Dhaka), and

Murshidabad. There is no difference in design or mint symbols onthe Azimabad coins between the Mughal & EIC issues.

1335. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.21g), Azimabad (Patna),AH1180 year 8, Stv-5.17, KM-19, Prid-105, very rare with legibleHijri date, 2 scratches on reverse, VF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $140 - 200

1336. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.48g), Azimabad (Patna),AH1181 year 8, Stv-5.18, KM-19, Prid—, very rare with legible Hijri date, few spots of light adhesions, VF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $140 - 200

1337. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.54g), Azimabad (Patna),year 9, Stv-5.19, KM-19, Prid-106/107, choice VF , ex Paul Stevens Collection $120 - 160

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1338. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.29g), Azimabad (Patna),year 10, Stv-5.21, KM-19, Prid-108, very rare date, graffiti onreverse, VF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $150 - 200

1339. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR ½ rupee (5.74g), Azimabad (Patna),year 9, Stv-5.22, KM-—, Prid—, VF, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex Nicholas Rhodes Collection $500 - 700

1340. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR 1/8 rupee (1.42g), Azimabad(Patna), DM, Stv-5.25 (this piece), KM-—, Prid—, VF, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $200 - 300

1341. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR 1/16 rupee (0.74g), Azimabad(Patna), DM, Stv-5.26 (this piece), KM-—, Prid—, VF, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $200 - 300

1342. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.50g), Azimabad(Patna), AH1183 year 11, Stv-5.28, KM-20, Prid-134, mintname at the bottom of the reverse, very rare type used only inAH1183 (regnal years 10 and 11 are known), VF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex K.W. Wiggins Collection $400 - 600

1343. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AV mohur (12.35g), “Murshidabad”,AH1202 year 19, Stv-5.29, KM-—. Prid-68, struck at Patna in1795-1796, identified by secret mark, an extra point in the rightcentral rosette on obverse, wide rim, oblique milling right, of thehighest rarity, NGC graded MS63, RRRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $5,000 - 6,000

The Patna mint had closed about 1772, but was briefly reopened toproduce milled coinage 1793-1796, permanently closed thereafter.

1344. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.64g), “Murshidabad”,AH1202 year 19, Stv-5.33, KM-99.2. Prid-155, struck at Patna in1793, identified by secret mark, an extra point in the right centralrosette on obverse, narrow rim, oblique milling right, delightfuliridescent toning, NGC graded MS64, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $800 - 1,000

The Patna mint had closed about 1772, but was briefly reopened toproduce milled coinage 1793-1796, permanently closed thereafter.

1345. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.58g), “Murshidabad”,year 19, Stv-5.34, KM-99.2. Prid-163, Patna mint, with dot inthe left dot group on obverse, choice VF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex K.W. Wiggins Collection $250 - 350

This type was produced at Patna mnt only 1794-1796, the mint was then permanently closed thereafter.

1346. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR ¼ rupee (2.89g), “Murshidabad”,AH1204 year 19, Stv-5.36, KM-96.4. Prid-165, Patna mint, withdot in the left dot group on reverse, oblique reeding right, VF,RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 120

A second “dot” in the middle dot group is actually a small die-break,not an extra dot. The dot in the middle group represents the

Murshidabad mint.

1347. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.60g), Jahangirnagar(Dacca), AH1181 year 9, Stv-5.40, KM-—, Prid—, very clearmint and date, pleasing VF, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection,ex Nicholas Rhodes Collection $1,500 - 2,000

Jahangirnagar (Dacca, not Dhaka in Bangladesh) was broughtunder British control the same time as Patna (8 Rabi’ II 1179), andproduced coins under British control with the name Jahangirnagar

AH1179-1183, thereafter with the mint name Murshidabad1183-1185, but not distinguishable from those struck at Calcutta.

Only the nazarana rupee was known to Pridmore, and all are of thegreatest rarity. None have appeared in recent auctions filed on

CoinArchives.

(See also lots 1348 to 1351 in this sale).

1348. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR ¼ rupee (2.87g), Jahangirnagar(Dacca), year 8, Stv-5.43, KM-—, Prid—, with mint identification symbol to left of regnal year, F-VF, RRRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex Nicholas Rhodes Collection $300 - 400

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1349. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR 1/16 rupee (0.70g), Jahangirnagar(Dacca), year 7, Stv-5.48, KM-—, Prid—, with mint identificationsymbol to left of regnal year, F-VF, RRRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex Nicholas Rhodes Collection $250 - 350

1350. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.54g), Jahangirnagar(Dacca), year 10, Stv-5.50, KM-—, Prid—, obverse legendrearranged, used only in year 10, one scratch on obverse, VF,RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $1,000 - 1,500

1351. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.57g), Jahangirnagar(Dacca), AH1183 year 10, Stv-5.50, KM-—, Prid—, obverselegend rearranged, used only in year 10, some very lightcorrosion, still very attractive, VF, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex Nicholas Rhodes Collection $1,000 - 1,500

1352. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.40g), “Murshidabad”,year 19, Stv-5.57, KM-99.2. Prid-169, Dacca (Dhaka) mint, withdot in the left dot group on obverse, F-VF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex K.W. Wiggins Collection $200 - 300

The Dacca mint was briefly reopened 1794-1796 for the productionof milled gold and silver coinage, after which it was permanentlyclosed; all Dacca issues of this period are very rare. Rupees and

half rupees assigned to Dacca and Patna by Pridmore and KM have been reversed, due to subsequent research by Paul Stevens.

Calcutta Mint, 4th Series, ca. 1800-1830

1353. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AV mohur (13.28g), “Murshidabad”,AH1202 year 19, Stv-6.1. KM-112. Prid-77, struck at Calcutta1819, straight reeding, some original luster, choice AU , ex Paul Stevens Collection $800 - 900

1354. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AV ½ mohur (6.64g), “Murshidabad”,AH1202 year 19, Stv-6.3, KM-111. Prid-79, struck at Calcutta,vertical reeding, rare in this quality, NGC graded MS64 , ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex Pridmore Collection $1,000 - 1,500

1355. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AV ½ mohur, “Murshidabad”, AH1202 year 19, Stv-6.3, KM-111. Prid-79, struck at Calcutta, superbexample, PCGS graded MS63 $1,600 - 2,000

1356. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AV ¼ mohur (3.21g), “Murshidabad”,AH1204 year 19, Stv-6.5. KM-110. Prid-81, struck at Calcutta1819, straight reeding, lightly cleaned, AU , ex Paul Stevens Collection $300 - 500

1357. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AV mohur (12.37g), “Murshidabad”,AH1202 year 19, Stv-6.7. KM-113. Prid-83, struck at Calcutta1825-1830, oblique reeding left, some original luster, choice AU ,ex Paul Stevens Collection $800 - 900

1358. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (12.44g), “Murshidabad”,year 19, KM-108, Stv-6.11. Prid-172, struck at Calcutta, vertical milling, adjustment marks on obverse, authorized in 1819,iridescent toning, rare in this quality, NGC graded MS62 , ex Paul Stevens Collection $200 - 300

1359. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR ¼ rupee (3.11g), “Murshidabad”,AH1204 year 19, KM-104, Stv-6.17. Prid-175, struck atCalcutta, no dot privy mark, vertical milling, golden toning, NGC graded MS63, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $250 - 350

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1360. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AE coin weight (12.26g), ND, Stv-6.20,obverse inscription “Min. wt. new Cal. Rup. straight-milled andplain edged” in oval, “190 grs” around, blank reverse, used for the1819-1829 rupee of Calcutta, choice VF, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 150

1361. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR ¼ rupee (2.91g), Farrukhabad,AH1204 year 45, KM-67, Stv-6.24. Prid-322, vertical milling,struck circa 1820-1831, superb strike, lovely golden toning,NGC graded MS65, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $300 - 400

Benares Mint, 1775-1830

1362. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AV mohur (10.89g), MuhammadabadBenares, year 24, KM-31var, Stv-7.8., lovely bold strike,glistening surfaces, unique, NGC graded MS66, RRRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $2,500 - 3,500

Like all other dated of this series, it is in the name of Shah Alam II,but the name is differently arranged, with ‘alam in the top panel

rather than in the middle panel.Benares is old British spelling, retail by Paul Stevens in his catalog.

It is spelled Banaras in KM; the modern city name is Varanasi.

1363. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AV mohur (10.74g), MuhammadabadBenares, AH1199 years 17 & 26, KM-31, Stv-7.10., Prid—,daroga mark D, traces of mount on edge only, choice EF, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $1,000 - 1,200

Pridmore knew only of regnal years 37 and 41 for the Benaresmohur. Nearly all of the earlier dated pieces (years 26 to 32) came

from a hoard allegedly found in the 1980s at some unknownlocation. All were gently mounted to form a large neckless, probably for an elephant. The hoard may have been found later, as nearly all

the dates and variants were not known to KM before about 2004.

1364. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AV mohur (10.81g), MuhammadabadBenares, AH1199 years 17 & 27, KM-31, Stv-7.12., Prid—, without standard daroga marks, fish with barbels (found on this type onlyfor some examples dated year 27), traces of mount on edge only,choice EF, RRRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $1,000 - 1,500

1365. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AV mohur (10.91g), MuhammadabadBenares, AH1201 years 17 & 29, KM-31, Stv-7.14., lovely boldstrike, NGC graded MS64, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $1,200 - 1,600

1366. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AV mohur (10.83g), MuhammadabadBenares, AH1202 years 17 & 29, KM-31, Stv-7.15., Prid—,daroga mark A, traces of mount on edge only, choice EF, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $900 - 1,100

1367. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AV mohur (10.84g), MuhammadabadBenares, AH1202 year 30, KM-31, Stv-7.16., Prid—, darogamark D, light traces of mount on edge only; from this yearonwards, the secondary regnal year 17 was no longer appliedto the gold mohurs, choice AU, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $1,000 - 1,200

1368. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AV mohur (10.84g), MuhammadabadBenares, AH12xx year 31, KM-31, Stv-7.17., Prid—, darogamark D, light traces of mount on edge only, AU, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $900 - 1,100

1369. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AV mohur (10.91g), MuhammadabadBenares, AH1203 year 31, KM-31, Stv-7.18., superb lustrousstrike, NGC graded MS66, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $1,200 - 1,600

1370. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AV mohur (10.83g), MuhammadabadBenares, AH1203 year 32, KM-31, Stv-7.19., Prid—, darogamark D, light traces of mount on edge only, AU, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $900 - 1,100

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1371. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AV mohur (10.87g), MuhammadabadBenares, AH1209 year 37, KM-31, Stv-7.22., Prid-217, darogamark D, never mounted, EF-AU, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $1,200 - 1,600

1372. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AV mohur (10.85g), MuhammadabadBenares, AH121(3) year 41, KM-31, Stv-7.23., Prid-218, daroga mark D, never mounted, choice EF, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $1,200 - 1,600

1373. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.26g), MuhammadabadBenares, AH1195 year 23, Stv-7.38, KM-40. Prid-225, withdaroga mark C, used only for a few months during AH1195 with regnal year 23, 2 testmarks, lovely toning, EF, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex F. Pridmore Collection $120 - 160

1374. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.24g), MuhammadabadBenares, AH12(01) year 28, Stv-7.50, KM-40. Prid-—, with daroga mark G, used briefly during part of AH1201 with regnal year 28, 1small testmark, VF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $120 - 160

1375. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.30g), MuhammadabadBenares, AH1219 year 47, Stv-7.95, KM-40. Prid-270, withdaroga mark K, used briefly during part of AH1219 with regnalyear 47, choice EF-AU, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $140 - 180

1376. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR ½ rupee (5.64g), MuhammadabadBenares, year 48, KM-37, Stv-7.112., Prid-281, daroga mark L, 1small testmark, lovely toning, bold VF-EF, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex K.W. Wiggins Collection $400 - 600

1377. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR ½ rupee (5.39g), MuhammadabadBenares, AH1224 year 49, KM-37, Stv-7.113., Prid-281, darogamark N, bold VF-EF, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex K.W. Wiggins Collection $400 - 600

1378. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR ¼ rupee (2.62g), MuhammadabadBenares, AH119x year 22, KM-34, Stv-7.116., Prid-282, darogamark A, 1 testmark, VF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex K.W. Wiggins Collection $200 - 250

1379. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR ¼ rupee (2.82g), MuhammadabadBenares, AH119x year 26, KM-34, Stv-7.117., Prid-282, darogamark D, VF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex K.W. Wiggins Collection $200 - 250

1380. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR ¼ rupee (2.80g), MuhammadabadBenares, AH121x year 42, KM-34, Stv-7.119., Prid-282, darogamark D, EF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $250 - 300

1381. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR ¼ rupee (2.74g), MuhammadabadBenares, year 43, KM-34, Stv-7.120., Prid-282, daroga mark I,small lamination on reverse, EF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection,ex K.W. Wiggins Collection $250 - 300

1382. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR ¼ rupee (2.80g), MuhammadabadBenares, year 46, KM-34, Stv-7.121., Prid-282, daroga mark J, 1tiny testmark, attractively toned, choice EF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $250 - 350

1383. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR ¼ rupee (2.78g), MuhammadabadBenares, AH122x year 49, KM-34, Stv-7.122., Prid-282, darogamark N, fish without barbels, 1 lamination defect on obverse,choice VF-EF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $200 - 250

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1384. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR ¼ rupee (2.68g), MuhammadabadBenares, year 49, KM-34, Stv-7.123., Prid-282, daroga mark N,fish with barbels, extremely rare variety for KM-34, pleasant F-VF,RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex K.W. Wiggins Collection $400 - 500

1385. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR 1/8 rupee (1.34g), MuhammadabadBenares, year 24, KM-33, Stv-7.124., Prid-283, daroga mark A,EF, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $200 - 300

1386. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR 1/8 rupee (1.36g), MuhammadabadBenares, year 30, KM-33, Stv-7.127., Prid-283, daroga mark D,VF, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $140 - 180

1387. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR 1/8 rupee (1.39g), MuhammadabadBenares, year 49, KM-33, Stv-7.133., Prid-283, daroga mark N,EF, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex F. Pridmore Collection $200 - 250

1388. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR 1/16 rupee (0.67g), Muhammadabad Benares, year 27, KM-32, Stv-7.—., Prid-284, daroga mark E, EF,RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 150

1389. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR 1/16 rupee (0.70g), Muhammadabad Benares, year off flan, KM-32, Stv-7.134., Prid-284, withdifferentiating daroga mark either I or J, thus struck during theregnal years 42-47, beautifully toned, EF-AU, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 150

1390. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (10.82g), MuhammadabadBenares, AH1230 year 49, Stv-7.136, KM-—. Prid-—, transitionalpattern, believed to have been produced in 1812, between theissues KM-40 and KM-41 (Stv-7.107 and Stv-7.137), EF, RRRR,ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex K.W. Wiggins Collection $600 - 800

1391. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.36g), MuhammadabadBenares, AH1227 year 49, Stv-7.137, KM-41. Prid-—, withoutdaroga mark, fish with barbels, lustrous, AU, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $120 - 160

1392. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR ¼ rupee (2.81g), MuhammadabadBenares, AH1229 year 49, KM-35, Stv-7.141., Prid-288, withoutdaroga mark, fish with barbels, issued only for a few monthsduring the year AH1229, iridescent toning, choice EF, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex K.W. Wiggins Collection $500 - 600

1393. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee pattern (11.33g),Muhammadabad Benares, AH1229 years 17 & 49, KM-—,Stv-7.142. Prid-291, oblique milling left, struck in 1815, fabulousstrike, iridescent toning, NGC graded Proof 65+, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex F. Pridmore Collection $1,500 - 2,000

1394. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR ½ rupee pattern (5.68g),Muhammadabad Benares, AH1229 years 17 & 49, KM-—,Stv-7.143. Prid-292, oblique milling left, struck in 1815,magnificent strike, iridescent toning, NGC graded Proof 65, RRR,ex Paul Stevens Collection $1,500 - 2,000

1395. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR ¼ rupee pattern (2.85g),Muhammadabad Benares, AH1229 years 17 & 49, KM-—,Stv-7.144. Prid-293, broad flan, oblique milling left, struck in 1815, gorgeous strike, iridescent toning, NGC graded Proof 65, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $1,100 - 1,300

1396. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR ¼ rupee pattern (2.84g),Muhammadabad Benares, AH1229 years 17 & 49, KM-—,Stv-7.144. Prid-293, narrow flan, oblique milling left, struck in1815, gorgeous strike, NGC graded MS64, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $800 - 1,000

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1397. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.41g), MuhammadabadBenares, AH1229 years 17 & 49, KM-42, Stv-7.145., Prid-289,machine-struck, oblique reeding right, choice EF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $350 - 450

The full rupee of this machine-struck type was authorized in 1812,but struck only after February 1815, in very limited quantities, and

still very rare.

1398. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR ¼ rupee (2.84g), MuhammadabadBenares, AH1229 years 17 & 49, KM-36, Stv-7.146., Prid—,machine-struck, oblique reeding right, bold VF-EF, RRRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $800 - 1,000

Extremely rare type, especially for the quarter rupee and half rupee, both of which were likely patterns and never produced for general

circulation, with an estimated 5 to 8 pieces each in existence.

1399. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.61g), Farrukhabad, frozen year 45, Stv-7.149. KM-70. Prid-323, struck at Benares,1820-1830, straight reeding, lovely toning, choice EF , ex Paul Stevens Collection $80 - 100

1400. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AE double pice (13.12g), [Benares],frozen year 37, Stv-7.179. KM-A55. Prid-303, struck1807-1809, VF-EF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $130 - 170

1401. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AE 2 pice (14.46g), year 37, Stv-7.180,KM-A55. Prid-304, struck at Calcutta for use in Benares, struckfrom slightly rusted dies, NGC graded PF63 BR, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $600 - 800

Labeled “plain edge restrike” on the slab, but if a restrike, it waslikely produced very shortly after the original production 1807-1809,

probably before 1820. The regular and proof pieces of this typealways have plain edge.

(See also lot 1402).

1402. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AE pice (7.29g), year 37, Stv-7.182,KM-54var. Prid-306, struck at Calcutta for use in Benares, struckfrom barely rusted dies, NGC graded PF64 BR, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $600 - 800

1403. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AE ½ pice (3.09g), [Benares], frozenyear 37, Stv-7.183. KM-A54. Prid-307, struck 1807-1809, lovely example of this type, VF-EF , ex Paul Stevens Collection $80 - 100

1404. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AE pice pattern (6.47g), Benares,AH1228 year 49, KM-Pn25, Stv-7.185a. Prid-308a, red-brownchocolate color, deep strike, NGC graded MS62 BR, RRRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $2,000 - 3,000

This remarkable type was never adopted for regular circulation, andremains one of the great rarities of Benares. First published by

Stevens in the JONS, Vol. 212, pp.30-31, it remains unique.

1405. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AE pice (6.43g), year 37, Stv-7.186,KM-27. Prid-309, thick letters, lovely strike, rare in this quality,NGC graded MS62 BR, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $120 - 150

1406. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AE pice (6.45g), year 37, Stv-7.187,KM-28. Prid-309, thin letters and slightly raised border, NGCgraded AU55 BR, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $120 - 150

1407. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AE pice (5.68g), [Benares], frozenyear 37, Stv-7.192. KM-—. Prid-—, example of the commontype Stv-189, well worn, countermarked English letter E incircle, of unknown purpose, Fine on Good host, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $80 - 100

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1408. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.05g), Akbarabad(Agra), AH121x year 47, Stv-8.1/2, KM-560, in the name ofShah Alam II, nice strike, some light porosity on obverse,VF-EF, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 150

Akbarabad was taken over by the British during the SecondMaratha War, on 18 October 1803 (2 Rajab 1218), during ShahAlam’s 46th year. Only rupees dated year 47 can securely be

assigned to the British period, and 47 was the last year of silvercoinage struck at this mint.(See also lot 1409 below).

1409. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (10.99g), Akbarabad(Agra), AH122(0) year 47, Stv-8.2, KM-560, in the name ofShah Alam II, nice strike, some light porosity on obverse,VF-EF, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 150

1410. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AE paisa (5.74g), Akbarabad (Agra),AH1222 year one (ahad), Stv-8.3, KM-—, with pistol in reversecenter, VF, RRRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $200 - 300

Akbarabad was taken over by the British during the Second MarathaWar, on 18 October 1803 (2 Rajab 1218), during Shah Alam’s 46thyear. Only rupees dated year 47 can securely be assigned to the

British period, and 47 was the last year of silver coinage struck at thismint. A very few later copper paisas are known.

1411. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR shumshary rupee (11.20g),Allahabad, AH1216 frozen year 26, Stv-8.7, KM-586, in the nameof Shah Alam II, without symbol above jalus, date 12.16 withcentral pellet, choice EF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $180 - 220

Allahabad was acquired by the East India Company in 1801(AH1216), after which the mint altered the design by replacing theobverse star with a ball. The mint was permanently closed in 1803.

Mint records state production of the shumshary rupee from May1802 to April 1803. The term shumshary derived from the Persianword shamshir, which means “sword”, first added to the obverse

design in AH1210 by the Mughals.


1412. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR shumshary rupee (11.18g),Allahabad, AH1216 frozen year 26, Stv-8.7, KM-586, in thename of Shah Alam II, with symbol above jalus, date 12.16 with central pellet, EF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $150 - 200

1413. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR shumshary rupee (11.17g),Allahabad, AH1216 frozen year 26, Stv-8.7, KM-586, in the nameof Shah Alam II, with symbol above jalus, date 1216 withoutcentral pellet, VF-EF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $150 - 200

1414. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR shumshary rupee (11.17g),Allahabad, AH1216 frozen year 26, Stv-8.7, KM-586, in the nameof Shah Alam II, with symbol above jalus, date 12.16 with centralpellet, choice VF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $130 - 170

1415. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR shumshary rupee (10.76g),Allahabad, AH1217 frozen year 26, Stv-8.8, KM-—, in the name of Shah Alam II, with the English letter A added in the center of theregnal year 26, some light porosity near the rim, only knownspecimen outside a museum, VF, RRRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $1,000 - 1,500

This is last issue of Allahabad under the British. According toStevens, the letter A refers either to the mint name Allahabad or thename of the last mintmaster, Richard Ahmuty, who was dischargedfrom his position after it was determined that the last issues were

slightly debased, and this factor may explain why this piece isnoticeably lighter than the AH1216 year 26 issues of Allahabad.

1416. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.06g), Bareli (Bareilly),AH1216 frozen year 37, Stv-8.9, KM-52.1, in the name of ShahAlam II, Persian alif in the S of jalus, perhaps standing for AtmaRam, who operated the mint between the conquest and thetransfer of operation to the EIC, minor weakness towards the rim,VF-EF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex K.W. Wiggins Collection $150 - 200

Bareli was brought under British control in 1801, and the minttransfered directly to the East India Company on 13 March 1802,

finally closed permanently in September 1805.


1417. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.07g), Bareli (Bareilly),AH1216 frozen year 37, Stv-8.10, KM-52.2, in the name ofShah Alam II, Persian hard he in the S of jalus, standing formintmaster Hoosseyn Ali Khan according to a contemporaryofficial document, choice EF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection,ex K.W. Wiggins Collection $150 - 200

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1418. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.03g), Bareli (Bareilly),AH1216 frozen year 37, Stv-8.10, KM-52.2, in the name ofShah Alam II, Persian hard he in the S of jalus, standing formintmaster Hoosseyn Ali Khan according to a contemporaryofficial document, VF-EF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex K.W. Wiggins Collection $100 - 150

1419. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.09g), Bareli (Bareilly),AH1216 frozen year 37, Stv-8.11, KM-52.3, in the name ofShah Alam II, Persian wa in the S of jalus, generic for theBritish Lieutenant General, according to the samecontemporary official document, gorgeous toning, AU, S, ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex K.W. Wiggins Collection $80 - 100

1420. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AV nazarana mohur (10.55g),Shahjahanabad, AH1219 year 47, Stv-8.16, KM-722, in thename of Shah Alam II, lovely strike, mount removed, first yearof issue, VF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $5,000 - 7,000

Although technically, Delhi, called Shahjahanabad on the coins, was the nominal capital of the shrunken Mughal Empire, by then

effectively under British suzerainty, as persuasively argued by PaulStevens and Sanjay Garg, based on government documents

preserved in both London and Delhi.


1421. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR nazarana rupee (11.14g),Shahjahanabad, AH1218 year 46, Stv-8.23 (this piece), KM-712,in the name of Shah Alam II, with British lion to right of theumbrella in obverse center, slight weakness at the rim, EF-AU,RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex K.W. Wiggins Collection $1,400 - 1,800

1422. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR nazarana rupee (11.17g),Shahjahanabad, AH1218 year 46, Stv-8.24 (this piece), KM-713,in the name of Shah Alam II, with 5-point blossom to right of theumbrella in obverse center, iridescent toning, choice EF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex K.W. Wiggins Collection $700 - 900

1423. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR nazarana rupee (11.20g),Shahjahanabad, AH1221 year 49, Stv-8.26, KM-713, in the nameof Shah Alam II, with 5-point blossom to right of the umbrella inobverse center, EF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex K.W. Wiggins Collection $500 - 700

1424. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR nazarana rupee (11.15g),Shahjahanabad, AH1219 year 47, Stv-8.29, KM-714, in the nameof Shah Alam II, with 5-point blossom to right of the umbrella inobverse center, type A/1 (counter-clockwise outer floral design onboth sides), special broad flan with full outer borders, choiceVF-EF, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex K.W. Wiggins Collection $600 - 700

1425. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR nazarana rupee (11.17g),Shahjahanabad, AH1219 year 47, Stv-8.29, KM-714, in the nameof Shah Alam II, with 5-point blossom to right of the umbrella inobverse center, type A/1 (counter-clockwise outer floral design onboth sides), bold VF-EF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex K.W. Wiggins Collection $500 - 600

1426. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR nazarana rupee (11.15g),Shahjahanabad, AH1221 year 48, Stv-8.35, KM-714, in the nameof Shah Alam II, with 5-point blossom to right of the umbrella inobverse center, type A/2 (counter-clockwise outer floral design onobverse, clockwise on reverse), compact planchet, VF-EF, RRR,ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex K.W. Wiggins Collection $350 - 450

1427. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AV mohur (10.73g), Shahjahanabad,year 2, Stv-8.40, KM-781 (Mughal), in the name of MuhammadAkbar II (1806-1837), fabulous strike, NGC graded MS66, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $3,000 - 4,000

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1428. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AV mohur (10.72g), Shahjahanabad,AH122x year 7, Stv-8.42, KM-781 (Mughal), in the name ofMuhammad Akbar II, umbrella (parasol) in obverse field, boldstrike, rare date (unlisted in KM, but 4 specimens have appearedat auction in the past 10 years), EF-AU, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $1,500 - 2,000

1429. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR nazarana rupee (11.22g),Shahjahanabad, AH1227 year 6, Stv-8.46, KM-779.1, in the nameof Muhammad Akbar II, broad flan, VF-EF, S, ex Paul Stevens Collection $120 - 160

1430. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.13g), Shahjahanabad,AH1221 year one (ahad), Stv-8.61, KM-777, in the name ofMuhammad Akbar II, EF-AU , ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 140

1431. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AE ½ paisa (5.15g), Shahjahanabad,AH1225 year 5, Stv-8.87, KM-—, with Latin letter S left of regnalyear, clear date & year, Fine, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $200 - 300

1432. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee pattern (11.20g),Farrukhabad, year 45, KM-—, Stv-8.103. Prid-340, without dotmark, oblique milling left, gorgeous toning, NGC graded Proof 66,RRRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $2,500 - 3,500

Either the first strike at Farrukhabad, or struck by the Farrukhabadmachinery at Calcutta before the equipment was hauled to

Farrukhabad.

1433. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR ¼ rupee (2.78g), Farrukhabad,frozen year 45, Stv-8.107. KM-66. Prid-316, struck 1806-1819,interesting flan, irregularly iridescent toning, AU , ex Paul Stevens Collection $350 - 450

1434. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AE coin weight (11.05g), ND, Stv-8.108, obverse inscription “Minimum legal weight of oblique-milled oldFur. Rupee 171.198 grs” all within hexagon, blank reverse, usedfor the 1806-1819 Farrukhabad rupee, EF, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $140 - 180

8-point star punch on obverse, for confirmation of the weight.

1435. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AE coin weight (11.11g), ND, Stv-8.109, obverse inscription “Minimum legal weight of oblique-milled oldFur. Rupee” in square, “172.35 grs” around, Persian equivalent on reverse, used for the 1806-1819 Farrukhabad rupee, choice VF,R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $140 - 180

It is not known why the grains weight is very slightly higher on thisissue, compared with Stv-8.108.

1436. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AE coin weight (11.14g), ND, Stv-8.110, obverse inscription “Minimum legal weight of oblique-milled oldFur. Rupee” in square, “172.35 grs” around, Persian equivalent on reverse, used for the 1806-1819 Farrukhabad rupee, VF-EF, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $140 - 180

As Stv-8.109, but star punch below reverse.

1437. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.61g), Farrukhabad, frozen year 45, Stv-8.111. KM-70. Prid-318, struck 1820-1824, attractivetoning, EF , ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex K.W. Wiggins Collection $80 - 100

1438. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AE coin weight (11.53g), ND, Stv-8.113, obverse inscription “Min. wt. of new Stand. Fukukhd. Rupee[straight-milled, and plain edged] 178,12 grs.” in plain circle, blankreverse, used for the 1820-1824 Farrukhabad rupee, VF-EF, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $120 - 160

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1439. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AE coin weight (11.44g), ND, Stv-8.114, obverse inscription “Min. wt. of new Stand. Fukukhd. Rupee[straight-milled, and plain edged] 178,12 grs.” in plain circle, blankreverse, used for the 1820-1824 Farrukhabad rupee, VF, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $120 - 160

As Stv-8.113, but M C * countermark on reverse.

1440. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AE pice (7.41g), Farrukhabad, AH1220,regnal year 39, Stv-8.116. KM-—. Prid-—, generally same designas the contemporary rupee, known dated both AH1219 and 1220,both with regnal year 39, which was a frozen regnal year oncontemporary EIC coinage of Farrukhabad, F-VF, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $400 - 600

1441. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AE pice (6.73g), Farrukhabad, frozenyear 45, Stv-8.117. KM-—. Prid-342, trilingual obverse, as on the1816 pice, Persian reverse as on contemporary silver rupees, ofthe highest rarity for copper coinage of Farrukhabad, VF, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex Colin Pitchfork $500 - 700

1442. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AE double pice (12.66g), [Farrukhabad], year 45, Stv-8.119, KM-63. Prid-335, trilingual reverse, struck only in 1816, VF, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex Colin Pitchfork $350 - 450

1443. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AE pice (6.84g), [Farrukhabad], year45, Stv-8.120, KM-64. Prid-335A, trilingual reverse, struck onlyin 1816, lovely VF, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 150

1444. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AE pice (6.46g), year 45, KM-65,Stv-8.121. Prid-336, struck at Farrukhabad, 1820-24, with trisulmintmark, magnificent strike, NGC graded MS63 BR, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $150 - 250

1445. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (10.89g), Gwalior, AH1218year 46, KM-B62, Stv-8.123 (this piece)., Prid—, in the name of Shah Alam II, with the British sword above the J of jalus,testmarks only on the edge, attractive VF, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $250 - 300

The Gwalior Fort was taken under British control in 1802-1804,when this piece was struck.

1446. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (10.94g), Saharanpur,AH1218 year 45, Stv-8.126, KM-692, in the name of Shah Alam II, St. Stephen’s cross near reverse center, VF, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 150

Saharanpur was ceded to the East India Company in 1803 from theSindhia Marathas, and the mint was permanently closed in or

shortly before September 1805.

1447. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.09g), Saharanpur,AH1219 year 46, Stv-8.128, KM-693, in the name of Shah Alam II, vertical sprig left of regnal year, bold EF-AU, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 150



1448. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.01g), Saharanpur,AH12120 (sic) year 47, Stv-8.129, KM-694, in the name ofShah Alam II, small flower left of regnal year, VF, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $80 - 100



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1449. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AE pice (2.10g), uncertain date,Stv-8.142var, contemporary imitation of Stv-8.146, very lightweight, perhaps intended as a half pice token for local use,interesting item, VF-EF, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $60 - 80

1450. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.67g), Farrukhabad,frozen year 45, Stv-8.143. KM-70. Prid-325, struck at Saugor,1825-1835, straight reeding, bold VF-EF, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $150 - 200

Assigned to Saugor mint by lack of privy marks.

1451. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AE pice (6.50g), year 45, KM-—,Stv-8.148. Prid-339, struck at Saugor (Sagar), identified by the6-point star mintmark within the S of falus, struck 1826-1835,gorgeous strike, NGC graded MS62 BR, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $300 - 400

Remarkably strong strike, possibly a pattern or trial strike, given this quality.

Calcutta Mint, 5th Series, ca. 1818-1835

1452. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AV mohur pattern (13.30g),“Murshidabad”, AH1202 year 19, KM-—, Stv-9.1. Prid-85, struck at Calcutta, tiny crescent at upper left of reverse, straight-reedededge, struck in or about 1830, NGC graded Proof 64, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $4,000 - 5,000

1453. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AV mohur (12.35g), “Murshidabad”,AH1202 year 19, Stv-9.3. KM-117. Prid-84, struck at Calcutta1831-1835, oblique reeding left, crescent in upper left corner ofreverse, one edge nick, AU , ex Paul Stevens Collection $650 - 750

1454. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee, “Murshidabad”, year 19,Stv-9.5, KM-117. Prid-177, struck 1831-1835, lovely toning, PCGS graded MS63 $150 - 200

1455. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: pewter rupee die-trial (9.60g),“Murshidabad”, year 19, Stv-9.7. KM-—. Prid-—, Calcutta mint,die-trial for the standard rupee struck 1831-1835, without thedenticles later added to the design, and without the crescent atthe upper left corner of the reverse (as found on nearly all of theregular issues of this series), VF-EF, RRRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex F. Pridmore Collection $1,000 - 1,200

The coin design for the 1831-1835 series was approved on 13 July1830, with the first coins released into circulation in January 1831. It

is likely that this piece was struck in 1830, as indicated onPridmore’s ticket, perhaps before July as part of the approval

process for the new mint at Calcutta. The metal is pewter, not leadas indicated on Pridmore’s ticket.

1456. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (12.41g), “Murshidabad”, year 19, KM-—, Stv-9.8var. Prid-—, struck at Calcutta, plain edge, nostar on obverse & no crescent on reverse, type B/II, golden toning, NGC graded Proof 63, RRRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $1,800 - 2,200

Similar to Stv-9.8, but with plain edge rather than reeded edge.

1457. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (12.42g), “Murshidabad”, year 19, KM-117, Stv-9.8. Prid-179, struck at Calcutta, vertical milling,no star on obverse & no crescent on reverse, type B/II, NGC graded Proof 62, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $1,500 - 2,000

1458. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR ½ rupee (6.14g), “Murshidabad”,year 19, KM-116, Stv-9.11. Prid-182, struck at Calcutta, vertical milling, iridescent toning, NGC graded Proof 65, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $1,300 - 1,700

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1459. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR ¼ rupee (3.10g), “Murshidabad”,AH1204 year 19, KM-1115var, Stv-9.14. Prid-185, struck atCalcutta, vertical milling, incredible iridescent toning, NGC graded Proof 65, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $1,100 - 1,500

1460. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.65g), Farrukhabad, year45, KM-77, Stv-9.16. Prid-327, plain edge, crescent in obversecenter, type struck 1831-1833, delightful iridescent toning, NGC graded MS64, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $1,500 - 2,000

1461. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR ½ rupee (5.81g), Farrukhabad, year45, KM-76, Stv-9.19. Prid-330, plain edge, type struck 1831-1833,lovely iridescent toning, NGC graded Proof 63, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $1,500 - 2,000

1462. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR ½ rupee (5.78g), Farrukhabad, year45, KM-76, Stv-9.19. Prid-330, plain edge, type struck 1831-1833,lovely iridescent toning, NGC graded Proof 63, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $1,500 - 2,000

1463. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR ¼ rupee (2.93g), Farrukhabad, year45, KM-75, Stv-9.21. Prid-332, plain edge, type struck 1831-1833,nicely toned, NGC graded Proof 63, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $1,500 - 2,000

1464. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AE pice (6.34g), year 37 (issued 1831),Stv-9.26, KM-57. Prid-209, struck at Calcutta, beautiful example,NGC graded MS64 RB , ex Paul Stevens Collection $120 - 160

1465. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AE ½ anna (13.01g), ND, Stv-9.28,KM-59. Prid-213, struck at Calcutta 1831-1835, medal alignment,NGC graded MS64 RB , ex Paul Stevens Collection $120 - 160

1466. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AE ½ anna (12.94g), ND, Stv-9.28,KM-59. Prid-213, struck 1831-1835, some original luster, AU ,ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 150

1467. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AE ½ anna (12.95g), ND, Stv-9.30,KM-59. Prid-214, struck at Calcutta 1831-1835, NGC gradedPF63 BR, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $500 - 600

1468. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AE pie (2.17g), ND, Stv-9.32, KM-58.Prid-216, struck at Calcutta 1831-1835, NGC graded PF62 BR,RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $350 - 450

Soho Mint Patterns

1469. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AE pice pattern (14.19g), year 37,KM-Pn19, Stv-10.5. Prid-380, struck in 1795 at the Soho mint in London as a pattern for the Calcutta mint, finest production,NGC graded PF63 BR, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection, ex F. Pridmore Collection $700 - 800

1470. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AE 4 cowrie pattern (1.40g), ND (1792),KM-Pn11, Stv-10.1. Prid-365, East India Company balemark /scales, hexagonal flan, struck at the Soho mint in Birmingham,NGC graded PF63 BR, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $800 - 1,000

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This tiny coin, and a minuscule 1 cowrie piece of about 0.35g, wereintended to replace the shells and cowries used throughout India for

small change, but the idea was never accepted by the EIC. It isreported that 50 pieces of the 4 cowrie coin were struck and

presented to Robert Wissett, at the EIC office in London.

1471. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AE pie pattern (7.59g), 1809, KM-TS4,Stv-10.10. Prid-385, struck at the Soho mint in Birmingham, withjust the obverse of the type Stv-10.9, NGC graded PF64 RB, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $800 - 1,000

1472. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AE pie proof (7.53g), 1809, KM-Pn24a,Stv-10.13. Prid-388, struck at the Soho mint in Birmingham, withdenomination ONE PIE atop the obverse, repeated in Persian,Bengali & Hindi on the reverse, plain edge, coin die axis, NGC graded PF65 BR, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $700 - 900

1473. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AE gilt pie pattern (7.02g), 1809,KM-Pn24c, Stv-10.13. Prid-388, struck at the Soho mint inBirmingham, with denomination ONE PIE atop the obverse,repeated in Persian, Bengali & Hindi on the reverse, plain edge,NGC graded PF64 CAM, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $700 - 900

1474. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AE pie proof (7.49g), 1809, KM-Pn24a,Stv-10.13. Prid-388, struck at the Soho mint in Birmingham, withdenomination ONE PIE atop the obverse, repeated in Persian,Bengali & Hindi on the reverse, plain edge, coin die axis, NGC graded PF64 RB, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $700 - 900

1475. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AE pie pattern (10.86g), 1809, KM-—,Stv-10.17. Prid-391, struck at the Soho mint in Birmingham, muled with the triskeles reverse of the Isle of Man 1798 & 1813halfpenny, NGC graded AU55 BR, RRRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $2,000 - 3,000

No example has appeared in auctions listed on CoinArchives since2000. Believed to be unique.

1476. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AE gilt ½ pie pattern (4.27g), 1809,KM-Pn22a, Stv-10.20. Prid-394, struck at the Soho mint inBirmingham, with denomination HALF PIE atop the obverse,repeated in Persian, Bengali & Hindi on the reverse, plain edge,NGC graded Proof 62, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $800 - 1,000

1477. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AE ½ pie pattern (4.00g), 1809,KM-Pn22, Stv-10.21. Prid-395, struck at the Soho mint inBirmingham, with denomination HALF PIE atop the obverse,repeated in Persian, Bengali & Hindi on the reverse, plain edge,NGC graded PF65 BR, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $650 - 750

1478. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AE weight (11.35g), ND, Stv-—,“Minimum Weight of Companys Rupee” on obverse, “176 2/5 Grs” on reverse, used for rupees struck prior to about 1854 by the EastIndia Company, VF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $120 - 200

1479. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AE weight (10.99g), ND, Stv-—,“Minimum Weight of Companys Rupee” on obverse &countermarked star above, “176 2/5 Grs” on reverse, used forrupees struck prior to about 1854 by the East India Company,Fine, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $120 - 200

Unusually light weight, either from long use or some manner of illicitadjustment by some unscrupulous merchants.

1480. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AE ½ pice (3.01g), year 37, Stv-7.183,KM-A54. Prid-307, struck 1807-1809 at Calcutta for use inBenares, small flan defect at the rim, bold VF, S, ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 120

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1481. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: George III, 1760-1820, AE medal(13.24g), AH1211 (=1796), Pud-796.2, Prid-400A, bust ofMajor-General Claude Martin to right, MCKENZIE F. below /Urdu inscription on reverse, F-VF $180 - 220

1482. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: LOT of 6 hand-struck silver coins of theCalcutta mint, with mint name Murshidabad: Stv-2.157, 1/16rupee, year 10 or 11 (Pr-130, KM-80.2, VG); Stv-2.152//53, 1/8rupee, year 1(2) (Pr-128, KM-81.2, Fine); Stv-2.90, ¼ rupee,AH11xx year 8 (Pr—, KM-82.1, Fine, reverse gouged); Stv-2.x,rupee, 118x year 11 (Pr-x, KM-84.2, Hijri date probably 1184, VF); Stv-2.126, rupee, AH1185 year 12, ex F. Pridmore Collection(Pr-112, KM-84.2, VG); and Stv-2.135/137, rupee, year 15 (Pr-x,KM-84.2, VF), affordable group of a rare series, retail value $370,lot of 6 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $200 - 280

1483. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: LOT of 10 silver coins of the Calcuttamint, with mint name Murshidabad and frozen year 19: Thirdseries: Stv-4.18, rupee (Pr-157, KM-99.1, choice EF); Stv-4.20, ½ rupee (Pr-158, KM-97.1, VF, 2 small banker’s marks); Stv-4.22, ¼rupee (Pr-159, KM-96, 2 pcs, one EF, the other AU); Fourthseries: Stv-6.11, rupee (Pr-172, KM-108, EF, one small banker’smark on edge); Stv-6.13, rupee (Pr-176, KM-109, VF); Stv-6.15, ½ rupee (Pr-173, KM-105, F-VF); Fifth series: Stv-9.5, rupee(Pr-177, KM-117, VF-EF); Stv-9.9, ½ rupee (Pr-180, KM-116,choice EF); and Stv-9.12 (Pr-183, KM-115, EF); lovely starter’srepresentative group in above-average condition, retail value$575, lot of 10 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $300 - 450

1484. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: LOT of 5 silver rupees of the Bareli(Bareilly) mint under East India Company control: KM-52.3:AH1217 year 37 (Stv-8.12, EF); 1218 year 37 (Stv-8.13, EF), 1219 year 37 (Stv-8.14, 2 pcs, Fine & EF), and 1220 year 37 (Stv-15,Fine), complete set of this type 1217-1220, retail value $240, lot of 5 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $150 - 200

1485. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: LOT of 12 silver rupees ofMuhammadabad Benares mint, with daroga mark A (KM-40):AH1190 year 17 (2 pcs, 11.33g & 11.22g), 1191 year 17 (11.29g),1193 year 21 (2 pcs, 11.29g, 11.26g), 1194 year 21 (11.27g),119x year 22 (11.28g), 1195 year 23 (scarce date, 2 pcs, 11.27g& 11.5g). 1196 year 24 (11.31g), 1202 year 28 (11.20g), and 1202 year 29 (scarce date, 11.26g), all VF or better, a couple with 1 or 2 small testmarks, retail value $450, lot of 12 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $200 - 300

In “The Coins of the Bengal Presidency”, Stevens has arranged theMuhammadabad Benares “fish” rupees by daroga marks, of whichthere are 13 or 14 different marks (mark H is tentative, as he says,maybe poorly engraved mark D). Mark D, used for nearly 20 years,

and mark N, the last version, used for 7 years, are the the mostcommon, with marks marks I, J, L and M also relatively common.

The other marks were shortlived and relatively scarce. Issues datedAH1190, 1191 and most of 1192 bear only the regnal year 17, butfrom some point in 1192 until 1221, all bear the year 17 togetherwith the actual regnal year. The last issues, dated AH1221-1229,freeze the regnal years 17 & 49. There are a few nazarana strikes

on broad flans, not represented here.

1486. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: LOT of 3 silver rupees ofMuhammadabad Benares mint, with daroga mark B (KM-40):AH1191 year 17 (11.21g) and 1192 year 17 (2 pcs, 11.28g &11.15g), all VF, one with 1 small testmark, all very scarce, as mark B was used for no longer than one year, retail $180, lot of 3 pieces,, S, ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 150

1487. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: LOT of 30 silver rupees ofMuhammadabad Benares mint with daroga mark D (KM-40):AH1197 year 25 (11.22g), 1198 year 25 (11.25g), 1198 year 26(11.31g), 1199 year 26 (11.23g), 1199 year 27 (11.32g), 1202year 30 (11.31g), 1203 year 30 (11.32g), 1203 year 31 (11.232g),1204 year 32 (11.25g), 1205 year 32 (11.25g), 1205 year 33(11.29g), 1206 year 34 (11.32g), 1207 year 34 (11.20g), 1207year 35 (11.32g), 1208 year 35 (11.27g), 1208 year 36 (11.23g),1209 year 36 (11.30g), 1209 year 37 (11.24g), 1210 year 37(11.24g), 1210 year 38 (11.25g), 1211 year 38 (11.24g), 1211year 39 (11.34g), 1211 year 40 (11.18g), 1212 year 39 (11.31g),1212 year 40 (11.26g), 1213 year 40 (11.28g), 1213 year 41(11.32g), 1214 year 41 (11.28g), 1214 year 42 (11.30g), 1215year 42 (11.29g), all VF or better, including some EF, a few withsmall testmarks, almost complete set of daroga mark D, retailvalue $900, lot of 30 pieces, ex Paul Stevens Collection $500 - 700

1488. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: LOT of 13 silver rupees ofMuhammadabad Benares mint with daroga mark D (KM-40):AH1198 year 25, 1198 year 26, 1199 year 26 (2 pcs), 1199 year27, 1203 year 31, 120x year 31, 1204 year 32, 1206 year 34, 1207 year 35, 1208 year 36, 1210 year 38, 1213 year 41, 1215 year 42,nearly all VF and a few better, duplicates from the collection, retail value $400, lot of 13 pieces, ex Paul Stevens Collection $200 - 300

1489. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: LOT of 3 silver rupees ofMuhammadabad Benares mint, with daroga mark E (KM-40):AH1199 year 27 (11.29g), and AH1200 year 27 (2 pcs, 11.24g &11.02g, the first from the F. Pridmore Collection), all VF, one with1 small testmark, at least very scarce, as mark E was used onlyduring part of his regnal year 27, retail value $180, lot of 3 pieces, S, ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 150

1490. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: LOT of 15 silver rupees ofMuhammadabad Benares mint, including 6 with daroga mark I(KM-40): AH1215 year 43 (11.30g), 1216 year 43 (11.34g), 1216year 44 (11.35g), 1217 year 44 (2 pcs, 11.36g & 11.28g), and1217 year 45 (11.35g), and 9 with daroga mark J (KM-40):AH1217 year 45 (2 pcs, 11.23g & 11.31g), 1218 year 45 (11.27g),1218 year 46 (2 pcs, 11.36g & 11.32g), 1219 year 46 (2 pcs,11.28g & 11.29g), and 1219 year 47 (11.31g & 11.32g), all VFthrough EF, a few AU, retail value $500, lot of 15 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $250 - 400

1491. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: LOT of 7 silver rupees ofMuhammadabad Benares mint, including 3 with daroga mark L(KM-40): AH1219 year 47 (11.28g), 1220 year 47 (11.32g), and1220 year 48 (11.34g), and 4 with daroga mark M (KM-40):AH1220 year 48 (11.35g), 1221 year 48 (2 pcs, 11.33g & 11.34g),and 122x year 48 (11.33g), nearly all EF, both short-lived darogamarks, retail value $350, lot of 7 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $150 - 250

1492. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: LOT of 10 silver rupees ofMuhammadabad Benares mint with daroga mark N and frozenregnal year 49 (KM-40): AH1221 (2 pcs, 11.29g & 11.37g), 1222(11.31g), 1223 (11.30g), 1224 (11.31g), 1225 (11.35g), 1226 (2pcs, 11.30g & 11.32g), and 1227 (2 pcs, 11.32g & 11.33g), withthose dated 1225-1227 having the fish with barbels, all in EFcondition, retail value $400, lot of 10 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $200 - 300

1493. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: LOT of 7 silver rupees ofMuhammadabad Benares mint with frozen regnal year 49 and nodaroga marks (KM-41): 1227 (rare date, 11.10g, Fine); 1228(scarce date, 11.32g. VF), and 1229 (the common date for thistype, 5 pcs, 11.32g, 11.30g, 11.28g, 11.26g, and 11.31g, fromVF-EF), retail value $275, lot of 7 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $150 - 200

1494. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: LOT of 6 copper paisas ofMuhammadabad Benares, in the name of Shah Alam II:Stv-7.153, year 17, type A/I, mark B (Pr-294, KM-15, EF, lovelybold strike); Stv-7.156, year 19, type A/II, mark B (Pr-295, KM-15,Fine); Stv-7.164, year 27, type A/III, mark C (Pr—, KM-15, VF);Stv-7.165, year 28, type A/III, mark D (Pr-296, KM-15, VF);Stv-7.165a, AH1201, type B/III, mark D (Pr-296, KM-16, VF); andStv-7.166, year 30, type B/III, mark E (off flan) (Pr—, KM-16,Fine), nice group of these hard-to-find copper coins, retail value$300, lot of 6 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $150 - 200

1495. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: LOT of 5 silver rupees, mint ofSaharanpur: KM-693 (listed under the Mughal as EIC issue):AH1218 year 45 (Stv-8.127, 3 pcs, all EF-AU), and AH1219 year46 (Stv-8.128, 2 pcs, both VF), retail value $340, lot of 5 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $170 - 230

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1496. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: LOT of 4 copper pice of the Saugormint: Stv-8.147 (KM-72, Prid-338), inscribed Farrukhabad year 45(3 pcs, all VF), and Stv-8.42, which is a contemporary privateimitation of Stv-8.147 (Fine, and rare), retail value $170, lot of 4 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 150

Pice of Saugor (Sagar) are distinguished from those of Farrukhabad by the replacement of the trident with a 6-pointed rosette.

1497. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: LOT of 4 copper paisas ofShahjahanabad mint: Shah Alam II: KM-700, AH1206 year 34;and Muhammad Akbar II: KM-771, AH1225 year 4 (Stv-8.790;1226 year 5 (Stv-8.82); and 1233 year 12 (Stv-8.86), all in Finecondition, retail value $200, lot of 4 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $120 - 160

1498. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: LOT of 9 copper paisas from theFarrukhabad mint series, all with the frozen year 45: KM-65(Prid-336), Stv-8.121, medal axes (6 pcs, interesting variants,VF-EF); Stv-122, coin axes (VF); Stv-122a, 90º (VF); also KM-64(Prid-335A), Stv-8.120, trilingual reverse (Fine, much weakness),attractive group of the entire series of Farrukhabad pices, retailvalue $300, lot of 9 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $150 - 250

Type KM-65 was struck 1820-1824, KM-64 only in 1816.

1499. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: LOT of 8 Farrukhabad silver coins ofyear 45 series: Stv-6.22, rupee (Pr-320, KM-70, 3 pcs, one choice VF, another VF, the other porous F-VF); Stv-9.15, rupee (Pr-326,KM-77, bold VF-EF); Stv-9.18, half rupee (Pr-329, KM-76, VF);Stv-9.20 (Pr-331, KM-75, quarter rupee, lustrous EF-AU); andStv-9.22, rupee (Pr-333, KM-78, 2 pcs, VF-EF and VF), retailvalue $350, lot of 8 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $200 - 260

The choice VF rupee (Stv-9.22) lacks the dot on the reverse,possible a rare variety.

1500. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: LOT of 2 Prinsep copper 1/16 anna,Pulta mint, Stv-3.28 (Pr-201, KM-121, one EF, the other AU), retail value $160, lot of 2 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $90 - 110

1501. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: LOT of 10 Prinsep copper 1/8 anna,Pulta mint, Stv-3.25 (Pr-198, KM-123, including 2 in AU condition,4 VF-EF, and 4 VF), study lot with many varieties, retail value$250, lot of 10 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 160

1502. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: LOT of 7 Prinsep copper ¼ anna, Pultamint, Stv-3.19 (Pr-194, KM-124, VF), Stv-3.21 (also Pr-192,KM-124, but with 90º die axis, nice Fine and rare), and Stv-3.22(Pr-195, KM-125, 5 pcs, all VF or better, including one with the 3pellets above shah on obverse resembling the Arabic number “8"), retail value $220, lot of 7 pieces, ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 160

1503. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: LOT of 14 Prinsep copper ½ anna, Pulta mint, Stv-3.13 (Pr-191, KM-126, 4 pcs, one lovely AU, the restVF); Stv-3.14 (as Pr-191 & KM-126, but medium size, choice VF);Stv-3.15 (Pr-192, KM-127, medal die axis, Fine, rare), andStv-3.16 (also Pr-192, KM-127, 8 pcs, all nicely strike, averageVF), excellent study group, retail value $350, lot of 14 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $160 - 240

1504. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: LOT of 21 copper pice from theMuhammad Benares mint, all with year 37, characterized by thetrisul: Stv-7.186 (Pr-307, 7 pcs), Stv-7.187 (Pr-309, as 7.186, butwith raised borders), Stv-7.188 (Pr-310, 9 pcs), Stv-7.190 (Pr-312, 3 pcs), and one very peculiar overstruck example of Stv-188,informative selection of the series, struck 1815-1829, includingseveral contemporary imitations, average quality VF, retail value$350, lot of 21 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $200 - 250

1505. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: LOT of 17 copper pice, Calcutta mint,with frozen year 37: Second series, from 1795: Stv-4.29 (Pr-204,KM-53, 4 pcs, average VF); Third series, 1800-1829: Stv-6.26(Pr-205, KM-54, Fine); Stv-6.27 (Pr-206, KM-55, scruffy Fine);Stv-6.28 (Pr-207, KM-56, 3 pcs, AU, EF, and VF); Fourth series,struck 1831: Stv-9.26 (Pr-209, KM-57, 7 pcs, range VF to AU),and Fifth series, 1831-1835: Stv-9.31 (Pr-215, KM-58, AU), niceselection of the standard issues, retail value $350, lot of 17 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $200 - 250

1506. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: LOT of Anonymous weights, circa 1900, set of 3 weights, for ¼ tola (2 pcs, one VF, the other EF), ½ tola(EF) and one tola (nice fine), in English on obverse, in Nagari,Persian & Bengali on reverse, retail value $500, lot of 4 pieces, ,ex Paul Stevens Collection $300 - 400

The VF example of the quarter tola weight has a hexagonal controlcountermark upper right obverse.

1507. BENGAL PRESIDENCY: LOT of 7 contemporary rupee forgeries,including 5 various types of the Farrukhabad year 45 series(including 2 pieces from the F. Pridmore Collection), 1 example ofMuhammadabad Benares AH122x years 17 & 49, and oneMurshidabad style rupee in the name of “Hindustan”, averagegrade VF, fascinating group illustrating the fraudulent side ofcurrency, retail value $200, lot of 7 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $140 - 160

Bombay Presidency

1508. BOMBAY PRESIDENCY: AR ½ rupee (5.80g), Jambusar, year 2(on obverse), Cr-—, arrow within S of jalus, not assigned to aspecific ruler, much rarer than the full rupee, issued under theEast India Company, choice EF, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $220 - 300

1509. BOMBAY PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.22g), Maheshwar,AH1179, KM-—, battle-axe and lingam on reverse, the only known date with the battle-axe, now associated with the East IndiaCompany, choice EF, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $300 - 500

Virtually unpublished, the date is only known from an unsold auctionlot (Baldwin’s Auction 40, Lot 955), probably this piece, though without

description, acquired by the consignor later the same year from aLondon source. Maheswar later became a mint for the State of Indore.

1510. BOMBAY PRESIDENCY: AE 2 pice, 1791, KM-196, East IndiaCompany, NGC graded PF63 BR $175 - 250

1511. BOMBAY PRESIDENCY: AR ½ rupee, “Surat”, AH1215 year46 (frozen), KM-223, beautifully toned, extremely rare in thisquality, PCGS graded MS62, RR $300 - 400

1512. BANDAR DHOLAREH (Bombay Presidency): AE paisa(9.50g), Bandar Dholareh, AH1225, KM-—, sarkar kampanibahadur & Hijri date / zarb bandar dholarah, VF, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $200 - 300

Legend refers to the British East India Company. This type was published by Bhandare & Stevens

in JONS in 2012 (vol. 212, pp. 17-22).

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1513. BOMBAY PRESIDENCY: LOT of 8 silver rupees and 1contemporary copper-center forgery, type KM-347, Pune mint,ankus mark in S of jalus, dated in the Fasli era: FE1233, 1234 (2pcs), 1235, 1236, 1237 (7 recut over 8), 1240, and 1242, pluscontemporary forgery of FE1243, average nice VF, some withbanker’s marks, lovely group, retail value $450, lot of 9 pieces, ,ex Paul Stevens Collection $250 - 350

Struck under the authority of the British East India Company.

1514. BOMBAY PRESIDENCY: BAGALKOT: LOT of 6 silver rupeesstruck under the authority of the British East India Company atformer Maratha mints: Bagalkot: KM-348, dated 1819 in Englishnumerals (2 pcs, both VF, one with 1 scratch); Belgaum: KM-30(listed by KM under Kolhapur), dated 1821 in English numerals,struck at the Shahpura local mint (VF, 2 small testmarks); andGulshanabad (Nasik): KM-324, AH1234 (VF, banker’s marks);1236 (EF), and 1244 (EF), the last date unlisted in KM, retail value $650, lot of 6 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $400 - 500

1515. BOMBAY PRESIDENCY: BHAKHAR: LOT of 10 silver rupees ofthe Bhakhar mint in Sind after acquisition by the Britishgovernment: Cr-11 (hare / British lion): AH1259, 1261; Cr-12 (noanimal symbols): 1264 (2 pcs, one with strange symbol in S ofjalus), 1265, 1266, 1267, 1268, and 1269; Cr-13 (hare / peacock): 1259 (rare, but only Fine with some flatness); all VF or slightlybetter (except as noted), nice strikes, retail value $550, lot of 10 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $325 - 425

1516. BOMBAY PRESIDENCY: BHAKHAR: LOT of 11 silver rupees ofthe Bhakhar mint after acquisition by the British authorities: Cr-11(hare / British lion): AH1259 (4 pcs); Cr-12 (no animal symbols):1264 (2 pcs), 1265 (2 pcs), 1266, 1268, and 1269; average VF,retail value $450, lot of 11 pieces, ex Paul Stevens Collection $300 - 350

1517. BOMBAY PRESIDENCY: PUNE: LOT of 6 silver rupees, typeKM-325, Pune mint, scissors mark in S of jalus, dated in the Fasliera: FE1231 (2 pcs), 1232, 1241, 1243, and 1244, all VF or nicer,retail value $300, lot of 6 pieces, ex Paul Stevens Collection $200 - 250

Struck under the authority of the British East India Company.

Madras Presidency

1518. MADRAS PRESIDENCY: AE ½ dudu (3.04g), 169(1), KM-290,CC/E bale mark / date in 2 lines, VF, RR $100 - 150

1519. MADRAS PRESIDENCY: AE ½ dudu (3.17g), KM-285, struckat Madras by the British East India Company for use atBenkulen (Fort York) on Sumatra, EF $150 - 200

The Bencoolen Presidency was a British possession in Sumatrabased in the area of what is now Bengkulu City. In 1785 it was

downgraded to Bencoolen Residency and placed under the BengalPresidency. The British ceded Fort Marlborough and Benculen

(Bengkulu) to the Dutch as part of the Anglo-Dutch Treaty of 1824.The type is variously dated from the 1680s to the early 1700s.

1520. MADRAS PRESIDENCY: AE 2½ cash, ND (1807), KM-309,values in Persian and English / Tamil and Telugu, choiceVF-EF $140 - 200

1521. MADRAS PRESIDENCY: AE 10 cash, 1808, KM-319, from theAdmiral Gardner Wreck, brockage error of reverse, alsodenominated in Persian as “two falus”, surface hairlines, NGC graded EF details $90 - 100

The Admiral Gardner was on her sixth voyage to the East as aregular East India Company vessel, and commanded by William

Eastfield, when she was wrecked off South Foreland on theGoodwin Sands on 25 January 1809. She was carrying 54 tons ofspecially minted 10 & 20 cash copper coinage struck at the Soho

Mint, Birmingham.

1522. MADRAS PRESIDENCY: AE cash, 1803, KM-315, East IndiaCompany issue, NGC graded MS63 BR $70 - 90

1523. MADRAS PRESIDENCY: AE 1/48 rupee (dub), Soho mint, 1797,KM-398, East India Company issue, NGC graded PF65 BR $800 - 1,000

1524. MADRAS PRESIDENCY: AR 2 rupees (18.13g), Arkat (Arcot),AH1172 year 6 (frozen), KM-404.2, VF, R $800 - 1,000

The weight-loss was the result of the coin’s burial in the sea. Fromthe wreck of the British East Indiaman ship, the Arniston, which

sank off the coast of South Africa, by the village of Waenhuiskrans.Of the 378 persons on board, only six survived, and later, the town

was renamed Arniston, as it is known to the present day.

1525. MADRAS PRESIDENCY: AR rupee, “Arkat”, AH1172 year 6(frozen), KM-427, vertical milling, struck at Calcutta 1823-1825,PCGS graded MS63 $200 - 300

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1526. BRITISH INDIA: William IV, 1830-1837, AR ¼ rupee, 1835(c),KM-448.1, Prid-92, S&W-1.70, F raised on truncation, typeC/IV, proof restike, iridescent toning, PCGS graded Proof 65,RR $900 - 1,100

1527. BRITISH INDIA: William IV, 1830-1837, AR rupee, 1835(c),KM-450.7, Prid-32, S&W-1.37, thin lettering in obverse legend,RS on truncation, type B/I, attractively toned, PCGS gradedMS64, RR $500 - 700

1528. BRITISH INDIA: Victoria, Queen, 1837-1876, AR ¼ rupee,1840(c), KM-454.2, Prid-105, S&W-3.52, W W on truncation, 4in date without serif & incomplete crossbar, PCGS gradedMS64 $130 - 170

1529. BRITISH INDIA: Victoria, Queen, 1837-1876, AR ½ rupee,1840(b&c), KM-456.1, Prid-80, S&W-3.46, with .W.W incuse on truncation, type A/I, PCGS graded MS63 $180 - 220

1530. BRITISH INDIA: Victoria, Queen, 1837-1876, AR rupee,1840(c), KM-458.2, Prid-56/57, S&W-3.33, W.W. raised ontruncation, type A/I, PCGS graded MS62 $180 - 220

1531. BRITISH INDIA: Victoria, Queen, 1837-1876, AV mohur (11.44g), 1841., KM-461.2, light surface wear, probably due to having oncebeen in jewelry or decoration, never mounted, VF-EF $800 - 1,000

1532. BRITISH INDIA: Victoria, Queen, 1837-1876, AE ¼ anna,1858, KM-463.1, S&W-3.78, East India Company, type B/1,single leaf tips at top of wreath, NGC graded MS64 RB $75 - 100

1533. BRITISH INDIA: Victoria, Queen, 1837-1876, AR 2 annas,ND1862(c), KM-469, 15% struck off-center, NGC graded AU55 $150 - 250

1534. BRITISH INDIA: Victoria, Queen, 1837-1876, AR ½ rupee,1875(c), KM-472, S&W-5.25, VG-F, S $80 - 100

1535. BRITISH INDIA: Victoria, Queen, 1837-1876, AR rupee, ND,KM-473, obverse broadstruck & brockage error, a fabulousspecimen! NGC graded AU55 $500 - 600

Known as a “lakhi” error in India, based on the assumption that 1 piece in 100,000 is a brockage!

1536. BRITISH INDIA: Victoria, Queen, 1837-1876, AV mohur, 1862(c), KM-480, a lovely example! NGC graded MS63 $2,500 - 3,000

1537. BRITISH INDIA: Victoria, Queen, 1837-1876, AV mohur, 1875(c), KM-480, surface hairlines, NGC graded AU details $3,500 - 4,000

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1538. BRITISH INDIA: Victoria, Empress, 1876-1901, AE ½ anna,1891(c), KM-487, restrike, NGC graded MS63 RD $350 - 400

1539. BRITISH INDIA: Victoria, Empress, 1876-1901, AR 2 annas,1878(c), KM-488, S&W-6.354, type B, II, NGC graded MS62 $100 - 125




1543. BRITISH INDIA: Victoria, Empress, 1876-1901, AR 2 annas,1878(c), KM-488, S&W-6.354, type B, II, minor obversedamage, NGC graded UNC details $75 - 100

1544. BRITISH INDIA: Victoria, Empress, 1876-1901, AR ¼ rupee,1879-C, KM-490, S&W-6.255a, type C, II, NGC graded MS63 $100 - 150

1545. BRITISH INDIA: Victoria, Empress, 1876-1901, AR ¼ rupee,1879-C, KM-490, S&W-6.255a, type C, II, NGC graded MS63 $100 - 150

1546. BRITISH INDIA: Victoria, Empress, 1876-1901, AR ¼ rupee,1880-C, KM-490, S&W-6.257, type C, II, NGC graded MS64 $100 - 150

1547. BRITISH INDIA: Victoria, Empress, 1876-1901, AR ½ rupee,1893-B, KM-491, EF $120 - 160

1548. BRITISH INDIA: Victoria, Empress, 1876-1901, AR ½ rupee,1893-B, KM-491, S&W-6.220, B incuse, EF $130 - 170

1549. BRITISH INDIA: Victoria, Empress, 1876-1901, AR rupee,1897-C, KM-492, C/I, incuse mintmark, F-VF, RR $750 - 850

1550. BRITISH INDIA: Victoria, Empress, 1876-1901, AR rupee,1901-C, KM-492, NGC graded MS65 $120 - 160

1551. BRITISH INDIA: Victoria, Empress, 1876-1901, AR ½ rupee,1887-C, KM-491, A/I, C incuse, AU $110 - 130

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1552. BRITISH INDIA: Victoria, Empress, 1876-1901, AV mohur,1884(c), KM-496, NGC graded MS62 $2,500 - 3,500

1553. BRITISH INDIA: Victoria, Empress, 1876-1901, AV mohur,1888(c), KM-496, NGC graded AU55 $2,500 - 3,500

1554. BRITISH INDIA: Edward VII, 1901-1910, AE 1/12 anna,1905(c), KM-497, restrike, NGC graded PF64 RD $200 - 300

1555. BRITISH INDIA: Edward VII, 1901-1910, AE 1/12 anna,1906(c), KM-497, restrike, NGC graded PF63 RD $200 - 300

1556. BRITISH INDIA: Edward VII, 1901-1910, anna, 1907-B,KM-504, S&W-7.144, PCGS graded MS64 $120 - 160

1557. BRITISH INDIA: Edward VII, 1901-1910, AR 2 annas, 1906(c),KM-505, restrike, NGC graded Proof 65 $200 - 300

1558. BRITISH INDIA: Edward VII, 1901-1910, AR ¼ rupee, 1906(c), KM-506, restrike, NGC graded Proof 65 $250 - 350

1559. BRITISH INDIA: Edward VII, 1901-1910, AR rupee, ND, KM-508,obverse brockage error with partial collar, NGC graded AU53 $400 - 600

Known as a “lakhi” error in India, based on the assumption that 1piece in 100,000 is a brockage!

1560. BRITISH INDIA: Edward VII, 1901-1910, AR rupee, 1903(c),KM-508, S&W-7.15, proof restrike, PCGS graded MS63 $1,500 - 2,000

1561. BRITISH INDIA: George V, 1910-1936, AE ¼ anna, ND(1912-36), KM-512, obverse brockage error, NGC graded AU55 BR $300 - 400

So called “lakhi” error in India, on the theory that one in 100,000 is a brockage strike.

1562. BRITISH INDIA: George V, 1910-1936, ¼ anna, 1916(c),KM-512, rare date, PCGS graded MS64 RD, R $200 - 300

1563. BRITISH INDIA: George V, 1910-1936, copper-nickel 2 annas,1918(c), KM-516, NGC graded MS63 $100 - 150

1564. BRITISH INDIA: George V, 1910-1936, 2 annas, 1934(c),KM-516, S&W-8.265, proof restrike, very rare date of this typefor the restrikes, PCGS graded Proof 63 $400 - 600

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1565. BRITISH INDIA: George V, 1910-1936, 4 annas, 1920(b),KM-519, S&W-8.189, proof restrike, PCGS graded Proof 62 $400 - 600

1566. BRITISH INDIA: George V, 1910-1936, 8 annas, 1920(b),KM-520, very rare date, surface hairlines, NGC graded AU details, RRR $1,000 - 1,500

1567. BRITISH INDIA: George V, 1910-1936, AR ½ rupee, 1927(c),KM-522, NGC graded MS65 $150 - 200

1568. BRITISH INDIA: George V, 1910-1936, AR rupee, ND, KM-524,obverse mirror brockage error with partial collar, NGC gradedMS62 $500 - 600

Known as a “lakhi” error in India, based on the assumption that 1piece in 100,000 is a brockage!

1569. BRITISH INDIA: George V, 1910-1936, AR 2 annas, 1911(c),KM-524, S&W-8.194, “pig” type, PCGS graded MS64 $500 - 600

1570. BRITISH INDIA: George V, 1910-1936, AR rupee, 1914(b),KM-524, S&W-8.27, NGC graded MS61 $60 - 80

1571. BRITISH INDIA: George V, 1910-1936, AV 15 rupees, 1918(b), KM-525, NGC graded MS62 $2,500 - 3,000

1572. BRITISH INDIA: George V, 1910-1936, AV sovereign, 1918-I,KM-525A, NGC graded MS64 $375 - 425

1573. BRITISH INDIA: George V, 1910-1936, AV sovereign, 1918-I,KM-525a, PCGS graded MS64 $400 - 500

1574. BRITISH INDIA: George VI, 1937-1947, ½ anna, 1943(c),KM-534, S&W-9.201, proof restrike, PCGS graded Proof 64 $400 - 500

1575. BRITISH INDIA: George VI, 1937-1947, ½ anna, 1946(c),KM-535, S&W-9.210, proof restrike, PCGS graded Proof 63 $400 - 500

1576. BRITISH INDIA: George VI, 1937-1947, anna, 1940(c),KM-537, S&W-9.161, proof restrike, short trefoils on king’scrown, PCGS graded Proof 63 $300 - 400

1577. BRITISH INDIA: George VI, 1937-1947, anna, 1946(c),KM-538, S&W-9.185, proof restrike, short trefoils on king’scrown, PCGS graded Proof 63 $300 - 400

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1578. BRITISH INDIA: George VI, 1937-1947, 2 annas, 1941(c),KM-541, S&W-9.119, proof restrike, short trefoils on king’scrown, PCGS graded Proof 62, R $500 - 600

1579. BRITISH INDIA: George VI, 1937-1947, 2 annas, 1946(b),KM-542, S&W-9.137, proof restrike, PCGS graded Proof 63, RR $500 - 600

1580. BRITISH INDIA: George VI, 1937-1947, AR ¼ rupee, 1938(c),KM-544, S&W-9.75, proof restrike, PCGS graded Proof 64, RR $600 - 700

1581. BRITISH INDIA: George VI, 1937-1947, AR ¼ rupee, 1944(b),KM-552, off-center broadstruck error, scratched, NGC gradedUNC details $100 - 150

1582. BRITISH INDIA: George VI, 1937-1947, AR rupee, 1939(b),KM-555, S&W-9.13, reeded edge, very rare date, NGC gradedMS62, RRR $7,000 - 9,000

1583. BRITISH INDIA: George VI, 1937-1947, rupee, 1947(l),KM-559, S&W-9.40, scarce mint, UNC $140 - 180

1584. BRITISH INDIA: AR medal (63.13g), Pud-912.1, 51mm, view of the College building / KING GEORGE’S MEDICAL COLLEGEwithin floral border containing four wreathed cobras, withoutedge inscription, EF, RR $350 - 450

Used an an award medal 1912-1928.

Photo size reduced.

1585. BRITISH INDIA: William IV, 1830-1837, Lot of 3 Silver Coins inthe Name of William IV: Stv-1.39 (Pr-34), rupee 1835(c), “F”incuse on truncation, type C/II (choice AU); Stv-1.60 (Pr-72), ½rupee 1835(b), no initial on truncation, 10 berries left, type D/II(choice VF); and Stv-1.72 (Pr-97), ¼ rupee 1835(b), no initials, 10 berries left, type D/II (Fine); retail value $350, lot of 3 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $200 - 250

1586. BRITISH INDIA: William IV, 1830-1837, LOT of 5 silver coins and 5 miscellaneous copper coins, including 4 rupees of 1835(average VF) and one ¼ rupee 1835, plus 5 various copper pieces of lower quality, retail value $280, lot of 10 pieces $160 - 220

1587. BRITISH INDIA: Victoria, 1837-1901, LOT of 3 copper and 34silver coins: AE 1/12 anna (3 pcs): 1885, 1892, 1895 (averageFine); AR 2 annas (2 pcs): 1862, 1901 (average Fine); AR ¼rupee (8 pcs): 1840 (2 pcs), 1874 (2 pcs), 1876, 1886, 1888,1890 (average VG); AR ½ rupee (2 pcs): 1840, 1892 (averageFine, the 1892 pierced & looped); and AR rupee (22 pcs): 1840(11 pcs, many varieties), 1862 (2 pcs), 1876, 1877, 1878, 1884 (2pcs), 1887, 1890, 1892, 1901 (average F-VF), retail value $750,lot of 37 pieces $350 - 550

1588. BRITISH INDIA: Edward VII & later, 1837-1901, LOT of 75various coins: Edward VII: 10 pcs, including 6 copper, 1 quarterrupee, and 3 rupees; George V: 24 pcs, including 16 base metal,1 two anna silver, 1 quarter rupee, 1 half rupee, and 5 rupees;George VI: 20 pieces, including 15 base metal, 1 silver quarterrupee, 2 silver half rupees, and 2 rupees: Republic: 14 commoncoins of lower denominations, of little value; and 7 commonPrincely State and other pieces (2 silver, 5 copper); average grade F for the earlier pieces, VF for the later; retail value $400, lot of 75 pieces $150 - 300

1589. BRITISH INDIA:LOT of 12 silver rupees: 1840 (type KM-458.7,VF-EF), 1862(b) (cleaned EF); 1874 (VG-F); 1893-B (EF); 1901-C(cleaned AU); 1906(c) (2 pcs, one AU, the other VF-EF); 1907-B(AU); 1914(c) (AU); 1917(b) (choice AU); 1918(b) (UNC); and1919(c) (UNC); retail value $550, lot of 12 pieces $300 - 400

1590. BRITISH INDIA:LOT of 4 slabbed coins: two annas 1906(c)(graded MS64 by NGC); rupee 1918(b) (graded MS64 by NGC);¼ rupee 1940(b) (graded MS63 by NNC); and Awadh rupeeAH1296 year 6 (graded MS63 by NGC); retail value $270, lot of 4 pieces $160 - 200

Danish India

1591. TRANQUEBAR: Christian V, 1670-1699, lead 2 kas (5.19g), ND,KM-93, Gray-101a, crowned C5 // crowned DOC monogram, plain below, well-preserved, F-VF, ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 150

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1592. TRANQUEBAR: Christian V, 1670-1699, lead kas (4.69g), ND, KM-93.1, F-VF $70 - 90

1593. TRANQUEBAR: Frederik V, 1746-1766, AR 2 royaliner(2.89g), 1756, KM-149, Gray-137, Jensen-229, block F in F3monogram, VF, RR, ex Dr. John Lund Collection $900 - 1,100

1594. TRANQUEBAR: Christian VII, 1766-1808, AE 4 kas (2.91g),177x, KM-154.1, Gray-149a, crowned C5 // crowned DOCmonogram, separating the date, “4" below, unusual type onsquare planchet, lovely VF, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 150

1595. TRANQUEBAR: Christian VII, 1766-1808, AR royalin (2.91g),178x, KM-168, Gray-145, lovely VF, R, ex Paul StevensCollection $100 - 150

1596. TRANQUEBAR: Christian VII, 1766-1808, AR 2 royaliner (2.92g), 1770, KM-171, Gray-143, Jensen-265, final digit partly off flan, but must be “0", as the bottom of the letter C on obverse curvesinward, found only on years 1767-1770, very rare date, VF-EF,RR, ex Dr. John Lund Collection, ex Brian Hannon $320 - 380

1597. TRANQUEBAR: LOT of 40 pieces, copper unless noted: FrederikIII (3 pcs); Christian V (7 pcs, including 4 lead); Frederik IV (3pcs); Christian VI (5 pcs); Frederik V (1 pc); Christian VII (10 pcs,including 1 silver royalin dated 17xx, type KM-168); and FrederikVI (11 pcs, only 5 with clear date), mostly low quality (Fair to Fine), many with the usual corrosion found on this series, all identified inenvelopes, retail value $650, lot of 40 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $250 - 350

French India

1598. PONDICHÉRY: AR rupee (11.06g), Arkat (Arcot), AH115x year29, KM-5, in the name of Muhammad Shah, 1 banker’s mark,VF , ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 140

1599. PONDICHÉRY: AR rupee (11.45g), Arcat (Arcot), year 4, KM-15,Lec-112, struck at Pondichery, superb strike on unusually broadflan, choice EF, ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 120

1600. PONDICHÉRY: AR 2 fanon (2.94g), ND (18th century), KM-49,Lec-27, bold strike, EF , ex Paul Stevens Collection $120 - 160

1601. PONDICHÉRY: LOT of 7 coins: KM-25, AR fanon (choice VF);KM-32, AE cache (2 pcs, one VF, the other EF); KM-34, ½doudou (F-VF); KM-35, doudou (scruffy Fine); and KM-67,fanon: 1738-P (EF), and 1751-P (AU); retail value $340, lot of7 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $180 - 260

1602. PONDICHÉRY: LOT of 7 silver rupees with mint name Arkat:Alamgir II (1754-1759): KM-12: year one (ahad) (F-VF); andShah Alam II (1759-1806): KM-15: year 5 (VF), 1202 year 27(VF), 1203 year 28 (VF), 1205 year 30 (EF, minor corrosionspot), 1219 year 44 (VF), and 1220 year 45 (EF), retail value$270, lot of 7 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $150 - 250

1603. FRENCH INDIA: AR rupee (11.63g), “Murshidabad”, AH115x year 22, KM-27, Lec-170, in the name of Muhammad Shah, actuallystruck at Chandernagor, but with mint name Murshidabad on thecoin, distinguished by the 5-petal flower to right of the regnal year, EF, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $250 - 350

The Governer of Chandernagar, Mr. Dupleix, obtained coining rights in 1738 and struck rupees, halves and quarters dated 1151/21 and

1152/22. The year 22 is much rarer than 21.

1604. FRENCH INDIA: AR 2 fanon (2.71g), Pondichéry, ND(1720-37), KM-49, Fine $130 - 170

1605. FRENCH INDIA: AR rupee (11.39g), “Arkat”, AH(11)83 year 16,KM-53, in the name of Shah Alam II, characterized by the tridentin the S of jalus, VF-EF, RRR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $250 - 350

Listed in KM under the state of Arcot, with the comment “may havebeen struck by a European company”, as the trident of this style

appears on Machhlipattan rupees in the names of Ahmad Shah &Alamgir II. The mint name appears to be sârkârat, intentionallyconfounding the word “sarkar” (government) with the city name

Arkat (Arcot). A similar example, but without legible date & regnalyear, sold at Stephen Album Auction 20, Lot 1377, for $200.

Dutch India

1606. COCHIN: LOT of 3 fanams: Type Herrli-3.07.05, ranga rau type of Tuticorin by the Dutch VOC, ca. 1658-1795; Herrli-13.12.08,unknown mint, also Dutch VOC issue, ca. 1658-1784; andHerrli-3.06, considered a British EIC issue, struck at or nearMadras, ca. 1635 to late 1700s; all identified in holders; averagecirculating grade, retail value $150; lot of 3 pieces $90 - 130

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1607. PULICAT: AE 10 cash (16.68g), ND, KM-43, VOC balemark,letter X above / stylized text, nice strike, one small scratch, VF , ex Paul Stevens Collection $150 - 200

1608. PULICAT: LOT of 5 copper cash coins, type KM-35 (1.52g, 1.62g, 1.62g, 1.67g, 1.69g), struck after 1646, F-VF condition, retail value $150, lot of 5 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $75 - 100

1609. CEYLON (DUTCH): AR 5 shahi (8.99g), KM-51, Sc-1284,countermarked VOC on Safavid 5 shahi of Abbas II (1642-1666),Tiflis mint, AH1070 (clear date & mint), VF, RR $250 - 350

Portuguese India

1610. CEYLON (PORTUGUESE): Felipe III, 1621-1640, AR tanga(2.33g), 1640, KM-9.2, Vaz-F3.39, gridiron of St. Lawrence divides date, decent strike with minor weakness on obverse, EF , ex Paul Stevens Collection $200 - 250

1611. DIU: José, 1750-1777, tutenag 20 bazarucas (15.10g), 1777,KM-36, Vaz-Jo.181, lovely example, without any corrosion, bold VF , ex Paul Stevens Collection $80 - 100

1612. DIU: Maria I & Pedro III, 1777-1786, AE atiá (9.17g), 1778,KM-42, Vaz-M1.131, second “7" of date retrograde, VF , ex Paul Stevens Collection $80 - 100

1613. DIU: João VI, regent, 1799-1816, AR rupia (7.77g), 1806,KM-49, VF $450 - 550

1614. DIU: LOT of 5 coins: KM-36, tutenag 20 bazarucos: 1768 (VF,moderate porosity); KM-38, AE atiá: 1767 (F-VF) and 1768 (VF);KM-44, tutenag 5 bazarucos: 1800 (VF, porous surfaces); andKM-46, AE atiá: 1799 (Fine), pleasant group, retail value $220, lot of 5 pieces, , ex Paul Stevens Collection $120 - 160

1615. GOA: Filipe I, 1580-1598, AE 2 bazarucos (4.24g), ND,Vaz-F1.05, F on obverse, R on reverse, no other symbols, Fine, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 120

1616. GOA: João IV, 1640-1656, AR 2 tangas, 1640, KM-66, crownedarms divide GA within circle / standing figure of St. Philip dividesSF and date, NGC graded VF35 $600 - 700

1617. GOA: Pedro, Prince Regent, 1667-1683, AR rupia (10.48g),1682, KM-73, Vaz-PR.09, 10 banker’s marks, likely fromcirculation outside the Portuguese colonies, VF , ex Paul Stevens Collection $150 - 200

1618. GOA: José I, 1750-1777, AR ½ pardao (2.90g), 1762, KM-133,Vaz-Jo.73, flat as usual, VF, ex Paul Stevens Collection $130 - 170

1619. GOA: José I, 1750-1777, AR ½ pardao (2.66g), 1775, KM-158, Vaz-Jo.104, bold strike, well-centered, VF, ex Paul Stevens Collection $150 - 200

1620. GOA: José I, 1750-1777, AR ½ pardao (2.66g), 1777, KM-158, Vaz-Jo.107, F-VF , ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 150

1621. GOA: Maria I & Pedro III, 1777-1786, AR rupia (10.76g), 1780,KM-175, Vaz-Jo.96, single portrait, VF , ex Paul Stevens Collection $150 - 200

Vaz classified the coins of Maria I & Pedro III dated 1777-1780 asposthumous issues of José I.

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1622. GOA: Maria I & Pedro III, 1777-1786, AR ½ pardao (150 reis),1781, KM-182, NGC graded AU53 $600 - 700

1623. GOA: Maria I & Pedro III, 1777-1786, AR ½ pardao (2.66g),1781, KM-182, Vaz-M1.45, single portrait, one-year type, nicestrike, F-VF, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $200 - 250

1624. GOA: Maria I & Pedro III, 1777-1786, AR ½ pardao (150 reis),1782, KM-189, conjoined busts right, NGC graded EF45 $450 - 550

1625. GOA: Maria I & Pedro III, 1777-1786, AR ½ pardao (2.67g),1782, KM-189, Vaz-M1.58, conjoined portraits, lovely boldstrike, choice VF , ex Paul Stevens Collection $200 - 250

1626. GOA: Maria I & Pedro III, 1777-1786, AR ½ pardao (2.68g),1784, KM-189, Vaz-M1.59, conjoined portraits, about 25% flatstrike, VF , ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 140

1627. GOA: Maria I & Pedro III, 1777-1786, AR ½ pardao (2.29g),1785, KM-189, Vaz-M1.61, conjoined portraits, probably oncemounted, as noted on the edge, Fine , ex Paul Stevens Collection $80 - 120

1628. GOA: Maria I & Pedro III, 1777-1786, AR pardao (300 reis),1782, KM-190, conjoined busts right, NGC graded EF45 $450 - 650

1629. GOA: Maria I & Pedro III, 1777-1786, AR pardao (5.16g),1782, KM-190, Vaz-M1.52, conjoined portraits, some weakness near the rim, VF , ex Paul Stevens Collection $120 - 160

1630. GOA: Maria I, 1786-1799, AR ½ pardao (2.66g), 1793, KM-199,Vaz-M1.83, pleasing strike, VF, ex Paul Stevens Collection $150 - 200

1631. GOA: Maria I, 1786-1799, AR pardao (5.35g), 1791, KM-200,Vaz-M1.76, EF , ex Paul Stevens Collection $200 - 300

1632. GOA: Maria I, 1786-1799, AR ½ pardao (2.68g), 1797, KM-203,Vaz-M1.111, about 10% flat strike, VF , ex Paul Stevens Collection $120 - 160

1633. GOA: Maria I, 1786-1799, AR pardao (5.48g), 1798, KM-204,Vaz-M1.101, attractive VF , ex Paul Stevens Collection $150 - 200

1634. GOA: Maria I, 1777-1816, AR pardao (300 reis), 1803,KM-204, NGC graded AU53 $400 - 500

1635. GOA: João VI, Regent, 1799-1816, AR rupia (10.73g), 1801,KM-205, Vaz-M1.92, Fine , ex Paul Stevens Collection $80 - 100

1636. GOA: João VI, Regent, 1799-1816, AR rupia (10.87g), 1802,KM-205, Vaz-M1.93, some weakness in obverse center, VF ,ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 140

1637. GOA: João VI, Regent, 1799-1816, AR rupia, 1803, KM-205,deeply toned, NGC graded AU55 $200 - 250

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1638. GOA: João VI, Regent, 1799-1816, AR rupia (10.76g), 1805,KM-205, Vaz-M1.96, F-VF , ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 140

1639. GOA: João VI, Regent, 1799-1816, AR ½ pardao (2.68g), 1799,KM-206, Vaz-M1.112, VF , ex Paul Stevens Collection $130 - 170

1640. GOA: João VI, Regent, 1799-1816, AR ½ pardao (2.69g), 1802,KM-206, Vaz-M1.113, VF , ex Paul Stevens Collection $130 - 170

1641. GOA: João VI, Regent, 1799-1816, AR rupia (10.86g), 1816,KM-219, Vaz-JR.23, Fine , ex Paul Stevens Collection $90 - 110

1642. GOA: João VI, 1816-1826, AR ½ xerafim (150 reis), 1818,KM-236, Gomes-J6.12.01, NGC graded EF45 $350 - 400

1643. GOA: João VI, 1816-1826, AR ½ pardao (2.72g), 1819 (9 over8), KM-236, Vaz-J6.28, reverse double-struck, EF , ex Paul Stevens Collection $160 - 200

1644. GOA: João VI, 1816-1826, AR ½ xerafim (150 reis), 1820,KM-236, Gomes-J6.12.03, NGC graded EF45 $300 - 400

1645. GOA: João VI, 1816-1826, AR pardao (5.38g), 1820, KM-237,Vaz-J6.21, Fine , ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 120

1646. GOA: João VI, 1816-1826, AR pardao (5.39g), 1824, KM-237,Vaz-J6.25, VF , ex Paul Stevens Collection $140 - 180

1647. GOA: João VI, 1816-1826, AR pardao (5.44g), 1825, KM-237,Vaz-J6.26, VF , ex Paul Stevens Collection $140 - 180

1648. GOA: João VI, 1816-1826, AR rupia (10.90g), 1819, KM-239,Vaz-J6.10, VF , ex Paul Stevens Collection $120 - 160

1649. GOA: Miguel I, 1828-1834, AE tanga (37.75g), ND, KM-251,Vaz-Mi.09, nice strike, overstruck on earlier type, VF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $80 - 100

1650. GOA: Miguel I, 1828-1834, AR pardao (5.25g), 1831, KM-256,Vaz-Mi.06, slightly weak reverse, VF, RR, ex Paul Stevens Collection $160 - 200

1651. GOA: Maria II, 1834-1853, AR ½ pagoda (2.68g), 1846, KM-271,Vaz-M2.33, bold EF, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $250 - 350

The obverse “scratch” is in the die, not the coin.

1652. GOA: Maria II, 1834-1853, AR ½ pardao (2.60g), 1846/5,KM-271, VF-EF $220 - 260

1653. GOA: Maria II, 1834-1853, AR rupia, 1847, KM-273, surfacehairlines, NGC graded AU details $200 - 300

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1654. GOA: Maria II, 1834-1853, pattern AR 600 reis (rupia), 1834,KM-Pn15, Gomes-M2.E11.01, crowned arms within sprays,RUPIA DE GOA around / value within sprays, a fabulousspecimen! NGC graded MS65, RR $3,000 - 3,500

1655. GOA: Maria II, 1834-1853, pattern AE 3 reis, 1834, KM-Pn1,Gomes-M2.E1.01, crowned arms within sprays / value withinsprays, NGC graded MS63 BR, RR $2,000 - 2,500



1658. GOA: Maria II, 1834-1853, pattern AR 150 reis (½ xerafim),1834, KM-Pn10, Gomes-M2.E8.01, crowned arms withinsprays, MEYO XERAFIM around / value within sprays, lighttooling, NGC graded AU details, RR $1,800 - 2,200

1659. GOA: Pedro V, 1853-1861, AR pardao (5.55g), 1857, KM-278,VF $250 - 350

1660. GOA: Pedro V, 1853-1861, AR rupia, 1857, KM-279, NGC graded AU50 $200 - 300

1661. GOA: Pedro V, 1853-1861, AR rupia, 1857, KM-279, NGC graded EF45 $175 - 275

1662. GOA: Pedro V, 1853-1861, AR rupia (10.99g), 1858, KM-279,Vaz-P5.03, VF , ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 150

1663. GOA: Pedro V, 1853-1861, AR rupia (10.98g), 1860, KM-279,EF $130 - 170

1664. GOA: Pedro V, 1853-1861, AR ½ pagoda (2.67g), 1857,KM-280, Vaz-P5.11, EF, R, ex Paul Stevens Collection $200 - 250

1665. GOA: Luis I, 1861-1889, AR rupia (10.87g), 1869, KM-282, EF $130 - 170

1666. PORTUGUESE INDIA: Carlos I, 1889-1908, AR 1/12 tanga,1901, KM-13, PCGS graded MS62 BR $120 - 160

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1667. PORTUGUESE INDIA: Carlos I, 1889-1908, AR ¼ tanga,1901, KM-15, PCGS graded MS63 BR $150 - 200

1668. PORTUGUESE INDIA: Carlos I, 1889-1908, AR ½ tanga,1901, KM-16, PCGS graded MS63 BR $150 - 200

1669. PORTUGUESE INDIA: Luís I, 1861-1889, AE 3 reis, 1871,KM-301, NGC graded MS63 RB $125 - 175

1670. PORTUGUESE INDIA: Luís I, 1861-1889, AE 5 reis, 1871,KM-303, couple small corrosion spots, NGC graded UNCdetails $100 - 150

1671. PORTUGUESE INDIA: LOT of 4 coins, graded by NGC: KM-23, ½ rupee 1936 (MS65); KM-24, rupee 1935 (MS65); KM-30, 10centavos 1961 (MS65 RB); and KM-33, escudo 1958 (MS65);retail value $280, lot of 4 pieces $150 - 200

1672. PORTUGUESE INDIA: LOT of 5 coins: Portuguese India:KM-306, AE tanga: 1871 (VF); KM-18, AR rupia: 1912 (cleanedVF-EF); KM-22, AR rupia: 1935 (AU); and Goa: Vaz-Se.05, AEbazaruco, arrow / cross (Fine); and KM-191, rupee of Maria I &Pedro III: 178x (VF, scraped); retail value $200, lot of 5 pieces, ,ex Paul Stevens Collection $100 - 150

Republic of India

1673. INDIA: 1 rupee, 1964(b), KM-76, Death of Jawaharlal Nehru,NGC graded Proof 63 $150 - 200

1674. INDIA: Devkaran Nanjee / Dena Bank, AR rectangular 20tolas (235g), ND, KM-X15, 999.1 fineness, symbols of IG Mint,Bombay, and Dena Bank, uniface, EF $200 - 300

1675. INDIA: M/S Manilal Chimanlal & Co. AR rectangular 10 tolas(118g), ND, KM-X33, 999 fine silver, map of India, text inEnglish & Gujarati, uniface, iridescent toning, AU $130 - 200

1676. INDIA: M/S. Manilal Chimanlal & Co. AV guinea gold tola(11.64g), ND, KM-X39, star / denomination, without statementof fineness, rounded square flan, choice AU $600 - 700

1677. INDIA: M/S. Manilal Chimanlal & Co. AV tola (11.65g), ND,KM-X45, “Diamond Fine Gold”, 995 fineness, sun with rays /denomination, AU $550 - 650

1678. INDIA: Habib Bank, AV tola (11.68g), ND, KM-X55, 995fineness, scalloped edge, English / Gujarati legends, AU $550 - 650

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1679. INDIA: Habib Bank Limited, AR 5 tola (58.26g), ND, KM-—,without stated weight or fineness, but labeled “paper weight”,sword above lion / text, which quotes a company capital of Rs2,00,00,000, AU $80 - 100

India - Group Lots

1680. INDIA: Proof Set (7 pcs), 1950(b), KM-PS1, Bombay Mint, inoriginal mint packaging, light to moderate hairlines, set of 7 pieces $700 - 900

1681. INDIA: Indian Tourist Year Uncirculated Set (3 pcs), 1991(B),KM-38, RB-153 in original plastic case & packaging, excellentcondition, Uncirculated, set of 3 pieces $80 - 100

1682. INDIA: Uncirculated Set (2 pcs), Saint Dnyaneshwar, 1999(c),KM-MS59, RB-229, in original plastic case & packaging,Uncirculated, set of 2 pieces $100 - 140

1683. INDIA: Proof Set (4 pcs), Reserve Bank of India Golden Jubilee,1985(b), KM-PS34, RB-103, in original plastic case, with frayedwrapping, Proof, set of 4 pieces $250 - 300

1684. INDIA: Proof Set (4 pcs), Netaji Subhas Chandra BoseCentennial, 1997(c), KM-PS60, RB-191, in original plastic case &packaging, Proof, set of 4 pieces $150 - 200

1685. INDIA: Proof Set (4 pcs), Sri Aurobindo Yoga, 1998(b), KM-PS65,RB-206, in original plastic case & packaging, Proof, set of 4 pieces $250 - 300

1686. INDIA: LOT of 5 slabbed coins, graded by NGC: Malwa, AR tanka, AH923 (Goron-M159, graded AU55); Hyderabad, rupee AH1361year 32 (Y-63, MS65); Indore, AE ½ anna VS1992 (KM-50, MS66brown); Kutch, 2½ kora 1933//VS1990 (Y-52a, MS65); andRepublic of India, 2 annas 1950(b) (KM-4.1, MS64, rare in thisquality); retail value $250, lot of 5 pieces $150 - 200

1687. INDIA: LOT of 28 coins from a collection with most coins workedup in 2x2 plastic holders including: Ancient silver punchmarkedtypes (3), Kushan bronzes (12), Nagas of Narwar (1), Sultanatejitals (4), Mughal Empire Aurangzeb AR ½ rupee of Surat AH1111year 4 with testmark, Faruksiyar AR rupee Surat AH1125 year 2,Muhammad Shah AR rupee Kora year 10, Bengal Presidency AEpie (1831) (2), British India 1930 1/12 anna (1), Kutch AR kori1934 (1), temple token imitating Akbar square rupee (1), averagecirculated condition with the Mughal items nicer, retail value $200,lot of 28 coins $100 - 200

1688. INDIA: LOT of 9 miscellaneous coins: Indo-Sasanian (late ARdrachm); Hindushahi (standard AR drachm); British India (rupee1920(b), UNC); Goa (rupee type KM-219, VG); Aurangzeb (rupee, Itawa, VF); Shah Jahan II (rupee, Shahjahanabad AH1131, VF);Muhammad Shah (rupee, Ahmadabad year 23, EF); and I.G. MintAlipore rupee token (2 pcs, both EF-AU); retail value $365, lot of 9 pieces $180 - 260

1689. INDIA: LOT of 215 copper and 12 silver coins, loose in a box,unidentified, some interesting pieces: Copper: Mostly PrincelyStates, a few medieval, British India, also a few Islamic coins oflower quality, average condition Fine, including a few pieces ofprobable rarity; Silver: Four punchmarked, including two betterpieces, one Burmese medieval, a few others, mostly commontypes; in all a fascinating study lot, retail value, after identification,$850, lot of 227 pieces $300 - 500

End of Session D

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Session E

Begins at 09:00 PDT on Saturday, May 21, 2016

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Asia & Middle-East

1690. AJMAN: Rashid Bin Humaid al-Nuaimi, 1928-1981, AR 7½riyals, 1970/AH1389, KM-7, gazelle, NGC graded MS65 $100 - 150

1691. BRITISH NORTH BORNEO: Victoria, 1837-1901, AE cent,1891-H, KM-2, choice AU $110 - 150

1692. BRUNEI: tin ½ pitis, AH1285, KM-1, VF $110 - 150

1693. BURMA: Mindon, 1852-1878, AR kyat (rupee), CS1214(1852), KM-10, peacock, iridescent toning, EF-AU $140 - 180

1694. BURMA: 50 pyas, 1952, KM-36, mintage of just 100 pieces inproof, NGC graded Proof 64 $650 - 750

1695. BURMA: LOT of 8 copper opium weights (also used to weigh allmanner of other things), known as “duck” or “hintha” weights, 19th century: 10 baht, 5 baht (3 pcs, different styles), 2 baht, 1 baht, ½baht, and ¼ baht, all in excellent condition; retail value $300, lot of 8 pieces $220 - 280

1696. BURMA: AR medal, 1894, 37mm, Zetiyinganapariyatti SocietySilver Medal, the reverse of the medal is written in Burmese,with bell shape in the center, with loop as made, EF-AU , ex Wéiduolìya Collection $75 - 100

1697. CAMBODIA: Ang Duong, 1840-1860, AR tical (14.69g),CS1208 (1847), KM-37, hamza bird left / ornate temple, mountremoved & gilt, EF $150 - 250

1698. CAMBODIA: Ang Duong, 1840-1860, pattern AE ¼ tical (salung)(3.85g), ND, KM-—, pagoda / inscription within wreath, bold strikewith attractive chocolate brown surfaces, EF, RR $600 - 800

Little is known about this bronze pattern, but the Khmer calligraphyon this type differs from the white metal British-made patterns of

similar design. The crudeness of strike might indicate this type wasproduced locally. Examples have sold in Numismatica Genevensisand Stack’s Bowers & Ponterio. This type is published by HowardDaniel on page 114 of his book, Cambodian Coins and Currency.

1699. CAMBODIA: Ang Duong, 1840-1860, billon ¼ tical (4 fuang)(5.76g), ND, KM-—, hamza bird left, pierced, F-VF, RR, ex J.Silvestre Collection $200 - 300

J. Silvestre was a French colonial administrator in Indochina and the author of The Coins and Medals of Annam published in the

American Journal of Numismatics, Vol. 37, #3 in 1903. This typeappears to be unpublished in the SCWC and by Howard Daniel.This is the largest and heaviest ‘hamza’ bird type we have yet

encountered.

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1700. CAMBODIA: Norodom I, 1860-1904, AE 10 centimes, 1860,Bruce-XM3, brown, medallic issue, one-year type, Choice UNC $280 - 320

1701. CAMBODIA: Norodom I, 1860-1904, AR 25 centimes, 1860,KM-44.2, silver restrike, NGC graded MS63 $120 - 180

1702. CAMBODIA: Norodom, 1860-1904, AR souvenir franc, 1902,KM-—, Lec-111, NGC graded MS61 $150 - 200

1703. CAMBODIA: Norodom I, 1860-1904, silvered brass medal,Paris mint, 1860, Daniel-M1b variety, coronation medal withloop as made, AU, R $250 - 350

1704. CEYLON: George III, 1760-1820, AE ½ stuiver, 1815, KM-80,elephant left, NGC graded MS64 BR $300 - 400

1705. CEYLON: Victoria, 1837-1901, AR 10 cents, 1894, KM-94,NGC graded MS65 $100 - 140

1706. CEYLON: AR medal (30.06g), 1912, 40mm, unissued prizemedal for the All Ceylon Exhibition, girl holding out wreath,seated left by elephant with .ALL CEYLON.EXHIBITION.1912.above, with coastal scene to left / coastal scene with settingsun and AWARDED TO with ribbon (but no name engraved)below, lightly toned, Choice EF $150 - 250

1707. FRENCH COCHINCHINA: AE 2 sapèque, 1879-A, KM-2, NGC graded MS63 BR $140 - 180

1708. FRENCH INDOCHINA: AE 2 sapèque, 1894-A, KM-6, NGC graded MS63 RB $240 - 300

1709. FRENCH INDOCHINA: AE cent, 1899-A, KM-8, very rare in this quality, NGC graded MS65 RB $170 - 200

1710. FRENCH INDOCHINA: AE cent, 1908-A, KM-8, NGC gradedMS63 RB $100 - 125

1711. FRENCH INDOCHINA: 50 cents, 1946(a), KM-E41,LeCompte-264, nickel-bronze essai, UNC $425 - 525

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1712. FRENCH INDOCHINA: AR piastre, 1896-A, KM-5a.1, Lec-278,light surface hairlines, Choice AU $100 - 125

1713. FRENCH INDOCHINA: 1 piastre, 1946(a), KM-E42,LeCompte-315, security edge, BU $425 - 500

1714. FRENCH INDOCHINA, etc.: LOT of 34 coins: FrenchIndo-China:: 1 centime 1941; 5 centimes 1925, 1938 (2 pcs),1939; 10 centimes 1937, 1940, 1941, and 20 centimes 1922 (EF),1937 (2 pcs, one UNC, one AU), 1941; Morocco:: 5 francs 1952and 10 francs 1947 (2 pcs); Syria: 25 piastres 1937 (2 pcs);Tunisia:: 5 francs AH1353; Egypt:: eight common coins1910s-1940s; and Turkey:: eight common coins, various periods,all identified, mostly VF or better, retail value $375, lot of 34 pieces $150 - 250

1715. FUJEIRA: Muhammad b. Hamad al-Sharqi, 1952-1974, AR 5 riyals, 1970//AH1389, KM-3, 1972 Munich Olympics,mintage of 1200 pieces, NGC graded PF66 UC $160 - 200

1716. HEJAZ: al-Husain bin Ali, 1916-1924, AR 5 piastres, Makkaal-Mukarrama (Mecca), AH1334 year 8, KM-28, NGC graded AU58 $200 - 250

1717. HEJAZ: al-Husayn b. ‘Ali, 1916-1924, AR 20 girsh, AH1334year 8, KM-30, AU $250 - 350

1718. HEJAZ & NEJD: ‘Abd al-’Aziz b. Sa’ud, 1925-1953, AE ½ girsh,Umm al-Qurrâ (Mecca), AH1343, KM-2.1, EF $90 - 130

1719. HEJAZ & NEJD: ‘Abd al-’Aziz b. Sa’ud, 1924-1953, AE ½ ghirsh(4.89g), Umm al-Qurrâ (Mecca), AH1343, KM-2.1, overstruck ontype KM-24 of Hejaz, one of the most impressive countermarks we have seen, bold EF-AU, R $150 - 200

1720. HEJAZ & NEJD: ‘Abd al-’Aziz b. Sa’ud, 1926-1953, AE ½ ghirsh, Umm al-Qurrâ (Mecca), AH1343, KM-2.1, overstruck on HejazKM-24, about 80% of original mint silvering remains, NGC graded AU58 $150 - 200

1721. HEJAZ & NEJD: ‘Abd al-’Aziz b. Sa’ud, 1926-1953, AE ½ ghirsh, Umm al-Qurrâ (Mecca), AH1344 year 2, KM-A3, UNC $120 - 160

1722. HEJAZ & NEJD: ‘Abd al-’Aziz b. Sa’ud, 1926-1932, AE ½ ghirsh, Umm al-Qurrâ (Mecca), AH1344 year 2, KM-A3, a lovely example! NGC graded MS66 BR $125 - 175

1723. BORNEO: He Shun Gonsi Federation, ca. 1776-1853, tin/lead cash (15.55g), Chinese legends, da gang gong si / he shun,reverse off-center due to a mold shift, VF $120 - 160

1724. SUMATRA: AE keping, 1804/AH1219, SS-6, Pridmore-1, EastIndia Company, a lovely example! NGC graded AU58 BR $75 - 100

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1725. SUMENEP (Madura): Sultan Paku Nata Ningrat, 1811-1854,AR ½ real batu (13.12g), AH(1)230, KM-196.1, countermarkedHijri date (1)230 on 4 reales, presumably type KM-40 ofMexico, host date off flan, EF on Good host, R $350 - 450

With two additional cross-type countermarks on the same side.

1726. SUMENEP (Madura): Sultan Paku Nata Ningrat, 1811-1854,AR ½ real batu (13.36g), ND, KM-—, countermarked sumenepon 4 reales, type KM-40 of Mexico, host date off flan, EF onFine host, R $350 - 450

1727. SUMENEP (Madura): Sultan Paku Nata Ningrat, 1811-1854,AR real batu (27.07g), AH(1)230, KM-197var, countermarkedsumenep and the Hijri date (1)230 on 8 reales, type KM-47 ofMexico, host date off flan, VF on Fine host, R $500 - 600

Unusual type with both the Sumenep and Hijri date countermark on the same coin.

1728. IRAN: Nasir al-Din Shah, 1848-1896, AR 1000 dinars, Tehran,AH1298, Y-11, KM-899., a superb example! NGC graded MS65 $100 - 150

1729. IRAN: Muzaffar al-Din Shah, 1896-1907, AR 5000 dinars(Saint Petersburg), AH1320, KM-976, Dav-288, NGC graded MS63 $100 - 120

1730. IRAN: Muzaffar al-Din Shah, 1896-1907, AV medal, AH1317,KM-MV29, “Medal of Valor”, mount removed, PCGS graded EFdetails $2,200 - 3,000

This type of award medal was instituted by Nasir al-Din Shah aboutAH1289 (1872), the earliest year recorded by Rabino for award

medals. The first issues were crudely struck in both silver and gold.Later during his reign, the medals were struck by modern machinepresses, as this piece. Nearly all pieces were mounted for display.

1731. IRAN: Muhammad ‘Ali Shah, 1907-1909, AV 5000 dinars (½toman), AH1021, KM-1021, crowned lion & sun obverse,ANACS graded AU58, S $300 - 400

1732. IRAN: Ahmad Shah, 1909-1925, AR 2 kran, Tehran, AH1329,Y-68, a lovely example! NGC graded MS64 $100 - 150

1733. IRAN: Reza Shah, 1925-1941, AR ½ rial, SH1310, KM-1128,PCGS graded Proof 63, RRR $650 - 850

Unlisted in KM or Clarke. This piece is clearly proof, not just anearly stage uncirculated, thus correctly described by PCGS.

1734. IRAN: Muhammad Reza Shah, 1941-1979, AV medal(38.08g), SH1350, AGW 1.1747, 37mm, 2500th Anniversary ofthe Persian Empire, UNC $1,900 - 2,100

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1735. IRAQ: Faisal I, 1922-1933, 2 fils, 1931/AH1349, KM-96, VIP proof, also described as “proof record coin”, of which veryfew were struck for the mint’s own record, usually no more than ten pieces, NGC graded PF65 RB, RRR $1,500 - 1,700

There is no record of a recent sale of a single example of this type.The only recent record is for a double proof set of 12 pieces that

sold at St. James Auction 30, Lot 287, for $24,360.

1736. IRAQ: Faisal I, 1922-1933, 2 fils, 1933/AH1352, KM-96, NGC graded MS64 RB $140 - 200

1737. IRAQ: Faisal I, 1922-1933, AR 20 fils, 1933/AH1252, KM-99,error Hijri date, which should be 1352, NGC graded AU55, RR $350 - 450

1738. IRAQ: Ghazi I, 1933-1939, 1 fils, 1936/AH1355, KM-102, rare in this quality, NGC graded MS64 BR $140 - 180

An example graded MS64 RB sold in Stephen Album Auction 24, Lot 2082, for $600.

1739. IRAQ: Ghazi I, 1933-1939, nickel 10 fils, 1937/AH1356,KM-103, NGC graded MS63, R $100 - 150

1740. IRAQ: Faisal II, 1939-1958, 4 fils, 1943/AH1362-I, KM-107,struck at the Bombay mint, rare in this grade, NGC graded MS63 RB $120 - 200

1741. IRAQ: Faisal II, 1939-1958, 10 fils, 1943/AH1362-I, KM-108,struck at the Bombay mint, very rare in this grade, NGC graded MS63 RB $120 - 200

1742. IRAQ: LOT of 4 high-quality coins, all graded by NGC: KM-102,AE fils 1938/AH1357 (MS64 RB); KM-109, AE fils 1953/AH1372(MS64 RB); KM-103a, copper-nickel 10 fils 1938/AH1357-I (struck in Bombay) (MS61); and KM-104, AR 50 fils, 1938/AH1357-I(struck in Bombay) (MS62), retail value $200, lot of 4 pieces $120 - 180

1743. JAPAN: Tokugawa, 1603-1868, AE 4 mon (4.65g), Fukagawamint, H-4.253, Shin Kanei Tsuho type, bosen (seed or mother)coin, cast 1769-88, VF-EF $100 - 125

1744. JAPAN: Meiji, 1867-1912, sen, year 32 (1899), Y-20, superbexample, NGC graded MS65 RD $150 - 200

1745. JAPAN: Meiji, 1867-1912, AR yen, year 3 (1870), Y-5.1, type I, NGC graded MS62 $800 - 1,000

1746. JAPAN: Meiji, 1867-1912, AR yen, year 11 (1878), Y-28a.4,gin mark right, from the Tokyo mint, very scarce year for thisseries, EF $180 - 220

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1747. JAPAN: Meiji, 1867-1912, AR yen, year 28 (1895), Y-A25.3,BU $200 - 250

1748. JAPAN: Meiji, 1867-1912, AR yen, year 35 (1902), Y-A25.3,NGC graded MS64 $450 - 550

1749. JARING: tin Pitis (3.08g), AH1261, SS-78, Pridmore-177,uniface, text ini pitis jering sanat 1261, crude as always, Fine,RR $200 - 300

1750. JORDAN: Abdullah Ibn Al-Hussein, 1946-1951, Mint Set,1949/AH1368, complete set of 1949 issues: KM-1, fil (MS64RD), KM-2, fils (MS64 RB), KM-3, 5 fils (MS65 RD), KM-4, 10fils (MS65 RD), KM-5, 20 fils (MS65), KM-6, 50 fils (MS66), and KM-7, 100 fils (MS65), excellent set of superior examples of alltypes, rare in this quality $200 - 300

All are graded by NGC.

1751. JORDAN: Hussein Ibn Talal, 1952-1999, AE 5 fils,1962/AH1382, KM-9, VIP issue, NGC graded PF64 RB $300 - 350

1752. JORDAN: Hussein Ibn Talal, 1952-1999, AE 10 fils,1962/AH1382, KM-10, VIP issue, NGC graded PF64 RB $300 - 350

1753. JORDAN: Hussein Ibn Talal, 1952-1999, Specimen Set,1968/AH1387, KM-SS3, includes KM-14, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19, in original case, specimen UNC, RR $300 - 400

Only 50 sets were issued.

1754. KOREA: Yi Hyong, 1864-1897, AE 5 fun, year 505 (1896),KM-1107, PCGS graded MS64 RB $120 - 160

1755. KOREA: Kuang Mu, Emperor, 1897-1907, AE ½ chon, year 10 (1906), KM-1124, one-year type, PCGS graded MS65 BR$200 - 300

1756. KOREA: Kuang Mu, 1897-1907, AR 20 chon, year 10 (1906),KM-1128, EF $120 - 160

1757. KOREA: Kuang Mu, 1897-1907, AR yang, year 2 (1898),KM-1119, VF-EF $100 - 150

1758. KOREA: Kuang Mu, 1897-1907, AR ½ won, year 10 (1906),KM-1129, small obverse spot, mottled obverse tone, two-yeartype, VF $190 - 250

1759. KOREA: AE charm (4.09g), Mandel-73.16, Ramsden-134,KCBC 9-345v, openwork type, 2 fish either side, Hanjacharacters ‘fish leaps’ / ‘dragon mounts’, EF $75 - 100

1760. KOREA: LOT of 27 sang p’yong two mun pieces, including 17enameled in red, green and blue for use in chatelaines, and 10never enameled, interesting group with variety of different colorson the 17 enameled pieces, retail value $150, lot of 27 pieces $100 - 120

1761. LAOS: LOT of 15 pieces of “canoe money”, from the Kingdom ofLuang Prabang, 1707-1889, canoe-shaped, smooth-toppedcopper or brass bars, a few with shallow depressions in top,Mitchiner-3023-4, Opitz 199-200, average condition, brown patina, lot of 15 pieces $100 - 200

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1762. LEBANON: French Mandate, 1920-1945, zinc ½ piastre,1941(a), KM-9a, NGC graded MS64 $140 - 200

1763. LEBANON: French Mandate, 2 piastres, 1924(a), KM-1,Lec-18, PCGS graded MS63 $150 - 200

1764. LEBANON: French Mandate, 2 piastres, 1924(a), KM-1,Lec-18, NGC graded MS63 $150 - 200

1765. LEBANON: French Mandate, 5 piastres, 1925(a), KM-5.2,privy marks to left and right of denomination, NGC graded MS64 $100 - 150

1766. LIGOR: lead ¼ bia, ND (ca. 1880-95), Prid-—, Shun Li GongSi, with chopmark as made / two additional Chinese characterson reverse with flowers above and below, natural casting hole,VF, RR $125 - 175

Value is ¼ bia, where 10 bia was equal to 1 dollar; thus, 40 of these large coins made one dollar. Apparently unpublished by Pridmore.

Malaysia

1767. PORTUGUESE MALACCA: Sebastian, 1557-1578, tin soldo(4.33g), SS-S.09, two crossed arrows, four dots in the fourcompartments / ancillary sphere representing Portugal, Fine,RR $100 - 120

1768. JOHORE: Sultan Abu Bakar, 1862-1895, AE medal (26.5g),AH1303 (1886), 37mm, inscribed in Arabic, al-sultan abu bakribn al-mahrum ibrahim johor 1303, with crowned signature onobverse, AU, RR $200 - 300

Known as the Sultan Abu Bakar Medal, it was authorized in 1883,but always dated AH1303 (10 October 1885 to 29 September

1886), in gold or gold-plated, and bronze,and probably also in silver. It was issued to commemorate Abu Bakar’s acquisition of the title

Sultan, and was subsequently awarded to individuals for invaluableservice to the royal family.

1769. KELANTAN: Sultan Muhammad II, 1838-1886, tin pitis(5.09g), AH1256, SS-10A, Pridmore—, very rare variety,VF-EF, RR $120 - 160

1770. PAHANG: tin cent (10.45g), AH1301, SS-SS27, Chinese yizhan in inner circle, qian seng thong poh around / Jawi legendbelanja seratus satu ringgit pahang kumpani punya (“current for the hundred part of one dollar Pahang token”), date AH1301within, F-VF, RR $200 - 250

1771. PENANG: AE ½ cent, 1787, KM-2.1, choice VF $80 - 100

1772. PENANG: AE ½ cent, 1810, KM-12, VF-EF $100 - 150

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1773. PENANG: AE cent (pice), 1810, KM-14, issue of the Prince ofWales Island Presidency (under British East India Companyrule), NGC graded VF25 BR $100 - 125

1774. TRENGGANU: Anonymous, late 18th / early 19th century, tinpitis (3.03g), ND, SS-29, text only malik al-’adil, with 5 stars inthe field, toothed border, choice VF, RR $100 - 140

1775. KHOREZM SOVIET REPUBLIC: AE 25 roubles, AH1339,KM-16.1, environmental damage, bold strike with traces oforiginal luster, PCGS graded AU details $80 - 100

1776. MUSCAT & OMAN: Faisal bin Turkee, 1888-1913, AE ¼ anna (5.83g), Muscat, AH1312, KM-8.1, fabulous example, lovelyiridescent toning, finest we have seen, choice AU $150 - 200

1777. MUSCAT & OMAN: LOT of 19 copper ¼ annas, including onedated AH1312 and six dated 1316, the rest the common type of1315, mostly in fair to VG condition, but one of the scarce 1316 isporous VF; retail value $200, lot of 19 pieces $120 - 160

1778. NEPAL: Malla Period, LOT of 17 tiny silver coins of the 17th and18th centuries, before the Shah period, all different, all inenvelopes and identified with either KM or Rhodes numbers (often both), average grade VF or better, retail value $340, lot of 17 pieces $180 - 220

1779. NEPAL: Prithvi Vira Vikrama, 1881-1911, AV ½ mohar (2.77g),SE1817, KM-672.2, Rh-1160var, bold strike, a lovely example!NGC graded MS63, R $1,300 - 1,500

1780. NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES: AR duit, 1755, KM-111.1a,Utrecht type, VOC monogram, scarce date in silver, mountremoved, VF, RR $100 - 150

1781. NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES: AR duit (3.91g), 1756,KM-136a. Sc-262a, one-year type, UNC, R $500 - 700

1782. NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES: AR gulden, 1786, KM-116,Sc-656, one-year type, EF $200 - 250

1783. NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES: AR ducaton, 1767, Holland silverrider (zilveren rijder) contemporary imitation, barbarous legendsand date written as 767S, struck in good silver with excellent diework, likely produced in East Asia by Chinese merchants, Chinese chopmarks, holed & plugged long ago, VF $300 - 400

Purchased by an American serviceman in Wuchow, Kwangsi, China in August 1945 with the Nationalist Chinese 54th Army en route to

Canton (Guangzhou); with his original tag.

1784. NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES: AR ducaton, 1767, Holland silverrider (zilveren rijder), contemporary imitation with barbarousretrograde reverse legends and date, unusual arms below horse,but struck in good silver with excellent die work, likely produced inEast Asia by Chinese merchants, F-VF $250 - 350

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Purchased by an American serviceman in Shanghai, China in May1946; with his original tag.

1785. NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES: Japanese Occupation,1942-1944, tin alloy 10 sen, NE2604, Y-66, shadow puppet,environmental damage, PCGS graded UNC details $150 - 200

Struck at the Osaka Mint for use in the Netherlands East Indies. The only inscription found on them is Dai Nippon (Great Japan). The war situation had worsened to the point that shipping the coins became

virtually impossible. Consequently, none of these coins everreached the East Indies and almost the entire issue was lost or

remelted at the mint. Dates are from the Japanese Shinto dynasticcalendar.

1786. NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES: Plantation Token, 1876-1883, red copper 10 cents, ND, L&W-497, Tjinta Radja Estate,located near Deli on the west coast of Sumatra, inscribed usedin estate only, prooflike surfaces, BU $250 - 350

1787. PAKISTAN: Islamic Republic, AV 3000 rupees, 1976, KM-44,Astor markhor (Capra falconeri falconeri), mintage of only 902pieces, NGC graded MS63, R $1,700 - 1,900

From the World Conservation Series.

1788. PALESTINE: AE 10 para (1.66g), ND (1880-1917), Haffner-13B,CENTRALCASSE DES TEMPELS, plough in center / CONSUMMARKE, denomination 10 in center, F-VF $100 - 120

1789. PALESTINE: 10 mils, 1942, KM-4a, PCGS graded MS64 RB, R $400 - 500

A similar example, also graded MS64 Red & Brown by PCGS, soldat Heritage Auction 3032, Lot 25561, for $1400.

1790. PALESTINE: 10 mils, 1943, KM-4a, NGC graded MS64 BR $200 - 250

1791. PALESTINE: 20 mils, 1941, KM-5, key date for thisdenomination, NGC graded EF45 $200 - 300

1792. PATAN: Yoga Narendra Malla, 1685-1705, AR mohar (5.50g),NE805, KM-337, EF $100 - 140

1793. PHILIPPINES: Isabel II, 1833-1868, AR 8 reales, ND, KM-129,countermarked crowned Y.II. on Mexico 8 reales, 1833-MoMJ(KM-377), PCGS graded EF40 $150 - 200

1794. PHILIPPINES: Isabel II, 1833-1868, AR 8 reales, ND(1834-37), KM-138.2, Basso-56, crowned Y.II. countermark on1834MM Peru 8 reales (KM-142.3), countermark unevenlyapplied, toned, less so on reverse, NGC graded EF40 $200 - 250

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1795. PHILIPPINES: Alfonso XIII, 1886-1931, AR peso, 1897,KM-154, initials SG V, PCGS graded AU55 $120 - 160

1796. PHILIPPINES: Alfonso XII, 1874-1885, AV 4 pesos, 1882,KM-151, Basso-71. Fr-4, key date, NGC graded MS63, S $3,000 - 3,500

Except for the 1867 4 pesos, the 1882 is the key collectible date ofthe denomination. The other dates of KM-151 (1880, 1881 and1885) are all extremely rare. Many 4 pesos were melted in the

Revolution of 1896, making surviving specimens that much scarcer.

1797. PHILIPPINES: AR 10 centavos, 1903, KM-165, NGC gradedMS65. WINGS $180 - 220

1798. PHILIPPINES: AR 10 centavos, 1904, KM-165, PCGS gradedMS64 $100 - 140

1799. PHILIPPINES: AR 20 centavos, 1904, KM-166, PCGS gradedMS64 $160 - 200

1800. PHILIPPINES: AR peso, 1908-S, KM-172, obverse wheel mark(mild), NGC graded UNC details $150 - 200

1801. PHILIPPINES: AR peso, 1936-M, KM-178, conjoined busts ofFrank Murphy and Manuel Quezón, PCGS graded MS65 $200 - 250

1802. RAS AL KHAIMA: Saqr b. Muhammad, 1948—, AR 10 riyals,1970, KM-21, Dwight Eisenhower commemorative, PCGSgraded PF68 Deep Cameo $140 - 180

1803. SARAWAK: James Brooke, 1841-1868, AE ½ cent, 1863,KM-2, EF , ex Wéiduolìya Collection $100 - 150

1804. SAUDI ARABIA: BI tawilah (larin) (3.17g) (al-Hafif), ND,Mitch-2303/04, unread Ottoman legend on both sides, VG-F $120 - 160

Struck in the 18th century in the name of the Ottoman sultans at Hofuf.

1805. SAUDI ARABIA: ‘Abd al-’Aziz b. Sa’ud, 1932-1953, ½ ghirsh,AH1356, KM-20.1, a lovely proof example! NGC graded Proof 64 $500 - 700

1806. SAUDI ARABIA: Abdullah, 2005-2015, AR medal (31.1g),2008, 40mm.999 fineness, 75th Anniversary of the Founding ofAramco in 1933; busts of ‘Abd al-’Aziz and ‘Abdullah / theoriginal “Prosperity Well”, in original case & box, with certificate, Proof $100 - 150

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1807. SAUDI ARABIA: Abdullah, 2005-2015, AV medal (8.00g),2008, 22mm.9999 fineness, 75th Anniversary of the Foundingof Aramco in 1933; busts of ‘Abd al-’Aziz and ‘Abdullah / theoriginal “Prosperity Well”, in original case & box, with certificate(box hinge broken), Proof, R $400 - 500

1808. SOUTH EAST ASIA: LOT of 4 miscellaneous items: (1) 1 taelsycee of Burma/Yunnan region (35g); (2) Laos tiger-money, laterimitation of the 20th century (108g); (3) Thailand hill tribe ringmoney (14.9g), probably 19th century, excellent preservation; and(4) Malaysian tunic button (3.36g), found in Malacca in 1981,probably of 16th century Portuguese origin, retail value $175, lot of 4 pieces $120 - 160

1809. STRAITS SETTLEMENTS: AE cent, 1862, KM-6, EF-AU $110 - 150

1810. STRAITS SETTLEMENTS: Victoria, 1867-1901, cent, 1897,KM-16, mostly original red, NGC graded MS62 RB $175 - 225

1811. STRAITS SETTLEMENTS: Victoria, 1867-1901, AE cent,1897, NGC graded MS63 BR $150 - 250

1812. STRAITS SETTLEMENTS: Victoria, 1867-1901, AE cent,1875, KM-9, EF $150 - 200

1813. STRAITS SETTLEMENTS: Victoria, 1867-1901, AR 50 cents,1894, KM-13, NGC graded VF35 $100 - 150

1814. STRAITS SETTLEMENTS: Edward VII, 1901-1910, AR 50cents, 1905-B, KM-23, NGC graded AU58 $450 - 550

1815. STRAITS SETTLEMENTS: Edward VII, 1901-1910, AR dollar,1908, KM-26, NGC graded MS62 $300 - 400

1816. STRAITS SETTLEMENTS: George V, 1910-1936, AR dollar,1920, KM-33, UNC $250 - 350

1817. SYRIA: French Mandate, 1924-1930, ½ piastre, 1921(a),KM-68, NGC graded MS64 $120 - 160

1818. SYRIA: French Mandate, 5 piastres, 1926(a), KM-70, Lec-23,PCGS graded MS63 $110 - 150

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1819. SYRIA: French Mandate, 2 piastres, 1926, KM-E1, ESSAI oftype KM-69, unknown mintage, extremely rare, NGC gradedMS65, RRR $450 - 550

1820. THAILAND: Lannathai kingdom, 14th-16th century, AR tamlung (4 baht) (62.4g), Mitch-2741 ff, Chiengmai series, lovely VF $140 - 180

1821. THAILAND: Rama IV, 1851-1868, AR 2 baht (30.29g), Cr-138,8-dot Chakra & Mongkut stamps, choice VF-EF $200 - 300

1822. THAILAND: Rama IX, 1946—, AR 250 baht, 1983, Y-169,International Year of Disabled Persons, mintage of just 307pieces, BU, RR $350 - 450

1823. THAILAND: Rama IX, 1946—, 2-coin set, BE 2517 (1974), LOT of 2 “Conservation” series silver coins, AR 50 baht Y-102 SumatranRhinoceros, AR 100 baht Y-103 Brown-antlered deer, UNC, set of 2 coins $100 - 150

1824. THAILAND: LOT of 10 “bullet” money pieces: 1 baht (2 pcs:14.44g and 14.50g); half baht (3 pcs: 7.50g, 7.65g, and 7.66g);quarter baht (2 pcs: 3.67g and 3.82g); 1/8 baht (2 pcs: 1.74g and 1.79g); and 1/32 baht (0.38g, rare), average VF condition,attractive group for the series, retail value $300, lot of 10 pieces $220 - 260

1825. THAILAND: LOT of 38 gambling tokens, 36 in white andmulti-colored porcelain, one in glass, and one in lead, a nicecollection, retail value $250, lot of 38 items $150 - 250

1826. UMM AL QIWAIN: Ahmad bin Rashid al-Mu’alla, 1929-1981,AR 10 riyals, 1970/AH1389, KM-4, crossed flags, sprigs at leftand right within circle / Facade of the great Rock Temple atAbu-Simbel in Nubia, southern Egypt, near the border withSudan, Proof $300 - 400

1827. UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: Zayed bin Sultan al-Nahyan,1966-2004, AV 1000 dirhams, ND (1992), KM-27, 10thAnniversary - U.A.E. Central Bank 1980-1990, AGW 1.1699,NGC graded PF68 Ultra Cameo $1,800 - 2,000

1828. NGUYEN DYNASTY (VIET NAM): Gia Long, 1802-1820, AR 5tien (19.53g), KM-177, gia long nien tao (made in the Gia Longera) / trung binh (made on the Trung Binh scale), ngan phienngu binh (fine silver, five tien), sharp characters, nice oldcabinet toning, EF $200 - 300

1829. NGUYEN DYNASTY (VIET NAM): Gia Long, 1802-1820, AR lang (38.47g), Sch-118, KM-179., private bullion typeproduced posthumously until the early 20th century, VF $100 - 150

1830. NGUYEN DYNASTY (DAI NAM): Tu Duc, 1848-1883, AE 60 van (16.31g), Cr-207.1, VF $100 - 150

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1831. NGUYEN DYNASTY (DAI NAM): Tu Duc, 1848-1883, AR 1½ tien (5.35g), Sch-340, KM-481., Quan Currency Bar, tuduc tien tao (made in the Tu Duc era) / gia tien nhat quan(monetary value one quan), official issue in fine style, EF $150 - 250

1832. NGUYEN DYNASTY (ANNAM): Thanh Thai, 1888-1907, AR 6 tien (21.34g), 49mm, thanh thai thong bao (baoabbreviated), four Chu nôm characters around central dragon,pierced for hanging, VF, RR $400 - 600

Photo size reduced.

1833. NGUYEN DYNASTY (ANNAM): Dong Khanh, 1885-1889, AR lang (37.30g), Sch-423var, private manufacture of crudestyle, VF-EF, R, ex Ponterio & Associates Sale 62, Lot 0641 $100 - 150

Produced as a form of bullion into the 20th century, although rarewith this reign title.

1834. NGUYEN DYNASTY (ANNAM): Dong Khanh, 1885-1889, AR 5 tien (19.89g), Sch-—, fantasy issue struck in the early20th century, still quite interesting, EF $100 - 150

1835. ANNAM: AR medal (18.31g), 47mm, Award of Merit, undated,rectangular flan with hanger, with engraved inscription “Awardof Merit” written in Chu nôm script in a frame decorated inrepoussé work, EF $200 - 250

A similar example sold in the Numismatica Genevensis Auction 7,November 28, 2012 for $775.

Photo size reduced.

1836. QA’ITI STATE OF HADHRAMAUT: AE ¼ anna, AH1307, KM-5, countermarked on Bombay Presidency issue, 1833, KM234, EF on VF $110 - 150

1837. YEMEN: Shaykh Sa’id, early 20th century, AR taler, ND,Mitch-1492, KM-371, Hafner-114, LeCompte-21, fantasycountermark, in the name of Shaykh Sa’id, on “1780" MariaTheresa thaler, superb bold countermark, best we have seen,AU on EF-AU host, RR $800 - 1,000

1838. YEMEN: Iman Ahmad, 1948-1962, AV riyal, San’a, AH1378,KM-G17.2, Fr-8, normal filed rims, PCGS graded UNC details $5,000 - 6,000

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Africa

1839. ANGOLA: AE 2 macutas, ND (1837), KM-51.1, crowned armscountemarked over the denomination of a 1770 macuta(KM-12), by the edict of 21 March 1837, VF on Fine host $100 - 150

1840. ANGOLA: AE 2 macutas, ND (1837), KM-51.2, crowned armscountemarked over the denomination of a 1785 macuta(KM-20), by the edict of 21 March 1837, VF on VG host $100 - 150

1841. ANGOLA: Pedro V, 1853-1861, AE ½ macuta, 1860, KM-58,AU $100 - 150

1842. ANGOLA: 10 centavos, 1923, KM-63, a superb specimen! NGC graded MS65 $100 - 150

1843. BIAFRA: Republic, 1 shilling, 1969, KM-3, one-year type withdenomination as “ONE”, struck in aluminum, PCGS graded MS64, RR $300 - 350

Biafra claimed independence May 1967 to January 1970.

1844. CAPE VERDE: 50 centavos, 1930, KM-4, one-year type, NGC graded MS63 $200 - 300

1845. COMOROS: Said Ali b. Said Omar, 1886-1912, AE 5 centimes,AH1308-A, KM-1.1, Lec-1, fasces privy mark, PCGS graded MS65 RB $150 - 200

1846. COMOROS: Said Ali b. Said Omar, 1886-1912, AR 5 francs,Paris, AH1308, KM-3, Dav-9, crossed flags of France & theComoros / selection of Comorian weaponry, all legends inArabic, lovely toning, PCGS graded MS64, RR $5,000 - 6,000

The highest grade noted on CoinArchives is MS-63.

1847. COMOROS: brass 25 centimes, ND (1922), KM-Tn1a, Lec-20,specimen strike, PCGS graded Specimen 64 $180 - 220

1848. DARFUR: ‘Ali Dinar, 1898-1916, BI piastre (1.32g), al-Fasher,AH1327 year 71 (sic), KM-2, decent strike, clear mint & date,struck 1909-1914, EF $100 - 120

1849. DJIBOUTI: 5 centimes, 1921, KM-Tn5, French Colonialaluminum “Chambre de Commerce” token, a superb example!NGC graded MS63 $250 - 300

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1850. DJIBOUTI: aluminum 1/16 thaler, ND (ca. 1920), Lec-98,Prasso, concessions in Abyssinia, PCGS graded AU55 $100 - 150

1851. DJIBOUTI: token (2.21g), ND (ca. 1930), 20mm scallopedbrass token, non-denominated, reads A.REPICI *DJIBOUTI*around on each side with cross ornament and dot in center,unlisted in Lecompte, UNC $130 - 170

Antonio Repici owned a small power station for making ice blocks. He died in 1938.

1852. EGYPT: Hussein Kamel, 1914-1917, AR 20 qirsh,1917/AH1335, KM-321, EF $100 - 150

1853. EGYPT: Fuad I, as Sultan, 1917-1922, AR 5 piastres,1920/AH1338-H, KM-326, NGC graded MS64 $400 - 500

1854. EGYPT: Fuad I, as Sultan, 1917-1922, AR 10 piastres,1920/AH1338-H, KM-327, strong AU $150 - 200

1855. EGYPT: Fuad I, as Sultan, 1917-1922, AR 10 piastres,1920/AH1338-H, KM-327, PCGS graded AU58 $350 - 450

1856. EGYPT: Fuad I, as Sultan, 1917-1922, AR 10 qirsh,1920/AH1338-H, KM-327, cleaned EF $100 - 150

1857. EGYPT: Fuad I, 1922-1936, AR 10 piastres, 1923/AH1341,KM-337, toned, NGC graded choice MS64 $220 - 260

1858. EGYPT: Fuad I, 1922-1936, AR 10 piastres, 1933//AH1352,KM-350, NGC graded MS63 $150 - 200

1859. EGYPT: Fuad I, 1922-1936, AR 20 piastres, 1923/AH1341-H,KM-338, lovely purple toning, choice EF $180 - 220

1860. EGYPT: Fuad I, 1922-1936, AV 100 piastres, 1922/AH1340,KM-341, Fr-28, lustrous prooflike surfaces, AU $400 - 600

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1861. EGYPT: Fuad I, 1922-1936, gilt AR medal (26.95g), gilt silver20 qirsh coin, reverse planed off and hand-engraved, honoringKing Fuad’s visit to the city of al-Mahalla, EF-AU, RRR $700 - 900

City Visit Medallic 20 Piastres in gilt silver, for Fuad’s 1931 visit toMahalla el-Kubra, agricultural and industrial city in the Nile Delta.

Obverse as KM-352; reverse engraved commemorative inscriptionwith crown above. Made from a regular issue 20 Piastres by Maison

Tewfik Bichay, Cairo, official jewelers and makers of orders andmedals for the royal court. They were most likely made for the Kingto distribute to prominent officials and dignitaries during his visit tothe city. This is the Bichay Company archive specimen acquiredfrom the Bichay family by our consignor. We have seen only one

other specimen on the market in the last half century.

1862. EGYPT: Farouk, 1936-1952, AR 10 piastres, 1939/AH1358,KM-367, NGC graded MS63 $100 - 150

1863. EGYPT: Farouk, 1936-1952, AR 20 piastres, 1937/AH1356,KM-368, NGC graded MS63 $180 - 220

1864. EGYPT: Farouk, 1936-1952, AR 20 piastres, 1939/AH1358,KM-368, lovely example, NGC graded MS62 $120 - 160

1865. EGYPT: Farouk, 1936-1952, AR 20 piastres, 1939/AH1358,KM-368, scratches on the plastic holder, not the coin, PCGSgraded MS64 $180 - 220

1866. EGYPT: Farouk, 1936-1952, AV 20 qirsh (1.69g),1938/AH1357, KM-370, UNC $180 - 220

1867. EGYPT: AE medal (16.59g), L’AN VII (1798-9), H-850,Ess-756, 33mm (large module) medal by Brenetcommemorating the conquest of Lower Egypt, personification of the Nile lying, leaning against a sphinx, holding grain and acornucopia, with CONQUÊTE DE LA BASSE EGYPTE AN VII.in exergue and BRENET on exergue line / view of the threepyramids of Giza with DENON DIR. G. DU MUSÉE C. D. ARTS(line) BRENET. in exergue, AU $300 - 400

1868. EGYPT: AE medal (35.84g), 1869, Lecompte-3, Forrer V-230,41mm Art Nouveau medal for the Opening of the Suez Canal byRoty, Liberty seated right with torch in left hand and standingattendant with L’EPARGNE.FRANCAISE.PREPARE.LA.PAIX.DV.MONDE. around / text in center readsLE.17.NOVEMBRE.1869.LE.CANAL.MARITIME.A.ETE.OUVERT.A.LA.GRANDE.NAVIGATION. with.COMPAGNIE.VNIVERSELLE.DV.CANAL.MARITIME.DE.SVEZ around, likely struck in the 1880’s, matte finish, AU $220 - 300

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1869. EGYPT: AE medal (78g), 1908, 50mm, Victoria College,Alexandria, première prix de musique, engraver Adolph Rivet;two women musicians before piano, other instruments restingon floor, Paris mint product, EF-AU $150 - 200

Photo size reduced.

1870. EGYPT: AE medal, 1956, 61mm, Evacuation of the British medal,18 June 1956, President Gamal Abdel Nasser Hussein bust left /female figure on eagle, holding Egyptian arms above, AU, S $100 - 150

Photo size reduced.

1871. EGYPT: LOT of 49 tokens, badges and medals: Imperial Bar (1pc); British NAAFI (5 pcs, various types); Military collar badges (6pcs); UN Medal (1950s or later) (5 pcs); Kit-Kat Lido (1 pc);Maspero Frères (1 pc); General Automatics (1 pc); M. Habibi (1pc); miscellaneous small souvenir tokens (6 pcs); Luna Park (1pc); transportation tokens (4 pcs); Lipton Oriental Tea (3 pcs); E.Tseppas (1 pc); “En Consumation” tokens (7 pcs, variousdenominations); Splendid Bar (5 pcs, various types); andIsrael-Egypt Peace medal 1979 (1), nearly all VF condition,interesting lot for the new collector, retail value $800, lot of 49 pieces $350 - 550

1872. EQUATORIAL GUINEA: aluminum 10,000 ekuele, 1978, KM-E7,essai for the gold coin, type KM-40, prooflike surfaces, BU $80 - 100

1873. ERITREA: Umberto I, 1878-1900, AR 5 lire, 1891, KM-4, Italian Colonial issue, NGC graded AU55. WINGS $700 - 900

1874. ETHIOPIA: Menelik II, 1889-1913, AE ¼ gersh, Paris mint,EE1888-A (1896), KM-6, Gill-Y2, rare date with mintage of 200pieces only, VF-EF, RR $700 - 900

1875. ETHIOPIA: Menelik II, 1889-1913, AR ¼ birr, EE1888-A, KM-3, key date, cleaned, PCGS graded AU details, R $200 - 300

1876. ETHIOPIA: Menelik II, 1889-1913, AR ¼ birr, EE1889-A(1897), KM-14, lion’s right forepaw raised, lovely iridescenttoning, EF $130 - 170

1877. ETHIOPIA: Empress Zauditu, 1916-1930, AV 1/8 birr (4.85g),EE1917 (1925), KM-M1, Gill-Y.21, crowned bust of Empressleft, with designer’s name D. Dammann before / lion of Judah,choice AU, RR $2,000 - 2,500

Struck with reverse die for the 1/32 birr type of Menelik I, with thedenomination effaced at the Addis Ababa Mint.

1878. ETHIOPIA: Haile Selassie I, 1930-1936, 1941-1974, AV ½ werk (4.85g), EE1923 (1931), KM-20, UNC, S $600 - 700

1879. GERMAN EAST AFRICA: Wilhelm II, 1891-1918, AR ¼ rupie,1891, KM-3, a few obverse hairlines, lightly toned, two-yeartype, UNC $150 - 200

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1880. GERMAN EAST AFRICA: Wilhelm II, 1891-1918, AR ½ rupie,1904-A, KM-9, NGC graded Proof 62 $650 - 750

1881. GERMAN EAST AFRICA: Wilhelm II, 1891-1918, AR rupie,1890, KM-2, UNC $110 - 150

1882. GERMAN EAST AFRICA: Wilhelm II, 1891-1918, AR rupie,1906-J, KM-10, hairlines, AU $110 - 150

1883. GERMAN EAST AFRICA: Wilhelm II, 1891-1918, AR rupie,1910-J, KM-10, AU $120 - 160

1884. GERMAN EAST AFRICA: Wilhelm II, 1891-1918, AR rupie,1914-J, KM-10, NGC graded MS63 $250 - 300

1885. GUINEA: AR 500 syli, 1977, KM-46, Miriam Makeba, SouthAfrican singer, then in exile, mintage 500, Proof, S $125 - 175

1886. GUINEA: AR 500 syli, 1977, KM-47, Patrice Émery Lumumba,Prime Minister of the Republic of the Congo, mintage 150,Proof, R $150 - 200

1887. ITALIAN SOMALILAND: Vittorio Emanuele III, 1900-1946, AR rupia, 1919-R, KM-6, Mont-445, NGC graded MS63 $300 - 400

1888. LIBERIA: AR ¼ dollar, 1865, KM-Pn9, eagle over value / USAseated Liberty design, NGC graded Proof 62, RR $1,300 - 1,700

Very rare Liberian silver pattern with the obverse modeled after theSeated Liberty design on American coinage by Christian Gobrecht.

The reverse is similar to American quarter dollars of the period.

1889. LIBERIA: AE cent pattern, 1890, KM-Pn48, shield in wreath(called “sprays” on the slab), NGC graded PF64 RB $180 - 220

1890. LIBYA: Idris I, 1951-1969, 2 piastres, 1952, KM-5, reported proofmintage of just 32 pieces, PCGS graded Proof 64, RR $300 - 400

1891. MAURITIUS: Victoria, 1837-1901, 2 cents, 1878, KM-8, key date, rarely found in this quality, PCGS graded MS62 RB, R $300 - 350

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1892. MAURITIUS: Victoria, 1837-1901, 5 cents, 1878, KM-9,specimen strike, extremely rare in this quality, PCGS graded Specimen-64 RB, RRR $550 - 650

Morocco

1893. MOROCCO: Muhammad III, 1757-1790, AV 10 mitqals, Madrid,AH1201, KM-PnA1, Fr-4, Lec-1, minor scratches on obverse fieldrepaired, otherwise much original luster, NGC graded AU details,RRR $10,000 - 15,000

This piece is among the first machine struck coins of Morocco.Authorization to produce this issue was granted January 13, 1787,under Sultan Muhammad III. Although listed in some references as

a pattern, this issue was clearly intended for circulation. Theproduction started September 22, 1787. A total of 10,000 pieces

were struck from bullion stored in the city of Tangier. Although wellexecuted, for multiple reasons this issue was destined for failure.

The first reason was logistical, as the shipment arrived late, after the death of Muhammad III. The new Sultan Muhammad al-Yazid would not want to place these coins of the previous ruler into circulation.The coins also bear the name of the Madrid Mint in Arabic. This

would compromise their acceptance among the Moroccan peopleas there was tension between the two countries. Nearly the entire

mintage was recalled and melted down, and as few as 10specimens are known to have survived.

1894. MOROCCO: al-Hasan, 1873-1895, AE ½ falus (1.46g), Fès,AH1310, Y-B1, magnificent specimen, with much original lusterand virtually no wear, Red Brown AU, RRR $800 - 1,200

1895. MOROCCO: al-Hasan I, 1873-1895, AR 2½ dirhams, Paris,AH1299, Y-6, NGC graded MS62 $160 - 200

1896. MOROCCO: al-Hasan I, 1873-1895, AR 10 dirhams, Paris,AH1299, Y-8, attractive iridescent toning, NGC graded MS63 $220 - 300

1897. MOROCCO: al-Hasan I, 1873-1894, AR 10 dirhams, Paris,AH1299, Y-8, UNC $120 - 160

1898. MOROCCO: ‘Abd al-’Aziz, 1894-1908, AE mazuna, England(Birmingham), AH1320, Y-14.1, NGC graded MS64 RB $100 - 125

1899. MOROCCO: ‘Abd al-’Aziz, 1894-1908, AR dirham, Paris,AH1314, KM-10.2, arrowheads point inward, NGC graded MS63 $100 - 140

1900. MOROCCO: ‘Abd al-’Aziz, 1895-1907, AR 2½ dirhams, Berlin,AH1313, Y-11.1, NGC graded MS64 $100 - 150

1901. MOROCCO: ‘Abd al-’Aziz, 1894-1908, AR 2½ dirhams, Berlin,AH1315, Y-11.1, NGC graded MS64 $100 - 140

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1902. MOROCCO: ‘Abd al-’Aziz, 1895-1907, AR 2½ dirhams, Paris,AH1314, Y-11.2, NGC graded MS64 $100 - 150

1903. MOROCCO: ‘Abd al-’Aziz, 1895-1907, AR 2½ dirhams, Paris,AH1315, Y-11.2, NGC graded MS62 $90 - 130

1904. MOROCCO: ‘Abd al-’Aziz, 1895-1907, AR 2½ dirhams, Paris,AH1317, Y-11.2, iridescent toning, scarce date, especially inhigher grades, NGC graded MS63 $180 - 220

1905. MOROCCO: Abd al-’Aziz, 1895-1907, AR 5 dirhams, Berlin,AH1315, Y-12.2, a lovely example! NGC graded MS65 $260 - 300

1906. MOROCCO: ‘Abd al-Hafiz, 1908-1912, AR 5 dirhams, Paris,AH1329, Y-24, NGC graded MS63 $200 - 250

1907. MOROCCO: 10 francs, AH1371, KM-E41, ESSAI, mintage of1100 pieces, finest quality prooflike specimen, FDC, choice BU, R $80 - 100

1908. MOROCCO: AR 100 francs, 1953/AH1372, KM-E44, ESSAI,mintage of 1100 pieces, choice BU, R $120 - 160

1909. MOROCCO: 50 centimes, 1942/AH1361, KM-PE-A1, ESSAIpiéfort, mintage of 104 pieces, BU, RR $200 - 300

1910. MOROCCO: 2 francs, 1945/AH1364, KM-PE5, ESSAI piéfort,mintage of 104 pieces, lightly clouded, UNC, RR $200 - 250

1911. MOROCCO: 10 francs, AH1366, KM-PE7, ESSAI piéfort,mintage of 104 pieces, UNC, RR $120 - 160

1912. MOROCCO: 20 francs, AH1366, KM-PE8, ESSAI piéfort,mintage of 104 pieces, FDC, lustrous BU, RR $200 - 300

1913. MOROCCO: AR 200 francs, 1953/AH1372, KM-PE10, ESSAIpiéfort, mintage of 104 pieces, FDC, BU, RR $350 - 450

1914. MOROCCO: LOT of 2 copper coins of Fès AH1310: Y-2, 2 falus(lovely VF, usual minor flan flaws), and Y-3, 4 falus (VF-EF, someedge nicks and 1 minor flan flaw), retail value $200, lot of 2 pieces $120 - 160

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1915. MOROCCO: LOT of 21 bronze coins of ‘Abd al-Aziz (1895-1907),complete collection of bronze issues by date and mint from1320-1323AH, including the very elusive local strikes at the FezMint, Y14-17, including: 1 Mazuna 1320-E, 1321-E and 1320-Fez(bold date and mint, rare); 2 Mazunas 1320-E, 1321-E,1321-Paris, 1320-Fez, 1322-Fez (rare) and 1323-Fez (rare); 5Mazunas 1320-E, 1321-E, 1321-Paris, 1320-Fez (very scarce)and 1322-Fez (rare); 10 Mazunas 1320-Berlin, 1321-Berlin,1320-E, 1321-E and 1320-Fez, 1321-Fez and 1323-Fez (rare) -this is the only complete collection that we have seen offered forsale, grades are mostly F-VF, retail value $1100, lot of 21 pieces $500 - 700

1916. MOROCCO: LOT of 29 silver coins: complete collection of silverissues from 1299AH - 1314AH, all Paris Mint, KM-Y4-8: ½ Dirham1299, 1309, 1310, 1311, 1312, 1313 and 1314; Dirham 1299,1309, 1310, 1311, 1312, 1313 and 1314; 2½ Dirhams 1299, 1309, 1310, 1311, 1312, 1313 and 1314 (rare date); 5 Dirhams 1299,1309, 1310, 1311, 1312, 1313 (rare) and 1314 (very rare!); and 10 Dirhams 1299; all of the 1314 issues are highly elusive; gradesare Fine to EF with none mounted, retail value $1600, lot of 29 pieces $1,000 - 1,200

1917. MOROCCO: LOT of 29 silver coins: almost complete collection ofsilver issues from 1313AH - 1319AH from the Paris and BerlinMints, Y9-13: ½ Dirham 1313-Berlin, 1314-Paris, 1315-P, 1316-P,1317-P, 1318-P and 1319-P (rare); Dirham 1313-B, 1314-P,1315-P, 1316-P, 1317-P and 1318-P; 2½ Dirhams 1313-B,1315-B, 1318-B, 1314-P, 1315-P, 1316-P, 1317-P and 1318-P; 5Dirhams 1313-B, 1315-B, 1318-B, 1315-P, 1316-P, 1317-P and1318-P; 10 Dirhams 1313-Berlin (sharp toned VF+), many veryscarce dates are included, notably the 2½ and 5 Dirhams of 1318from both the Berlin and Paris Mints; the lone missing coin beingthe 5 Dirhams 1314-P, grades range from VF-EF with nonemounted, retail value $1200, lot of 29 pieces $800 - 1,000

1918. MOROCCO: LOT of 28 silver coins: complete collection of silverissues from 1320-1336 (B=Berlin, L=England, P=Paris): Y-18: ½dirham AH1320-L, 1320-P, and 1321-L; Y-19: dirham 1320-L and1321-L; Y-20: 2½ dirhams 1320-B, 1320-L, 1320-P, 1321-B,1321-L, and 1321-P; Y-21: 5 dirhams 1320-B, 1320-L, 1321-L,1321-P, 1322-P, and 1323-P; Y-22: 10 dirhams or rial 1320-L and1321-P; Y-23: 2½ dirhams 1329-P; Y-24: 5 dirhams 1329-P; Y-25: 10 dirhams 1329-P; Y-30: dirham 1331-P; Y-31: 2½ dirhams1331-P; Y-32: 5 dirhams 1331-P and 1336-P; and Y-33: 10dirhams, 1331-P and 1336-P; smaller denominations mostly VF,larger denominations at least VF, many EF, a few nicer, retailvalue $1020, lot of 28 pieces $600 - 800

1919. MOROCCO: LOT of 41 coins: the balance of the Moroccocollection (not complete) including issues from AH1330 (1912) to1987: Mazuna 1330-P (very scarce); 2 Mazunas 1330-P; 5Mazunas 1330-P, 1340-P and 1340-Poissy; 10 Mazunas 1330-P,1340-P and 1340-Poissy; French Protectorate: 25 Centimes Y-34(1921)-P (1924)-Poissy Thunderbolt, and (1924)-Poissy Torch and Thunderbolt; Y-35 50 Centimes (1924)-Poissy; Y-36 Franc(1921)-P and (1924)-Poissy; 5 Francs 1347-P and 1352-P; 10Francs 1347-P and 1352-P; 20 Francs 1352-P; 50 Centimes1945; Franc 1945; 2 Francs 1945; 100 Francs 1953 (BU); 200Francs 1953 (UNC); and 500 Francs 1956 (BU and scarce!); 1, 2and 5 Francs 1370H (1951); 10, 20 and 50 Francs 1371AH;Dirham 1960; Dirham 1965; 5 Dirhams 1965; 5 Dirhams 1975; 5Dirhams 1980; Dirham and 5 Dirham 1987; Pattern (Essai) 10Francs 1371H KM-E41; Pattern 20 Francs 1371H KM-E42; andPattern 50 Francs 1371H KM-E43, many nice coins included withgrades ranging from VF to BU, and BU for the three patterns,retail value $450, lot of 41 pieces $220 - 300

1920. MOROCCO: LOT of 40 coins: a nice selection from 1952-1975including several scarce silver types: Y-51 50 Francs 1371H (4),choice BU; Y-52 100 Francs 1953 (4), toned AU-UNC; Y-53 200Francs 1953 (2), both AU; Y-54 500 Francs 1956 (3), anincreasingly scarce silver crown, all are lustrous AU-BU; Y-55Dirham 1960 (8), two are AU and six are toned UNC; Y-56 Dirham 1965 (2), BU; Y-57 silver 5 Dirhams 1965 (10), now very elusive in UNC, all choice BU with KM value of $60 each; and Y-64 5Dirhams 1975 FAO commemorative (7), all choice BU, KM catalog value $1320, lot of 40 pieces $600 - 800

1921. MOROCCO: SET of 3 ESSAIs: KM-E28, 50 centimes; KM-E29, 1franc; and KM-E30, 2 francs, all dated AH1361, mintage of 1100each, all Brilliant Uncirculated, very slightly clouded, SET of 3 pieces $200 - 300

1922. MOROCCO: SET of 3 ESSAIs: KM-E34, 5 francs AH1365;KM-E35, 10 francs AH1366; KM-E36, 20 francs AH1366, allchoice Brilliant Uncirculated, SET of 3 pieces $250 - 350

1923. MOROCCO: SET of 6 ESSAIs: KM-E37, 1 franc, KM-E38, 2francs; KM-E39, 5 francs; KM-E41, 10 francs; KM-E42, 20 francs;KM-E43, 50 francs, mintage of 1100 each, all BrilliantUncirculated, SET of 6 pieces $200 - 300

Types E37-E40 are dated AH1370, E41-42 are dated AH1371.

1924. MOZAMBIQUE: AR 5 escudos, 1935, KM-62, a superbexample! NGC graded MS64 $100 - 150

1925. NIGERIA: AE 1/8 penny (1.90g), 1858//AH1274, KM-Tn2,Vice-9, EF, R $200 - 250

MacGregor Laird trading post. Three die varieties exist, variouslyattributed to Guinea, Gold Coast, Sierra Leone and West Africa. This

token, struck in 1858, was intended to circulate at the MacGregor Laird trading posts located along the Niger and Benue Rivers. In 1885 this

region became the British Protectorate of Nigeria.

1926. ST. HELENA: George IV, 1820-1830, copper half penny, 1821,KM-4, some original luster, lovely color, NGC graded Proof 63 BN $150 - 200

1927. SOUTH AFRICA: AE penny, 1892, KM-2, NGC graded MS64 RB $200 - 300

1928. SOUTH AFRICA: AE penny, 1898, KM-2, much original luster,lovely example, NGC graded MS64 RB $120 - 160

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1929. SOUTH AFRICA: AE penny, 1898, KM-2, NGC graded MS63 BR $100 - 125

1930. SOUTH AFRICA: AV pond, 1900, KM-10.2, NGC graded MS64 $1,500 - 2,000

1931. SOUTH AFRICA: George V, 1910-1936, AE ¼ penny, 1928,KM-12.2, NGC graded MS65 BR $75 - 100

Farthings were artificially darkened with sodium thiosulphate at theSouth African Mint before being released into circulation to

distinguish them from sovereigns.

1932. SOUTH AFRICA: George V, 1910-1936, AE ¼ penny, 1935,KM-12.3, NGC graded MS64 BR $75 - 100

1933. SOUTH AFRICA: George VI, 1936-1952, AE ¼ penny, 1939,KM-23, NGC graded MS64 BR $75 - 100

1934. SOUTH AFRICA: George V, 1910-1936, AE ½ penny, 1936,KM-13.3, NGC graded MS63 BR $75 - 100

1935. SOUTH AFRICA: George V, 1910-1936, AE penny, 1923,KM-14.1, NGC graded MS63 BR $100 - 150

1936. SOUTH AFRICA: George V, 1910-1936, AR shilling, 1923,KM-17.1, BU $75 - 100

1937. SOUTH AFRICA: George V, 1910-1936, AR shilling, 1924,KM-17.1, UNC $75 - 100

1938. SOUTH AFRICA: George VI, 1936-1952, AR 2 shillings, 1947,KM-29, an exquisite proof specimen with brilliantly flashy whitesurfaces, gorgeous blue & red toning, NGC graded Proof 66 $100 - 125

1939. SOUTH AFRICA: 5-coin proof set, 2002, Wildlife Series (¼, ½,1, 2 troy ounce silver) elephant set including 5, 10, 20 & 50 cent and ¼ gold Natura type in original case of issue numbered0089 out of 250 sets, with certificate of authenticity, a lovely set of modern coins,, R $300 - 500

1940. SUDAN: Abdullah b. Muhammad, 1885-1898, BI 2 piastres(2.30g), Omdurman, AH1311 year 9, KM-9var, 3 stars around thetoughra on reverse, 1 star left of darb on reverse, nice strike, noweakness, possibly unpublished, choice VF, RRR $500 - 700

1941. SUDAN: Abdullah b. Muhammad, 1885-1898, AR 10 piastres(12.36g), Omdurman, AH1304 year 4, KM-6, pleasing strike,some central weakness, nice Fine, RR $300 - 400

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1942. SUDAN: Abdullah b. Muhammad, 1885-1898, BI 20 piastres(23.45g), AH1304 year 5, KM-7.1, VF $150 - 190

1943. TOGO: AR 10000 francs, 1977, KM-9, 10th Year of GeneralGnassingbe Eyadema as President, mintage 150, Proof, R $200 - 300

1944. TUNISIA: Ali III Bey, 1882-1902, AE 10 centimes, Paris,1892-A/AH1310, KM-222, very rare Hijri/Christian datecombination, VF-EF, RR, ex Wéiduolìya Collection $100 - 125

1945. TUNISIA: Ahmad II, 1929-1942, 5 francs, 1946/AH1365,KM-E27, ESSAI, UNC $170 - 230

1946. TUNISIA: Muhammad al-Amin, 1943-1957, zinc 20 centimes,Paris, 1945, KM-E26, ESSAI for type KM-272, UNC $180 - 220

1947. TUNISIA: Muhammad al-Amin, 1943-1958, AR 10 francs,1945/AH1365 (a), KM-X1, UNC $200 - 300

1948. TUNISIA: LOT of 3 ESSAI’s: KM-E29, 50 francs 1950 (BU);KM-E30, 100 francs 1950 (BU); and KM-E31, 5 francs 1954 (BU, small spot), retail value $200, lot of 3 pieces $120 - 180

Europe

1949. ALBANIA: Zog I, 1928-1939, AV 100 franga ari, 1927-R,KM-11a.1, Fr-1var, fully lustrous, classical biga on reverse,NGC graded MS64, R $3,800 - 4,200

When Ahmet Bey Zogu (Zog I) went into exile in 1939, much of thegold coinage of Albania was taken along in trunks, so most

surviving examples show considerable contact marks and otherblemishes from the jostling of transporting them. Coins of this type

that have few of these problems, such as this one, sell for highpremiums. This type is also treasured for its design, considered one

of the best that artist Giuseppe Romagnoli ever rendered.

1950. AUSTRIA: medal (42.47g), 1916, octagonal zinc plaque for theOrthopaedic Hospital and Disability School by Anton Grath,bust right with wreaths and ERZHERZOG. KARL.STEPHANPROTEKTOR around and ORTHOPÄDISCHES.SPITALu.INVALIDENSCHULEN.WIEN in exergue / nude female withbow and arrow right and Ö.D.-S.-K. WIEN 3.XII.1916 to left and right along bottom, 42x42mm, UNC $100 - 130

Karl Stephan (1860-1933) is noted as the Protector of “war-welfare.”

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1951. AUSTRIA: AR Maria Theresa taler, “1780", Hafner-120,counterstamped with the coat of arms of the Hafner family,Walter Hafner being the author of the Lexicon of the MariaTheresian Taler in 1984, only 200 pieces struck, superbprooflike strike, BU, R $120 - 170

1952. AUSTRIAN NETHERLANDS: Franz II, 1792-1806, AR ¼ kronenthaler, 1796-A, KM-60, usual adjustment marks infield, PCGS graded MS60 $80 - 100

1953. AZORES: Luis I, 1861-1889, AR 300 reis, ND (1887), KM-25.2, Gomes-24.06, crowned G.P. countermark on 1799 Portugal200 reis (KM-307), host coin overstruck on earlier Maria IAzores 300 reis (KM-8), EF on F-VF host $300 - 400

1954. BELGIUM: GHENT: lead token (17.00g), 1749, Bre H.-Storer5010, Grote Beghinenhof, Ziekenhuis (Hospital) token, crowned royal holding another crown with subject at left / INFIRM SELYSABETH IN GHENDT 1749, possible 9/2 in date, very lightoxidation, 33 mm, VF-EF, R $120 - 180

1955. BELGIUM: LIÈGE: John Theodore of Bavaria, 1744-1763, AE liard, 1750, KM-155, gorgeous surfaces, NGC graded MS65 BR $120 - 150

1956. BELGIUM: LIÈGE: AR escalin, 1784, KM-175, Cr-13, one-yeartype, only 500 pieces struck, EF, R $300 - 350

1957. BELGIUM: Leopold II, 1865-1909, AE 2 frank, 1904,KM-59var, Dupriez-1496var, pattern struck in bronze, reedededge, NGC graded PF65 RD $300 - 400

1958. BELGIUM: Leopold II, 1865-1909, AR 5 francs, 1880, KM-X8,50th Anniversary of Independence, AU $280 - 350

1959. BELGIUM: SET of 5 bronze Art Deco medals for the ExpositionInternationale des Arts et Techniques dans la Vie Moderne(International Exposition dedicated to Art and Technology inModern Life), struck for the Belgian participation in the expo, two70mm medals: (1) LEOPOLDVS III REX BELGARVM aroundportrait of King Leopold III, and (2) ASTRID REGINA BELGARVMaround portrait of Queen Astrid; and three smaller 50mm medalsof the royal children (3) Princess Joséphine-Charlotte (4)Baudouin Duke of Brabant, and (5) Prince Albert, all withPARTICIPATION BELGE EXPOSITION DE PARIS 1937 aroundreverse of the Belgian Pavilion at the expo, gorgeous group, inoriginal case of issue, set of 5 medals, EF, RR $200 - 400

1960. BULGARIA: Aleksandar of Battenberg, Prince, 1879-1886,AR 2 leva, 1882, KM-5, AU $110 - 150

1961. CRUSADERS: KINGDOM OF CYPRUS: Henry II, 2nd reign,1310-1324, AR gros, Ma-58, Henry seated facing on thronedecorated with lions, holding lis-tipped scepter and globus; star toleft / cross of Jerusalem, a lovely lustrous example! NGC graded MS61 $150 - 200

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1962. CRUSADERS: KINGDOM OF JERUSALEM: Early period, ca.1130s-1150s, AV bezant (3.81g), Ma-1, A-730, derived from anIslamic Fatimid dinar of al-’Âmir (1101-1130), mint of Misr, “date”copying either 514 or 519, some original luster, AU, R $500 - 700

1963. DENMARK: Sven Estridsen, 1047-1075, AR pfennig (1.01g),Lund, Hauburg-4, Byzantine style figure standing, holding longcross & globus cruciger, same on reverse, with small laminationmark on one side, wavy flan as usual, VF-EF, R $350 - 450

1964. DENMARK: Christian IV, 1588-1648, AR speciedaler, 1627,KM-101, Dav-3524, Hede-55A, Sieg-107.1, Copenhagen Mintissue, mintmaster NS, long portrait right with folded-sash and lacecollar with three lines of text below, on a broad flan / crownedDanish arms at center on long cross, thirteen additional crestsaround, elephant below, NGC graded EF45 $1,800 - 2,000

Christian IV was from the German house of Oldenburg and ruledDenmark and Norway for 59 years. His reign was not only thelongest of the Danish monarchs, but also of all Scandinavian

monarchs. He was a popular and active ruler, creating a stable andprosperous environment for his people. He did, however, involveDenmark in several wars, foremost of which was the Thirty Years’

War. The country had to surrender some of its territories and bore aheavy cost to the economy due to the war. The other thing Christian IV is most noted for was changing the name of the capital city Oslo

to Christiania, a name which was used until 1925.

1965. DENMARK: Frederik VI, 1808-1839, AR skilling (0.92g),Altona, 1808, KM-662, mintmaster MF, UNC $150 - 200

1966. DENMARK: Frederik VI, 1808-1839, AR 1/6 rigsdaler, Altona,1808, KM-864, Offering for the Fatherland, NGC graded MS62 $150 - 200

1967. DENMARK: Christian IX, 1863-1906, AR 4 skilling rigsmont,1872(c), KM-775.2, mintmaster CS, NGC graded MS65 $150 - 200

England

1968. ANGLO-SAXONS: Anonymous, ca. 695-740, AR sceatta(1.07g), S-793, circle within square / cross in center,pseudo-letters around, struck in Frisia, tentatively assigned tothe mint of Domburg, EF $120 - 160

1969. WESSEX: Aethelbehrt, 858-865/6, AR penny (1.24g), S-1053,North-920, beaded cross reverse, moneyer Sigehere, slightlychipped at the edge, bold strike, EF, R $400 - 500

1970. ANGLO-SAXONS: Eadmund, 946-955, AR penny (1.38g),Norwich, S-1107, North-698, crowned bust / small cross withinlarge circle, moneyer Barbe, slight weakness, few very minimalancient scratches, VF, RR $500 - 600

1971. ANGLO-SAXONS: Eadgar, 959-975, AR penny (1.23g),S-1129, North-741, small cross in center / 2-line text, 3 crossesbetween, trefoil above & below, moneyer Farthen, EF $400 - 500

1972. ANGLO-SAXONS: Aethelred II, 978-1016, AR penny,Winchester, S-1154, North-777, last small cross series, struckca. 1009-1016, moneyer Cynna, VF $250 - 350

1973. ANGLO-SAXONS: Aethelred II, 978-1016, AR penny,Winchester, S-1157, North-781, crowned bust left within quatrefoil, long cross, moneyer Brunstan, attractive toning, EF $450 - 650

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1974. ANGLO-SAXONS: Cnut, 1016-1035, AR penny (0.9g), ND (ca. 1017-23), Spink-1157, North-781, Viking issue, London Mint,moneyer Eadwig, crowned bust left within quatrefoil with+CNUT REX ANGLOR: around // quatrefoil on long cross,excellent strike, lustrous, choice AU $300 - 400

1975. ANGLO-SAXONS: Cnut, 1016-1035, AR penny (0.98g),London, S-1158, pointed helmet / short cross voided, moneyerGodric, VF $200 - 250

1976. ANGLO-SAXONS: Edward the Confessor, 1042-1066, AR penny (0.97g), London, S-1174, North-817, diademed bustleft / trefoil quadrilateral, struck 1046-1048, moneyer’s nameunread; broken & repaired, VF-EF $100 - 150

1977. ANGLO-SAXONS: Edward the Confessor, 1042-1066, AR penny (1.33g), Lewes, S-1179, North-825, pointed helmetbust right / small cross voided, struck 1053-1056, moneyerEadwine, VF-EF $400 - 600

1978. ANGLO-SAXONS: Edward the Confessor, 1042-1066, AR penny (1.20g), York, S-1179, North-825, pointed helmetbust right / small cross voided, struck 1053-1056, moneyer’sname unread, mint reading tentative, considerable porosity, VF$100 - 150

1979. ENGLAND: Edward III, 1327-1377, AR penny, London, S-1587,fourth coinage, pre-treaty-period, struck at the London (Tower)mint in 1356, crowned and draped facing bust / long cross pattée,with three pellets in angles, NGC graded EF45 $150 - 250

1980. ENGLAND: Edward III, 1327-1377, AR penny, London, S-1587,fourth coinage, pre-treaty-period, struck at the London (Tower)mint in 1356, crowned and draped facing bust / long cross pattée,with three pellets in angles, NGC graded EF45 $150 - 250

1981. ENGLAND: Charles I, 1625-1649, AR halfcrown, Tower mint(1640-41), S-2779, foreshortened horse / oval garnished shield, star mark, VF $100 - 150

1982. ENGLAND: Charles I, 1625-1649, AR ½ pound, Shrewsburymint, 1642, S-2924, plume mint mark, king on horseback left,ground-line with arms below / declaration, value and threeplumes above, date below, small edge flaw as usual, lightlycleaned, VG-F, R $1,000 - 1,200

1983. ENGLAND: Commonwealth, AR ½ penny (0.22g), ND (1649),KM-386, S-3223, ragged flan perimeter (not uncommon), toned, strike well above average, About EF $180 - 220

1984. ENGLAND: Charles II, 1660-1685, AR crown, 1672, KM-435,engraved “SARAH SUMMERFIELD, was Born 17th June 1787.” on portrait of Charles II in a variety of fonts with ornamentallines / engraved “Maria Summerfield Reynolds born 3August,1860.” in two lines over crown reverse in cursive script,two obverse rim bumps, VF on VF host $170 - 200

1985. ENGLAND: Charles II, 1660-1685, 4-coin Maundy set, 1679,KM-MDS12, set includes 1, 2, 3, 4 pence, a well matched set,VF $175 - 225

1986. ENGLAND: LOT of 6 silver coins from medieval England: Henry II(1154-1189), AR “tealby” penny (about 25% flat strike, Fine);Henry III (1216-1272), AR penny, obverse brockage (Fine);Edward I (1272-1307), AR penny, London (Fine) & Durham (Fine,some weakness); Edward II (1307-1327), AR denier of Aquitaine(VG, pierced); and AR farthing of one of the Edwards (0.38g, VG); retail value $300, lot of 6 pieces $150 - 250

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1987. EUROPE: LOT of 3 medals, Austria (1) 38mm, The TenEmperors, later cast medal by Valentin Maler, Nuremberg 1594depicting emperors Rudolph I, Albert I, Frederick III, AlbrechtII,Frederick IV,Maximilian I, Charles V, Ferdinand I, Maximilian IIand Rudolf II; (2) 62mm uniface brass medal or die for SaintCharles Borromeo, a cardinal who was archbishop of Milan1564-1584, perhaps mid-19th century manufacture; (3) 75mmpressed wood medal of Alessandro di Gino Vecchietti, 1472-1532, based on bronze medal by Niccolò Fiorentino 1498, in old Spink & Son box with the King Street address, retail value $250, lot of 3 medals $100 - 200

1988. AIRE-SUR-LA-LYS: AR klippe 25 sols, 1710, KM-15.2, issuedby Governor de Goesbriant under Allied siege, unifaceoctagonal klippe, original deep tone, NGC graded AU53 $700 - 900

1989. ANGLO-GALLIC: Richard I, 1189-1199, BI denier (1.02g),Poitou, Duplessy-920, cross pattée // PIC / TAVIE / NSIS inthree lines, VF $100 - 120

1990. DOMBES: Anna Marie Louise d’Orléans, 1650-1573, AR 1/12 écu (2.37g), 1665-A, KM-40, EF-AU $120 - 160

1991. LILLE: AE 20 sols (7.86g), 1708, KM-7, siege coinage, AU $140 - 180

France

1992. FRANCE: Charles V, 1364-1380, AV franc á pied, ND (1365),Fr-284, Duplessy-360, armored king facing with scepter andsword with KAROLVS*DI*GR / FRANCORV*REX around //floriated cross in quadrilobe with two crowns and two lis inangles and +XPC*VINCIT*XPC*REGNAT*XPC*IMPERATaround, NGC graded AU58 $1,350 - 1,600

Charles V (“the Wise”) received from his grandfather in 1349 therule of the province Dauphiné. He was able to use the title

“Dauphin” until his coronation, and the province was integrated into

the French crown’s lands. All French heirs apparent since Charles V have bore the title of Dauphin until their coronation.

1993. FRANCE: Charles VII, 1403-1461, AV ecu à la couronne(3.44g), ND (1447-8), Fr-307, Ciani-637, Lafourie-510, 2ndperiod coinage, Paris mint: point 18 (couronelle)KAROLVS:DEI:GRA:FRANCORVM:REX / (couronelle)XPC:VINCIT:XPC:REGNATZ:XPC:IMPERAT, wonderful fullstrike, UNC $1,500 - 1,900

1994. FRANCE: François I, 1515-1547, AV écu d’or au soleil, SaintAndré mint, Duplessy-779, Fr-345, pellet under the 20th letter in reverse margin, PCGS graded AU50 $425 - 500

1995. FRANCE: Francois I, 1515-1547, AV ecu d’or au soleil, duDauphiné (3.4g), ND (after 1528), Fr-359, Duplessy-788var,Romans Mint, arms of France and the Dauphine with+FRANCISCVS.DEI.GRA.FRANCOR.REX.R (crowned). around // two dolphins in angles of cross with.XPS.VINCIT.XPS.RENAT.XPS.IMPERAT:ER around,somewhat uneven strike, very lustrous, EF-AU $500 - 700

1996. FRANCE: Henri III, 1574-1589, AR imitation franc d’argent(12.72g), 158x, cf. Duplessy 1130, Huguenot imitation, bust rightwith mintmark A below, all within beaded circle with+HENRICVSIIIDG.FRAN.ET.POL.R.EX around / large H withornaments and fleur-de-lis radiating from each angle, all withinbeaded circle with +SI.T.NOMEN.DOMINI:BENEDICTVM158around, Paris Mint, light obverse scratches, 33mm, About EF $240 - 300

1997. FRANCE: Louis XIII, 1610-1643, AV écu d’or au soleil (3.34g),Amiens, 1635-X, KM-41.17, Duplessy-1282B, minor weaknessat periphery, EF, RR $1,200 - 1,400

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1998. FRANCE: Louis XIV, 1643-1715, AR ½ ecu, Amiens, 1696-X,KM-295.22, overstruck on KM-273 type of 1690-93, NGC graded MS64 $800 - 1,000

1999. FRANCE: Louis XIV, 1643-1715, AR ecu aux 8 livres,Bayonne, 1690-L, KM-275.9, Dav-3811, draped bust right, withsmall sun above in legend // eight crowned L’s in cruciformpattern with mintmark in small circle at center, light golden tone, very bold strike, extremely high grade for this type,NGC graded MS62, S, ex R. L. Lissner Collection $2,500 - 3,000

2000. FRANCE: Louis XIV, 1643-1715, AR ecu, Bordeaux, 1710-K,KM-386.9, Dav-1324, Duplessy-1568, Gadoury-229, armoredbust right / three crown type, fleur-de-lis in angles, usualadjustment marks, NGC graded AU58 $350 - 450

2001. FRANCE: Louis XIV, 1643-1715, AE medal (34.74g), 1667, cf.Divo-95, cf. van Loon III, 5, 1, 41mm medal by Mauger andBernard (unsigned) on the campaign in Flanders, bust right with LUDOVICUS XIIII.REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS* around / knight in Roman garb and on horseback left with REX ARMIS JUSNEGATUM REPETENS around and PROPECTIO IN BELGIUM M DC LXVII. in exergue, prooflike, AU $300 - 350

2002. FRANCE: Louis XV, 1715-1774, AR 12 sols, Grenoble,1760-Z, KM-511.24, also valued as 1/10 écu, date unpublishedin the SCWC, NGC graded MS62 $140 - 180

2003. FRANCE: Louis XV, 1715-1774, AR écu (30.45g), Paris,1716-A, KM-414.1, reverse double-struck, choice EF $140 - 180

2004. FRANCE: Louis XVI, 1774-1790, AE sol, Limoges, 1778-I,KM-578.6, Gadoury-350, scarce date, F-VF $80 - 100

2005. FRANCE: Louis XVI, 1774-1790, AR ecu, Limoges, 1790-I,KM-564.7, Gadoury-356, secure holder, nice strike, PCGS graded MS62 $800 - 1,000

2006. FRANCE: Louis XVI, 1774-1790, AV louis d’or, Nantes,1786-T, KM-591.14, Gadoury-361, prooflike surfaces, only twopieces graded higher by NGC (April 2016), fantastic example!NGC graded MS65 $2,600 - 3,000

Louis XVI was, of course, deposed in 1792, and was guillotined onJanuary 21, 1793.

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2007. FRANCE: AR franc essai (5.89g), L’AN 4 (1795-6),Gadoury-441, 24mm essai on one franc module by Andrieu,small die break in hair, dark-bluish obverse tone, VF-EF $300 - 400

2008. FRANCE: AE 5 sols token, 1792, KM-Tn28, Mazard-150,Monneron Frères, Paris, prooflike (possible proof?), NGC graded MS63 $300 - 350

The Monneron brothers had seen some success in producingmedals for the King. They tried to take their success a step further

by issuing currency tokens, by contract with the Soho Mint inEngland. Despite a significant mintage, the scheme went bankrupt

and the brothers were prosecuted as such.

2009. FRANCE: AE medal (37.06g), 1795, Julius-451, Schwering-740,41mm medal by Tiolier on the Death of Louis XVII, youthful bustleft with LUCOV.XVII D.G. FRANC.ET NAV.REX around andN.TIOLIER F. on truncation / lily with broken stem with CECIDITUT FLOS around and VIII JUNII MDCCXCV. in exergue, somewispy hairlines, plain edge, Proof $200 - 250

2010. FRANCE: Napoléon Bonaparte, 1795-1799, AE medal, 1796,Julius-491, 40mm, Battle of Montenotte, by Gayrard andJeuffroy, uniformed bust right / Victory, holding sword in righthand and palm frond and wreath in left, flying over Italy; inexergue, BATAILLE DE MONTENOTTE / MDCCXCVI,reddish-brown surfaces, EF-AU $100 - 150

2011. FRANCE: Napoléon Bonaparte, 1795-1799, AE medal, 1796,Julius-2432, 40mm, the Birth of the King of Rome (Napoléon II)by Andrieu and Denon, dated 20 March 1811, jugate busts ofNapoléon, laureate, and Marie, diademed, right / NAPOLEONFRANÇOIS JOSEPH CHARLES ROI DE ROME, head ofNapoléon II left; XX MARS MDCCCXI in exergue, EF-AU $100 - 150

2012. FRANCE: First Republic, 1792-1804, AE medal, L’AN 6(1797), Hennin-881, Julius-575, 55mm, Treaty of CampoFormio, original medal by Duvivier, D/ BONAPARTE GEN.ALEN CHEF DE L’ARMÉE FRANC.SE EN ITALIE, bust ofNapoleon in uniform right with uncropped hair, B DUVIVIER Fon truncation of neck, in exergue: OFFERT A L’INSTITUTNATION - PAR B DUVIVIER - A PARIS / General NapoleonBonaparte on horseback, who offers olive branch to theallegories of Science and Art, LES SCIENCES ET LES ARTSRECONNAISSANTS, in exergue: PAIX SIGNÉE/ L’AN 6 REPFR, traces of original red luster, EF $250 - 350

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2013. FRANCE: Louis XVII, 1815-1824, AR ¼ franc, 1824-A, KM-714.1, Gadoury-352, superb luster, NGC graded MS62 $90 - 100

2014. FRANCE: AR 30 sous, 1820, Mazard-779, 29mm Mines d’Anicheissue in bronze, M. D (script) / 1820, all within simple wreath, 8/1overdate // small basket of ore above 30 / .S., all within simplewreath, plain edge, NGC graded AU58 BN, R3 $130 - 150

2015. FRANCE: Louis Philippe, 1830-1848, AR ¼ franc, Paris,1841-A, KM-740.1, NGC graded MS65 $180 - 220

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2016. FRANCE: Napoleon III, 1852-1870, AR 20 centimes,Strasbourg, 1867-BB, KM-808.2, NGC graded MS66 $100 - 150

2017. FRANCE: Napoleon III, 1852-1870, AR 50 centimes, Paris,1860-A, KM-764.1, deep iridescent toning, NGC graded MS63 $130 - 170

2018. FRANCE: Napoleon III, 1852-1870, AR 5 francs, 1870-A,KM-799.1, Gadoury-739, some light obverse hairlines, butnearly choice, UNC $425 - 500

2019. FRANCE: Napoleon III, 1852-1870, AR 5 francs, Strasbourg,1868-BB, KM-799.2, Gadoury-739, fully lustrous, seems a bitundergraded, NGC graded MS61 $70 - 80

2020. FRANCE: AR 5 francs, 1872, KM-X-48.1, Mazard-2338,Gadoury-747, 37mm medallic issue in silver, effigy of Thiersleft, with torches and extinguishers around, and cross at top,with “1685" in exergue // shield with banner reading SATORYwith a scene of a military firing squad, with ”5" and “F” flankingshield, all within a wreath, with REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE1872 around, plain edge, NGC graded MS63, RR $1,500 - 1,700

Minister under Louis Philippe I, then President of the Council in1836 and 1840, Adolphe Thiers then became the head of the orderof the Assembly. He was arrested in 1851 during the dissolution of

the Empire. He was allowed to return the following year, anddropped out of politics for a number of years. He was elected to theFrench Chamber in 1863 and 1869 as an opponent of the Empire.

In 1871 he was appointed head of executive power of theGovernment of National Defense. A group of radicals were thenelected, known as the Paris Commune. Fighting then broke out

between Empire forces and those of the Commune. Many Parisiens

were executed by Empire forces during what became known as“Bloody Week.” Thiers eventually became the first President of the

Third Republic, a post he held for two years.

2021. FRANCE: AR 2 francs, 1914-C, KM-845.2, “Semeuse” type,one-year type, NGC graded MS63 $100 - 125

As the German army advanced on Paris in August of 1914, thedecision was made to evacuate the mint and its important

personnel. The operation moved to Castelsarrasin in the southernpart of the country where it remained until the threat on the capital

subsided in November.

2022. FRANCE: AV 100 francs, 1935, KM-880. Fr-598,Gadoury-1148, Paris Mint, design by L. Bazor, winged head ofMarianne left // rising sun with grain head flanked by laurel andoak branches in the foreground, secure holder, classic art decodesign, PCGS graded MS64 $2,000 - 2,400

One of only two collectible dates for this type, the other dates being quite rare.

2023. FRANCE: aluminum-bronze 20 francs, 1950, Maz-2764, ESSAI pattern, NGC graded MS66 $250 - 350

Because this is a pattern, not a regular issue, all examples can begraded either MS (“mint-state”) or SP (“specimen”).

2024. FRANCE: aluminum-bronze 20 centimes, 1961, Maz-2850,ESSAI pattern, NGC graded MS64 $140 - 180

2025. FRANCE: AR essai 20 francs (19.92g), 1929, Gadoury-851,Mazard-2622, 35mm medallic issue commemorating the 10thAnniversary of the Treaty of Paris, busts left withG.CLEMENCEAU.R.POINCARE.A.BRIAND (laurel twig) around / La Semeuse (Roty) with radiant sun on horizon andSERVITEURS DE LA REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE * around with PAIX 1919-1929 in second line closer to center and MONNAIEDE PARIS ARGENT TITRE 0.800 in relief on edge, hairlined,but quite attractive, EF $180 - 220

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2026. FRANCE: AE medal (47.80g), 1824, Col-411, 47mm high reliefmedal by Cannois French commemorating Lafayette’s Visit tothe United States, bust of Lafayette right with GENERALLAFAYETTE flanking and designer’s signature in small lettersbelow / THE DEFENDER OF AMERICAN AND FRENCHLIBERTY. 1777-1824. BORN IN CHAVANIAC, THE 6SEPTEMBER 1757. with oak wreath surrounding, UNC $220 - 260

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2027. FRANCE: AE medal (26.27g), 1840, Bramsen-1992,Collignon-1228, Fl. 14, 37mm medal by Borrel for themovement of Napoleon’s ashes to Invalides, laureated bust leftwith NAPOLÉON EMPEREUR around and JE DESIRE QUEMES CENDRES REPOSENT SUR LES RIVES DE LA SEINEAU MILIEU DE CE PEUPLE QUE J’AI TNAT AIMÉ below withBORREL F. in small letters below bust / royal accoutrementswith LE PRINCE DE JOINVILLE COMMANDANTL’EXPEDITION around in two lines with TRANSLATION DESRESTES MORTELS DE L’EMPEREUR NAPOLÉON DE l’ÎLESte HÉLÈNE A L’HÔTEL ROYAL DES INVALIDES 15DÉCEMBRE 1840 beneath and royal urn marked with letter Nflanked by wreath and PRISONNIER 1815. MORT 1821., plainedge, EF-AU $160 - 200

2028. FRANCE: AE medal, 1854, Collignon-1662, Divo-187/186,36mm, Crimean War medal by Caqué and Obert; Victoria,Napoleon, and Abdul Mejid clasping hands with DIEU LESPROTÉGE above and PROTESTANTISME. CATHOLICISME.ISLAMISME around with CIVILISATION and designer’ssignature in exergue / EN 1854 SOUS DE RÈGNE DENAPOLÉON III ET CELUI DE LA REINE VICTORIA LAFRANCE ET LA Gde BRETAGNE S’UNIRENT POURASSURER LA PAIX DU MONDE in ten lines, with designer’ssignature below, EF $100 - 150

2029. FRANCE: gilt AE medal, 1900, 64mm, International UniversalExposition (Exposition Universelle) medal by Jules ClémentChaplain (1839-1909), capped head of Marianne right, an oaktree behind provides a wreath / female figure of Victory carriesIndustry, bearing a torch, the exposition site below, panel atbottom with the recipient’s name, M. LOBRE, EF $150 - 250

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2030. FRANCE: 4-medal set, 1931, Exposition Coloniale de Paris,series of 32mm lovely art deco style medals with continentshaving French colonies, AFRIQUE by Desvignes showingIslamic mosques, AMERIQUE by Bazon portraying anAmerican Indian, OCEANIE by Mouroux showing Indochinesetemples, ASIE by Morlon showing Asian elephant, cleaned EF,in original box of issue $100 - 150

2031. FRANCE: AE medal, ND, 68mm, Agriculture art deco medal byMaurice René Thénot, LABOURAGE ET PÂTURAGE SONT LESDEUX MAMELLES DE LA FRANCE (ploughing and grazing arethe two teats of France), SULLY below, around bared femalefigure amongst fields of grain / ploughing scene above, and cattlegrazing below with central area for engraving, EF, S $100 - 150

The obverse phrase was coined by Maximilien de Béthune, Duke ofSully and minister of King Henri IV, who encouraged agriculture. For

this purpose he proclaimed the freedom of the grain trade, andabolished many tolls that were barriers between French provinces.

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2032. FRANCE: LOT of 5 bronze medals (1) Louis XVIII (1814-1824),“The Return of the King” AE medal (1814) by Andrieu & Brenet,LOUIS XVIII ROI DE FRANCE ET DE NAVARRE, bare head right/ IL PORTE LA PAIX DU MONDE / MDCCCXIV, crowned figure ofFrance advancing left and welcoming the king’s ship (2) AE medal commemorating Napoleon I and the building of the Arc deTriomphe [1836], head of Napoleon laureate, NAPOLEON LEGRAND / the Arc de Triomphe, FONDÉ PAR NAPOLÉON EN1806 TERMINÉ PAR LOUIS PHILIPPE I EN 1836 AUX ARMÉESFRANÇAISES, exergue: ARC DE L’ETOILE (3) 1823 AE medalfor Jacques-Antoine Manuel, député du département de laVendée (4) 1868 AE medal, 61mm, Exposition MaritimeInternationale du Havre, Paris (5) Belgium 19th century AE medalfor Albert & Isabelle, average circulated condition, retail value$350, lot of 5 medals $150 - 250

2033. FRANCE: SET of 10 bronze uniface Art Deco plaques by MauriceRené Thénot in faux red leather box, original strikes from 1936,these plates represent various African animals including: kudu,impala, buffalo, leopard, giraffes, pythons, fighting antelopes,lions, elephants and rhinos, each 75mm x 52mm plaque stampedBRONZE with Paris Mint privy mark on the edge, very rare inoriginal case of issue, EF, RR $1,800 - 2,200

Maurice René Thénot won the Prix de Rome in 1921 and the silvermedal at the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs, 1925. He

lived in Africa for 8 years before emigrating to Chile.

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2034. FRANCE: 5 centimes encased postage, ND (ca. 1920), cf. Broustine pg. 52, Batterie Cuisine Carpentier, Paris, greenScott-159 stamp with red background, aluminum case, AboutEF, S $150 - 200

2035. FRANCE: 5 centimes encased postage, ND (ca. 1920), cf. Broustine pg. 56, Chaussures Haguenauer, green Scott-159 stamp on garnet background, stamp centered high, moderatelydeep mark through “Chaussures”, EF, R $170 - 200

2036. FRANCE: 5 centimes encased postage, ND (ca. 1921), cf. Broustine pg. 57, Chemiserie Ville de Paris, Troyes, Aube,orange Scott-160 stamp with red background, aluminum case,About EF, R $200 - 300

2037. FRANCE: 5 centimes encased postage, ND (ca. 1920), cf. Broustine pg. 57, Chemiserie Ville de Paris, Troyes, orangeScott-160 stamp on red background, EF, R $200 - 300

2038. FRANCE: 5 centimes encased postage, ND (ca. 1920), cf. Broustine pg. 62, Conserves Gargantua, Lorient, Morbihan,green Scott-159 stamp with red background, some corrosion,tin case, VF, S $100 - 120

2039. FRANCE: 10 centimes encased postage, ND (ca. 1920), cf. Broustine pg. 77, Lisez L’Intran, Paris, red Scott-162 stampwith blue background, aluminum case, slight oxidation, AU, R $100 - 120

2040. FRANCE: 5 centesimi encased postage, ND (ca. 1920), cf. Broustine pg. 72, Hotel Atlantic, Nice and Paris, AlpesMaritimes, green Italian Scott-94 stamp with gold background,aluminum case, AU, R $150 - 180

Nice is near the Italian border, hence some Italian stamps wereused for this encased type.

2041. FRANCE: 5 centimes encased postage, ND (ca. 1920), cf. Broustine pg. 78, Madeline Cinéma, green Scott-159 stampwith red background, aluminum case, Choice EF, R $140 - 160

2042. FRENCH COLONIES: Louis Philippe I, 1830-1848, AE 5 centimes, 1839-A, KM-12, PCGS graded PF64 BR $300 - 350

2043. BAMBERG: Lothar Franz von Schönborn, 1693-1729, AR 4 kreuzer (2.57g), Nürnberg, 1696, KM-84, mintmasterGFN, UNC $120 - 160

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2044. BAVARIA: Karl Theodor, 1777-1799, AR taler (27.89g),Munich, 1778, KM-563.1, mintmaster H.ST., VF-EF $110 - 150

2045. BAVARIA: Ludwig III, 1913-1918, AR medal, 1914,Zetzmann-2034, 33mm, VIEL FEIND VIEL EHR 1914, bust left /sword in wreath, lovely iridescent toning, NGC graded PF65 Cameo $100 - 150

2046. GLÜCKSTADT: Frederik III, 1648-1670, AR 1/16 speciedaler,1667, KM-54.1, 1/16 speciedaler (= 3 skilling lybsk), ANACS graded VF25 $100 - 130

2047. GLÜCKSTADT: Christian V, 1670-1699, AR 4 mark (22.04g),1696, KM-80, Dav-3680, Hede-125C, Sieg-139, initials CW, EF, S $525 - 600

2048. HAMBURG: AV ducat (3.45g), 1662, KM-221, Fr-1100var,Madonna and Child on both sides, EF $400 - 500

2049. HESSE-DARMSTADT: Ludwig II, 1830-1848, AR kreuzer,1837, KM-299, denomination unwreathed, fully lustroussurfaces, NGC graded MS65 $100 - 150

2050. HOHENLOHE-WALDENBURG-SCHILLINGSFÜRST: Karl Albrecht, 1753-1793, AR ½ thaler, 1770, KM-51, Cr-77,Albrecht-294, some hairlines, small reverse scratch, AU $550 - 750

2051. LORRAINE: Charles IV, 1625-1675, AR teston, Nancy, 1663,KM-62, struck during his restoration in Lorraine, 1661-1670,PCGS graded EF45 $200 - 250

2052. MÜNSTER: AR 1¼ schautaler, 1648, cf. Goppel-680, 60mm,silver cast medal of Engelbert Kettler, ET IVNCTI CVRRVMDOMINAE SVBIERE LEONES, Peace in Chariot drawn by thelions of Spain and Holland, PAX HISPANO BATAVA at right /inscription in ten lines, EF $200 - 300

The term, “Peace of Westphalia,” refers to the two peace treaties ofOsnabruck and Münster which ended the Thirty Years’ War inGermany and the Eighty Years’ War between Spain and the

Netherlands.

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2053. NASSAU: Adolph, 1839-1866, AR 2 gulden, 1847, KM-79,NGC graded MS63 $200 - 300

2054. NUREMBERG (IMPERIAL CITY): AR 2½ kreuzer (1.11g),1774-R, KM-369, mintmaster R, choice BU $100 - 120

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2055. PRUSSIA: Friedrich Wilhelm II, 1786-1797, AR thaler, 1794,KM-361, Dav-2600, date not listed in KM, VF $250 - 350

2056. PRUSSIA: Friedrich Wilhelm IV, 1840-1861, AR taler, Berlin,1841-A, KM-438, struck from silver mined in Mansfeld,EF$160 - 200

2057. PRUSSIA: Wilhelm II, 1888-1918, AE 3 mark pattern (12.87g),1913-G, Schaaf-113/G1, Kienast-76 (part), 33mm pattern inbronze by Goetz, hairlines and field marks, brown, Proof $150 - 200

2058. REUSS-SCHLEIZ: Heinrich XIV, 1867-1913, pfennig, 1868-A,KM-75, much original red, NGC graded MS63 RB $90 - 110

2059. SAXONY: Johann Friedrich, 1532-1547, AR medal, ND[1538], 69mm cast medal by Hans Reinhart the Elder, Moses at Mount Sinai in front of a burning bush with Jehovah appearingto him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a thorn-bush, snakeleft, flock of Jethro; his father-in-law with dog and a tree behind, legend below in four lines / Christmas scene portraying thethree Magi bearing gifts fo the Holy Family in a stable, Star ofBethlehem above, church building to right, legend below in fivelines, later casting likely late 18th to early 19th century inGerman silver, VF $100 - 150

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2060. SAXONY: Friedrich August III, 1763-1806, AR thaler, 1771,KM-992.1, Dav-2690, initials EDC, Convention thaler, smallobverse edge defect, toned, EF-AU $180 - 260

2061. SAXONY-ALBERTINE LINE: Christian II, Johann Georg I &August, 1591-1611, AR taler (28.82g), Chemnitz, 1602-HB,KM-16, ex-mount, Fine $160 - 200

2062. SAXONY-ALBERTINE LINE: Friedrich August II, 1733-1763,BI 1/48 taler (1.11g), Dresden, 1756, KM-883, mintmasterFWoF, choice UNC $140 - 180

2063. SAXONY-ALBERTINE LINE: Friedrich August III, 1763-1806,AR taler (28.00g), Dresden, 1777, KM-992.1, mintmaster EDC,EF $140 - 200

2064. SAXE-MEININGEN: Georg II, 1866-1914, AR 3 mark, 1913-D,KM-203, EF-AU $250 - 300

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2065. SAXE-MEININGEN: Bernhard III, 1914-1918, AR 3 mark,1915, KM-207, Death of Georg II in 1914, BU $300 - 350

2066. SAXE-WEIMAR-EISENACH: Wilhelm Ernst, 1901-1918, AR 3mark, 1915-A, KM-222, NGC graded MS62 $160 - 200

2067. SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN: Christian VII, 1784-1808, AR 60 schilling, 1795, KM-138.1, Dav-1311. Cr-9, initials MF,specie daler, About VF $180 - 220

2068. SCHWARZBURG-SONDERSHAUSEN: Karl Günther,1880-1909, AR 3 mark, Berlin, 1909-A, KM-154, Death of ruler, UNC $200 - 300

2069. STOLBERG-WERNIGERODE: Christian Ernst I, 1710-1771,AR thaler, 1760, KM-77, Dav-2792. Cr-11, Friedrich-1413,initials IBH, 50th Year of Reign, armored bust right // flamingaltar, nice original tone, superb strike, prooflike fields, tied forfinest certified with one other coin at NGC, a spectacularexample, NGC graded MS64, RRR $4,000 - 5,000

Christian Ernst was the Count of Stolberg-Wernigerode and amember of the House of Stolberg. He inherited the County of

Wernigerode in the Harz Mountains upon his father’s death in 1710under the Regency of his mother. Though he ruled the Countythrough 1771, he was forced to recognize the sovereignty of

Brandenburg-Prussia over the County of Wernigerode in 1714.

2070. WÜRTTEMBERG: Karl I, 1864-1891, AR ½ gulden, 1869,KM-616, UNC $150 - 200

2071. GERMANY: AR klippe medal (27.73g), 1884, Steul. 1, 37mmklippe medal by Hilfricht for the 8th National Shooting Festival atLeipzig, standing shooter with flag blowing horn, all in oval withC.G. TH. P.KL.INV. HELFRICHT F. in exergue, with .VON NORDUND SÜO. and .VON OST UND WEST. with oak leaves andshaking hands in angles outside oval / coat of arms of Leipzigwithin oak wreath, all within inner circle, with * VIII. DEUTSCHESBUNDESSCHIESSEN LEIPZIG 1884 around, within another circle and ornaments in the angles, some minor hairlines, plain edge,nice light tone, prooflike, nearly choice, UNC $200 - 250

2072. GERMANY: Wilhelm II, 1888-1918, AE shooting medal(26.54g), 1891 (1893), Marien-7364, as Peltz. 1047, vgl.Werzb. 1893, 38mm medal by Drentwett for the CentralGerman Federal Shooting Festival, bust of Wilhelm II in uniform right with WILHELM II DEUTSCHER KAISER KÖNIG V.PREUSSEN around and DRETTWETT below bust in smallletters / scene of Erfurt Cathedral with shooting symbols belowand XIII. MITTELDEUTSCHES BUNDESSCHIESSEN ERFURT 1891 around and APELL below shooting symbols, somehairlines, plain edge, Proof $130 - 170

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2073. GERMANY: silver-plated medal (18.54g), 1900, Weiler-3211,satirical medal for the visit to Cologne (Köln) of the president ofSouth Africa, Paul Krüger, city shield on double-headed eagle,AU, R $150 - 200

2074. GERMANY: Wilhelm II, 1888-1918, porcelain medal, ND,Kienast-235var., 60mm, The culprits of the Great War by KarlGoetz, uniface, DIE ABSICHTLICH SCHULDIGEN DESWELTKRIEGS around personifications of England, France andRussia holding bag of money over powder keg, EF $75 - 100

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2075. GERMANY: 10 pfennig encased postage (1.68g), ND (ca.1920), Menzel-10829.2, Friedrich C. Wagener Opel, Hannover,orange Scott-119 stamp on red background, small spot on ironcase, AU, S $70 - 90

2076. GERMANY: LOT of 12 medals, Hesse-Darmstadt bronze medalsof Ernst Ludwig (2), Prussia bronze medal dated 1840, militarymedal for Franco-Prussian War, Wilhelm I bronze medal, WilhelmII silver medals (2), 1916 IN EISERNER ZEIT medal, 1837 bronzemedal, 1883 Martin Luther brass medal, 1903 Carl Lueg silvermedal, imitation of Saxe-Albertine Line 1703 AR thaler, allaverage circulation condition, retail value $300, lot of 12 medals $200 - 300

2077. GERMANY: AE 2 reichspfennig, 1937-F, KM-90, Nazi-Swastika issue, full red, PF65 RD Cameo $300 - 400

2078. GERMANY: LOT of 22 white and brown porcelain medals, uniface art medals (6), uniface porcelain die trails of 18th and 19th century medals (6), East Germany medals from Meissen (8), Hungarianmedals (2), great variety of sizes from 25mm to 100mm, eclecticmix of porcelain medals, retail value $350, lot of 22 medals $150 - 250

2079. GERMANY: AV ducat, 1964, KM-X-M163, Aureus Magnus medal, death of J.F. Kennedy, Proof $180 - 220

2080. GREAT BRITAIN: Anne, 1702-1714, AR medal (15.00g), ND(1707), Eimer-425, 35mm medal for the Union of England andScotland by Croker and Bull, bust left with ANNA.D:G:MAG:BR: FR:ET.HIB:REG. around and initials .I.C. below bust / BritishArms on an escutcheon held by a platform inscribed SEMPEREADEM with rose and thistle decorations, with crown supported by two cherubs, with initials S B at base of platform, plain edge, nicely toned, EF $250 - 300

2081. GREAT BRITAIN: George III, 1760-1820, AR shilling, 1763,KM-597, Northumberland type, laureate and draped bust right /four crowned shields cruciform, this is a fabulous example!NGC graded MS63, R $3,200 - 3,600

So-called as the Earl of Northumberland specifically ordered £100worth of this issue to distribute in Dublin on his appointment as Lord

Lieutenant.

2082. GREAT BRITAIN: George III, 1760-1820, AE ½ penny, 1799,KM-647, S-3778, better variety with 9 relief gunports, mostlybrown, but some red remains, one-year type, UNC $200 - 250

2083. GREAT BRITAIN: AR dollar, ND (1797), KM-638, S-3766,Calicó-650 host, oval George III countermark on 1795IJ Lima 8reales, a few small scratches to right of date on host, EF on VFhost, R $450 - 550

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2084. GREAT BRITAIN: AR crown, 1820 LX, KM-675, engravedaround George III portrait: “John Robinson Sutton PlaceHomerton LONDON” with “Octr,16.” over date, a few small rimnicks, light tone, About EF $200 - 250

2085. GREAT BRITAIN: AE conder halfpenny, 1794, D&H-31,“Payable at Conder’s Drapery Warehouse, Ipswitch”, NGC graded MS63 BR $110 - 150

2086. GREAT BRITAIN: George IV, 1820-1830, half farthing, 1828,S-3826, KM-704.1, helmet intrudes into legend, many traces oforiginal red, PCGS graded MS63 BR $200 - 250

2087. GREAT BRITAIN: George IV, 1820-1830, AR crown, 1821,KM-680.1, Dav-104, Spink-3805, ESC-2310, laureate bust ofGeorge IV left // St. George slaying the Dragon, bright whiteluster, SECUNDO on edge, NGC graded MS63 $1,800 - 2,000

Designed and engraved by Benedetto Pistrucci and Jean BaptisteMerlin. George IV became Prince Regent during the final bout of his

father’s mental illness. Upon the death of George III in 1820, hebecame king, and his coronation was a lavish affair. He chose to let

his ministers run the Government, a practice which began in hisRegency. He led a life of excess, which along with his poor

relationship with his father and wife, led to him being an unpopularmonarch.

2088. GREAT BRITAIN: William IV, 1830-1837, AR medal (90.95g),1830, Eimer-1228A, BHM-1466, 56mm, large silver medal for theRoyal Academy of Arts by William Wyon, bust right of William IVwith GVLIELMVS IIII D:G: BRITANNIARVM REX MDCCCXXX.PATRONVS. around // depiction of the Torso Belvedere withROYAL ACADEMY INSTITVTED MDCCLXVIII around withSTUDY below the torso, a few rim nicks and other marks, cleanedat one time, but has retoned a nice reddish-blue, TO MrD.BRANDON. FOR THE BEST ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS.DECr 10TH1832. on edge, AU $400 - 500

Photo size reduced.

2089. GREAT BRITAIN: Victoria, 1837-1901, AE halfpenny, 1859/8,KM-726, scarce overdate, NGC graded MS61 BR, S $200 - 300

2090. GREAT BRITAIN: Victoria, 1837-1901, AE halfpenny, 1862,KM-748.2, a lovely example! NGC graded MS65 RB $250 - 350

2091. GREAT BRITAIN: Victoria, 1837-1901, AR shilling, 1865,KM-734.3, lovely toning, NGC graded MS65 $400 - 500

2092. GREAT BRITAIN: Victoria, 1837-1901, AR crown, 1845,KM-741, F-VF $100 - 150

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2093. GREAT BRITAIN: Victoria, 1837-1901, AR crown, 1893 year LVI, KM-783, lovely golden toning, NGC graded MS62. WINGS $400 - 500

2094. GREAT BRITAIN: Victoria, 1837-1901, 4-coin Maundy set,1901, KM-MDS157, set includes 1, 2, 3, 4 pence, awell-matched and lovely toned set, BU $175 - 225

2095. GREAT BRITAIN (?): AR 8 reales, 1840, engraving on 1798PP Bolivia 8 reales (KM-73), “JL” to left of portrait and “Octr.19th,83(?),1840.” to right of portrait, a few small rim nicks, VF on About VF host $120 - 160

2096. GREAT BRITAIN: white metal medal, 1854, BHM-2668A;Eimer-1493; Allen SY-1856/0005, Florence Nightingale TributeMedal by J. Pinches, FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE aroundhalf-length seated figure, reading, within a beaded oval frame; oneither side are sprays of roses, thistles and shamrocks / an ovalbadge flanked by palm sprays and bearing the words: BLESSEDARE THE MERCIFUL, above it are three mullets and at the center is a cross in splendor surmounted by a crown and the letters VR(Victoria Regina); below is a scroll inscribed: CRIMEA, and around the edge of the medal the inscription: AS A MARK OF ESTEEMAND GRATITUDE FOR HER DEVOTION TO THE QUEEN’SBRAVE SOLDIERS, Almost UNC to UNC., R $200 - 250

Although dated 1854, the medal was struck in 1856 and sold byPinches at the Crystal Palace in May of that year to commemorate

the unveiling of the Scutari Monument by Queen Victoria in thepresence of Crimean veterans.

2097. GREAT BRITAIN: Edward VII, 1901-1910, AE ½ penny, 1902,KM-793.1, Spink-3991A, low horizon, red and brown, tiny flanflaw at 12:30 on reverse, one-year type, KM values at $425!UNC, S $160 - 200

2098. GREAT BRITAIN: Edward VII, 1901-1910, SET of 4 gold coinsfrom his first year of coinage, all dated 1902, all graded byNGC: AV ½ sovereign (S-3974A, graded MS63); AV sovereign(S-3969, graded MS64); AV 2 sovereigns (S-3967, gradedMS64); and AV 5 sovereigns (S-3965, graded MS63), a lovelyset of four well-matched examples, set of 4 pieces $6,500 - 7,500

2099. GREAT BRITAIN: Edward VII, 1901-1910, 2-medal set, 1902,both the silver (BHM 3506; Eimer 1817) and bronze (BHM3737; Eimer 1871) “Official Royal Mint” 55mm CoronationMedals by G.W. de Saulles, intricately detailed bust of the Kingon one side, and his Queen on the other, in their original redboxes of issue, set of 2 medals $75 - 100

2100. GREAT BRITAIN: George V, 1910-1936, AR 3 pence, 1927,KM-831, a superb example! NGC graded MS65 $180 - 220

2101. GREAT BRITAIN: George V, 1910-1936, AR crown, 1927,KM-836, NGC graded Proof 62 $400 - 500

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2102. GREAT BRITAIN: George VI, 1936-1952, AR medal, GeneralService Medal, with PALESTINE clasp with original ribbon, issuedto PTE E. JONES CHES R., light surface hairlines, EF $100 - 150

Issued for service in Mandatory Palestine between the dates 19April 1936 and 3 September 1939, during the Arab Revolt. Tworegular battalions of the Cheshire Regiment served in Palestine

during the inter-war period.

2103. GREAT BRITAIN: George VI, 1936-1952, AR medal, GeneralService Medal, with PALESTINE 1945-48 clasp with newribbon, issued to SIGMN. T. M. LAYDEN R. SIGS., light surface hairlines, EF $100 - 150

Part of the resolution of the 1936-39 revolt was the imposition of animmigration quota for Jews wishing to enter Palestine. This was

opposed by the Jewish settlers in Palestine and in 1944, a guerrillawar was launched against the British forces there, principally by theIrgun and Lehi. While service in this conflict prior to 1945 is counted

as World War Two service, service between 27 September 1945(the date a “state of emergency” was declared) and 30 June 1948

(when the last British troops departed) is acknowledged by thisclasp to the General Service Medal (GSM).

2104. GREAT BRITAIN: Elizabeth II, 1952—, AR medal, Africa GeneralService Medal, with KENYA clasp with new ribbon, issued to FUS. G. WILLIAMS R.N.F., light surface hairlines, EF $100 - 150

This clasp was awarded fifty years after the medal was introducedfor service between 21 October 1952 and 17 November 1956 during

the Mau Mau Uprising by the Kikuyu people. A large number ofBritish regiments and Royal Air Force squadrons received the

medal. Issued to a member of the 49 Infantry Brigade of the RoyalNorthumberland Fusiliers.

2105. GREAT BRITAIN: LOT of 16 medals: (1) Death of the Duke ofWellington 1852 copper medal by T.R. Pinches (2) William IVwhite-metal “Reform Bill” Medal 1831 by T. Halliday (3) Great[International] Exhibition white metal medal 1851 (4) NRA(National Rifle Association) 1300 1500 1860 BATTALIONRECRUIT prize medal cross awarded 1905 in original case ofissue (5-16) group of tweilve Jean Dassier (1676-1763) 40mmcast bronze medals of various British monarchs, averagecirculated condition, retail value $350, lot of 16 medals $200 - 300

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Session F

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Europe (continued)

2106. HUNGARY: Stephan II, 1116-1131, AR denar (0.38g),Huszar-47, 3 tall crosses / cross in center, king’s name aroundbetween the circles, EF $80 - 100

2107. HUNGARY: Karl VI, 1711-1740, AR ¼ thaler, Nagybanya,1736-NB, KM-305, lovely deep original toning, NGC gradedMS63 $400 - 500

2108. HUNGARY: Maria Theresa, 1740-1780, AR taler (28.03g),Kremnitz, 1780-B, KM-386.2, mint officials SK, PD, AU $220 - 280

2109. HUNGARY: Franz I, 1806-1835, AR ½ taler, 1830-A, KM-416,some staining, PCGS graded MS61 $200 - 300

2110. HUNGARY: Franz Joseph I, 1867-1916, AR 5 korona, 1907-KB,KM-489, 40th Anniversary of Reign in Hungary (in Austria since1848), proof restrike, PCGS graded PF67 CAM $100 - 200

2111. HUNGARY: 2 pengo klippe, 1935-BP, Bruce-XPn11.2, 47mm,initials UP, restrike, Pazmany, NGC graded PF67 UC $140 - 180

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2112. HUNGARY: LOT of 4 anonymous 12th century silver denarsand obols, types Huszar #89, 97, 102, and 103, average EFcondition, attractive small group, retail value $200, lot of 4 coins $120 - 160

2113. IRELAND: Geroge III, 1760-1820, AE penny (17.27g), 1805,KM-148.1, Spink-6620, EF-AU $150 - 200

2114. CHIOS: Filippo Maria Visconti of Milano, 1421-1436, AV ducat (3.33g), Gamberini-398, standard Venetian design,with inscription D.MEDIOLANI to right on obverse, struck during his reign and posthumously, EF $350 - 450

Although now part of Greece, the island of Chios was conquered bythe Genoese in 1304 (finalized in 1346), and eventually conceded to

the Ottoman Empire in 1566.

2115. FERMO: AE ½ baiocco (6.24g), 1798, KM-5, provisionalrepublic, VF-EF $200 - 250

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2116. MILAN: Maria Theresa, 1740-1780, AR scudo (6 lire) (23.09g), 1780, KM-38, Dav-1386, some weight adjustment marks,mainly on reverse, AU $250 - 350

2117. MILAN: Maria Theresa, 1740-1780, AR scudo (6 lire) (23.04g), 1780, KM-38, Dav-1386, choice EF $350 - 450

2118. MILAN: Maria Theresa, 1740-1780, AR scudo (6 lire) (23.07g), 1780, KM-38, Dav-1386, some discoloration, mostly on reverse, EF-AU $300 - 400

2119. MILAN: Maria Theresa, 1740-1780, AR scudo (6 lire) (22.33g), 1780, KM-38, Dav-1386, area of porosity on both sides,presumably from having once been part of a hoard buried in the ground, EF $150 - 250

2120. MILAN: Joseph II, 1780-1790, AR scudo (6 lire) (23.03g),1781, KM-45, Dav-1387, small area of discoloration on reverse, EF-AU $300 - 400

2121. MILAN: Joseph II, 1780-1790, AR scudo (6 lire) (23.09g),1784, KM-45, Dav-1387, couple small stains, almost only onreverse, lovely AU $300 - 400

2122. NAPLES: Ferdinand IV, as king, 1759-1816, AV 6 ducati,1767, KM-167, Fr-846. Cr-75, initials DeG/CCR, lightadjustment marks on bust, lightly cleaned, EF-AU $700 - 800

2123. NAPLES & SICILY: Fernando II, 1830-1859, AE 2 tornesi,1843, Cr-145a, chocolate toning, some original red luster,mainly on reverse, NGC graded MS63 BR $100 - 150

2124. PAPAL STATES: Martin V, 1417-1431, AE medal, Mazio-2;Lincoln-316, 42mm, late seventeenth century manufacture,MARTINVS V COLVMNA PONT MAX, bust right, wearingzucchetto and mantum / QVEM CREANT ADORANT, view ofthe Coronation; ROMAE in exergue, AU $100 - 150

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2125. PAPAL/ROMAN STATES: Adrian VI, 1522-1523, AE medal,Mazio-42; Lincoln-456/7, 42mm restitution medal in bronze, lateseventeenth century manufacture, ADRIANVS VI PONT MAX,bust left, wearing camauro and mozetta / QVEM CREANT, thePope enthroned is about to be crowned by two prelates; left, afaithful kneeling, right three prelates tribune, in exergue: ROME,AU $100 - 150

2126. PAPAL STATES: Alexander VII, 1655-1667, AR giulio (3.09g),ND, KM-274, VF $280 - 325

2127. PAPAL STATES: Pius VI, 1775-1799, AR grosso (1.33g), ND(1786)-XII, KM-1047, choice AU $120 - 160

2128. PAPAL STATES: Pius VI, 1775-1799, AR 60 baiocchi (16.50g), 1796-XXII, KM-1236.2, VF-EF $200 - 250

2129. PAPAL STATES: Pius VII, 1800-1823, AR scudo (26.31g),Bologna, 1818-XVIII-B, KM-1275, VF $130 - 150

2130. PARMA: Ranuccio I Farnese, 1592-1622, AR 9 soldi (2.93g),ND, cf. CNI IX pg. 491, somewhat uneven strike, About EF $450 - 550

2131. RAGUSA: AR tallero (27.95g), 1761, KM-18, mint official GB,VF $140 - 180

2132. RAGUSA: AR ducato, 1797, KM-15, initials SB, small reverserim bump, faint second strike, VF-EF, S $300 - 400

2133. SARDINIA: Carlo Emanuelo III, 1730-1773, AR scudo (35.08g),

1755, KM-48, bust left / crowned coat of arms, slight weakness ofstrike in obverse center, some original luster, AU, R $2,200 - 2,600

2134. SARDINIA: Vittorio Amedeo III, 1773-1796, AR ¼ scudo(6.39g), 1773, KM-70, Cud-989, F-VF $180 - 220

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2135. SICILY: Roger II, Count, 1105-1130, AV tari (0.89g) (Palermo), Spahr-37, kalima reverse, VF $120 - 160

2136. SICILY: Roger II, Count, 1105-1130, AV tari (0.66g) (Palermo), Spahr-37, kalima reverse, VF $100 - 140

2137. SICILY: Roger II, king, 1130-1154, AV tari (1.09g) (Palermo),Spahr-71, IC XC NI KA around long cross, struck after 1140,bold VF-EF $150 - 200

2138. SICILY: William I, 1154-1166, AV tari (0.97g), Spahr 88, Arabic legend around central circle // IC XC / IN KA (sic) surroundinglarge cross, IN engraver’s error for NI, EF $200 - 250

2139. SICILY: Enrico, 1194-1196, AV tari (1.05g) (Palermo),Spahr-9, name in Arabic around central symbol / tall cross,choice EF $200 - 300

2140. SICILY: Federico II, 1197-1250, AV tari (1.09g) (Palermo),Spahr-66 ff, spread-eagle / long cross, EF $200 - 300

2141. SICILY: Federico II, 1197-1250, AV tari (0.85g) (Palermo),Spahr-93/96, spread-eagle / long cross, fine style, EF $200 - 300

2142. SICILY: Ferdinando IV, 1759-1799, AR 120 grana, 1796-PM,Cr-66b. Dav-1409, mintmaster AP, minor adjustment marks asusual, NGC graded AU58. WINGS $200 - 280

2143. SICILY: Ferdinando IV, 1759-1799, AR 120 grana, 1798-PM,Cr-66b. Dav-1409, mintmaster AP, minor adjustment marks asusual, NGC graded AU58. WINGS $220 - 260

2144. SICILY: Ferdinando II, 1830-1859, AR 120 grana, 1855,KM-370, NGC graded AU58. WINGS $100 - 120

2145. TUSCANY: Ferdinando II, 1621-1670, AR piastra, Florence,1638, Dav-4201, ruler’s bust / St. John standing, edge repair(not visible in the slab), NGC graded EF details $600 - 800

2146. TUSCANY: Carlo Luigi, under regency, 1803-1807, AR 10 lire(39.25g), Florence, 1807, Cr-49.2, VF $240 - 300

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2147. TUSCANY: Leopold II, 1824-1859, AR 4 fiorini, 1856, Cr-75b.Dav-160, well struck and lustrous, NGC graded MS63 $800 - 1,000

2148. VENICE: Francesco Foscari, 1423-1457, AV zecchino(3.47g), Fr-1232, choice VF-EF $325 - 425

2149. VENICE: Alviso Mocenigo IV, 1763-1778, AV zecchino(3.43g), ND, Cr-71. Fr-1379, Doge with standard kneelingbefore St. Mark / Christ standing, EF $250 - 350

2150. ARMATA AND MOREA: Anonymous, 1686-1691, AE gazetta(2 soldi) (7.68g), ND, Paoletti-814, Venetian lion, VF-EF $130 - 160

2151. ITALY: Vittorio Emanuele, 1900-1946, AR 2 lire, 1916-R,KM-55, NGC graded MS65 $120 - 160

2152. ITALY: Vittorio Emanuele III, 1900-1946, AR 5 lire, 1911-R,KM-53, 50th Anniversary of the United Kingdom, PCGS gradedEF40 $650 - 750

2153. ITALY: Vittorio Emanuele III, 1900-1946, AR 20 lire, 1927-Ryear 6, KM-69, VF-EF $200 - 250

2154. ITALY: Vittorio Emanuele III, 1900-1946, AR 20 lire, 1928-Ryear 6, KM-70, EF-AU $300 - 400

2155. ITALY: 10 centesimi encased postage, ND (ca. 1920), BancaAgricola Italiana, claret Scott-95 stamp on green background,harshly cleaned aluminum case, VF-EF, R $180 - 220

2156. ITALY: 10 centesimi encased postage, ND (ca. 1920), EnglishFashion (Impermeabili), Milano, claret Scott-95 stamp on greenbackground, crack in clear plastic, aluminum case, EF, R $150 - 180

2157. ITALY: medal (12.19g), 1796, Julius-524, d’Essling-695, unsigned zinc medal for the Italian campaign of French General NapoleonBonaparte by Ferrier, uniformed half-length portrait of Napoleonright with BUONOPARTE GENERAL EN CHEF DE LA BRAVEARMEE DITALLIE around / Minerva seated left with oak and laurel branches in right hand and left arm resting on shield depictingfasces, with cannon, ammunition, flags, and drum below andbehind, with VOILA SOLDATS VALEUREUXLE FRUIT DE VOSTRAVAUX. 1796 around, 33mm, EF-AU $150 - 180

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2158. LIECHTENSTEIN: John II, 1858-1929, AV 20 kronen, 1898,KM-6, NGC graded MS64+ $2,400 - 2,800

2159. MALTA: António Manoel de Vilhena, 1722-1736, AR 4 tari,1724, KM-170, RS-105, EF-AU $650 - 750

2160. MALTA: Francisco Ximenez de Texada, 1773-1775, AR scudo,1774, KM-286, two-year type, About VF $140 - 180

2161. MONACO: Charles III, 1856-1889, AV 100 francs, 1886-A,KM-99, NGC graded MS62 $1,400 - 1,600

2162. MONACO: 5 centimes encased postage, ND (ca. 1920), cf.Broustine pg. 80, Musée Océanographique, Scott-159 stamp, red background, some oxidation, stamp applied off-center, VF, R $120 - 160

2163. MONTENEGRO: Nikola I, 1910-1918, AR perper, 1912,KM-14, iridescent toning, BU $110 - 150

2164. CATTARO: Napoleon I, 1805-1814, cast AR 5 francs, 1813,KM-2, crown above N[apoleon] divides value within beadedcircle, I.O. below, DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE around / sword in center of crossed designs within wreath and circle,CATTARO EN ETAT DE SIEGE around, highest graded byNGC (April 2016), NGC graded AU58, RR $3,000 - 3,500

The Siege of Cattaro was fought between a British Royal Navaldetachment and Montenegrin forces under Captain William Hoste,

John Harper and Petar I Petrovic-Njegoü, respectively, and theFrench garrison under command of Jean-Joseph Gauthier of themountain fortress of Cattaro (now Kotor, Montenegro). The siegelasted from 14 October 1813 to 3 January 1814, after which the

French surrendered.

2165. GELDERLAND: AR leeuwendaalder, 1647, Dav-4849, knightright, NGC graded MS63 $400 - 500

2166. GELDERLAND: AR leeuwendaalder, 1648, Dav-4850, knightleft, NGC graded MS62 $250 - 350

2167. GELDERLAND: AR leeuwendaalder, 1648, KM-36, Dav-4850,fully lustrous, only two graded higher by NGC (April 2016), NGC graded MS62 $250 - 350

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2168. HOLLAND: AR leeuwendaalder (26.52g), 1662, KM-17,Dav-4858, armed knight resting arm on shield / rampant lion,VF $120 - 160

2169. KAMPEN: AR leeuwendaalder, 1648, Dav-4879, knight left,NGC graded MS62 $350 - 450

2170. KAMPEN: AR leeuwendaalder, 1648, KM-35.4, Dav-4879, “lion dollar” type, NGC graded MS62 $350 - 450

2171. KAMPEN: AR leeuwendaalder, 1649, KM-42.2, Dav-4879, only one graded higher by NGC (April 2016), NGC graded MS62 $250 - 350

2172. UTRECHT: Jan van Verneburg, 1364-1371, AR double groot(3.52g), crowned lion / ornate cross fleury, VF $200 - 250

2173. UTRECHT: AR leevendaalder (26.51g), 1645, KM-30, Dav-4863,armed knight resting arm on shield / rampant lion, VF $140 - 180

2174. ZWOLLE: AR leeuwendaalder, 1649, KM-46, Dav-4885, onlyone certified by NGC (April 2016), NGC graded MS61 $250 - 350

2175. NETHERLANDS: Willem III, 1849-1890, AR ½ gulden, 1859,KM-92, NGC graded MS63 $140 - 180

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2176. NETHERLANDS: Willem III, 1849-1890, AE medal, 1873,ZW-287, BDM VI, 324, 109mm, bronze tribute medal by M.C. deVries, Jr., Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669), REMBRANDTHERMANSZ. VAN RYN around bust left with lace collar and softcap, NÉ À LEYDE 15 JUILLET 1606. MORT À AMSTERDAM ETENTERRÉ 8 OCTOBRE 1669 around outer circle, M. C. D. V. Jr1873 below bust / MUSÉE D’AMSTERDAM - LA RONDE DENUIT, the Night Watch (De Nachtwacht) painting, as struck withlovely chocolate patina, UNC, R, ex Westerholf Auction 1986 $200 - 300

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2177. NETHERLANDS: Willem III, 1849-1890, AR medal, 1883,50mm, International Colonial Exhibition in Amsterdam medal by Antoine Fisch, bust of Willem III above crowned arms ofAmsterdam and Holland / female figure floating on clouds, inher left hand a trumpet, in the right hand she holds a laurelwreath above the head of a nude male youth holding a torch inhis right hand; around emblems of agriculture, trade andindustry, the bottom panel with struck dedication: VALENTINE& COMPANY NEW -YORK, couple minor rim bumps, EF $100 - 150

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2178. NETHERLANDS: Willem III, 1849-1890, AE medal, 1883,70mm, International Colonial Exhibition in Amsterdam medal by Antoine Fisch, bust of Willem III above crowned arms ofAmsterdam and Holland / female figure floating on clouds, inher left hand a trumpet, in the right hand she holds a laurelwreath above the head of a nude male youth holding a torch inhis right hand; around emblems of agriculture, trade andindustry, the bottom panel with engraved dedication: H.HUBERS, MEDAILLE D’ARGENT, GROUPE No. V, CLASSENo. 34, EF $100 - 150

Photo size reduced.

2179. NETHERLANDS: AE medal (25.75g), 41mm, “II RH 1.2 KRA /KANTONNEMENT / BAKEL / 1939.” / St. George slaying thedragon, to commemorate the cooperation between the Cavalryand Horse Artillery Corps during the 1939-1940 mobilization,EF-AU $100 - 150

2180. NORWAY: Christian V, 1670-1699, AR specie daler (28.54g),1692 HCM, KM-190, Dav-3659, Roman style laureate portrait,edge legend HAEC BOREAS CYMBRO…, mounts removed, VF, RR $1,200 - 1,600

2181. NORWAY: Frederik V, 1746-1766, AR 24 skilling, 1757, KM-236,royal monogram with titles as “King of Denmark and Norway, theWends and the Goths”, D G REX DAN NORV VA GO, mintmasterTL, lowest mintage for the series, NGC graded MS61 $400 - 500

2182. NORWAY: Frederik V, 1746-1766, AR 24 skilling, 1763, KM-241,royal monogram with titles as “King of Denmark and Norway, theWends and the Goths”, D G DAN NOR VAN GOT REX, assayerTL, a superb lustrous example! NGC graded MS63 $750 - 950

2183. NORWAY: Frederik VI, 1808-1814, AE 2 skilling, 1810,KM-280.1, legend reverse, with 8-petalled rosettes by the “2"and below date, bold strike, NGC graded MS62 BR $110 - 150

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2184. NORWAY: Frederik VI, 1808-1814, AE 2 skilling, 1811,KM-280.3, NGC graded AU58 BR $100 - 140

2185. NORWAY: Carl XIV Johan, 1818-1844, BI 4 skilling, 1825,KM-298, initials JMK, bold strike, NGC graded MS63 $140 - 180

2186. NORWAY: Carl XIV Johan, 1818-1844, AR 4 skilling (3.22g),1825, KM-298, UNC $240 - 300

2187. NORWAY: Carl XIV Johan, 1818-1844, AR 24 skilling,1819-IGP, KM-280.1, one-year type, NGC graded AU53 $110 - 150

2188. NORWAY: Carl XIV Johan, 1818-1844, AR ½ specie daler,1844, KM-312, some hairlines, one-year type, EF $650 - 750

2189. NORWAY: Oscar II, 1872-1905, 5 øre, 1876, KM-349, UNC $120 - 150

2190. NORWAY: Oscar II, 1872-1905, AR krone, 1890, KM-357,UNC $250 - 300

2191. NORWAY: Oskar II, 1872-1905, white metal medal (28.58g),ND, Forrer VII, S. 134, 40mm, medal by H. R. Bruun and X.Ania, bust right with OSCAR II NORGES OG SVERIGESKONGE around and H.R.BRUUN in small letters on truncation / mermaid with trident with radiant sun over sea and cliff inbackground with MIDNATSOL (Midnight Sun) in exergue and X. ANIA and H.R.Bruun in small letters on exergue line, hairlinedobverse (prooflike) field, UNC $100 - 120

2192. NORWAY: Oskar II, 1872-1905, AE medal (28.96g), ND,40mm, bronze medal by H. R. Bruun and X. Ania, bust rightwith OSCAR II NORGES OG SVERIGES KONGE around andH.R.BRUUN in small letters on truncation / mermaid with trident with radiant sun over sea and cliff in background withMIDNATSOL (Midnight Sun) in exergue and X. ANIA andH.R.Bruun in small letters on exergue line, spot in obverse field, Choice AU $110 - 150

2193. NORWAY: Oscar II, 1872-1905, AR 25 øre, 1899, KM-360,NGC graded MS65 $240 - 280

2194. NORWAY: Haakon VII, 1905-1957, AR 2 kroner, 1906,KM-363, Norwegian Independence (from Sweden), NGC graded MS62 $200 - 300

2195. NORWAY: Haakon VII, 1905-1957, AR 2 kroner, 1906, KM-363,Norwegian Independence (from Sweden), choice AU $150 - 180

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2196. NORWAY: Haakon VII, 1905-1957, AE ore, 1922, KM-367,mostly red, Choice UNC $100 - 140

2197. NORWAY: Haakon VII, 1905-1957, AR 50 øre, 1909, KM-374,a superb lustrous example! NGC graded MS65 $240 - 280

2198. NORWAY: LOT of 3 coins: Oscar II (1872-1905): KM-352, 1øre 1889, and KM-353, 2 øre 1889 (both UNC); and Haakon VII (1905-1957): KM-366, AR 2 krone 1907, with crossed rifles (VF, pierced); retail value $180, lot of 3 pieces $100 - 140

2199. DANZIG: Stephan Bathory, 1575-1586, AR denar (0.32g)(15)80, Saurma-2992/5752, EF $160 - 180

2200. POLAND: Nicholas I, 1825-1855, AE 3 grosze, 1831, Cr-120,Revolutionary issue, one-year type, VF-EF, R $160 - 200

2201. POLAND: Nicholas I, 1825-1855, AR 10 groszy, 1840,KM-113a, assayer MW, NGC graded MS63 $90 - 110

2202. POLAND: Nicholas I, 1825-1855, AR 2 zlote, Warsaw, 1831,Cr-123, mint official KG, revolutionary coinage, EF $250 - 300

2203. POLAND: Nicholas I, 1825-1855, AR 10 zlotych / 1½ rubles,1835, Cr-134. Dav-284. Sev-3108, with mintmaster’s initials,lightly cleaned, EF $550 - 650

Jeden Grosz Pattern

2204. POLAND: Nicholas I, 1825-1855, AE jeden grosz pattern,[Warsaw], 1841, KM-Pn218, BIT-1244, crowned small Russiantwo-headed eagle with Polish shield / denomination and date in3 lines, traces of original red luster, NGC graded MS61 BR,RRRR $20,000 - 25,000

2205. PORTUGAL: Alfonso VI, 1656-1683, AR 250 reis (10.32g), ND (1663), KM-434.1, crowned rectangular “250" countermark onPortugal 200 reis (KM-49), edge crack from countermarkapplication, VF-EF on Fine-VF host $325 - 375

2206. PORTUGAL: Luís I, 1861-1889, pattern AE 5 reis, 1877,KM-Pn156, Gomes-E4.08, stamped P below on reverse, NGCgraded MS64 RB, R $220 - 300

2207. PORTUGAL & Colonies: LOT of 4 pieces: Portugal: KM-273,400 reis 1782 (cleaned VF); and KM-358, 400 reis 1818 (VF);Saint Thomas & Prince: KM-C1, 80 reis, 1813-R (EF); andKM-E1, 40 reis 1821 (Fine), retail value $250, lot of 4 pieces $100 - 160

2208. REVAL: Gustav II Adolph of Sweden, 1611-1632, AE ore, Reval, 1625, KM-2, asterisk mint mark, NGC graded MS61 $200 - 250

2209. REVAL: Gustav II Adolph of Sweden, 1611-1632, AR öre(1.70g), 1625, KM-2, asterisk symbol (a), wonderful strike withno weakness, UNC, R $100 - 150

2210. REVAL: Gustav II Adolph of Sweden, 1611-1632, AR öre(1.41g), 1626, KM-2, crossed battle-axe symbol (b), bold strikewith some original luster, UNC, R $250 - 300

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2211. ROMANIA: Carol I, Prince, 1866-1881, 2 bani, 1867 HEATON,KM-2.1, NGC graded MS65 RB $100 - 120

2212. ROMANIA: Carol I, Prince, 1866-1881, AE 2 bani, 1880/79-B,KM-11.2, scarce overdate, NGC graded MS64 BR $200 - 250

2213. ROMANIA: Carol I, Prince, 1866-1881, 5 bani, 1867 WATT &CO., KM-3.2, NGC graded MS63 RB , ex Eric P. NewmanCollection $90 - 110

2214. ROMANIA: Carol I, Prince, 1866-1881, SET of 4 copper coinsdated 1867, all Heaton mint: KM-1.1, banu; KM-2.1, 2 bani;KM-3.1, 5 bani; KM-4.1, 10 bani, all uncirculated, retail value$160, set of 4 pieces $100 - 140

2215. ROMANIA: Carol I, Prince, 1866-1881, AR medal (35.02g), 1873,Bull. Soc. Num. Rom. 1906 no. 1873, 50mm medal for theCompletion of the Galati Sewage Network (!), DOMNIA CAROL I.MINISTRI PRES. L. CATARCI n. CRETULESCU p. MAVROJENIC.COSTAFORU J. FLORESCU C. TELL in eight lines, allenclosed in laurel and oak wreath / small hill with anchor andchain with PRIMAN A. MORUZI PREFECT N. CATARCICONSTRUCTOR GR.HELIADE 1873 APRIL 15 in four lines below and CONSTRUCTIA EGDURILOR COMMUNEI GALATI aroundall, a few tiny scratches, but attractive with original deep toning,plain edge, EF, RR $450 - 550

Photo size reduced.

2216. ROMANIA: Carol I, King, 1881-1914, AE 5 bani, 1882-B,KM-19, NGC graded MS63 RB $100 - 150

2217. ROMANIA: Carol I, King, 1881-1914, 5 bani, 1905, KM-31,NGC graded Proof 63 $200 - 225

2218. ROMANIA: Carol I, King, 1881-1914, 10 bani, 1900, KM-29,rare in this quality, NGC graded Proof 65 $500 - 600

2219. ROMANIA: Carol I, King, 1881-1914, 10 bani, 1906, KM-32,NGC graded Proof 64 $200 - 225

2220. ROMANIA: Carol I, King, 1881-1914, AR leu, 1894, KM-24,NGC graded MS62 $200 - 300

2221. ROMANIA: Carol I, King, 1881-1914, AR 5 lei, 1901-B,KM-17.2, PCGS graded AU55 $220 - 300

2222. ROMANIA: Carol I, King, 1881-1914, 10 bani pattern, 1905,KM-Pn81, Stamb-54-1.9, unadopted pattern in brass withoutcenter hole, as KM-32, only one certified by NGC (April 2016),PCGS graded Specimen MS64 Secure Holder $500 - 600

2223. ROMANIA: Carol I, King, 1881-1914, 10 bani pattern, 1905,KM-Pn83, Stamb-50-1.9, unadopted pattern in bronze withoutcenter hole, as KM-32, only one certified by NGC (April 2016),PCGS graded Specimen MS65 RB Secure Holder $500 - 600

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2224. ROMANIA: Carol II, 1930-1940, 100 lei pattern, 1939,KM-XM8var, Sch/Stamb-172, unadopted pattern in gilt bronze,unlisted in UWC in this metal, only one certified by NGC (April2016), NGC graded MS63, RRR $2,000 - 2,500

Carol II (15 October 1893-4 April 1953) was the grand-nephew ofCarol I. He developed the reputation of a playboy in his youth andhis many affiairs and indescretions led to him being declared by

many to be unfit to become king. He agreed to renounce his claimto the throne in December 1925, in favor of his son Michael, whobecame king in 1927. Returning to the country in 1930 in a coupd’état, he replaced his son as king. He meddled in politics of the

country, and was forced to cede territory to Russia and Hungary inthe period leading up to World War II. He became very unpopular

with the people because of this, and ultimately was forced toabdicate in 1940. He lived out his life in exile in Portugal.

Russia

2225. TMUTARAKAN: temp. Mstislav Vladimirovich, ca. 988-1035,AR miliaresion (1.05g), Babaev type IIIa-2, imitating theByzantine miliaresion of Basil II and Constantine VIII(976-1025), two crowned busts, large ornate cross between /many little squares, each in place of a Greek letter of theByzantine prototype, superb example, extremely rare in thisquality, choice EF, RRR $1,200 - 1,500

2226. MOSCOW: Vasily I Dmitrievich, 1389-1425, AR denga(0.89g), Oreshnikov-331, Spasski-1, H&P-137, horseman right / human head in center of pseudo-Arabic legend, early type,circa 1390-1400, crude strike as always, VF, RR $220 - 260

2227. MOSCOW: Vasily I Dmitrievich, 1389-1425, AR denga(0.73g), Mez-69/72, horseman right, holding falcon, VF $160 - 200

2228. MOSCOW: Vasily II (“the Blind”), 1425-1462, AR denga(0.70g), Oreshnikov-470, horseman with falcon / lion-rider,VF-EF, RR $140 - 180

2229. MOSCOW: Vasily II (“the Blind”), 1425-1462, AR denga(0.60g), H&P-445, Mez-39, horseman with falcon /pseudo-Arabic legend, off-center strike, VF-EF $120 - 160

2230. MOSCOW: Vasily II Vasiliyevich, 1425-1462, AR denga(0.53g), H&P-551A, woman’s head, facing toward the left /twins holding on to a tree, excellent strike, choice VF $130 - 170

2231. MOSCOW: Vasily II Vasiliyevich, 1425-1462, AR denga(0.51g), H&P-615B, 4-line text / St. George slaying the dragon,VF, R $130 - 170

2232. MOSCOW: Vasily II Vasiliyevich, 1425-1462, AR denga(0.52g), H&P-561, mermaid Syrena / St. George slaying thedragon, excellent VF $110 - 150

2233. MOSCOW: Ivan III Vasiliyevich, 1462-1505, AR denga(0.33g), Zaitsev-9, “ornistoteles”, VF $110 - 130

2234. MOSCOW: Vasily III Ivanovich, 1505-1533, AR denga (0.39g), Zaitsev-35, horseman, human head below / ornate monogram,EF, S $80 - 100

2235. MOSCOW: Vasily III Ivanovich, 1505-1533, AR denga (0.39g), Zaitsev-29, horseman, letter M below / ornate monogram, F-VF, S $60 - 80

2236. MOSCOW: Feodor Ivanovich Rurik, 1584-1598, AR denga(0.31g), Kl/Gr-107, horseman, stylized head of the horse, VF $80 - 100

2237. MOSCOW: Vasily Ivanovich Shuiskii, 1606-1610, AR kopeck(0.65g), Kl/Gr-249, VF-EF $60 - 80

2238. MOSCOW: Vladislav Zhigimontovich, 1610-1612, AR kopeck (0.53g), Kl/Gr-296, choice VF, R $120 - 160

2239. MOSCOW: Swedish imitation, ca. 1620, AR kopeck (0.45g),Kl/Gr-709, in the name of Mikhail, coarse calligraphy, by master Nefedka, F-VF, RR $180 - 220

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2240. GALICH: Vasily II (“the Blind”), 1425-1462, AR denga(0.45g), Mez-173, man holding spear / undetermined design, X above, few spots of weakness, VF, RR $120 - 150

2241. MOZAISK: Vasily II (“the Blind”), 1425-1462, AR denga (0.65g),Mez-228, horseman right / holding lance, VF, RR $100 - 140

2242. NOVGOROD: Republic, 1420-1478, AR denga (0.56g),H&P-3004var, Prince of Novgorod receiving homage from subjectkneeling left, double-struck, one vertical and one horizontal line ofpellets within the legend on reverse, choice VF, R $150 - 200

2243. NOVGOROD: Republic, 1420-1478, AR denga (0.70g),H&P-3004, Prince of Novgorod receiving homage from subjectkneeling left, double-struck, one vertical and one horizontal lineof pellets within the legend on reverse, VF $150 - 200

2244. NOVGOROD: Ivan III Vasiliyevich, 1462-1505, AR denga(0.76g), Spassky, p.75:19, horseman right, holding saber, some original luster, choice EF, R $300 - 400

2245. NOVGOROD: Boris Fedorovich Godunov, 1598-1605, AR kopeck (0.66g), Kl/Gr-233, horseman holding long lance,letters below, VF $60 - 80

2246. NOVGOROD: Dmitry Ivanovich “the False”, 1605-1606, AR kopeck (0.66g), Kl/Gr-247, choice VF $100 - 120

2247. PSKOV: Anonymous, ca. 1424-1510, AR chetveretsa (0.13g),H&P-3020, facing bust, VF, RR $250 - 300

The tiny chetveretsa (1/4 denga) is much rarer than the normal fulldenga.

2248. PSKOV: Vasily III Ivanovich, 1505-1533, AR denga (0.76g),Zaitsev-146, horseman, holding flag, Russian ISA below, VF-EF $70 - 90

2249. PSKOV: Ivan IV Vasiliyevich, 1533-1547, AR kopeck (0.66g),Kl/Gr-74, VF $60 - 80

2250. PSKOV: Vasily Ivanovich Shuiskii, 1606-1610, AR kopeck(0.65g), Kl/Gr-266, lovely obverse, PS below horseman, choice VF $60 - 80

2251. RYAZAN: Ivan Fedorovich, 1427-1456, AR denga (1.20g),H&P-2330, overstruck on imitation of Golden Horde dirham, EF $120 - 160

2252. SUZDAL: Boris Konstantinovich, 1383-1392, AR denga(0.76g), Spasski-5, H&P-1520, cross in circle, with pellets ineach quadrant / stylized frame, usual weakness, Fine, R $180 - 200

2253. SUZDAL: Vasily Dmitrievich Kirdyapa, 1388-1391, AR denga(0.81g), H&P—, ornate knot and at least 2 symbols within circle,no inscription / uncertain design, typical crude strike, VF, RR $160 - 200

2254. SUZDAL: Vasily Vasiliyevich of Moscow, ca. 1428-1431, AR denga (0.51g), H&P-2026, Trostyanski-22.1, letter K incentral circle / man standing, holding axe, VF, RRR $300 - 400

Only 10 known, according to Trostyanski, as of 2009.

2255. SUZDAL: Vasily Vasiliyevich of Moscow, ca. 1428-1431, AR denga (0.51g), H&P-2027B, Trostyanski-23.9, head & neckin central circle / man standing, holding axe, some weakness as usual, VF, R $250 - 350

2256. TVER: Ivan Mikhailovich, 1399-1425, AE pulo (2.19g),Gaidukov-69, H&P-2720, horned human head, Fine, RR $220 - 260

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2257. TVER: Boris Aleksandrovich, after 1425, AE pulo (1.57g),H&P-2811A, Gaidokov-116, crude inscription / standing figureshooting arrow, very rare type, Fine, RR $200 - 250

2258. TVER: Mikhail Borisovich, 1461-1485, AR denga (0.38g),H&P-2858B, chimera (or griffon) right, in circle surrounded byanother circle of pellets, about 15% flat, VF $200 - 250

2259. GORODEN: Ivan Mikhailovich, 1399-1425, AE pulo (2.71g),Gaidukov-363, H&P-2715, horseman both sides, struck underauthority of Tver, Fine, RRR $300 - 400

The Principality of Goroden (now the village of Gorodnya-na-Volge)was a small principality subordinated to the grand principality of

Tver, quasi-autonomous 1425-1435.

2260. GORODEN: Boris Aleksandrovich, 1425-1461, AE pulo(1.67g), Gaidukov-365, H&P-2800, quadruped left / 5-linemeaningless imitative “legend”, Fine, RRR $200 - 250

2261. YAROSLAVL: Peoples’ Uprising, 1612-1613, AR kopeck(0.48g), Kl/Gr-320, in the name of Mikhail, VF, RR $120 - 160

2262. RUSSIAN EMPIRE: Peter I, 1682-1725, AE oval medal(34.84g), 1711, 40 x 36mm, signed Russian equivalent of DBrather than TI (for Timofey Ivanov) on the truncation, forunknown engraver, 19th century restrike from newly createddies, choice VF-EF $100 - 150

2263. RUSSIAN EMPIRE: Peter II, 1727-1730, AR rouble, 1728,KM-182.2, Dav-1668. Sev-981, Diakov-24, choice VF $800 - 1,000

2264. RUSSIAN EMPIRE: Anna, 1730-1740, AR rouble, 1732,Cr-192.1, Sev-1095, spot below chin, About VF, S $750 - 850

2265. RUSSIAN EMPIRE: Catherine II, 1762-1796, AV rouble(0.65g), [St. Petersburg], 1777, Cr-75, appears to have beenstruck from lightly cracked dies, without mint mark, VF $120 - 160

2266. RUSSIAN EMPIRE: Paul I, 1796-1801, AR rouble, St. Petersburgmint, 1798, Cr-101a, mintmaster Mb, monogram in cruciform withfour crowns / inscription within ornamented square, F-VF $300 - 400

2267. RUSSIAN EMPIRE: AE medal (17.72g), 1814, Coll. Henckel 2176 PiN. 769, Coll. Julius 2867, Diakov comp. 368.2 and 393.1,Bramsen 1374, 37mm, silver-plated brass jeton by Stettnerdepicting the entry into Paris,the heads of the monarchs ofPrussia, Austria and Russia with *ALEXANDER.I.KAI:V:RUSSLAND.FRANZ.I.H.V.OESTER:FR:WIL.IIIKOE:V.PREUSSEN around and IETTON directly below portraits /soldiers pass through the Arc de Triomphe with EINZUG INPARIS above and DEN 3’IMAERZ 1814. in exergue, EF $100 - 120

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2268. RUSSIAN EMPIRE: Alexander II, 1855-1881, AR medal,Werlich-37, Cross of St. George, issued for bravery, 4th Class,serial number 358295, Russian DK stamped at top of medal,without ribbon, VF $100 - 150

2269. RUSSIAN EMPIRE: AE medal (27.54g), 1891, Diakov-1061.2,40mm medal for the Central Asian Exposition by I. Gebhardt,two crowned armorial shields on crowned and drapedbackground, all within circle and Cyrillic legends, date, andornaments around / Bedouin driving two camels next tolocomotive, with ornate symbols and arabic legends aroundwith date below, small obverse rim bump, Choice VF $100 - 150

2270. RUSSIA: Nicholas II, 1894-1917, AR rouble, 1903, KM-59.3, raredate, mintage of 56,000, once lightly cleaned, F-VF, R $300 - 400

2271. RUSSIA: LOT of 6 pieces: Russian Empire: C-152.1, 5 kopek1858 EM (VF); C-130, rouble 1818 (Fine); Y-46, rouble 1893,scarce date (F-VF); Y-59.3, rouble 1897 (VF); USSR: Y-90.1,rouble 1924 (EF); and Moldavia & Wallachia: C-3, 2 para 1773 (Fine), retail value $400, lot of 6 pieces $200 - 300

2272. U.S.S.R.: 15 kopeks, 1942, Y-110, fingermark at centerreverse, key date, EF, RR $200 - 300

2273. SAN MARINO: AR 5 lire, 1898-R, KM-6, small reverse rim nick, AU $200 - 250

2274. SAN MARINO: AR 5 lire, Rome, 1898-R, KM-6, surfacehairlines, EF-AU $200 - 250

2275. SCOTLAND: Charles I, 1625-1649, AR 12 shillings, ND(1637-42), KM-83, Spink-5559, 3rd coinage, thistle abovereverse crown, slight adjustment marks, tiny mark in front offace, choice VF, R $550 - 650

There are no records on CoinArchives for this elusive variety.

Spain

2276. VISIGOTHS IN SPAIN: Sisebut, 612-621, AV themissis(1.52g), Emerita, SISEBVTVS REX / EMERITA PIVS, superbbold strike, choice EF $600 - 800

Several die cracks show that the obverse die was about to fail,though not yet worn from long use.

2277. VISIGOTHS IN SPAIN: Suintila, 621-631, AV themissis(1.48g), Toledo, SVINTHILA REX / TOLETO PIVS, lovely strike, choice EF-AU $600 - 800

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2278. CASTILE & LEÓN: Alfonso VIII, 1158-1214, AV maravedi(3.83g), Tulaytula (Toledo), Safar-1223 (=1185), VyE-2023,obverse text amir al-qatuliqin alfons bin sanjad ayyadahu Allahwa nassarahu (“Catholic amir Alfonso son of Sanchez may God support him and grant him victory”), with his Latin letters ALFon reverse, superb bold strike, EF-AU $3,250 - 4,000

2279. SPAIN: Fernando VII, 1808-1833, AR 2 reales, Madrid,1828-M, KM-460.2, assayer AJ, lovely toning, gorgeoussurfaces, NGC graded MS63 $300 - 400

2280. SPAIN: Isabel II, 1833-1868, AR real, 1852, KM-518.3, assayer RD, last year of pre-decimal silver coinage, NGC graded MS63 $140 - 200

2281. SPAIN: Gobierno Provisional, 1868-1870, AE 25 milesimasde escudo, Segovia mint, 1868, KM-645, dated 29 September1868, cleaned EF, RR $300 - 350

The increasingly ineffectual and capricious rule of Isabel II(1830-1868) resulted in the overthrow of the monarchy and the

installation of a republican form of government, which survived until2 January 1871, disbanded just over six weeks after the new

monarch, Amedeo I, had been enthroned on 16 November 1870.

2282. SPAIN: Alfonso XIII, 1886-1931, AR 50 centimos, 1894(94),KM-703, assayers PG-V, NGC graded MS63 $120 - 160

2283. SPAIN: Alfonso XIII, 1886-1931, AR peseta, 1896(96),KM-706, assayers PG-V, NGC graded MS63 $150 - 200

2284. SPAIN: Alfonso XIII, 1886-1931, AR 5 pesetas, 1898, KM-707, initials SG-V, with unusual countermark W.H. / KAISER / TGKA, of undetermined meaning, VF, R $80 - 100

2285. SPAIN: PUEBLA DE CAZALLA: 25 centimos (4.34g), ND(1936), KM-2, Calicó-15 (part), 26mm civil war issue, coinrotation, line in flan on obverse (as made), F-VF $240 - 300

2286. SPAIN: SARROCA DE SEGRE: zinc 25 centimos (2.23g), ND,T-2660, VF $100 - 150

2287. MAJORCA: Fernando VII, 1808-1833, AR 30 sueldos (26.68g),1808, Cr-L52.1, abbreviated text / shield, lovely VF $400 - 500

2288. MAJORCA: Fernando VII, 1808-1833, AR 5 pesetas, 1823,Cr-L9.1, Calicó-531, somewhat uneven strike, minor fieldmarks, blotch of colorful tone on obverse, VF $250 - 350

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2289. TARRAGONA: Fernando VII, 1808-1833, AR 5 pesetas, 1809,KM-6, Calicó-653, Tarragona provincial issue, VF $200 - 250

Sweden

2290. SWEDEN: Erik XIV, 1560-1568, AR 16 ore (24.32g), 1563,Ahlström-44a, klippe silver issue, ER within shield with flanking“.16 OR.” and two crosses, crown above, dot between E and R/ three crowns within crowned shield with flanking “.15 63.”,VF-EF $650 - 750

2291. SWEDEN: Eric XIV, 1560-1568, AR 16 öre klippe (23.15g),1566, SM-47, crowned royal arms / king’s initials in shield, boldVF $400 - 500

2292. SWEDEN: Johan III, 1568-1592, AR 2 riksdaler (57.82g), ND,SM-20, 52mm, king’s bust, holding sword & globus cruciger, withthe heraldic arms of the 23 provinces around / crowned arms ofSweden, struck in 1587, lovely strike, choice VF, RR $3,500 - 4,500

Photo size reduced.

2293. SWEDEN: Sigismund III, 1592-1597, AR öre (2.38g),Stockholm, 1597, AHL-17, very minor porosity, EF $100 - 140

2294. SWEDEN: Gustaf IV Adolph, 1792-1809, AR 1/6 riksdaler, 1809,KM-560, Ahlström-44, initials OL, stunningly brilliant luster, finestgraded by NGC (April 2016), NGC graded MS64 $250 - 300

2295. SWEDEN: Oscar I, 1844-1859, 4 skilling banco (25.36g), 1849, KM-672, SM-71, much original luster, choice AU $100 - 150

2296. SWEDEN: Karl XV, 1859-1872, AR 25 öre, 1864, KM-172,NGC graded Proof 64, RRRR $500 - 700

We know of no other proof specimens dated 1864 and thus this islikely much rarer than even the 1862 proof issue of this type.

2297. SWEDEN: Carl XV Adolf, 1859-1872, AR 25 öre, 1871/61,KM-712, attractive toning, NGC graded MS63 $200 - 300

2298. SWEDEN: Oscar II, 1872-1907, 1 öre, 1873, KM-728, one-year type, fully lustrous, UNC $100 - 120

2299. SWEDEN: Oscar II, 1872-1907, 2 öre, 1873, KM-729, one-year type, much original luster, UNC $80 - 100

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2300. SWEDEN: Oscar II, 1872-1907, 5 öre, 1873, KM-730, one-year type, much original luster, UNC $80 - 100

2301. BERN: AR ¼ thaler, 1797, KM-160, bear / ornamental cross,lovely golden toning, NGC graded MS62 $150 - 200

2302. GENEVA: AE 6 sols (4.25g), 1590, HMZ-2-300a, 26mm siegeissue, radiant orb with arms within / .SIX. *SOLS* POVR.LESSOLDATS.DE GENEVE .1590. in six lines. brown, but a fewhints of red, one-year type, EF-AU $160 - 200

2303. ZÜRICH: AR schilling, 1751, KM-148, dazzling prooflikesurfaces, PCGS graded MS64 $200 - 300

2304. HELVETIAN REPUBLIC: BI batzen, 1799, KM-A7,HMZ-2-1189a, French Occupation issue, somewhat grainy flan, one-year type, EF, RR $220 - 300

2305. SWITZERLAND: AR franc, 1851-A, KM-9, choice VF $100 - 140

2306. SWITZERLAND: AR franc, 1851-A, KM-9, AU $160 - 200

2307. SWITZERLAND: AR 5 francs, 1923-B, KM-37, lovely tonedexample, UNC $100 - 150

2308. TRANSYLVANIA: Sigismund Báthory, 1581-1602, AR thaler,1592, Dav-8803, SIGISMVNDVS BATHORI, half-length armoredbust right, holding scepter and sword pommel / PRINCEPSTRANSSYLVANIA, crowned coat of arms with supporters, onlyone certified by NGC (April 2016), NGC graded EF45 $2,000 - 2,700

Sigismund Báthory was elected Prince during his father’s reign, butstill being young upon his father’s death, the government was

headed by a regent. He attained his majority in 1588 and joined thefight against the Turks. Despite the anxiety this action caused in theprincipality, Sigismund was victorious over his political opponents.In 1595, along with Michael the Brave of Wallachia, his army was

able to liberate Transylvania and Wallachia. He abdicated andregained the throne several times, but was ultimately defeated in

battle in 1600 by Michael the Brave. He briefly regained the throne,only to be again defeated. He died in Prague in 1613.

The Americas

2309. RIO DE LA PLATA: AR ½ sol, 1815-PTS, KM-10, assayer FL,rare one-year type, NGC graded EF45, RR $200 - 300

2310. BOLIVIA: Carlos II, 1665-1700, AR 2 reales (16)76-P, KM-24,assayer E, cob coinage, 2 dates, 2 assayers, 2 mintmarks, flancrack at 1:00, crude VF $175 - 225

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2311. BOLIVIA: Carlos II, 1665-1700, AR 2 reales (16)84-P, KM-24,assayer V, 3 dates (date on reverse reads “844"), 3 mintmarks,2 assayers, struck about 30% off-center, nearly complete cross, flan crack at 7:30, crude VF $200 - 250

2312. BOLIVIA: Carlos II, 1665-1700, AR 2 reales (16)93-P, KM-24,assayer VR, 2 dates, 3 mintmarks, 3 assayers, complete cross,crude VF $200 - 250

2313. BOLIVIA: Carlos III, 1759-1788, AR 8 reales, Potosí, 1770,KM-50, El-6, FC-4a, Gilboy-P-8-4, assayer JR, pillar type, minor scratches near reverse rim, choice VF $400 - 500

2314. BOLIVIA: Carlos III, 1759-1788, AR 8 reales, Potosí, 1774,KM-55, El-12, assayer JR, good strike, superb luster, NGC graded MS63 $1,500 - 1,800

In 1731, Charles III became the Duke of Parma and Piacenza asCharles I. He was able to conquer the Kingdoms of Naples and

Sicily in 1734 and was crowned king in 1735, becoming Charles VIIof Naples and Charles V of Sicily. When Charles became King of

Spain upon the death of Ferdinand VI, he abdicated the thrones ofNaples and Sicily in favor of his son Ferdinand. According tohistorian Stanley Payne, “Charles III was probably the most

successful European ruler of his generation. He had provided firm,consistent, intelligent leadership. He had chosen capable

ministers….[his] personal life had won the respect of the people.”

2315. BOLIVIA: Carlos III, 1759-1788, AR 8 reales (26.90g), Potosí,1782, KM-54, much original luster, very light hairlines onobverse only, AU $140 - 180

2316. BOLIVIA: Carlos IV, 1788-1808, AR 8 reales, Potosí, 1807,KM-73, El-50, assayer PJ, attractive light tone, nice strike, only one graded higher by NGC (April 2016), NGC graded MS63 $800 - 1,000

2317. BOLIVIA: Fernando VII, 1808-1825, AR ½ real, Potosi, 1821,KM-90, assayer PJ, a lovely example! NGC graded MS66 $200 - 280

2318. BOLIVIA: Fernando VII, 1808-1825, AR real, Potosi, 1825/3,KM-87, assayer JL, NGC graded MS64. WINGS $180 - 220

2319. BOLIVIA: Fernando VII, 1808-1825, AR 8 reales, Potosí, 1822, KM-84, El-67, assayer PJ, lightly toned, scarce in high grade,tied with one other as finest graded by NGC (April 2016), NGC graded MS63, S, ex Dan Holmes Collection $600 - 800

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2320. BOLIVIA: AR 4 soles, Potosí, 1830, KM-96a.1, assayer JL,pleasing original tone, better than average strike, superior forthe grade, NGC graded AU58 $100 - 120

2321. BOLIVIA: AV 8 scudos, Potosí, 1852, KM-116, Fr-34, assayer FP, decent strike, much underlying mint luster and trivial high-pointfriction define the technical grade, very scarce in any preservation, rare and very desirable in this charming quality, AU, R $2,500 - 3,000

A later date of this series features a more elegant rendition of Bolivar.

2322. BOLIVIA: AR melgarejo, 1865, KM-146, assayer FP, lightlytoned, one-year type, EF $250 - 300

2323. BOLIVIA: AR boliviano (24.41g), Potosí, 1893, KM-160.3,El-168, assayer CB, only collectible year of this rare type,somewhat deeply toned, EF, RRR $2,000 - 2,400

The final date of the full-size crown series struck at the Potosi mint,extremely rare and long considered as one of the key issues with

5-6 confirmed examples. After 1879, the mintage of Bolivianoswould only be resumed in 1884 in low quantities, the main problem

being that the 40 Hp steam press that had been brought byClemente Torretti (the “CT” initials found on the well known 1868

pattern series) was ill-suited to issue large-diameter coinage.Contemporary accounts from the period indicate, in fact, that minor

denominations were piled up in counters while 1 Boliviano coinswere either exported to Argentina or kept as curiosity pieces in

Bolivia since they were hardly ever seen! The Boliviano issues of1884, 1887 and 1893, all very rare, essentially constitute trial strikes of better coin presses. The 1884 date (the more “common” amongthese three final dates) was struck in trial or presentation strikesafter the law of September 6, 1883 - authorizing 200,000 pesos

towards the acquisition of new minting equipment which could be

operated “by electrical or hydraulic means”- was passed. In 1887,American engineer Arthur Wendt presented a project to obtain theconcession for the mint’s operation in exchange for providing it witha press “of up to 60 Hp if required,” and a few crowns dated 1887were thus struck. By 1893, the aforementioned 60hp press was

acquired, and 1 Boliviano coins were issued in very limitedquantities. A very rare and historical issue, much more elusive than

the 1884 date, as noted above, and among the finest extant.

2324. BOLIVIA: AR medal (43.30g), 1811, Fonrobert-9395, Vives-289,42mm thin military bust right with “(ornament) D.D. JOSEPHUSEMANUEL A GOYENECHE ARAQUIPENSIS ORIGINE” aroundand MONCAYO on truncation // long inscription in 14 lines withrosette and floral decoration at bottom, all within inner circle with“(ornament) MUNICIPIUM POTOSI IN GRATULATIONUMASSERTORIS LIBERTATIS PATRIAE A 1811", deep originaltone, NGC graded AU58 $300 - 350

2325. BRAZIL: Alfonso VI, 1656-1683, AR 200 reis (5.84g), ND(1663), KM-32, Type IV crowned “200" countermark onPortugal KM-429.1 120 reis (host also countermarked), F-VF on VG host $200 - 300

2326. BRAZIL: Joao VI, 1818-1822, AE 80 reis (13.8g), 1820,KM-341, VF-EF $90 - 130

2327. BRAZIL: 40 reis pattern, 1863, KM-Pn110, Santos Leitao-141,unadopted pattern in copper-nickel, slab has wrong KM number (KM-PN108, but this is clearly not copper), KM values at $950!NGC graded Proof 63 $400 - 500

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2328. BRAZIL: AE 40 reis pattern, 1889, KM-Pn171, standing figure,raising liberty cap / denomination in center, ORDEM EPROGRESSO above, A ECONOMIA FAZ A PROSPERIDADEbelow, NGC graded MS65 RB, RR $240 - 300

2329. BRAZIL: AR 1000 reis, 1932, Bruce-X43, countermarked issuefor the 1932 revolution, helmet with date and “C.O.” on 1889Brazil 1000 reis (KM-495), About EF on VF host $160 - 200

2330. CEARA: Miguel, 1832-1834, AR 960 reis, ND (1833),Bruce-X62, Fonrobert-8830var (different host), Frossard-403(same), fantasy star countermark with CEARA within, on1815-B Brazil 960 reis host (KM-307.1), the host struck over aSpanish Colonial 8 reales, nicely toned, AU on EF host $325 - 375

2331. MINAS GERAIS: AE 40 reis, ND (ca. 1911), Rulau-MG 71B,radiant dove countermark on 1912 Brazil 40 reis (KM-491),possibly for Sabara or San Luxia, Carimbo de Divino token, AUon EF host $80 - 100

The dove countermark is said to have been used for distribution topoor children during a religious festival, with the dove representing

the Holy Spirit. The countermark die shows a loop at top, whichimplies that it was originally intended for a medalet.

2332. BRITISH WEST INDIES: George IV, 1820-1830, AR 1/16 dollar,1822, KM-1, Charlton-NC-1D4, wide 8, wide date, better variety,bold strike, light multicolored toning, NGC graded MS63 $175 - 225

2333. NEW BRUNSWICK: Victoria, 1837-1867, cent, 1861, KM-6,PCGS graded MS62 BR $100 - 150

2334. NEWFOUNDLAND: Victoria, 1837-1901, AR 20 cents, 1896,KM-4, obverse 2, large 96, gunmetal tone, AU $600 - 700

2335. NEWFOUNDLAND: Victoria, 1837-1901, AR 50 cents, 1888,KM-6, lightly polished, small ding in I of DEI on obverse, VF-EF $100 - 150

2336. NEWFOUNDLAND: Edward VII, 1901-1910, AR 5 cents, 1908, KM-7, NGC graded MS61 $200 - 250

2337. NEWFOUNDLAND: George VI, 1937-1947, AR 5 cents, 1938,KM-19, lovely claret toning, NGC graded MS63 $140 - 180

2338. CANADA: Victoria, 1837-1901, cent, 1859 (9 over 8), KM-1,wide “9", PCGS graded MS62 BR $160 - 200

2339. CANADA: Edward VII, 1901-1910, AR 50 cents, 1908, KM-12,PCGS graded MS63 $1,200 - 1,600

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2340. CANADA: George V, 1910-1936, 5 cents, 1931, KM-29, NGC graded MS62 $180 - 200

2341. CANADA: George V, 1910-1936, AR 50 cents, 1936, KM-25a,PCGS graded MS63 $800 - 1,000

2342. CANADA: George V, 1910-1936, AV 5 dollars, 1914, KM-26,key date, a few hairlines, UNC $500 - 700

2343. CANADA: George VI, 1936-1952, AR dollar, 1948, KM-46,NGC graded MS62 $1,200 - 1,400

2344. CENTRAL AMERICAN REPUBLIC: AR ¼ real, 1840/30, KM-1, great strike, bold overdate, lightly toned, NGC graded MS65 $200 - 250

2345. CENTRAL AMERICAN REPUBLIC: AR 8 reales, 1824-NG,KM-4, El-84, assayer M, a few reverse field marks, nice boldstrike, choice EF $400 - 450

2346. CENTRAL AMERICAN REPUBLIC: AR 8 reales, 1829-NG,KM-4, El-89, assayer M, small flan flaw in radiant lines of sunon reverse, decent strike, light golden tone, AU $350 - 450

2347. CENTRAL AMERICAN REPUBLIC: AR 8 reales, 1836-NG,KM-4, El-94, assayer M, some reverse hairlines, some brilliantluster remaining, EF $300 - 350

2348. CENTRAL AMERICAN REPUBLIC: AR 8 reales, 1842-NG, KM-4, assayer M/B A, very light reverse oxidation, about EF $275 - 325

2349. CHILE: Fernando VI, 1746-1759, AV 8 escudos, 1751-So, KM-3,Fr-5, reflective surfaces; although not indicated on holder, clearlyfrom La Luz wreck, NGC graded MS63 $5,000 - 6,000

Lot includes Sotheby’s March 24-25, 1993 catalog and pricesrealized, where the Treasure of the River Plate was originally sold.

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2350. CHILE: Carlos IV, 1788-1808, AR 8 reales, 1803-So, KM-51,Calicó-754, assayer FJ/JJ, very nicely toned, EF, R, ex Leunda Collection, Lot 489 $650 - 750

2351. CHILE: Fernando VII, 1808-1818, AR 8 reales, 1814-So,KM-80, El-72, assayer FJ, bright white luster, reflectivesurfaces, only two graded higher by NGC (April 2016), NGC graded MS62 $1,000 - 1,200

The southern part of the Andes did produce some gold and silver,but not in the vast quantities found in the north. Early attempts tobegin a mint in Santiago were met with failure. It was only in 1749

that a mint began small production. Mintages for the Pillar series ofsilver coins were very small. The later production of Portrait pieces

were in much larger quantities, but still far fewer than mostSpanish-American mints.

2352. CHILE: AR proclamation 2 reales (6.58g), 1823, Medina-281,Fonrobert-9848, 28mm medallic 2 reales celebrating theinvocation of the Constitution, sunface over mountains withflanking two volcanos with laurel wreath around all / CONS-TITUCION POLITICA DE CHILE, JURADA U PRO- MULGADAEN 29 D DIC.D 1823 in eight lines within laurel wreath, struckover Spanish Colonial portrait 2 reales, somewhat dished fromoverstrike, engrailed edge, steel-gray tone, VF $140 - 180

2353. CHILE: AV 8 escudos (26.88g), 1839, KM-104.1, assayer IJ,F-VF $1,100 - 1,300

2354. CHILE: AR peso, 1881, KM-142.1, rare in this quality, gorgeous golden toning, PCGS graded MS65 $300 - 400

2355. CHILE: AR peso, 1882, KM-142.1, lovely iridescent toning,PCGS graded MS64 $200 - 250

2356. CHILE: AR peso, 1889, KM-142.1, violet toning, PCGS gradedMS63 $150 - 200

2357. CHILE: AR peso, 1880, KM-142.1, NGC graded MS62 $200 - 300

2358. CHILE: AR 10 pesos (44.35g), 1968, KM-186, Arrival ofLiberation Fleet in 1820 under command of Lord Cochrane,mintage of 1215 pieces, iridescent toning, Proof, S $120 - 160

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2359. CHILE: COPIAPO: AR peso, ND (1859), Bruce-X2.2,revolutionary issue for Copiapo by Don Pedro Leon Gallo,VF-EF $180 - 220

2360. CHILE: COPIAPO: AR peso, 1865, KM-4, El-CH14, Copiaposiege issue, toned, restrike, reverse rotated about 45 degrees,NGC graded AU50 $200 - 250

2361. CHILE: AE medal (1.07g), 1851, KM-PnA9var, French ESSAI fora potential ½ decimo, commemorating the new coining equipmentshipped to Chile, PRESSES MONETAIRES DU CHILI ESSAI1851, with obverse designed by Barré, UNC, RR $250 - 350

2362. COLOMBIA: Carlos III, 1759-1788, AR real, 1772-P, KM-46.2,Restrepo-40.4, CT-1575, assayer JS, few bust details, one-year type, VG, S $200 - 250

2363. COLOMBIA: Carlos IV, 1788-1808, AV 2 escudos, 1790/89-P,KM-51.2, Fr-48, Restrepo-88-4, Calicó-376var, assayer SF,bust of Carlos III, a few minor rim nicks and tick marks, nicelystruck, EF $600 - 700

2364. COLOMBIA: Fernando VII, 1808-1819, AR 2 reales, 1816-NR,KM-70.1, Restrepo-113.3, CT-1009, assayer FJ, VG-F $160 - 200

2365. COLOMBIA: Fernando VII, 1808-1819, AR 2 reales, 1819-NR,KM-70.1, Calicó-1012, Restrepo-113-9, assayer FJ, tiny edgedefect, date has intermediate spacing, between normal andwide varieties (Restrepo), EF, R $180 - 260

2366. COLOMBIA: Fernando VII, 1808-1819, AR 2 reales, 1810-P,KM-70.2, Restrepo-114.1, CT-974, assayer JF, parts of rimcrude (as made), VG $160 - 180

2367. COLOMBIA: Fernando VII, 1808-1819, AE ¼ real (1.95g),1820, KM-4, Cal-1668, siege coinage of Santa Marta, lovelystrike, with virtually no weakness, 1 tiny scratch on obverse,traces of original luster, EF $130 - 170

2368. COLOMBIA: Nueva Granada, 1831-1858, AE ½ decimo dereal, Bogotá, 1847, KM-101, NGC graded PF63 BR $750 - 850

This issue marks the beginning of Colombia’s long transition from afractional real coinage to a decimal decimo coinage. Scattered

issues denominated in reales were struck until the 1880s.

2369. COLOMBIA: Estados Unidos AR 2½ centavos, 1877, KM-169, beautiful iridescent toning, NGC graded MS65 , ex Whittier Collection $180 - 220

2370. COLOMBIA: Estados Unidos, 1863-1886, AV peso, Medellin,1863, KM-146.1, a highly coveted one-year type with lowmintage, NGC graded AU55 $375 - 425

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2371. COSTA RICA: AR 2 reales, ND (1845), KM-42, type IIIcounterstamp on 1815-M Spain 2 reales (KM-460.2), about 80%of counterstamp visible on both sides, F-VF on AG host $240 - 300

2372. COSTA RICA: AR ½ real, ND (1849-57), KM-67, Type VIcountermark on 1843-M Central American Republic ½ real(KM-20), small flan crack from stress of countermark, countermark is quite bold, multicolored toning, Choice EF on VF host $250 - 350

2373. COSTA RICA: AR 50 centavos, ND, KM-134.1, national symbol countermarked on Colombia 50 centavos, Bogotá mint, 1880(type KM-177.1), cleaned, PCGS graded AU details $120 - 160

2374. CUBA: AR souvenir peso, 1897, KM-XM1, Liberty head right;PAT.97. on truncation, wide date (Dunn mint, Philadelphia) /Cuban coat of arms between sprigs; liberty cap on pole of fascesabove, surface hairlines, NGC graded AU details, R $700 - 900

In 1897, to raise money for Cubas struggle for independence, aNew York banker came up with the idea to issue souvenir “coins.”

These 1897 Cuban liberation pesos bear no denomination(inscribed SOUVENIR instead of a denomination) and were sold for

US$1 each. They were designed by Philip Martiny and show theCuban coat of arms on the obverse and a personification of Liberty

on the reverse. Gorham Manufacturing Co., of Providence, R.I., was contracted to produce the pieces, but could not initially, so in July1897, Dunn Air-Brake in Philadelphia struck the first 828 pieces,using dies and planchets that Gorham had provided. In August,

Gorham produced an additional 9,142 pieces. The two versions can be distinguished by the spacing of the date on the obverse, the

rarer one (Dunn) having a wide date.

2375. CUBA: AE 10 centavos token (4.64g), 1876, Rulau-Mat 53,Eklund-1737, Moreno-3, Pesant-25, token issued by J. Polledo, Yngenio Asturias, Cuevitas, Matanzas Province, horsegalloping right on flat grassy base with 1876 at bottom / 10CENTAVOS in center with YNGo ASTURIAS * DE J.POLLEDO* around, plain edge, 21mm, EF-AU $250 - 350

2376. CUBA: 50 centavos token (4.38g), 1876, Rulau-Mat 51,Eklund-1739, Ramsden-4, Moreno-4, Pesant-23, copper-nickeltoken issued by J. Polledo, Yngenio Asturias, Cuevitas,Matanzas Province, upright barrel on flat base with 1876 atbottom / 50 CENTAVOS in center with YNGo ASTURIAS * DEJ.POLLEDO * around, tiny obverse flan defect, plain edge,21mm, Choice VF $240 - 300

2377. CUBA: one ration token (2.64g), 1884, Rulau-Ori 27,copper-nickel token of Rafael L. Sanchez Sucesion, CentralSanta Lucia, Oriente Province, palm tree within inner circle with CENTRAL SANTA LUCIA GIBARA around / RLS monogramwithin inner circle with VALE POR UNA RACION 1884 around,plain edge, obverse lightly wiped, 19mm, VF $70 - 90

2378. DOMINICA: AR 1½ bits, ND, KM-1, stamped on a cut section ofanother silver coin, 15 crenations, cursive D radiate, star withinthe D, authorized by a ruling in September 1798, PCGS graded VF25 $200 - 250

2379. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: AE 2 centavos essai, 1878, KM-E12.2,just short of full red, NGC graded Proof 63 RB $200 - 250

2380. ECUADOR: AR 8 reales, ND, KM-10, countermarked MDQmonogram (“Moneda de Quito”) on Colombia, Cundinamarca, 8 reales 1821 Ba (JF) (type KM-6), nice countermark on heavilyworn host still with legible date and mint symbol “Ba” $100 - 150

2381. ECUADOR: AR ¼ real, 1843, KM-26, Y-1, assayer MV,somewhat crude, small clip at 5:00, uneven toning, VG-F $350 - 450

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2382. ECUADOR: AR ¼ real, Quito, 1852, KM-36, assayer GJ, afabulous example! NGC graded MS65 $600 - 800

2383. ECUADOR: AR ¼ real, 1856, KM-36, Y-8, assayer GJ, somelight porosity, tiny straight clip at 1:00, VG $140 - 180

2384. ECUADOR: AR ½ real, 1833, KM-12.1, assayer GJ, someoxidation, somewhat crude, obverse reads EL ECUADOR ENCOLOMBIA, VG, RR $200 - 300

2385. ECUADOR: AR ½ real (1.48g), 1833, KM-12.1, assayer GJ(Guillermo Jameson), denomination “MoR” (Medio Real), VF $300 - 400

2386. ECUADOR: AR 2 reales, 1849, KM-33, Y-10, assayer GJ, somedetails weak, a few tiny obverse scratches, About VF $110 - 150

2387. ECUADOR: AR 4 reales, 1842, KM-24, Y-5, assayer MV, somedetails weak, small natural depression obverse center, Fine $150 - 200

2388. ECUADOR: AR 5 francos, 1858, KM-39, El-2, assayer GJ,one-year type, light tone, better than average strike, NGC graded AU58, R $2,800 - 3,200

Contemporary documents suggest a mintage of just over 14,000pieces, with few of those surviving.

2389. ECUADOR: centavo, 1872-HEATON, KM-45, PCGS gradedMS64 BR $150 - 200

2390. GALAPAGOS ISLANDS: AR ½ decimo, ND, KM-X1, “RA”monogram countermark for Rogelio Alvarado, on AR ½ decimo ofEcuador dated 1899, unofficial issue, UNC on F host, R $200 - 300

Issued for the Penal colony on the Galapagos Islands to payprisoners for their labor. No documentation exists for the minting of

this coin, so it is of tentative attribution.

2391. GUADELOUPE: 50 centimes, 1921, KM-45, designed by A. Patey, UNC $120 - 160

2392. GUADELOUPE: franc, 1921, KM-46, designed by A. Patey,choice UNC $160 - 200

2393. GUATEMALA: Carlos IV, 1788-1808, AR 8 reales, 1790-NG,KM-45, El-46, assayer M, obverse field scratch, one rim nick,some luster, rare transitional issue with bust of Carlos III,VF-EF, R $500 - 600

2394. GUATEMALA: Fernando VII, 1808-1821, AR 2 reales, 1809-NG,KM-62, assayer M, nice natural tone, Choice VF $140 - 180

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2395. GUATEMALA: Fernando VII, 1808-1821, AR 8 reales,1821-NG, KM-69, El-82, assayer M, attractive tone, prooflikesurfaces under the toning, light adjustment marks (typical forthese), very bold strike, highest graded by NGC (April 2016),NGC graded MS64, RR, ex Whittier Collection $1,500 - 2,000

In 1821, Ferdinand VII’s power in Spain had been considerablyweakened by conflicts with the French and others. When Mexicodeclared the Plan de Iguala, the final step towards independence,

Mariano Aycinena y Piñol and other Creoles demanded that Captain General Gabino Gaínza declare Guatemala and the rest of CentralAmerica free from Spanish control. Ayacinena y Piñol lobbied for

Guatemala to become part of the Mexican Empire of Iturbide. Whilethis didn’t occur, he remained in the legislature and was an advisor

to future Governors, and eventually became a dictator ofGuatemala.

2396. GUATEMALA: AR cob 8 reales (26.85g), ND, KM-100,countermark authorized in 1839, overstruck on Bolivian cob, typeKM-45, Potosi mint, dated 1767, pierced, EF on VF host $200 - 250

2397. GUATEMALA: AR peso, 1882, KM-208, El-131, assayer A.E., a few hairlines, just the slightest wear, two-year type, AU $200 - 250

2398. GUATEMALA: AR peso, 1894, KM-224, KM-165 ½ real diesused to countermark Peru 1885 TD/BF sol (KM-196.22), nowear on countermarked portion, despite assigned grade, NGC graded AU58 $150 - 180

2399. GUATEMALA: República, AR medal (41.37g), 1821,Fonrobert-7206, 43mm, Independence of Guatemala medal, on obverse engraver working at an obelisk, “FREE ANDINDEPENDENT GUATEMALA (GUATEMALA LIBRE EINDEPENDIENTE),” with “15 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 1821GENERL GAINZA, J.C.E” on obelisk; the Mints of America, intheir order of founding, were represented by other obelisks; onthe obelisk representing Guatemala, the shield of the city andits base is showing the date of independence; the reversereading “EL LIBRE OFRECE PAZ PERO EL SIERVO JAMAS(THE FREE OFFER PEACE BUT NEVER THE SERVANT),”and there is an angel armed with arrows, stepping on brokenchains that bounded the two worlds and shedding abundancefrom the cornucopia in his hand on the American continent andplacing a laurel branch on the old world, surface hairlines,prooflike surfaces, choice AU $1,000 - 1,200

On September 15, 1821, Central America declared itsindependence from Spain. Article 16 of the Act of Independencecommanded the new government to mint a medal to perpetuateforever the memory of that day. It was designed by the engraver

José Casildo España (who placed his initials “JCE” on it) and wasminted in silver, copper and gilt-copper.

2400. GUATEMALA: AR medal, 1908, commemorative medal struck bythe Municipalidad [de Guatemala], GUATEMALA LIBRE EINDEPENDIENTE around artist cutting legend into obelisk, fiveother obelisks behind / EL LIBRE OFRECE PAZ PERO ELSIERVO JAMAS around angel armed with arrows, stepping onbroken chains that bound the two worlds and shedding abundance from a cornucopia in left hand on the American continent, andplacing a laurel branch on the old world, EF-AU, R $100 - 150

Based on the original 1821 medal of José Casildo España. OnSeptember 15, 1821, Central America declared its independencefrom Spain. Article 16 of the Declaration of Independence stated

that a medal be struck to perpetuate forever the memory of that day. The design was made by the engraver José Casildo España (whoengraved his initials “JCE” on the scroll beneath the artist’s feet).

The original was minted in silver, copper and gilt-copper.

2401. HAITI: Alexandre Petion, 1807-1818, AR 25 centimes, AN 12(1815), KM-12.2, NGC graded MS63 $150 - 200

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2402. HAITI: Alexandre Petion, 1807-1818, AR 25 centimes, AN 14(1817), KM-15.2, Cr-26, attractive dappled peripheral tone,ANACS graded MS63 $175 - 225

2403. HAITI: Alexandre Petion, 1807-1818, AR 25 centimes, AN 14(1817), KM-15.2, NGC graded MS64 $175 - 225

2404. HAITI: Republic, AE centime, 1886-A, KM-48, a fabulousexample! NGC graded MS66 BR $140 - 160

2405. HAITI: Republic, AE 2 centimes, 1886-A, KM-49, a superbexample! NGC graded MS65 BR $110 - 130

2406. HAITI: Republic, AR 50 centimes, 1895(a), KM-47, NGC graded MS63 $200 - 250

2407. HONDURAS: AE 4 pesos, 1862-T, KM-26, assayer A, one-year type, choice EF $240 - 280

2408. HONDURAS: AR peso, 1881, KM-47, mintage of only 26,000pieces, nice natural tone, early large size peso, About EF$250 - 300

2409. HONDURAS: AR lempira, 1937, KM-75, NGC graded MS64 $100 - 120

2410. JAMAICA: George II, 1727-1760, AR ½ real, ND [1758],KM-1.3, “GR” counterstamp upon Peru 1/2 Real 1758 host coin, a lovely example! NGC graded AU58 , ex Wéiduolìya Collection

$300 - 500

Mexico

2411. MEXICO: Carlos and Johanna, 1516-1556, AR 4 reales(13.19g), ND (1542-55), KM-18, Nesmith-74, Late Series,initials R M, attractive bluish tone, nice strike, slight surfaceoxidation, KM values at $3500 in EF! AU, R $900 - 1,100

2412. MEXICO: Carlos and Johanna, 1516-1556, AR 4 reales, ND(1542-1555)-M, KM-18, assayer A, good strike, reverse rotatedabout 45 degrees, KM values at $3500 in EF! NGC graded AU58 $1,000 - 1,400

The coinage of Charles and Johanna falls into two groups, the Early and Late Series. Among numerous minor variations, the earlier

series spells the name Charles with a K, while the later series usedthe letter “C. ” Other differences include the position of the 4

(denomination) and the style of the lettering.

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2413. MEXICO: Felipe V, 1700-1746, AR real, 1745-Mo, KM-75.2,Gilboy-M-1-17, assayer M, Pillar type, light blue and gold tone,well struck, tied for finest graded by NGC (April 2016), NGC graded MS63, R $1,000 - 1,200

At the beginning of the Pillar coinage, the Spanish colonies didn’trequire much coinage to transact daily business. Therefore, most ofthe mintages were reserved for Spain. The treasure fleets deliveredthese coins, of which some 40% went directly to the Crown, with theremainder used to pay for goods and services. With the huge debtsthat the Spanish government was incurring, about 2/3 of the crown’sshare was immediately exported to settle these expenses. Thus, a

great deal of the Pillar coinage was distributed worldwide, with muchgoing to the Middle and Far East, where prices for gold and silver were about double that in Europe. In later years, more was reserved for theAmericas, as the population and economy greatly expanded (Gilboy).

2414. MEXICO: Felipe V, 1700-1746, AV 2 escudos, 1742-Mo,KM-124, Calicó-368, assayer MF, only one certified by NGC(April 2016), NGC graded VF35 $1,500 - 1,700

The grandson of Maria Theresa, Philip V was the first of the Bourbonkings of Spain. He briefly abdicated in 1724, in favor of his son Louis.When Louis I died a few months later of smallpox, Philip retook the

throne, as his younger son, who would become Ferdinand VI, wasn’tyet of age. He ruled until he died in Madrid in 1746.

2415. MEXICO: Carlos III, 1759-1788, AR ½ real, 1762-Mo, KM-68,Gilboy-M-05-39a, assayer M, Pillar type, scarcer variety withlegends intruding on crowns, wonderful strike, attractive lighttone, NGC graded MS63, S $600 - 800

2416. MEXICO: Carlos III, 1759-1788, AV 4 escudos, 1786-Mo,KM-142.2a, Fr-34, assayer FM/FF, decent strike, slight reddishtone, only piece of this variety graded by NGC to date (April2016), NGC graded AU53 $2,500 - 3,000

2417. MEXICO: Carlos III, 1760-1788, AR 8 reales proclamation,1760, Grove-K-8, Medina-94, Mexico City, El Consulado, 8reales (40mm) proclamation, draped bust of Carlos III right withCAROL. III D.G.HISPN REX.MEXIC PROCLAM. * 1760 aroundwith A. B. MADURO directly below bust // crowned shield infloral arrangement with IMPERATOR INDIARUMCONSVLATUS around, with edge reading CONSULATE LILIA.NEC SALOMON IN OMNI GLORIA SUA (rosette), deep original tone, NGC graded AU58, RR $1,500 - 1,800

2418. MEXICO: Carlos IV, 1788-1808, AV 4 escudos, 1805-Mo,KM-144, Fr-43, assayer TH, well-struck, lustrous, highestgraded by NGC (April 2016), NGC graded AU55, R, ex Rudman Collection $2,500 - 3,000

2419. MEXICO: Fernando VII, 1808-1821, AR ¼ real, 1813, KM-62,attractive light tone, superb strike, only one piece graded higher by NGC (April 2016), NGC graded MS65 $500 - 600

2420. MEXICO: Fernando VII, 1808-1821, AR ½ real, 1816-Mo, KM-74,assayer JJ, much original luster, NGC graded MS63 $120 - 160

2421. MEXICO: Fernando VII, 1808-1821, AR ½ real, 1819-Mo, KM-74,assayer JJ, iridescent toning, NGC graded MS63 $120 - 160

2422. MEXICO: Fernando VII, 1808-1821, AR ½ real, 1820-Mo, KM-74,assayer JJ, some original luster, NGC graded MS63 $120 - 160

2423. MEXICO: Fernando VII, 1808-1821, AR real, 1820-Mo, KM-83, assayer JJ, iridescent toning, NGC graded MS63 $140 - 180

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2424. MEXICO: Fernando VII, 1808-1821, AR 8 reales, 1809-Mo,KM-110, Cal-539, assayer TH, laureate draped imaginary bust,superb strike without any weakness, NGC graded MS64 $600 - 700

2425. MEXICO: Fernando VII, 1808-1821, AR 8 reales, 1809-Mo,KM-110, assayer TH, NGC graded MS63 $350 - 450

2426. MEXICO: Fernando VII, 1808-1821, AR 8 reales, 1812-Mo,KM-111, El-147, assayer JJ, good strike, blazing luster,reflective surfaces, PCGS graded MS61 Secure Holder $600 - 800

2427. MEXICO: Fernando VII, 1808-1821, AV escudo, 1811/0-Mo,KM-121, Fr-49, assayer HJ, nice luster, highest graded by NGC (April 2016), NGC graded MS64 $1,500 - 2,000

Severe shortages of coins in many areas were the norm during thisperiod, the beginning of the Mexican Revolution.

2428. MEXICO: Fernando VII, 1808-1821, AR 8 reales (28.76g),1812-CA, KM-123, El-MX3, Royalist cast issue of Chihuahua,assayer RP, with “T” and pillars countermarks, many smallmarks and casting flaws (as usual), some reverse doublingfrom flawed casting, very crude VF on Fine host $300 - 400

2429. MEXICO: Fernando VII, 1808-1821, AR 8 reales, 1822-Ga,KM-111.3, El-MX51, Guadalajara Revolutionary issue, assayerFS, well struck, nice light original tone, none of the usualproblems for these provincial issues, EF-AU $300 - 400

Struck after Mexican Independence was obtained.

2430. MEXICO: Fernando VII, 1808-1821, AR 8 reales, 1822-Go,KM-111.4, El-MX57, Guanajuato Revolutionary issue, assayer JM, decent strike for these, a nice example from this mint, EF $250 - 300

2431. MEXICO: Fernando VII, 1808-1821, AR 8 reales, 1811, KM-177,El-MX74, Sombrerete Provincial issue, periphery a bit weak, a few small digs (as usual), small flan crack at 3:30, Fine, R $1,000 - 1,200

This is one of many coins issued by various rebel and royalistgenerals during the Revolution. Officers knew their control over

troops under their command extended only as far as their ability topay them. Looted bullion would be transformed into spendable coin

as fast as and by any means possible, in this case at the NuevoReino de Leon Mint. Sombrerete issues are known for half, one,

two, four and eight reales, but none are common.

2432. MEXICO: Fernando VII, 1808-1821, AR 2 reales, ND,KM-193.2, rectangular L.C.M. countermark on 1811 Zacatecas2 reales (KM-186, L.V.O. type) for La Commandancia Militar,slightly crimped, VG-F on Good host $400 - 500

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2433. MEXICO: Fernando VII, 1808-1821, AR 8 reales, 1810,KM-189, El-MX78, crude Zacatecas Revolutionary issue withL.V.O. reverse, irregular flan, uneven strike, hints of luster inprotected areas, rare date, choice VF, R $2,000 - 2,500

Following a recent article by Carlos Jara, the LVO “local arms” typeissued in 1810 can now safely be considered the first Independentcoinage of Mexico while the LVO “royal arms” type of 1810-1811

was a royalist issue and accepted as such by the royalist authorities of the time. Among other unearthed contemporary sources by Jara,

an edict issued by Viceroy Calleja published in the Gaceta delGobierno de Mexico dated May 14, 1811 reads: “In order not to

hinder the payments and trades in the commerce, I hereby declareas current and legal tender the provisional coinage minted in thatcity [of Zacatecas] … by disposition of the legitimate authorities …due to the lack of circulating media and the fact that said coinage

has a greater intrinsic value than the one with the bust of the King… However, this authorization must be understood as concerning onlythe mentioned provisional coinage [LVO “royal arms” type], and not

the one issued by the insurgents since all of that coinage [of theinsurgents] - which is well known - will have to be recalled in

accordance with Article 13 of the Proclamation dated March 20. …itis warned to everyone that the circulation of the coinage minted inthat same locale [of Zacatecas] by the insurgents - which is wellknown and can be distinguished by the fact that it bears a kind of

nopal or branch instead of lions in the Royal Coat of Arms - ishereby prohibited.”.

2434. MEXICO: Fernando VII, 1808-1821, AR 8 reales, 1811,KM-190, El-MX80, Zacatecas Revolutionary issue with L.V.O.reverse, couple tiny obverse rim nicks, reverse dig, but muchbetter than average for this type, one-year type, toned, with inkcollector’s number in obverse field, VF-EF $550 - 650

2435. MEXICO: Fernando VII, 1808-1821, AR 8 reales (32.96g),1811, KM-190, El-MX80, crude Zacatecas Royalist issue, typewith L.V.O. below mountain, a few small scratches and flanflaws (as usual), uneven obverse strike, crude VG-F $250 - 350

2436. MEXICO: Fernando VII, 1811-1822, AR 8 reales, 1812,KM-191, Zacatecas Provincial issue, armored bust, unusualfine portrait, excessive surface hairlines, NGC graded VFdetails, R $325 - 425

2437. MEXICO: Fernando VII, 1808-1821, AR 8 reales, 1821-Zs,KM-111.5, El-MX97, Zacatecas Provincial issue, assayer RG,bold strike, lustrous, NGC graded MS62 $200 - 250

2438. MEXICO: Fernando VII, 1808-1821, AR 8 reales (26.74g),1821-Zs, KM-111.5, assayer RG, light hairlines, AU $220 - 260

2439. MEXICO: AE 8 reales, 1813, KM-234, Oaxaca Insurgent SUDissue, much red despite the designation, only one gradedhigher by NGC (April 2016), NGC graded MS61 BN $250 - 300

2440. MEXICO: AE 8 reales, 1813, KM-234, Oaxaca Insurgent issue,reverse adjustment marks, EF $140 - 180

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2441. MEXICO: Augustin I Iturbide, 1822-1823, AR 8 reales, 1822-Mo, KM-306.1, El-164, Buttrey & Hubbard-2B, assayer JM, smallobverse rim nick, very nice strike, one-year type, EF $300 - 400

2442. MEXICO: Augustin I Iturbide, 1822-1823, AR 8 reales(26.91g), 1822-Mo, KM-304, assayer JM, attractive strike, onesmall scratch in obverse field, EF $220 - 300

2443. MEXICO: Augustin I Iturbide, 1822-1823, AR 8 reales, 1822,KM-310, El-166, Buttrey & Hubbard-4C, assayer JM, light tone,EF $300 - 350

2444. MEXICO: Augustín I Iturbide, 1822-1823, AR proclamationmedal (16.81g), 1822, Fonrobert-6539, 34mm, medal for theinauguration of Iturbide, crowned eagle looking right on cactuswith initials F. G. in exergue and fancy border / (rosette)INAUGURACION DE AUGUSTIN. PRIMER (EM)PERADOR DE MEXICO. JULIO 21 DE 1822 with leaf and berry wreath to leftand reed wreath to right, small scratch in lower reverse field,engrailed edge, rim nick, AU $125 - 175

2445. MEXICO: Augustin I Iturbide, 1822-1823, AR proclamationmedal, 1822, Fonrobert-6910, Grove-27a, 49mm proclamationmedal by Medina, *AGUSTIN*PRIMER*EMP*CONSTITUCIONAL*DE Mo* around bust of Iturbide right with V * MEDINA * F * at bottom // portion of the arms of Guadalajarawith two rampant lions with their forepaws against the base of a tree, with GUADALAXARA * EN SU VENTRUOSA *PROCLAMACION. 1822. around, nice original tone, well struck, NGC graded MS62 $1,200 - 1,400

While the two animals at the tree more resemble wolves on thistype, they are in fact supposed to portray lions, as in the official

arms of Guadalajara!

2446. MEXICO: AR 2 reales, 1824-Mo, KM-373.4, assayer JM,hookneck type, lightly toned, one-year type, NGC graded EF45 $800 - 1,000

Krause says that no coins are known with fully struck breastfeathers, and this coin fits that criteria.

2447. MEXICO: AE ¼ real, 1856, KM-342, Bailey-DB160, Chihuahuastate issue, very well struck for these, EF $100 - 140

2448. MEXICO: AR ¼ real, 1843-Mo, KM-368.6, assayer LR,wonderful luster and bold strike, tied for highest graded by NGC (April 2016), NGC graded MS66 $400 - 500

2449. MEXICO: AR ¼ real, Mexico City, 1862-Mo, KM-368.6, assayer LR, NGC graded MS63 $180 - 220

2450. MEXICO: AR ½ real, 1856-Pi, KM-370.10, assayer MC, betterdate, great strike, very light tone, nice luster, tied for highestgraded by NGC (April 2016), NGC graded MS65 $400 - 500

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2451. MEXICO: AR real, 1855-Mo, KM-372.8, assayer GF, lightgolden and blue toning, tied for highest graded by NGC (April2016), NGC graded MS64 $250 - 300

2452. MEXICO: AR 2 reales, 1861-Mo, KM-374.10, assayer CH,highly lustrous and a very attractive example! NGC gradedMS65 $250 - 350

2453. MEXICO: AR 2 reales, 1862-Mo, KM-374.10, assayer CH, lightperipheral tone, NGC graded AU58 $90 - 110

2454. MEXICO: AR 4 reales, 1868/58-Go, KM-375.4, assayer YF,wonderful strike and luster, highest graded by NGC (April2016), rare overdate, NGC graded MS64, R $3,000 - 3,500

While the 14 mints of Mexico were cranking out enormousquantities of 8 reales for the Manila trade, the smaller

denominations were practically an afterthought, with small mintages to satisfy local demands. There are many scarce and rare dates in

especially the 4 reales series (for the Cap & Rays type), and alldates are difficult to find in mint state, as with this piece.

2455. MEXICO: AR 8 reales, 1836-Go, KM-377.8, assayer PJ, olddark bluish tone, UNC $180 - 220

2456. MEXICO: AR 8 reales, 1868-Go, KM-377.8, El-591, assayerYF, fantastic strike and brilliant white luster, many reverse diecracks, indicating a die that was just about to fail, NGC gradedMS65 $400 - 550

2457. MEXICO: AR 8 reales, 1875-Oa, KM-377.11, Dunigan &Parker-Oa20, assayer AE, NGC graded MS62 $250 - 300

2458. MEXICO: AR 8 reales, 1888-Pi, KM-377.12, assayer MR, NGC graded MS63 $160 - 200

2459. MEXICO: AR 8 reales, 1886-Zs, KM-377.13, El-958, assayerJS, good strike, great luster underlying beautiful light goldentone, only one graded higher by NGC (April 2016), NGC graded MS65 $500 - 600

2460. MEXICO: Maximilian, 1864-1867, AR 5 centavos, 1864-M,KM-385.1, excellent strike with wonderful light toning, rare inthis high grade, NGC graded MS64 $300 - 350

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2461. MEXICO: Maximilian, 1864-1867, AR 10 centavos, 1864-M,KM-386.1, good strike, frosty white luster, NGC graded MS63 $300 - 400

2462. MEXICO: Maximilian, 1864-1867, AR 50 centavos, 1866-Mo,KM-387, EF $120 - 160

2463. MEXICO: Maximilian, 1864-1867, AR peso, 1866-Mo,KM-388.1, El-172, better than average strike, bright whiteluster, NGC graded MS63 $1,000 - 1,200

2464. MEXICO: Maximilian, 1864-1867, AR peso, 1866-Pi,KM-388.2, a lovely toned example! NGC graded MS63 $700 - 1,000

2465. MEXICO: Maximilian, 1864-1867, AV 20 pesos, 1866-Mo,KM-389, Fr-62, some hairlines, one-year type, mintage of 8,274 pieces, EF, R $2,500 - 3,000

Archduke Maximilian of Austria was tapped by the French tobecome the new ruler of Mexico. He said he would only take thethrone if he were wanted by the Mexican populace. The French

organized a sham election to this effect and told Maximilian that thepeople had shown their support for him. He foolishly believed the

French, and took the throne. In reality, he was hated by the peopleas a royalist foreigner. He was eventually captured by Juarez and

his soldiers in 1867, and shortly after, executed.

2466. MEXICO: AR 5 centavos, 1890-Cn, KM-398.2, assayer’s initialD (error for what should be M), 2 barely noticeable scratches on reverse, F-VF, RRR $220 - 300

2467. MEXICO: AR 5 centavos, 1887-Go, KM-398.5, assayer R/S,superlative luster and strike, hint of lovely peripheral tone, asuperb specimen, finest graded by NGC (April 2016), NGC graded MS67 , ex R.L. Lissner Collection $200 - 250

2468. MEXICO: AR 10 centavos, 1890-Mo, KM-403.7, assayer M,appears to be a 1890/89 overdate, though not noted on holder,wonderful rainbow toning, highest graded by NGC (April 2016),NGC graded MS66 , ex R.L. Lissner Collection $100 - 150

2469. MEXICO: AR 20 centavos, 1898-Go, KM-405.1, assayer R,fantastic luster and strike, highest graded by NGC (April 2016),NGC graded MS66 $250 - 300

2470. MEXICO: AR 50 centavos, 1886-Mo, KM-407.6, assayer M,prooflike, with nice peripheral tone, superb strike, NGC graded MS62 $400 - 500

2471. MEXICO: AR peso, 1898-Mo, KM-409.2, assayer AM, restrikeof 1949, PCGS graded MS65 $200 - 300

In 1949 the San Francisco Mint struck 2,000,000 pieces of a MexicoPeso dated 1898 for use in China. The 1898 original reverse has 139denticles and the restrike has 134. The original coins have the tops ofthe “Mo” lined up and the restrikes have the “o” in “Mo” moved higherthan the “M”. These were made for the Chiang Kai-Shek Nationalistgovernment (Kuomintang) which had introduced a new silver-basedcurrency. The Nationalists were losing the Chinese civil war to Mao

Tse-Tung’s Communists and there was rampant inflation in the areasstill controlled by the Nationalists.

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2472. MEXICO: AR peso, 1905-Zs, KM-409.3, El-1053, assayer FM,some hairlines, but brilliant white, well struck, better date, KMvalues at $290! UNC, S $125 - 175

2473. MEXICO: AV 5 pesos, 1903-Mo, KM-412.6, Fr-139, assayer M,prooflike obverse, mintage of only 1,162 pieces, NGC graded MS64, R $800 - 1,000

2474. MEXICO: AR peso, 1913, KM-453, El-1059, Schein-1913-D9,Caballito type, variety with high 9 and second 1, great strikeand brilliance, light golden tone, NGC graded MS65 $900 - 1,100

2475. MEXICO: AR 2 pesos, 1921-Mo, KM-462, El-1061, Centennialof Independence, Winged Victory, unusually well struck forthese, with full face, fully lustrous under pretty light golden tone, NGC graded MS65 $800 - 1,200

2476. AGUASCALIENTES: Revolución, AE 20 centavos, 1915,KM-606, blunt wings, wavy bottom 2 type, lovely peripheraltoning, NGC graded MS63 BR $180 - 220

2477. CHIHUAHUA: AR peso, 1913, KM-611, El-MX190, GB-79,Hidalgo del Parral issue, lightly toned, NGC graded MS62 $800 - 1,200

2478. CHIHUAHUA: AR peso, 1915, KM-619, GB-72, Army of theNorth Revolutionary issue, NGC graded MS63 $300 - 400

2479. CHIHUAHUA: AR peso, 1915, KM-619, GB-72, Army of theNorth Revolutionary issue, obverse rim bump, three smallobverse toning blotches along rim, EF-AU $180 - 220

2480. DURANGO: AR peso, 1914, KM-622, El-MX194, GB-87, Muera Huerta issue, reeded edge, dot and dash reverse border, nicestrike with good luster, lightly toned, tied for finest graded byNGC (April 2016), NGC graded MS64 $2,000 - 2,500

If caught with one of these by the Federal authorities, the bearerwould be shot.

2481. DURANGO: centavo, 1914, KM-626b var, GB-108,Revolutionary issue in lead, rare grade for this type, some mintluster! AU, R $180 - 220

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2482. GUERRERO: AR peso, 1915, KM-672, GB-231, TaxcoRevolutionary issue, slight striking weakness due to variableflan thickness, AU $140 - 180

2483. JALISCO: AE 2 centavos, 1915, KM-676.1, GB-240,Revolutionary issue, well struck with some red, only onecertified by NGC (April 2016), NGC graded MS63 BN $150 - 200

2484. JALISCO: AE 5 centavos, 1915, KM-677, GB-241, Guadalajara Revolutionary issue, uneven strike, small edge defect at 2:30,beautiful red and brown color, UNC $200 - 250

2485. OAXACA: AE 3 centavos, 1915, KM-711, GB-290, Oax-3,rectangular revolutionary issue, highest graded by NGC (April2016), NGC graded MS64 RB, R-3 $1,000 - 1,200

Many Oaxacan workers were harshly exploited by the largelandowners. When the Mexican Revolution began in 1910, Oaxaca

gave its support to Emiliano Zapata, who declared that the landbelonged to the workers. After Diaz lost power, there was muchdisagreement among Revolutionary leaders as to their direction.

Carranza was against some of Zapata’s pronouncements andseized control of the Federal Government, eventually defeating the

armed forces of Pancho Villa and Zapata. Oaxacans dislikedCarranza so much that his brother was assassinated in Oaxaca.

There was further struggle for control of the government, butFederal troops eventually won out.

2486. OAXACA: AR 50 centavos, 1915, KM-736, GB-337, Oax-74,incorrectly attributed as KM-735 on holder, well struck coin withsuperior luster and nice light peripheral tone on reflectivesurfaces, a superb specimen, highest graded by NGC (April2016), NGC graded MS65, R-3 $300 - 400

There is no listing on CoinArchives that compares with the quality of this coin.

2487. OAXACA: AR 2 pesos, 1915, KM-744, GB-357, Oax-113, nicestrike with appealing light toning over full luster, reverse rotatedabout 30 degrees, only one certified by NGC (April 2016), NGC graded MS63, R-3 $250 - 300

2488. OAXACA: AR 2 pesos, 1915, KM-744, bust of Benito Juárezleft within wreath, NGC graded MS63, R-3 $150 - 200

2489. OAXACA: AV 5 pesos, 1915, KM-750, Fr-177, obversehairlines, nice strike for these, some obverse hairlines, tiny flanflaw at 9:00, UNC, R $550 - 650

2490. OAXACA: AV 20 pesos, 1915, KM-754, GB-377, Oax-127,Revolutionary issue, cleaned area near date, flan crack at 2:00, otherwise prooflike luster, well struck, UNC, R $1,600 - 1,800

All Oaxaca gold coins, except for the 60 pesos, contain very littlegold and are little more than gold-plated silver pieces; but since their

mintages were so small, all are rare.

2491. PUEBLA: AE 20 centavos, 1915, KM-764, GB-402, TetelaRevolutionary issue, finest graded by NGC (April 2016), NGCgraded MS63 BN $500 - 700

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2492. NICARAGUA: AR cordoba, 1912-H, KM-16, El-1, one-yeartype, EF-AU $250 - 350

2493. PANAMA: AR 50 centesimos, 1904, KM-5, El-1, bright whiteluster, fully struck, NGC graded MS63 $400 - 500

2494. PARAGUAY: SET of 3 copper coins of 1870: KM-2, 1 centesimo;KM-3, 2 centesimos; and KM-4.1, 4 centesimos, all BrilliantUncirculated specimen strikes with prooflike surfaces, set of 3 pieces $400 - 500

Peru

2495. PERU: Felipe IV, 1621-1665, AR 7½ reales (24.97g), 165x,KM-C19.2, Crowned L countermark on Bolivia KM-19b 8 reales, lightly cleaned with a few small digs, but nice for this type, EFon about VF host $500 - 700

These countermarks were used to revalue coinage thought to bedebased, but on this particular piece, the countermark may have

been done because it is a bit underweight.

2496. PERU: Carlos II, 1665-1700, AR real, 1694-L, KM-20, assayerM, cob issue, two dates, two mintmarks, king’s ordinal “II”visible in reverse legend, only one certified by NGC (April2016), NGC graded EF40 $125 - 150

2497. PERU: Fernando VI, 1746-1759, AR real, 1757, KM-52,Gilboy-L-1-7, assayer JM, pillar type, original tone, EF $350 - 450

2498. PERU: Fernando VI, 1746-1759, AR 8 reales, 1758, KM-55.1,El-9, F. Craig-8, Gilboy-L-8-9, assayer JM, pillar type, lightlycleaned obverse, nicely toned reverse, EF-AU $500 - 600

2499. PERU: Carlos III, 1759-1788, AR 8 reales (26.84g), Lima,1768-LM, KM-A64.2, assayer JM, choice EF $550 - 650

2500. PERU: Carlos III, 1759-1788, AR 8 reales, 1788, KM-78a, F.Craig-45, assayer IJ, somewhat blotchy tone, AU, R-5 (F.Craig) $300 - 350

2501. PERU: Carlos III, 1759-1788, AR 8 reales, 1789, KM-78a,El-48, assayer IJ, better date, posthumous striking, great strike, AU, S $200 - 270

2502. PERU: Carlos IV, 1788-1808, AR ¼ real (0.81g), Lima, 1794,KM-99, assayer IJ, Fine $250 - 300

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2503. PERU: Carlos IV, 1788-1808, AR 8 reales, 1800, KM-97, El-63, assayer IJ, very lustrous, AU $100 - 140

2504. PERU: Carlos IV, 1788-1808, AR 8 reales, 1801, KM-97, El-64, assayer IJ, nice strike and luster, NGC graded MS61 $175 - 225

2505. PERU: Fernando VII, 1808-1822, AR 8 reales, 1811,KM-106.2, El-77, assayer JP, imaginary bust, bold strike, NGC graded AU58 $350 - 450

2506. PERU: Fernando VII, 1808-1822, AR 8 reales, 1812, KM-117.1,El-80, assayer JP, flashy luster, NGC graded AU58 $150 - 200

2507. PERU: AR ½ real, Lima, 1850, KM-144.7, assayer MB, NGC graded MS65 $200 - 300

2508. PERU: AR 4 reales, 1855/4, KM-151.3, assayer MB, aboveaverage strike, nice luster, finest graded by NGC (April 2016),NGC graded MS64 , ex Whittier Collection $650 - 750

2509. PERU: AR 8 reales, 1832, KM-142.3, assayer MM, rare in thisgrade, nice peripheral tone, only one NGC coin graded higher(April 2016), NGC graded MS62, R $600 - 700

An Exceedingly Rare Issue

2510. PERU: AR 8 reales, 1841-AREQ, KM-142.11, El-148.Cr-132-2a, Flatt (1996) Figure 28, assayer M, Arequipa Mint,one-year type, horizontal die axis, original tone, edge defect at11:30, but attractive nonetheless for this exceedingly rare issue, VF, RRR, ex World Wide Coins of California Auction, May 15,2014, Lot 310 (realized $11,000) $10,000 - 12,000

There is some trace of vertical reeding, as on the Peru Libre(KM-136) type, on the edge surrounding the flan flaw. The rest of

the coin has the usual diagonal reeding. Extremely Rare perElizondo. Issued after the Decree of September 30, 1840, which

instructed that all gold and silver coinage henceforth struck at either of the Peruvian mints of the period would have its fineness indicated on the dies. That edict was considered necessary to distinguish thedebased coinage that was struck by the “usurper” Santa Ana during

the war against the Peru-Bolivia confederation. Among the raresttypes of Latin American Republican crowns with just 4 confirmed

examples. The Von Schuckmann specimen (Renaissance Auction,Dec. 2000, Lot 949) realized $17,000.

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2511. PERU: AE 8 reales pattern, CUZCO, 1835, KM-X7a,Fonrobert-9225, Guttag-4366, initial B, 38mm unadopted patternin copper by Thonnelier, struck in Paris, Peruvian arms withcircular oak wreath above, with another wreath enclosing .REPUB. PERUANA. CUZCO. 8R. B. 1835 around // central legend readingPRENSA / PARA MONEDA / DE / THONNELIER / ACH.ALLIER in inner circle with FIRME Y FELOZ POR LA UNION (ornament)around, only one graded higher by NGC (May 2015), plain edge,NGC graded AU58 BR, RR $350 - 400

2512. PERU: AR peso pattern, 1855, KM-Pn12, silver pattern fromthe Philadelphia Mint, quite attractive for the technical gradewith fewer than expected contact marks and only mild wear onthe highest points of the design, nice quality compared to otherspecimens of this rare pattern, only one graded higher by NGC(April 2016), NGC graded Proof 53, RRR $5,500 - 6,500

Historically important as part of the first series of foreign coinagestruck at any United States mint, this very rare pattern marks thefirst attempts of the Peruvian Republic to issue coins under the

decimal monetary standard and has been traditionally included inthe Latin American regular crown series. One of only seven

confirmed examples, many of which have been heavily impaired,and thus highly collectible in this pleasant quality, with only two

certified by NGC.

2513. PERU: AR sol, 1914, KM-196.26, NGC graded MS64 $100 - 125

2514. PERU: AR sol, 1914, KM-196.26, El-231, assayer FG, superbstrike and luster, only two pieces graded higher at NGC(February 2014), NGC graded MS65 $300 - 400

2515. PERU: AV 20 soles (9.35g), 1952, KM-229, key date, withmintage of just 424 pieces, BU, R $500 - 600

2516. PERU: 1 real token, 1867, Rulau-Cal 8, Callao Club, CallaoProvince, copper-nickel oval (24 x 15mm) token, THE CLUBCALLAO FOUNDED 1867. / ONE REAL, plain edge, EF $130 - 170

According to Rulau, this was supposedly a brothel.

2517. PERU: AR 4 reales proclamation (18.30g), 1834, Fonrobert-9191,4 reales (34mm) proclamation dedicated to General Orbegoso:fort by the sea with Peruvian flag flying from short tower with rising sun to left and sailing ship to right, EL PERU A ORBEGOSOabove // POR EL 3. / DE ENERO / DE 1834 with oak and laurelwreath around, floral edge, NGC graded MS62 $400 - 500

2518. PERU: AR 4 reales proclamation (13.80g), 1839, Fonrobert-9169,general on horseback in foreground with two other mountedsoldiers with mountain battle scene behind and cherub withtrumpet on mountaintop breaking the legend around which readsLA LEY RESTAURADA POR EL VALOR DEL EJERCITO ENANCACH. with floral border // central legend reading LOS /EMPLEADOS / DE LA MONEDA / EL RESTAURADOR / DE SUPATRIA / GRAN MARISCAL / GAMARRA / CUZ 1839 / * insidechain ring, all inside laurel wreath with floral border, star patternon edge, nice original tone, NGC graded MS63 $300 - 400

2519. PERU: AR medal (12.96g), 1839, capped bust of Liberty as onU.S. Coinage, but facing right and with LIBERTAD on base ofcap, within a laurel wreath // radiant sun rising above mountains with banner above reading EL GOBIE. A LA JUSTICIA, all withsurrounding legend *ECSAM.DADO POR J. CADIGAN CUZCO 1839 *, light tone, rope edge, about EF $75 - 100

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2520. PERU: AR proclamation medal (6.90g), 1852, Fonrobert-9097,2 reales (27mm) medal, helmeted Justice with sword with.SIENDO PRESIDENTE EL GRAL.D.JOSE RUF.ECHENIQUEaround / open book with EN JUI- / CIA / MIEN / TOS on pageswith CIVIL on spine of another book below, with CODIGOS DEL PERU PROMULGADOS EL 28 DE JULIO DE 1852. around,chain pattern on edge, NGC graded MS62 $125 - 150

2521. PERU: medal (11.99g), 1860, Fonrobert-9123var, 35mmuniface brass medal, radiant open book in center with CONSTI/ TUCION on the facing pages with. CONSTITUCION DELPERU DE 1856. REFORMADA EN 1860 around, subduedluster, bold strike, faint double strike, plain edge, AU $75 - 100

This may be a sort of trial piece, as this is the adopted design for thetwo-sided gold medal of 1860 that we sold in our January 2016 sale.

2522. PERU: AR medallic 2 reales (6.28g), 1863, Fonrobert-9136var,25mm medallic issue for San Martin, large central sunface withLIMA LIBRE JURÓ SU INDEPENDENCIA EN 28 DE JULIO DE 1821 * around with R B between rays at bottom // BAJO LA /PROTECCION / DEL EJERCITO / LIBERTADOR / DEL PERU / MANDADO POR / SAN MARTIN / —.— / 1863 around, withinwreath with R.B. below bow, nice russet toning on obverse,toning streak on reverse, great strike, Proof (AU) $125 - 150

2523. PERU: AR medal (24.84g), 1864, Fonrobert-9137, 34mm medalfor the Congress of South American Republics in Lima by R.Britton, native holding sword and scales next to pillar with smallllama on top and JUSTI CIA on face, with industrial symbols inbackground and * E. U de COLOMBIA*BOLIVIA*E.U deVENEZUELA*CHILE*PERU*ECUADOR*R.ARGENTINA around,and small R.B. in exergue // AROSEMENA / BENAVENTE /GUZMAN / MONTT / PAZ-SOLDAN / PIEDRAHITA / SARMIENTO below radiant sun, enclosed by a wreath with R.B. in small lettersbelow bow, with + CONGRESO AMERICANO.INSTALA DO ENLIMA EL DIA 28 DE OCTUBRE DE 1864 around all, plain edge,somewhat dull tone, attractive design, plain edge, AU $80 - 100

2524. PERU: AV medal (39.73g), 1864, as Fonrobert-9137, 34mmmedal for the Congress of South American Republics in Lima byRobert Britton, native holding sword and scales next to pillar withsmall llama on top and JUSTI CIA on face, with industrial symbolsin background and * E. U de COLOMBIA*BOLIVIA*E.U deVENEZUELA*CHILE*PERU*ECUADOR*R.ARGENTINA around,and small R.B. in exergue // AROSEMENA / BENAVENTE /GUZMAN / MONTT / PAZ-SOLDAN / PIEDRAHITA / SARMIENTO below radiant sun, enclosed by a wreath with R.B. in small lettersbelow bow, with + CONGRESO AMERICANO.INSTALA DO ENLIMA EL DIA 28 DE OCTUBRE DE 1864 AROUND ALL, plainedge, obverse rim bump, attractive design, extremely rare in gold,with a handful of confirmed examples, this being the finest noted.a handsome specimen of this rarity with a matching outstandingpedigree, choice EF, RRR, ex Eliasberg Collection, ex AmericanNumismatic Rarities Auction 2005, Lot 3589 (sold for $5290); exJ.C. Morganthau and Co. (Newcomer Collection) Feb. 1935, Lot549; ex John H. Clapp Collection, sold from Clapp estate toEliasberg, 1942 $4,000 - 4,500

1864 wasn’t the first or last attempt at a Pan-American Union. 7South American and one Central American country accepted the

invitation to meet in Lima. Apparently, the sessions were conductedin secret and resulted in substantially little.

2525. PERU: AE medal (60.24g), 1870, Fonrobert-9177, Zapata-870.04, 51mm medal for the Trans-Andes Railway from Arequipa to Puno, train crossing bridge with church and plants in the foreground andmountains behind with (rosette) FERRO-CARRIL TRASANDINODE AREQUIPA Á PUNO / (rosette) INGENIERO EN JEFEJ.THORNDYKE CONTRATISTA ENRIQUE MEIGGS around //extensive inscription in 19 lines within inner circle with SEINAUCURO LA OBRA Y BENDIJO LA 1a PIEDRA / (rosette) ELMUY REV OBISPO DE AREQUIPA (rosette) DE D. JOSEBENEDICTO TORRES (rosette) EL 29 DE ENERO DE 1870(rosette) around, some minor obverse rim taps, plain edge, AU $125 - 175

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2526. PERU: AR medal (70.13g), 1870, Fonrobert-9200, Moyaux-432,51mm medal for the Trans-Andes Railway from Callao to LaOroya, train passing between two churches with llama and plantsin the foreground (along with C.E.BRYANT LIMA in small letters)and mountains behind with (rosette) FERRO-CARRIL CENTRALTRASANDINO SECCION DEL CALLAO A LA OROYA / (rosette)INGENIERO EN JEFE E. MALINOWSKI CONTRATISTAENRIQUE MEIGGS (rosette) around // extensive inscription in 16lines within inner circle with SE INAUCURO LA OBRA Y BENDIJO LA 1a PIEDRA / (rosette) EL YMO.Sr ARZo DE LIMA (rosette) /D.D.SEB. GOYENECHE Y BARREDA (rosette) EL 1o DE ENERO DE 1870 (rosette) around, pleasing light tone, plain edge, EF-AU $200 - 300

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2527. PERU: AR medal (47.30g), 1890, 44mm commemorative medal for the Cornerstone Celebration for the San Martin Statue inLima, head of San Martin left with (rosette) COLOCACION DELA 1aPIEDRA DE ESTATUA DEL GENERALISIMO DE LOSEJERCITOS DEL PERU (rosette) Dn.JOSE DE SAN MARTIN(rosette) EN LA PLAZA DEL 7 DE SETBRE LIMA JULIO28.1890 in two lines around // 15-line inscription listing theceremony delegation, with ornament at bottom, well struck withattractive original tone, NGC graded MS61 $400 - 500

2528. PUERTO RICO: Alfonso XIII, 1886-1898, AR peso, 1895,KM-24, assayer PGV, wonderful multicolored toning, excellenteye appeal, NGC graded AU58 , ex Eric P. Newman Collection $850 - 950

2529. SALVADOR: Ferdinand VII, 1808-1833, AR proclamation 2reales (6.68g), 1808, Herrera-83, Grove-F188, Medina-390,proclamation medallic issue by L. Varon for the coronation ofFerdinand VII, city of Tacuba, crowned circular arms of Spain withsurrounding wreath of laurel with FERNANDO.VII.REY DEESPAÑA.Y.DE LAS INDIAS. around / star flanked by two bayleaves with PROCLAMADO EN LA VILLA DE TA-CUBA EN 6.DENOUI EMBRE DEL ANO DE (flower) 1808 FOR D.JOSE MARIAGONZALEZ CALDERON CABALLERO MAES—- TRANTE DE LA REAL DE CABALLERIA DE (flower) RONDA in ten lines, millededge, 27mm, VF $130 - 170

2530. SALVADOR: AR real, ND (1862-3), KM-89, countermarked R inbeaded circle on 1861-R Guatemala real (KM-137), a few smallscratches on obverse of host, host date unlisted in KM, VF on VG host $200 - 300

United States

2531. UNITED STATES: 1 cent, 1864, NGC graded MS62, IndianHead type, copper-nickel $200 - 250

2532. UNITED STATES: AE cent, 1873, NGC graded AU55 BR,Indian Head type, open 3 $180 - 220

2533. UNITED STATES: AE cent, 1891, PCGS graded PF64 BR,Indian Head type, proof mintage 2350 $225 - 275

2534. UNITED STATES: AE 2 cents, 1869, NGC graded MS63 BR,Shield type $170 - 230

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2535. UNITED STATES: AE 2 cents, 1871, NGC graded MS64 RB,Shield type $650 - 850

2536. UNITED STATES: 5 cents, 1866, NGC graded MS62, Shieldtype, with rays $300 - 400

2537. UNITED STATES: 5 cents, 1866, NGC graded MS64, Shieldtype, with rays $600 - 800

2538. UNITED STATES: 5 cents, 1883, NGC graded MS65, LibertyHead type, without “CENTS” $175 - 225

2539. UNITED STATES: 5 cents (5.00g), 1886, KM-112, VG, secondrarest date of the set, lightly cleaned $200 - 250

2540. UNITED STATES: AR 5 cents, 1834, NGC graded EF details,Bust type, improperly cleaned, now lightly retoned $90 - 110

2541. UNITED STATES: AR 10 cents, 1887, NGC graded Proof 64,Seated Liberty type $650 - 850

2542. UNITED STATES: AR 10 cents, 1916, NGC graded MS65 FB,Mercury type $100 - 150

2543. UNITED STATES: AR 25 cents, 1892-O, NGC graded MS63,Barber type $350 - 550

2544. UNITED STATES: AR 25 cents, 1917-S, NGC graded MS62FH, Standing Liberty type, type II $300 - 350

2545. UNITED STATES: AR 50 cents, 1918-S, NGC graded MS62,Walking Liberty type $1,000 - 1,400

2546. UNITED STATES: AR dollar, 1878-S, NGC graded MS63,Morgan type $75 - 95

2547. UNITED STATES: Feuchtwanger cent, 1837, lustrous AU,obverse 6, reverse I, ex Wéiduolìya Collection $150 - 250

2548. UNITED STATES: AE token, 1850, NGC graded VG10, 35mm,California brass gaming counter dated 1850, CALIFORNIA GOLDMINES A.D. 1850, two bears standing and wrestling; small plantsto either side / CALIFORNIA GOLD MINES 1850, federal eaglefacing, shield on chest, wings spread, head left, grasping sheaf ofgrain with its claws; five stars above, R $500 - 700

The date on this counter is not contemporary with its actual time ofissue. These rare tokens are seldom offered for sale.

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2549. UNITED STATES: AE medal, 1796, NGC graded MS66 BR,32mm, Castorland medal (jeton) early restrike by Pierre SimonDuvivier, mural-crowned city goddess, FRANCO-AMERICANACOLONIA, CASTORLAND / Ceres with maple sap drill, SALVEMAGNA MATER FRVGVM, “Hail Great Mother of Fruits”, beaverbelow, CUIVRE (for copper) stamped over the reeding on theedge, struck by the Paris Mint with pointing hand privy mark used1845-1860, prooflike surfaces, iridescent toning, S $300 - 500

Castorland was a French colony near present-day Carthage, New York.

2550. UNITED STATES:AE medal, 1812, EF, 65mm, US Mint restrikecommemorating Captain Isaac Hull (1773-1843) and the actionbetween USS ‘Constitution’ and HMS ‘Guerriere’, bust of CaptainIsaac Hull in uniform, ‘ISAACUS HULL’ below, legend: ‘PERITOSARTE SUPERAT JUL. MDCCCXII AUG. CERTAMINE FORTES’(In July 1812 Isaac Hull beat the crafty in cunning, and in Augustthe brave in battle) around, starboard-quarter view of HMS‘Guerriere’ dismasted and starboard broadside view of USS‘Constitution’, ‘HORAE MOMENTO VICTORIA.’ (Victory in thespace of an hour) around, exergue: ‘INTER CONST. NAV. AMER.ET. GUER. ANGL.’ (between the American ship ‘Constitution’ andthe English ship ‘Guerriere’) $75 - 100

Although unsigned, this is probably the work of M. Fürst. It is one ofa series of 27 medals struck by special resolution of Congresscommemorating American successes during the War of 1812.

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2551. UNITED STATES: white metal medal, 1847, Julian PE-3var, AU,64mm, American Art-Union medal by Peter Paul Duggan,American (1810-1861), engraved by Charles Cushing Wright(1796-1854), bust of the American artist Washington Allston,WASHINGTON ALLSTON around / allegorical representation ofFame crowning the artist with laurel and holding another wreath in readiness for a sculptor awaiting his turn, AMERICAN ARTUNION 1847 above, signed by P.P. DUGGAN DEL. C.C. WRIGHT SC., 200 struck in bronze, but unpublished in white metal, smallrim nick, light surface hairlines, quite lustrous, RRR $300 - 400

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2552. UNITED STATES: AE medal, 1892, Eglit-34/55; Cleveland-33;Storer-104, choice VF, 49mm, World’s Columbian Exhibition, halflength bust of Columbus wearing soft cap, holding unrolled chartin hands, all of which is enclosed in a band of oak leaves,CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS BORN 1456 * DIED 1506 / thepersonifications of Chicago, standing and pointing to a scene ofthe Exposition buildings in the background, and America, seatedholding shield of the United States; in the background a rising sunand sea with ships; above is an eagle holding a riband on which is inscribed: E. PLURIBUS UNUM; around: SOUVENIR WORLD’SCOLUMBIAN EXPOSITION, CHICAGO, U.S.A. 1892-1893; in exergue: 1492-1892 IV. CENTENNIAL, several small nicks $100 - 125

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2553. UNITED STATES: white metal medal, 1892, AU, 57mm, asStorer-77, Eglit-98, designed by Charles Frederick Naegele andengraved by Gorham of New York City, bust of a youthfulColumbus surrounded by three caravels, with topmasts pointingtowards the center; between the caravels are dolphins / shields ofSpain and USA, produced “by authority of the Committee of OneHundred Citizens of New York”, minor rim nicks,, RR $100 - 150

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2554. UNITED STATES: gilt AR medal, 1893, UNC, 50mm, asEglit-99, Columbian World’s Fair medal, bust of Columbuswearing soft cap of period, ‘’1435 Christopher Columbus 1506’’, beneath bust ‘’Massonet Editeur’’ / “World’s ColumbianExposition Chicago 1892-93" around map of the fairgrounds,,RR $100 - 150

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2555. UNITED STATES: bronze medal, 1904, AU, 44mm, honoring theoriginal 1782 “Libera Soror (A Free Sister),” medal by JohanGeorg Holtzhey, Holland Receives John Adams as the AmericanEnvoy, struck in January 1904 for the Holland Society of NewYork, by Bailey, Banks & Biddle, Philadelphia, with Englishlegends added, scratches in reverse field, red lustrous $100 - 125

2556. UNITED STATES: bronze medal, 1905, UNC, 44mm, honoringthe original 1782 medal by Johan Georg Holtzheycommemorating a Trade Treaty between the USA and theNetherlands, angel blowing trumpet holding arms of the UnitedProvinces of the Netherlands and the USA / port of Amsterdam, struck in January 1905 for the Holland Society of New York, byBailey, Banks & Biddle, Philadelphia, with English legendsadded, brown lustrous $100 - 125

2557. UNITED STATES: bronze medal, 1906, AU, 44mm, bronze medalhonoring the original 1782 medal by Johan Georg Holtzheycommemorating the recognition of American Independence by the Dutch Province of Friesland, Burgher greets a female nativeAmerican, robed figure of Britannia standing at right / handappearing from clouds holding the crowned arms of Friesland,legend below, struck 18 January 1906 for the Holland Society ofNew York, by Bailey, Banks & Biddle, Philadelphia, with Englishlegends added, minor obverse stain, lustrous $100 - 125

2558. UNITED STATES: AR medal, 1907, EF, 51mm, “WilliamMcKinley” below raised bust, wreaths above / “Dedicated CantonOhio Sept. 30. 1907" / ”McKinley Memorial", with memorial atcenter,, R $100 - 150

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2559. UNITED STATES: AE medal, 1908, EF, 44mm, NATIONALDEMOCRATIC CONVENTION JULY 7, 1908 around the LibertyBell with PROCLAIM LIBERTY THROUGHOUT THE LAND withininner circle / * EQUAL RIGHTS TO ALL - SPECIAL PRIVILEGESTO NONE *, once cleaned and retoned, rim nick,, S $100 - 125

2560. UNITED STATES: AE medal, 1911, EF, 70mm, Circle of Friendsmedal by John Frederick Mowbray-Clarke for Saint Brendon, Hero of Irish Navigation; this is number three in the series issued inMarch 1911; obverse: Saint Brendan holding his attributes, a shipand a sea monster; legend above: “BEATVS. BRENDANVS.DEVELATOR. AMERICAE PRISCVS”; inscribed in ex.: “A o D i CDLXV .”; all within beaded and line border; reverse showsstanding nude male figure in loin cloth, with both arms stretchedupwards; bird symbolizing human spirit above; glory behind hishead; chalice at his right; legend above: “HE THAT SEEKETHSHALL FIND”; inscription below: “O. YE. TOILSOME ./MEN/O.EVERWEARY LIFE/EXPECTING. THIS. LAND ./STAY. A.LITTLE. NOW ./FROM YOUR ./LABOUR”; reverse: inscription atlower right of field: “MOWBRAY / CLARKE”; inscription near edge, lower center: “ J.K.DAVISON/PHILA.”; inscription on edge, uppercenter: “CIRCLE OF FRIENDS 1911", struck by Joseph K.Davison & Sons of Philadelphia,, RRR $200 - 300

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2561. UNITED STATES: AE medal, 1923, EF, 63mm, lovely ArtNouveau medal by Hungarian-born American medalist JulioKilenyi, NATIONAL EXPOSITION OF EVERTHING IN SILK,MARCH 5-10, nude female figure silhouetted behind silkcurtain, silkworm moths flutter around, border of white mulberrystudded with silkworm cocoons / FOR ARTISTIC WINDOWDISPLAY AND A DISTINCT SERVICE TO THE SILKINDUSTRY - SILK ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, 1923,peacock on pedestal, woman in silk gown amongst variousracks displaying silk wares, a gorgeous medal $100 - 150

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2562. UNITED STATES: AE medal, 1930, glossy EF, 73mm, “Hail toDionysus” by P. Manship, HAIL TO DIONYSUS WHO FIRST DISCOVERED / THE MAGIC OF THE GRAPE , head ofDionynus facing slightly left, wearing wreath of grape leavesand grape bunches / youthful satyrs trampling grapes, largegrape bunch to left and right, Alexander-2, with originalcerficate and box of issue,, RRR $300 - 400

This is the second issue of the Society of Medalists series (foundedin 1928 and active from 1930-1995) and struck by Medallic Art Co.,and much sought after today as a collectible work of Paul Manship.Its design triggered considerable uproar in a country still officiallyenforcing Prohibition, as the mischievous artist no doubt satirizes.

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2563. URUGUAY: AR peso, 1844, KM-5, El-1, coin alignment,mintage of 1,500 pieces, very nicely struck, pleasingmulticolored tone, one-year type, one of the highest graded byNGC, NGC graded MS63 $3,500 - 4,000

These pieces were struck over a two day period in February, 1844after the siege of Montevideo, celebrating the reopening of the mint.

2564. URUGUAY: AE centesimo, 1869-H, KM-11, seldom offered inspecimen grade and a lovely strike! NGC graded Specimen-65 RB $300 - 500

2565. VENEZUELA: Fernando VII, 1808-1823, AE ¼ real, Caracas,1817, KM-C2, Royalist issue, small date variety, a problem-free planchet with all details clear, NGC graded AU53 BR $200 - 300

2566. VENEZUELA: Fernando VII, 1808-1823, AE ¼ real (cuarto)(1.91g), Caracas, 1818, Cr-2var, Stohr-R121, with floralcountermark for Puerto Cabello, bold countermark, VF, RR $150 - 200

2567. VENEZUELA: Fernando VII, 1808-1823, AE ¼ real (cuarto)(2.54g), Caracas, 1821, Cr-2, lovely strike, without anyweakness, scarce date, VF, R $100 - 140

2568. VENEZUELA: AR 2 reales (macuquinos) (4.55g), Caracas,“784", Cr-13.1, cob style, with date 784 (probably intended for184 with number ”1" leaning to the right, thus resermbling a“7"), Fine, RR $300 - 400

2569. VENEZUELA: AR 2 reales (macuquinos) (4.46g), “931",Cr-13.2, Caracas Provisional issue during the rebellion againstthe Spanish authorities, F-VF, RRR $800 - 1,000

Recent research tentatively assigns this type to the issues ofViceroy Montalvo in Santa Marta, ca. 1813. All versions of this type

bear mythical dates, of which 931 is amongst the rarest, still unlisted by KM. It is believed that only about 7 or 8 specimens of this dateare known to exist. A similar specimen, apparently from the same

dies, graded VF30 by NGC, sold for $1700 at Heritage Auction3037, Lot 30839.

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2570. VENEZUELA: AR 2 reales, 1858-A, Y-10, struck at the Parismint, NGC graded VF25, RR $1,500 - 1,700

Designed by Désiré-Albert Barre (1818-1878), engraver general atthe Paris Mint. He succeeded his father in this post in 1855. He

created many of the classic designs in Venezuelan coins, some ofwhich are still in use today.

2571. VENEZUELA: AR 25 centimos, 1921(p), Y-20, low 2 type, alovely specimen! NGC graded MS65 $650 - 750

2572. VENEZUELA: AR ½ bolivar, 1929, Y-21a, BU $100 - 150

2573. VENEZUELA: AR bolivar, 1911, Y-22, EF $80 - 100

2574. VENEZUELA: AR 5 bolivares, 1929, Y-24.2, UNC $180 - 220

2575. VENEZUELA: AR 5 bolivares, 1935, Y-24.2, choice UNC $100 - 150

2576. VENEZUELA: AR 5 bolivares, 1936, Y-24.2, UNC $90 - 130

2577. VENEZUELA: LOT of 96 coins: Early Period: ¼ real: 1817 (2pcs), 1818, 1821 (all VG to Fine, corroded); and 2 reales: 1818and “817" (both later copies, Fine); Pre-reform: ½ centavo: 1843(VG), and centavo: 1858 (Fine); First Reform: centavo: 1876(Fair); 2½ centavos: 1876 (Poor), 1877 (Fine, scratched); 5centavos: 1874 (Fair), 1876 (VG); and 50 centavos: 1874 (Fair);Second Reform: 5 centimos: 1896, 1915, 1921, 1925, 1927,1929, 1936, 1938, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1948, 1958, 1964, 1965,1971, 1974, 1976, 1977; 12½ centimos: 1896, 1925, 1927, 1929, 1936, 1938, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1948, 1958 (3 pcs); 25 centimos:1954, 1960, 1966 (2 pcs); 50 centimos: 1954, 1960; ¼ bolivar:1894, 1900, 1903, 1904, 1911, 1912, 1919, 1921, 1924, 1929,1935, 1936, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1948; ½ bolivar: 1921, 1929,1935, 1945, 1946; bolivar: 1919, 1921, 1924, 1926, 1935, 1936,1945, 1954 (2 pcs); 1960, 1965; and 2 bolivares: 1900, 1912,1922, 1924, 1926, 1929, 1935, 1936, 1945, 1965, 1966, 1967; forthe Second Reform coinage, pre-1930 coins average Good to VG, a few damaged; later coins mostly VF; latest dated mostlyEF-AU.retail value $400, lot of 96 pieces $180 - 220

2578. VENEZUELA: LOT of 17 silver 5 bolivares, type Y-24: 1879, 1886, 1887, 1888, 1889, 1900, 1903 (mount removed), 1904, 1905,1910, 1911, 1912, 1919, 1921, 1924, 1926, and 1929 (missingonly the rare 1901 and the very common 1935 & 1936), earlierdates mostly VG to Fine, later dates F-VF, retail value $500, lot of 17 pieces $250 - 350

Australia and the Pacific

2579. AUSTRALIA: George V, 1910-1936, AE ½ penny, 1923 (m),KM-22, key date for the series, NGC graded F15 BR, RR $500 - 700

Mintage of 1,113,000 is reported for the half penny in 1923, butbecause the great majority were struck from the dies dated 1922,

only a minute percentage were actually dated 1923.

2580. AUSTRALIA: George V, 1910-1936, AE penny, 1930(m),KM-23, obverse 2 ‘Indian’ die, reverse A ‘London’ die, key datefor the series, NGC graded F15 BR, RR $7,000 - 9,000

The 1930 penny is probably the most famous of all the AustralianCommonwealth coins. Its existence was not known for some timeafter the coin was released into circulation. According to an articleentitled “Notes on Australian Pre-decimal Coinage” by Bill Mullett,

published in the 1996 Journal of the Australian Numismatic Society,“The now famous 1930 penny was the result of experimental workundertaken to produce better pennies for the 1930s.” No pennieswere ordered by the Treasury for 1930. The 1931 order did not

specify a date to appear on the coins and so the good coins fromthe 1930 experimental work were available for distribution with the

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1931 mint issue. It is not known how many 1930 pennies werestruck. Estimates vary from around 2,000 to 10,000 with about

3,000 being the most commonly quoted figure. Only about 1,500coins are being traded in the marketplace.

Obverse 2 is the ‘Indian’ die, easily identified by the last stroke ofthe N of OMN pointing to a border bead. This penny obverse diewas used at the Calcutta, Melbourne, Sydney and Perth mints.

There are 178 border beads. Reverse A is the ‘London’ die, and can be distinguished by the relative position of the letters ALIA ofAUSTRALIA with border beads, with the tops of the letters ALaligned with and IA between beads. This is the original pennyReverse die of the series used at the London, Melbourne and

Sydney mints, and has 174 border beads.

2581. AUSTRALIA: George V, 1910-1926, AR shilling, 1911(L),KM-26, beautiful iridescent toning, EF-AU $150 - 200

2582. AUSTRALIA: George V, 1910-1936, AR florin, 1934-35,KM-33, Centenary of Victoria and Melbourne, faint surfacehairlines, UNC $250 - 300

2583. AUSTRALIA: George VI, 1936-1952, AE penny, 1948(p),KM-36, rare in such high quality for this date, PCGS gradedMS64 RB $200 - 400

2584. AUSTRALIA: Elizabeth II, 1952-—, AR pattern dollar, 1967,KM-XM2, swan / “100" on floral background, designed by Andor Meszaros, but never produced for general circulation, mintageof 1500 in uncirculated condition, gem BU $550 - 650

2585. AUSTRALIA: Elizabeth II, 1952-—, AR pattern dollar, 1967,KM-XM2, swan / “100" on floral background, designed by Andor Meszaros, but never produced for general circulation, mintageof 1500 in uncirculated condition, NGC graded MS67 $600 - 800

A superb example of this popular type!

2586. AUSTRALIA: AE penny, Melbourne, ND (c. 1860),KM-TN197.1, George Petty, Smithfield Co., lovely chocolatebrown luster, NGC graded AU58 BN $140 - 180

2587. AUSTRALIA: LOT of 60 halfpenny coins, nearly competecollection of all different dates & mints for the series; set includes1911, 1912-H, 1913, 1914, 1914-H, 1915-H, 1916-I, 1917-I,1918-I, 1919, 1920, 1921, 1922, 1924, 1925, 1926, 1927, 1928,1929, 1930, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1938, 1939 twovarieties, 1940, 1941, 1942 four varieties, 1943 two varieties,1944, 1945 two varieties, 1946, 1947, 1948 two varieties, 1949,1950, 1951 three varieties, 1952, 1953 two varieties, 1954, 1955,1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, avg. circulated condition,retail value $150, collection of 60 halfpennies $100 - 125

2588. AUSTRALIA: LOT of 82 penny coins, nearly compete collection of all different dates & mints for the series; set includes 1911,1912-H, 1913, 1914, 1915, 1915-H, 1916-I, 1917-I, 1918-I, 1919no dots, 1919 dot below, 1920 no dots, 1920 dot below, 1920 dotabove, 1921, 1922, 1923, 1924, 1925, 1926, 1927, 1928 threevarieties, 1929 two varieties, 1931 two varieties, 1932, 1933,1934, 1935, 1936, 1938, 1939, 1940 two varieties, 1941 threevarieties, 1942 two varieties, 1943 four varieties, 1944 twovarieties, 1945, 1946, 1947 two varieties, 1948 two varieties,1949, 1950 two varieties, 1951 three varieties, 1952 threevarieties, 1953 two varieties, 1955 three varieties, 1956 twovarieties, 1957 two varieties, 1958 two varieties, 1959 twovarieties, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964 two varieties, averagecirculated condition, retail value $150, collection of 82 pennies $100 - 125

2589. AUSTRALIA: LOT of 54 threepence coins, compete collection ofall different dates, except of the 1934/3; set includes 1910, 1911,1912, 1914, 1915, 1916-M, 1917-M, 1918-M, 1919-M, 1920-M,1921, 1921-M, 1922, 1923, 1924, 1925, 1926, 1927, 1928, 1934two varieties, 1935, 1936, 1938, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1942-D,1942-S, 1943, 1943-D, 1943-S, 1944-S, 1947, 1948 two varieties,1950, 1951 two varieties, 1951-PL, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, averagecirculated condition, retail value $150, collection of 54 threepence coins $100 - 125

2590. AUSTRALIA: LOT of 49 sixpence coins, compete collection of alldifferent dates; set includes 1910, 1911, 1912, 1914, 1916-M,1917-M, 1918-M, 1919-M, 1920, 1921, 1922, 1923, 1924, 1925,1926 without serif on 2, 1926 with serif on 2, 1927, 1928, 1934narrow date, 1934 wide date, 1935, 1936, 1938, 1939, 1940,1941, 1942, 1942-D, 1942-S, 1943-D, 1943-S, 1944-S, 1945,1946, 1948, 1950, 1951-PL, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957,1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, average circulatedcondition, retail value $150, collection of 49 sixpence coins $100 - 125

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World Coins

2591. AUSTRALIA: LOT of 50 shilling coins, compete collection of alldifferent dates; set includes 1910, 1911, 1912, 1913, 1914,1914-H, 1915, 1915-H, 1916-M, 1917-M, 1918-M, 1920-M, 1921star, 1922, 1924, 1925, 1926, 1927, 1928, 1931, 1933, 1934,1935, 1936, 1938 dot, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1942-S, 1943,1943-S, 1944, 1944-S, 1946, dot 1946, 1948, 1950, 1952, 1953,1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963,average circulated condition, retail value $400, collection of 50 shillings $250 - 350

2592. AUSTRALIA: LOT of 54 florin coins, all different date collection,complete but for the Melbourne 1934-35, set includes 1910, 1911, 1912, 1913, 1914, 1914-H, 1915, 1915-H, 1916-M, 1917-M,1918-M, 1919-M, 1921, 1922, 1923, 1924, 1925, 1926, 1927,1927 Parliament, 1928, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1936,1938, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1942-S, 1943, 1943-S, 1944,1944-S, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1951, 1951 Jubilee, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1954 Royal Visit, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962,1963, average circulated condition, retail value $1200, collection of 54 florins $800 - 1,000

2593. AUSTRALIA: LOT of 3 coins, AR crowns KM-34, 1937 AU & UNC, 1938 UNC, retail value $400, lot of 3 crowns $200 - 300

2594. TASMANIA: AE penny, 1874, KM-Tn71.1, J.G. Fleming,Hobart, AU $80 - 100

2595. HAWAII: Kalakaua, 1874-1891, AR ¼ dollar, 1883, KM-5,Medcalf & Russell-2CS-3, PCGS graded MS66. CAC, attractive original tone $1,400 - 1,700

There are no records of MS-66 or higher examples having been sold on CoinArchives.

2596. NEW ZEALAND: George VI, 1937-1952, AR 3 pence, 1942,KM-7, rare variety with only one dot instead of two flanking thedate, NGC graded MS63, R $140 - 180

2597. NEW ZEALAND: George VI, 1937-1952, penny, 1941, KM-13,better date in high grades, PCGS graded MS65 BR $100 - 120

2598. NEW ZEALAND: Elizabeth II, 1952—, AE 2 cents, ND (1967),KM-33, mule of Bahamas obverse with reverse of NewZealand, hence undated, NGC graded MS64 RB $100 - 150

2599. NEW ZEALAND: AE penny (11.24g), ND (19th c.), KM-Tn54,Milner & Thompson, Christchurch, AU $80 - 120

Worldwide Group Lots

2600. WORLDWIDE: silver oval coin tray with ornate handles(Münztablett), includes the following 32 coins, average VF, somebetter: France, AR écu 1782-I, 1756-R, 1768-L, 1765-L, 1738-L,1747-N, 1747-N, 1785, 1771-A, 1744-N, 1779-W, 1753 Pau,1727-K, 1727-P, 1736-9, 1726-W; Prussia, AR thaler 1735-AMansfeld Mine, 1823-A, 1871-A Victory over France, 1859-AMansfeld Mine, 1843-A Mansfeld Mine, 1859-A, 1866-A, 1871-A,AR 5 mark 1901-A bicentennial (2),; Hannover, AR thaler 1851-BHarz Mine (2); Bavaria, AR thaler 1871; Saxony, AR thaler1858-F Mining, 1870-B; Frankfurt, AR thaler 1860; Made by Koch & Bergfeld with name L. Werner, number 64595 and threehallmarks (table, 800 [fine silver], crescent moon, crown), a lovely piece! $1,800 - 2,200

2601. WORLDWIDE: LOT of 168 primarily medieval silver & coppercoins (including 1 gold fanam), representing more than 140different localities, about 50% Islamic, the rest a grand mixture ofIndia, China, and Southeast Asia, all identified (but not alwayscorrectly!), all in holders or envelopes, average F-VF, some betterand some worse, retail value $1300, lot of 168 pieces $550 - 750

Includes a few better coins: Bantan cash; Qara Qoyunlu, tanka ofQara Yusuf, Bidlis mint; Nasrid ½ dirham of Gharnata; Jalayrid AR

dinar of Husayn, early type, Tabriz Mint; Chaghatayid Buyan Quli orAstarabad, etc.; assembled by a collector who tried to get one of

each physical location, hence only a few duplicates.

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2602. WORLDWIDE: LOT of 536 coins from a private collection, mostcoins in 2x2 plastic holders with attributions typed in both Chineseand English, including: Warring States ban liang (24 pcs),Western Han chi ze wu zhu (10), Eastern Han jian wu wu zhu(5), zao bian wu zhu (1), Xin da quan wu shi (1), huo quan (7),Southern Liang wu zhu (1), Sui wu zhu (1), Tang kai yuan manywith reverse crescents (14), collection of Northern Song 1 cash(143), 2 cash (8), 10 cash (4), Qing Shun Zhi (19), Kang Xi (11),Qian Long (95), Jia Qing (7), Dao Guang (6), Tong Zhi (2), GuangXu (5), Japan ko kanei (33), shin kanei (40), shin kanei in iron(46), 4 mon with 21 waves (8), 4 mon with 11 waves (20), 4 monbunkyu type (1), Delhi Sultans Sher Shah AE dam (2), MughalEmpire Akbar AE dam (13), Indian Princely States copper coins(9), average circulated condition, retail value $1000, lot of 536 coins $400 - 600

2603. WORLDWIDE: LOT of 26 coins, medals & tokens, motley groupfrom Asia & the Americas, mostly scarcer coins, all identified, from the following countries: Afghanistan, Algeria, Bolivia, Brazil,Guatemala, Haiti, Indonesia, India, Japan, Malacca (3 pcs),Mexico, Mexican tokens (3 pcs), Morocco, Nepal (2 pcs),Palestine, Puerto Rico (token), Seychelles, Tibet, Tunis, Turkey,and US (1939 Fair token), average grade VF, retail value $700, lot of 26 pieces $350 - 550

2604. WORLDWIDE: LOT of 35 coins, medals & tokens of Europe:Danzig: 10 pf 1923; Flanders: duit 1616; France: 5 centimes1910, and silver medal ca. 1900; Germany: Jeton, stork fox,contemporary cast brass; Great Britain: 50 pence 1973 (proof);Greece: 2 drachma 1965 (BU); Hungary: denar of Queen Maria,denar 1552, 15 krajczar 1674, 10 poltura 1705, poltura 1700, 2forint 1946 (UNC), 20 filler 1963 (BU); Italy: 5 cent. 1861-M, 20cent. 1863-T, 10 cent. 1894 (UNC), 2 cent 1911, cent. 1914, 100lira 1956; Naples & Sicily: gigliato of Robert, and 1768 silvermarriage ducat; Portugal: 20 centavos 1924; Romania: 2 lei1914; Russia: unknown small copper piece; Serbia: 5 para 1868;Spain: blanca of Ferdinand & Isabella, and church token ofGirona; Sweden: AE daler 1718, and ½ skilling 1801; modernrestrikes of Danzig taler 1685 & French écu 1725, and 3 smallmedals, average grade VF, but great variation, retail value $580,lot of 35 pieces $300 - 400

2605. WORLDWIDE: LOT of 36 odd & curious money, including:Lao-Thai ‘canoe’ money, 1 large and 3 small, lead ‘flower’ money, ‘tok’ money, silver ‘tamlung’ (2), cowrie shells (2), lead ‘cowrie’money (2), lead ‘leaf’ money (5), set of ‘bullet’ money with 4 baht(imitation), baht, ½ baht, ¼ baht, 1/8 baht, 1/16 baht, 1/32 baht,1/64 baht, debased ‘tiger tongue’ money (2), Korea ‘ bell’ money,China Ming ‘knife’ money (3), Japan debased copper chogin andother imitation ingot, India gold fanam (2), silver chuckram,interesting lot! retail value $400 lot of 36 items $250 - 350

2606. WORLDWIDE: LOT of 8 silver crowns: Bulgaria: KM-8, 5 leva1884 (VF); and KM-18, 5 leva 1894 (VF); France: KM-660.1, 5francs AN 12-A (Fine); Iran: KM-976, 5000 dinars AH1320 (EF);Lucca: KM-24.3, 5 franchi 1808 (8 over 7) (Fine); Morocco: Y-54,500 francs 1956/1375 (EF); Sweden: KM-514, riksdaler 1777(VG); and Naples & Sicily: KM-153a, 120 grana 1836 (VF), retailvalue $400, lot of 8 pieces $200 - 300

2607. WORLDWIDE: LOT of 15 world coins, silver unless noted:Anhalt-Bernburg, 1/6 taler 1861-A (EF); Great Britain, AE halfpenny 1826 (VF-EF); shilling 1709 (Fine) and 1739 (F-VF); halfcrown 1817 (Fine); and crown 1887 (2nd portrait, EF); Greece,drachma 1911 (EF); Hong Kong, brass 10 cents 1949; andcopper-nickel 50 cents 1951 (both VF); British India, rupee 1835(VF, one banker’s mark), and 1913 (EF); Japan, 50 sen, Meiji-4(EF); Lucca, 2 lira 1837 (VG); Switzerland: Fribourg, 5 francs1934 (EF); and Turkey, 20 kurush AH1293 year 3 (EF), retailvalue $550, lot of 15 pieces $200 - 300

2608. WORLDWIDE: LOT of 11 world coins, silver unless noted: Chile,8 reales 1813-FJ (F-VF), and 50 centavos 1855 (VF-EF);Colombia, 5 decimos, Medellin 1876 (VF); and 50 centavos 1892(VF); Cuba, peso 1933 (VF); Guatemala, 2 reales 1898 (EF), and¼ quetzal 1928 (VF); Hawaii, AE cent 1847 (EF, but muchcorrosion); Newfoundland, 50 cents 1908 (F-VF); and UnitedStates, copper-nickel 5 cents 1912 (AU), and 50 cents 1925(Stone Mountain commemorative, EF), retail value $360, lot of 11 pieces $180 - 280

2609. WORLDWIDE: LOT of 11 miscellaneous coins: Ayyubid: AR ½dirham of Halab, AH636, in name of al-Nasir Yusuf II (VF);Bukharkhodat: BI drachm, circa 8th-9th century (3 pcs, averageF-VF); Iran: brass 50 dinars 1321 (UNC), and 1322 (22 over 21,BU); Mexico: AR 8 reales, 1884-Mo, assayer MH (UNC);Morocco: AE 2 falus AH1268 (VF); Sasanian: AR drachm ofKhusro I, AW (Ahwaz) year 20 (EF); and Tibet: AR gaden tangka,said to be type Y-D13.5 (VF-EF); retail value $320, lot of 11 pieces $180 - 260

2610. WORLDWIDE: LOT of 15 miscellaneous coins: Afghanistan(rupee AH1272 & 1273, both VF); Canada, Montreal (bank ½penny 1842, VF); China (2 Northern Song cash pieces and 10cents of Kiangnan, all VG-Fine); Hong Kong (1875-H five cents,AU); Nepal (12 paisa zinc token, VF); Newfoundland (50¢ 1917,Fine); New Zealand (half crown 1842, EF-AU); Peru (1/5 sol 1875, EF); South Africa (1897 shilling, EF); Thailand (copper att, year1244, EF); USA (Washington calendar token, late 19th century,F-VF, rare); and Yemen (Himyarite scyphate drachm, EF, twocorrosion spots); retail value $380, lot of 15 pieces $180 - 260

2611. WORLDWIDE: LOT of 8 bronze medals: Bulgaria military medalwith ribbon, za nasurchenie kum chelovekolyubie (Medal forCharity), bust of Ferdinand I left, Italy 1878 white metal medal ofVictor Emmanuel II with original case of issue, Romania 1913Carol I, “The rise of the country” silvered AE medal by Gurschner,royal eagle bearing vignette of king on its breast / female figureflying above the Romanian army crossing the Danube withhanger, Papal States 2 AE medals from the 19th century, Canada AE medal Toronto Public School Board, for 4 Years “GoodConduct / Punctuality / Regularity / Diligence”, USA 1966 CornellUniversity bronze plaque with school tower and Erza Cornell, plusuniface medal with ancient coin motif, average circulationcondition, retail value $350, lot of 8 medals $150 - 250

2612. WORLDWIDE: LOT of 5 slabbed coins: Bavaria: KM-997, AR 2marks 1911-D (90th Birthday, graded AU53 by NGC); Brazil:KM-510, AR 1000 reis 1912, bust right (graded AU58 by NGC);China Republic: L&M-66, 10 cents, year 3 (graded AU details,surface hairlines, by NGC); Newfoundland: KM-4, 20 cents 1894(graded VF25 by NGC); and Sasanian: G-211, AR drachm, GDmint, year 36 (graded MS64 by NNC [sic] but really choiceVF-EF); retail value $280, lot of 5 pieces $180 - 220

2613. WORLDWIDE: LOT of 3 coins including Netherlands East IndiesNegapatnam, AE 2 cash with retrograde N, Zeno-161880; British Ceylon 1813 AE 1/12 rixdollar KM-65; and Bolivia AR 8 realescob 1685, average circulated condition, retail value $200, lot of 3 coins $100 - 200

2614. WORLDWIDE: LOT of 97 miscellaneous coins, copper and otherbase metals, including 20 piastres of Sudan AH1312 (VF), 25centimos emergency coin of Vale Marchena in Spain (Fine), andUS large cent 1835 (G-VG); the rest mostly European, a fewAmerican, Chinese, some tokens, etc., retail value $260, lot of 97 pieces $100 - 160

2615. WORLDWIDE: LOT of 16 European coins: Finland: penni 1911,and 25 pennia 1917, both UNC; Great Britain: shilling 1872, die#24, F-VF; Ibi: 25 centimos 1937, EF, spotted; Besançon: 1552carolus, VF; Chur: 3 kreuzer 1732, VG; France: 1673 jeton, Fine,and 1855-A centime, UNC; French Colonies: 5 centimes 1844-A, VF; Hesse-Cassel: 6 kreuzer 1826, Fine; Nassau: 3 kreuzer1855, EF; St. Gallen: batzen 1808, VF; Silesia: 3 kreuzer 1779,Fine; Saxe-Coburg: 3 kreuzer 1824, Fine; Saxony: 1/12 thaler1702, Good; and Venice: grosso of Antonio Venier, 1382-1400,Fine, all identified in holders, retail value $420, lot of 16 pieces $200 - 300

Numismatic Literature

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2616. Album, Stephen, Fixed Price Lists, SET of 53 early small formatprice lists, includes: 2 to 7, 9, 12 to 16, 18 to 42, 44 to 59, lot of 54 different price lists $75 - 100

2617. Album, Stephen, Fixed Price Lists, SET of 194 large formatprice lists, includes most of 60 to 263, except for the followinglists, 231, 233, 239, 240, 241, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255, set of194 different price lists $75 - 100

2618. Ancient India and Iran Trust, The Crossroads of Asia:Transformation in Image and Symbol in the Art of AncientAfghanistan and Pakistan, Cambridge 1992, 306 pages, softcover, impressive “coffee table” type book by Elizabeth Errington, JoeCribb, Maggie Claringbull, Ancient India and Iran Trust, and theFitzwilliam Museum, covers Indo-Greek and Kushan art and coins, difficult to find book $50 - 75

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2619. Artuk, Ibrahim and Cevriye Artuk, Istanbul Arkeoloji MuezeleriTeshirdeki Islami sikkeler Katalogu: Cilt I & II, Milli EgitimBasimevi, Istanbul, 1971-1974, Volume I (451 pages, 58 plates),Volume II (521 pages, 49 plates), both in hardcover, text inmodern Turkish and Ottoman Turkish. A catalog of Islamic coinsin the Istanbul Archaeological Museum. Includes descriptions ofalmost 2600 coins with 108 photographic plates. Full Arabiclegends written out where legible. Particularly strong on Anatoliancoinage. An important work, set of 2 volumes $200 - 300

2620. Bank Leu and Numismatic Fine Arts, The Garrett CollectionAuction Catalogs, three huge volumes covering the coins from the John Garrett Collection in the Johns Hopkins Library, 1984-1985.Parts I and II include prices realized, set of 3 catalogs $50 - 100

2621. Cayon & Castan, Las monedas españolas desde los visigodoshasta el quinto centenario del descubrimiento de America, Madrid1991, 1068 pages, hardcover, a large book on Spanish coinscovering Visigothic to modern coinage including proclamationmedals. Still very useful and packed with information $20 - 40

2622. Cayon & Castan, Las monedas españolas desde los ReyesCatólicos al Estado español 1474-1975, Madrid 1974, 613 pages,hardcover, a large book covering Spanish coins since the middleages, including Islamic. Still very useful and packed withinformation $20 - 40

2623. Coole, Kozono, & Bowker, Encyclopedia of Chinese Coins Vol.1: Bibliography of Far Eastern Numismatology and a Coin Index,Mission, Kansas, 1967, 581 pages, hardcover, a comprehensivebibliography of Western, Chinese & Japanese books and articleson Oriental coins to c.1966. Indices by character & by(Wade-Giles) transliteration are keyed to bibliography, showinglocation of each coin listing in all published works! Mainly usefulfor cash coinage, but covers struck & banknotes $30 - 50

2624. Coole, Rev. Arthur Braddan, Coins in China’s History,Inter-Collegiate Press, Mission, Kansas, 1965, 3rd edition 159pages, hardcover, long-time standard introduction and handbookon Chinese coinage, including pictorial overview of ancientthrough modern coins, multi-page timeline of numismatic &political history, plus many charts, tables, finding lists & indexesplus many photos and line engravings $50 - 60

2625. David Akers Numismatics, John Jay Pittman Collection: PartThree, Auction catalog 1999, one of the classic collections offoreign coins of our time, and featuring numerous high qualityrarities from Japan and China $40 - 60

2626. DeVillaret, E., Numismatique Japonaise, Paris, 1892 (original), 95 pages, 33 plates, hardcover, French text. In its day, the classicwork on Japanese. Nice woodcut plates with many unusual pieces $65 - 85

2627. Eustache, Daniel, Etudes sur la Numismatique et l’HistoireMonetaire du Maroc: I. Corpus des Dirhams Idrisites etContemporaines, Banque du Maroc, Rabat 1970-1971, 393pages, 39 plates, softcover, French text, with legends written outin Arabic. A detailed corpus of coinage of the Islamic Idrisiddynasty of Morocco. Includes historical analyses of mints,enlarged photographic plates, several indices $50 - 75

2628. Ghalib Edhem, Ismail, Catalogue Des MonnaiesTurcomanes du Musee Imperial Ottoman, Bologna 1965 (Fornireprint of the 1894 original), 175 pages, 8 plates, softcover,French & Arabic text. The former standard work on the seriesbefore the Spengler-Sayles work, limited reprint of 200 copies $20 - 40

2629. Gigante, Fabio, Monete Italiane, Varese 2003, 784 pages,softcover, although an older edition, this book has tons ofinformation on Italian States and Republic coins with prices inthree grades $30 - 40

2630. Glendining & Co., 1) London, July 5, 1949, 15 pages, collectionof Sir Richard Burn CSI, 2) London, November 3, 1949, 7 pages,collection of Sir Richard Burn CSI, 3) London, May 23, 1951, 20pages, 2 plates, collection of Sir George Morton, OBE, MC, allcollections of Indian coins, lot of 3 catalogs $15 - 25

2631. Göbl, Robert, Dokumente zur Geschichte Der Iranischen Hunnen in Baktrien Und Indien, Wiesbaden, 1967, hardcover 4 volumesbound in three books, German text (Treatiste on the History of theArayan Huns in Bactria and India) Hepthalite and related coinage,detailed work. Volume I: cataloging 365 types, 276 pages; Volume II: essay 352 pages; Volume III: 98 plates of good quality anduseful; Volume IV: closeup drawings in 47 plates of line drawingsof legends, special marks, etc. set of 4 volumes $200 - 300

2632. Graham & Winkler, Thai Coins, Bangkok 1992, 139 pages,hardcover, text in English and Thai, a history of Thai coinage inEnglish and Thai, a colorful “coffee-table” quality book. Veryscarce $50 - 75

2633. Gupta, P.L. & Hardaker, T., Punchmarked Coinage of the IndianSubcontinent: Maghada-Mauryan Series, Mumbai 2014, 306pages, 34 plates, hardcover with dust jacket, historical andnumismatic background, plus standard catalog on the commonest, late series of 3.54gm.-standard karshapanas. Greatly expanded2nd edition with 1043 vs. 613 types, including later and earliercategories. Photos (better quality) now incorporated in the charts,plus 34 plates of enlargements. Completely rewritten andexpanded historical and collector information, Indian Institute ofResearch in Numismatic Studies (IIRNS) Publication, Maharashtra $40 - 60

2634. Hirano, Shinji, The Ghaghara - Gandak River Region: ArchaicSilver punchmarked coins c. 600-300 BC, Nasik 2007, 149 pages, 9 plates, softcover, the third in AHATA project series; history ofseries, catalog of 340 illustrated specimens in 81 types.Documenting and classifying Indian punchmark coinage. Thisvolume deals with coinage of the Ganges valley. The coins are ofthe Ayodhya Hoard-type and Narhan Hoard-type, mostly the latter. The author speculates that the Narhan coins circulated from BC600-450 when Magadha was a local power. He develops achronological series, establishes the order of punches, and hasproduced a beautiful catalog with photographs of the coins anddrawings of the different types with all the symbols. Indian Institute of Research in Numismatic Studies (IIRNS) Publication,Maharashtra $25 - 35

2635. J. Schulman, Amsterdam, May 22, 1928, 88 pages, 15 plates,sale includes the collections of Sir John A. Bucknill, SupremeCourt Judge in Patna, India; Dr. J.R. Henderson, ChiefConservator at the Government Museum in Madras, India; parts of the collections of Prince Philippe of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, plus twoother collections, many Indian and South East Asian coins $20 - 30

2636. Jha, Amiteshwar K., Medieval Indian Coinages: A Historical andEconomic Perspective, Nasik 2001, 275 pages, softcover, acollection of 24 papers on Vijayanagar, Tripura, Bengal & DelhiSultans, Mughal Surat Mint, Peshwas, Travancore, etc. by topIndian and Western scholars, an Indian Institute of Research inNumismatic Studies (IIRNS) Publication, Maharashtra $20 - 30

2637. Joel L. Malter & Co., Inc., Auction XXXI, June 9, 1985, “A Private Collection of Indian Coins”, 71 pages, photos throughout,important sale with many gold and silver zodiac coins $15 - 25

2638. Khan, Sohail A., Ancient, Medieval & Recent History and Coins of Pakistan, Leo Books, Islamabad, Pakistan, 1998, 169 pages,hardcover. This is a nice overview of the numismatic history ofPakistan, not a catalog. The author is chairman of the PakistanNumismatic Society. The book begins with the AchaemenidPersians, goes through Baktrians and Indo-Greeks, Sasanians,Hephthalites and Hindu Shahis. Islamic dynasties includeGhaznavids, Ghorids, Sultans of Delhi, Mughals, Durrani andBarakzai. The Sikhs are the last covered before a very nicechronological summary of dynasties, kings and rulers of what isnow Pakistan. There are foldout chronologies, nice line drawingsand good maps $20 - 40

2639. Kochnev, Boris D., Numizmaticheskaya IstoriyaKarakhanidskogo Kaganata (991-1209), Moscow 2006, 312pages, hardcover, Numismatic History of the QarakhanidKhaganate; Part I: Investigation of the Sources, RossiiskayaAkademiya Nauk/Russian Academy of Sciences, InstitutVostokovedeniya, posthumous work completed by VladimirNastich. It is not a catalog of coins, but has great information foridentifying them. Chapters include explanation of legends,including all the variations of names, lists of mints in Arabic andRussian, and Koranic and non-Koranic inscriptions, methods ofstudy, and a summary of all the names found on Qarakhanidcoins; a long political history of the Qarakhanids; and a finalchapter on what the coins tell us about the history of theQarakhanids, Russian text $20 - 40

2640. Künker, The Sultan Collection Auction Catalog, Osnabrück2011-13, The Sultan Collection: An Old Private Collection ofOttoman Coins (Münzen des Ottomanischen Reiches) in threeparts; Part I: Catalog 199 December 2011; Part II: Catalog June2012; Part III: Catalog 231 March 2013, all three catalogshardbound into one book, a wonderful reference work on thisimportant collection $50 - 75

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2641. Lane-Poole, Stanley, Catalogue of the Collection of Arabic CoinsPreserved in the Khedivial Library in Cairo, London 1897(original), 384 pages, hardcover, English text with Arabicdescriptions. A catalog of the museum holdings includingUmayyad, Abbasid, Aghlabid, Tulunid, Ikhshidid, Fatimid, Ayyubid, Mamluk, Ottoman, Sudan, Umayyad of Spain, Hammudid ofMalaga, Hudid of Zaragoza, King of Denia, Idrisid, Murabitid,Muwahhid, Granada, Hafsid, Marinid, ‘Alawi Sharifs, Dulafid,Samanid, Ghaznavid, Buwayhid, Hasanwayhid, Hamdanid,Qarmatid, Mirdasid, ‘Uqaylid, Marwanid, Great Seljuq, Artuqid,Zangid, Begteginid, Chingizid, Ilkhan, Zand, Qajar, Manghits ofBukhara, Khoqand, Kashgar, Normans of Sicily. Legends arewritten out, no illustrations. It is obviously strongest in Egyptiandynasties, with very few coins of the others $150 - 250

2642. Levinson, Robert, The Early Dated Coins of Europe, 1234-1500,Clifton 2007, 284 pages, 4 color plates, hardcover, withillustrations throughout, rarity guide. This book presents for thefirst time, a comprehensive listing, by date, region, state and mint,of all known types of gold, silver and copper coins struck inmedieval Europe with an Anno Domini date of 1500 or earlier.These ‘early dated’ coins form one of the first links betweenmedieval and modern coinage. Anno Domini dating on coins using latin script did not begin until the mid-13th century and did notbecome prevalent in Europe until three centuries later $50 - 75

2643. Lingen, Jan, Marwar Jodhpur State History and Coinage, Mumbai 2012, 208 pages, hardcover with dusk jacket, Political &numismatic history, catalog with color photos and line drawings $30 - 50

2644. MacDowall, David W. & Jha, Amiteshwar, Foreign Coins foundin the Indian Sub-continent, Mumbai 1995, 132 pages, softcover,colloquium papers on Greek, Roman, Chinese, Venetian coins, by M. Mitchiner, B. N. Mukherjee, D. MacDowall, Berghaus, D.Rajgor, P.L. Gupta, Alan Stahl, etc., an Indian Institute ofResearch in Numismatic Studies (IIRNS) Publication, Maharashtra $25 - 35

2645. Maheshwari, K.K., Imitations in Continuity: Tracking the SilverCoinage of Early Medieval India, Nasik 2010, 319 pages,hardcover with dust jacket. This book traces the Indo-Sassaniancoinage from its fifth century Sasanian origin to the late issues byanalyzing not only minor changes in the coin design, but alsofindspots of many hoards and sequence of reducing silver content. He has presented a clear and convincing exposition of thisimportant coinage, which provided the currency of an extensivearea of north and northwestern India for many centuries. IndianInstitute of Research in Numismatic Studies (IIRNS) Publication,Maharashtra $50 - 70

2646. Murphy, Paul, Silver Punchmarked Coinage: Kosala State Region c. 600-470 BC, Mumbai 2001, 107 pages, softcover, in-depthhistory, catalog & glossary of symbols. Non-consecutivenumbering. Same size & format as Gupta-Hardaker. First in Ahata Project series on punchmarks, an Indian Institute of Research inNumismatic Studies (IIRNS) Publication, Maharashtra $20 - 30

2647. Neumann, Josef, Beschreibung der bekanntestenKupfermünzen, Johnson 1966 reprint of the 1858-72 originals, 7volumes complete, 79 well-executed lithographic plates of coins,still indispensable work on copper coins of the world, the thirdvolume, mostly covering Oriental coins, is especially useful, with42 of the 79 total plates appearing in that volume, set of 7 volumes $100 - 200

2648. Niemczyk, Pawel, Antykwariat Numizmatyczny Aukcja 1,Warszawa 2010, first auction catalog of this Polish firm, in the redhard cover edition, with prices realized. A beautiful catalogcovering Polish numismatics, and difficult to find in the market $40 - 60

2649. Numismatic Society of Bombay, Numismatic Digest, LOT of 23booklets, softcover: Volume I June 1977 Part I & Part II, Volume IIJune 1978 Part I, Volume II December 1978 Part II, Volume IIIJune 1979 part I, Volume III December 1979 part II, Volume IVJune 1980 part I, Volume IV December 1980 part II, Volume VJune 1981 part I, Volume V December 1981 part II, Volume VIJune & December 1982 parts I & II, Volume VII June & December1983 parts I & II, Volume VIII June & December 1984 parts I & II,Volume IX June & December 1985 parts I & II, Volume XDecember 1986, Volume XI December 1987, Volume 12 1988 &Volume 13 1989; hardcover, Volume 14 1990, Volume 15 1991,Volume 16 1992, Volume 18 1994, Volume 20 1996, Volume 21 & 22 1997-98, lot of 23 booklets $50 - 75

2650. Numismatic Society of India, SET of 72 Journals & Indexes ofthe Numismatic Society of India from 1939 to 1996, huge box of72 softcover journals (more details on our website), Lot of 72 books $150 - 250

2651. Numismatic Society of India, Bibliography of Indian Coins, SETof 4 softcover books, Part 1: (Ancient), set of 4 volumes covering1939-1980, indexed by dynasty, ruler, and author, set of 4 books $15 - 25

2652. Numismatic Society of India, Bibliography of Indian Coins, SETof 4 softcover books, Part 2: (Muhammedan/Medieval-Modern),set of 4 volumes covering 1939-1980, indexed by dynasty, ruler,and author, set of 4 books $15 - 25

2653. Numismatic Society of India, Bibliography of Indian Coins, LOTof 7 softcover books, Singhal, C.R., Mint Towns of the MughalEmperors of India (Numismatic Society of India #4), 1953 (2copies), Ray, S.C., Stratigraphic Evidence of Coins in IndianExcavations and Some Allied Issues (Numismatic Notes andMonographs: No. 8) (2 copies), Dobbins, Walton, Saka-PahlavaCoinage (Numismatic Society of India, Memoirs No. 5 series)Varanasi, 1973, Singh Jai Prakash and Nisar Ahmad, Coinageand Economy of North Eastern States of India (NumismaticSociety of India, Memoirs No. 7 series) Varanasi, 1978, Shastri,Ajay Mitra, Foreign Elements in Indian Indigenous Coins(Numismatic Society of India, Memoirs No. 8 series), Varanasi,1982, lot of 7 books $20 - 40

2654. Numismatic Society of India, Numismatic Notes andMonographs, LOT of 12 softcover books, No. 11, Biddulph, C.H.,Coins of the Pandyas, Varanasi, 1966, 71 pages, 6 plates; No. 12, Gopal, Lallanji, Early Medieval Coin-Types of Northern India,Varanasi, 1966, 81 pages, 12 plates, No. 13, Biddulph, C.H.,Coins of the Cholas, Varanasi, 1968, 5 plates, 63 pages, 5 plates;No. 14, Prakash, Vidya, Coinage of South India, 1968, Varanasi,103 pages, 7 plates; No. 15, Gupta, Parmeshwari Lal,Coin-Hoards from Gujarat State, Varanesi, 1969, 22 pages; No.16, Gupta, Parmeshwari Lal, Coin-Hoards from MaharashtraState, Varanesi, 1970, 48 pages; No. 17 Part I, Sarma,Ramanimohan, Coinage of Tripura, Varanasi, 1980, 44 pages, 2plates; No. 17 Part II, Gopal, Lallanji, Coinage of Nepal and itsNeighbourhood, Varanasi, 1980, 35 pages, 2 plates; No. 18,Dobbins, Walton, A Schema of Indo-Baktrian Coinage, Varanasi,1980, 82 pages; No. 19, Mukherjee, B.N., A Plea For Study of Artin Coinage, Varanasi, 1983, 53 pages, 9 plates; No. 20,Mukherjee, Dolly, Coins of the Republic of India, Varanasi, 1985,17 pages, 6 plates; No. 21, Narasimhamurthy, A.V., Coins andCurrency System in Vijayanagara Empire, Varanasi, 1991, 82pages, 5 plates, lot of 12 books $40 - 60

2655. Perk, Halûk and Hüsnü Öztürk, Anadolu Sikke Monografileri I /Anatolian Coins Monographies I., Anadolu Sikkeleri Serisi I. Halûk Perk Muzesi Yayinlari, Istanbul, 2007, 233 pages, softcover,bilingual (English and Turkish). This is a collection of six papers by the authors on Anatolian numismatics, (more details available onour website) $20 - 30

2656. Plant, Richard, Arabic Coins and How to Read Them, London,1973 original, 150 pages, without plates, hardcover. Useful for thebeginning collector of Islamic coins. Shows how to read dates and mints in Kufic and modern Arabic script with a good vocabulary ofwords found on Islamic coins. Tests given in each chapter $20 - 40

2657. Rada y Delgado, Juan de Dios de la, Catálogo de monedasarábigas españolas que se conservan en el Museo ArqueológicoNacional, Madrid 1892 (original), 304 pages, hardcover, Spanish& Arabic text, coins in the National Archaeological Museum. Veryscarce original edition, as new with title page loose $100 - 200

2658. Semans, Scott, Daniel K.E. Ching Sale, Auction catalog June1991, softcover, includes cast, struck, banknotes, charms,exonumia, Japan, other Asia, quality format auction of 1375 lots,about 40% illustrated. Informative mini-articles by Bruce Smithwith information unpublished in Western references. Censusfigures for modern coins $20 - 30

2659. Shamma, Samir, A Catalogue of Abbasid Copper Coins, London,1998 published by Al-Rafid, 416 pages, 4 plates, softcover, text inboth Arabic and English. This is the largest listing of Abbasidcopper coins heretofore published. Listings are arranged first byregion, then by mint, then in date order, with the undated piecesusually added at the end of each mint. The full text andarrangement of each coin is provided whenever known to theauthor, who also provides references to where the type has beenpublished, or the location of unpublished pieces (normally inmuseums and a few private collections) $50 - 60

2660. Shanghai Museum, Sichóu zhi lù guguó qiánbì jì si lù wénhuàguójì xuéshù yántao huì lùnwén jí (Proceedings of the Symposium on Ancient Coins, Shanghai, 2011, 481 pages, softcover, photosthroughout. This international symposium took place at theShanghai Museum in December 2006. The published papers aremostly in Chinese, with a small number in English. $40 - 60

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2661. Shanghai Museum and Shanghai Numismatic Society,Zhongguó lìdài huòbì dà xì (Great Ancient Chinese CurrencySystem), Shanghai, 2002, Volume 2, 783 pages, 20 color plates,with 5062 listings, a massive 11"x15" hardcover volume in slipcase, Chinese text, covering Qin, Western and Eastern Han andThree Kingdom dynasties coinage. Numbered specimen listingswith good rubbings and catalog numbers. With rarity rating, andoften weight, diameter, and hoard reference noted in plates or inchart at back. Shows specimens beyond the Shanghai Museum’scollection. This volume includes the complex banliang and wuzhuseries. However, some forgeries are included in the listings andthere are numerous errors in attribution of banliang and wuzhu.Includes several illustrated essays on coinage of this period $130 - 170

2662. Shanghai Museum and Shanghai Numismatic Society,Zhongguó lìdài huòbì dà xì (Great Ancient Chinese CurrencySystem), Shanghai, 2009, Volume 5, 629 pages, 24 color plates, a massive 11"x15" hardcover volume in slip case, Chinese text,3584 listings, covering Five Dynasties, Liao, Jin, Xi Xia, Yuan,early Ming plus selections of Islamic Mongol, Chaghatayid andIlkhanid coins. Includes sycee, banknotes, and banknote printingblocks. Numbered specimen listings with good rubbings andcatalog numbers. With rarity rating, and often weight, diameter,and hoard reference noted in plates or in chart at back. Showsspecimens beyond the Shanghai Museum’s collection. Includesnumerous tables and special articles $170 - 220

2663. Singatullina, Al’fira, Dzhuchidskiye Monety PovolzhskikhGorodov XIII Veka (Juchid coins of the Volga cities of the XIIIcentury), Isdatel’stvo Zaman, Kazan, 2003, 192 pages, hardcover, Russian text. This edition greatly expands the work from her 1998study of Golden Horde coins. This is the most extensive coverageof the anonymous, mostly anepigraphic, Bulghar coinagepublished to date. There are 273 types fully described with superb line drawings and clear photographs. It includes early coinage inthe name of al-Nasir, Mongke and Ariq Buqa, coins of the Bulgharmint, including Mengu Timur, Toda, Mengu, Tula Buqa,anonymous dated coinage, anepigraphic and other Bulgharcoinage, and coins of Bilyar, Kerman, Sarai and Ukek. Veryimportant and well done work $30 - 40

2664. Sotheby & Co., London, April-May 1958, 96 pages, 26 plates, the sale includes the collection of Maj-Gen H L Haughton CB, CIE,CBE who served in India, Commander of the Kohat District.Author of: Sport and Folk-Lore in the Himalaya, 1913. He was amajor coin collector whose holdings, chiefly of Alexander theGreat and his Indo-Greek successors, were sold in this Sotheby’sauction $20 - 30

2665. Sotheby’s, Islamic Auction Catalogues, London, SET of 24specialized Islamic auctions dating from 1978-1987. These saleswere the cornerstone of the market for Islamic coins as theyemerged as desirable collectables with Mideast buyers, andinclude countless rarities, critical for research. Mostly as new, afew with minor notations, lot of 24 catalogs $500 - 700

2666. Sotheby’s, The Virgil Brand Collection Auction Catalogues,London. The Virgil Brand Collection, presented in 10 installmentsfrom 1982 - 1985, and featuring one of the greatest collections offoreign coins ever assembled. Sales 9 and 10 include fascinatingitems from India and the Islamic world. All as new but Sale 10 with minor tape repair. Seldom offered in the market! lot of 10 catalogs $150 - 250

2667. Sotheby & Co., London, June 14, 1985, 366 pages, 11 plates, the sale includes the collection of Virgil M. Brand Colonial IndianCoins $15 - 25

2668. South Indian Numismatic Society, Studies in South IndianCoins, LOT of 11 books, volume 1 with 16 articles, Volume 2 with21 articles, Volume 4 with 23 articles, Volume 5 with 24 articles,Volume 6 with 19 articles, Volume 7 with 31 articles, Volume 8with 28 articles, Volume 9 with 27 articles, Volume 10 with 27articles, Volume 11 with 37 articles, Volume 12 with 20 articles, lot of 11 books $40 - 60

2669. Spink, Hong Kong - Singapore Auction Catalogues, including theelusive Chiu Sze Hoi (1997), Maurice Kolsky (1997), Dragon(1996) Collections, and a general sale of coins and banknotesfrom January, 2009. Very nice copies, lot of 4 catalogs $50 - 100

2670. Spink, Islamic Auction Catalogues, Zurich Auction Catalogues,set of four sales dating from 1986-1991, including 18, 22, 31 and37, and featuring some of the top rarities in the Islamic series.These catalogs are extremely difficult to obtain, and bring €40-60each when available. A very clean group of the four classicauctions, and a must for the advanced collector of Islamicmedieval and modern. Also included is the hardcover edition ofthe Bank Leu Turath Collection sale of 1996, Emirates CoinAuction 2 by Baldwin’s and Arabian Coins and Medals, 2000, theSpink sale of the Turath Collection Part II, 1999, Sotheby’s Dubaisale of 1985 featuring rare Islamic coins, rugs and jewelry, and the Centuries of Gold exhibit, drawing from the collection of WilliamKazan, by the Zamana Gallery, London, 1986; an important workrelating to Islamic numismatic rarities, lot of 9 catalogs $150 - 250

2671. Stevens, Dr. Paul, The Coinage of the Hon. East India Company:Part I, The Coins of the Bengal Presidency, London, 2012, 576pages, hardcover with dust jacket. This book explores the coinsand mints of the Bengal Presidency from 1757, when the EIC firstacquired the right to mint coins there, until 1835, when a uniformcoinage was introduced into British India. The book is divided intoten chapters, each dealing with a different time or location of thecoinage. Each chapter consists of a short summary followed by avery detailed exploration of the information found mainly in thearchives of the EIC. This part contains extensive archival extracts,which should prove useful to both numismatists and historiansstudying the EIC. Next, within each chapter, there is a detailedcatalogue of the coins discussed within that chapter, and finallythere is a list of references that should ensure that the originalsources can easily be found. In essence this book builds uponand expands the well-known work originally produced by MajorFred Pridmore $60 - 80

2672. Sultan, Jem, Coins of the Ottoman Empire & The TurkishRepublic, Thousand Oaks 191, hardcover, Volume One Text: 457pages, illustrated with drawings and text of all the coins listed andreference sources. Volume Two Plates: 367 pages, hardcover,profusely illustrated with photographs of 4437 coins. Both volumes are housed in a slipcase. Difficult to find reference and still veryuseful, both volumes in this lot, limited edition, #3 of 1000 copies,first page signed by the author with his toughra to Robert Null,excellent condition, set of 2 volumes $150 - 250

2673. Treadwell, Luke, Buyid Coinage: A Die Corpus (322-445 A.H.),Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, 2001, 247 pages, 172 plates,hardcover with dust jacket, English text with Arabic legends written out. An extremely thorough study of the Buwayhid/Buyid dynasty.He describes every known die variant of every mint of the dynasty, with full descriptions of the legends on the coins in the text andexcellent plates at the back. There are indices of names andsecondary names and titles, a good map of the geographic extentof the Buwayhids, and a genealogical tree $50 - 75

2674. Troxell, Hyla, The Coinage of the Lycian League, New York,1982, 255 pages, 43 plates, hardcover, American NumismaticSociety, Numismatic Notes and Monographs, No. 162, this greatbook covers four hoards (Lycia 1977 Hoard; Lycia 1935 Hoard;Kemer 1970 Hoard; and the Marmmaris 1976 Hoard) central tothe understanding of the League’s coinage. There areapproximately 1,825 coins cataloged in this book. The first part ofthe book provides a catalog of the coins broken down into fiveperiods (with a Period used to denote the five major divisions ofthe League’s coinage, alternating bronze and silver): Period I:Bronzes of Lycia in Genere (Three denominations, ca. 200-167BC); Period II: Silver of the Cities (Drachms, 167 BC or later-ca.84-81 BC; Series 1 -Series 3 Mints); Period III: Bronzes of theCities (Three demoninations, ca. 100-mid 30s BC; Mints:Antiphellus-Xanthus); Period IV: Silver of the Districts (Drachms,hemidrachms and quarter drachms, mid 40s-after 19/18 BC;Mints: Cragus-Tlos-Cargus); Period V: Bronzes of the Districts(four or more denominiations, and also sestertii and dupondii, late30s BC-ca. AD 40) $10 - 20

2675. Van’t Haaff, Anne, Saurashtra (c. 450-50 BC) Surasena (c. 500 -350 BC): Silver Punchmarked Coinage, Nasik 2004, 120 pages,softcover, part of the AHATA project to create a comprehensivecatalog of ancient Indian punch-marked coinage. The SaurashtraJanapada was in west-central India. The geography of theSarasena Janapada is not fully known. Its capital was Mathura,located on the Jumna River. The Saurashtra coinage is verycomplicated because of frequent overstrikes, so symbols are notalways clear. The Sarasena coinage is simpler, most with a lionand a fish. The author has done a marvelous job of identifying,classifying and arranging the symbols found on coins of bothJanapadas. An excellent catalog with good line drawings andphotographs of each coin. Indian Institute of Research inNumismatic Studies (IIRNS) Publication, Maharashtra $25 - 35

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2676. Xiao, Huangpeng, Dàqián tú lù gùgong qing qián pu, Beijing1989, about 200 pages, hardcover, written by a former director ofthe National Palace Museum Archives, responsible for keeping old coins. A compilation of two Qing Dynasty books with excellentrubbings on hundreds of coins, printed by the Beijing PekingUniversity Library, limited to 1000 copies $20 - 30

2677. Yapi Kredi Yayinlari Publishers, Power of Gold, Golds of Power: Exhibition of Gold Coins; Yapi Kredi Collection, Altinin IktidariIktidarin Altinlari: Yapi Kredi Altin Sikke Koleksiyonu, Istanbul,2004, 416 pages, softcover, full color excellent illustrations, VedatNedim Tör Museum, Contents: Sennur Senturk “Yapi Kredi CoinCollections”; A. Emel Geckinli “Gold”; Oguz Tekin “Ancient Greek,Roman and Byzantine coins”; Jere L. Bacharach “ReadingEgyptian and Syrian Islamic coinage”; Ahmet Tabakoglu “Goldmoney in the Middle East and in the Ottoman Empire”; HalilSahillioglu “The role of international monetary and metalmovements in Ottoman monetary history (1300-1750)”; HalilInalcik “Two rivals: Gold and silver”; Halil Eldem “Turning paperinto gold and gold into paper (1863-1947)”; Oguz Tekin “States,sovereigns and their coins”; Turkish and English text $65 - 85

2678. Yuanjie, Zhu, Xinjiang Numismatics, Xinjiang Art and Photo Press Educational and Cultural Press, Hong Kong, 1991, 234 pages, 8pages of charts, hardcover with slip jacket, text in Chinese andEnglish. Numerous color photos and diagrams of coins, sycees,and banknotes throughout explaining the numismatic history of the Xinjiang region from the Han Dynasty through modern times. Alsoincludes section on foreign currency imported into Xinjiang duringthe China trade $65 - 85

2679. Book Lot, LOT of 18 books, journals, and other general paperson Indian Numismatics, interesting group, lot of 18 items $30 - 50

2680. Book Lot, LOT of three books, 1) Cresswell, O.D., Chinese Cash, 1971, 110 pages, softcover, a beginner catalog of 370 types withreduced hand drawings with description & often numismaticbackground given for each type, 2) Mowery, Thomas, One CashCoins of China’s Manchu Dynasty 1664-1911, 1972, 32 pages,softcover, a hobbyist checklist & identifier with valuations &numbering system, 3) Spadone, J.G., Catalog of ModernJapanese Korean Manchukuo Coins, 1960, 88 pages, hardcover,printed in Tokyo mainly for Western collectors, the prices reflectthe market just before its first explosion; woodcut illustrations, lot of 3 books $10 - 20

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tax not paid by Buyer that should have been paid, even if not collected

by Stephen Album Rare Coins Inc. by mistake, error, negligence or

gross negligence, Buyer remains liable for and agrees to promptly pay

the same on demand together with any interest or penalty that may

be assessed.

7. Financial Responsibility. In the event any applicable conditions of

these Terms of Sale herein are not complied with by a Buyer or if the

Buyer fails to make payment in full by the Default Date, Stephen

Album Rare Coins Inc. reserves the right, in its sole discretion, in

addition to all other remedies which it may have at law or in equity,

to: (a) rescind the sale of that lot or any other lot or lots sold to the

defaulting Buyer, retaining all payments made by Buyer as liquidated

damages, it being recognized that actual damages may be speculative

or difficult to compute, or (b) resell a portion or all of the lots held by

Stephen Album Rare Coins Inc., in a commercially reasonable manner,

which may include a public or private sale, in a quantity sufficient in

the opinion of Stephen Album Rare Coins Inc. to satisfy the

indebtedness, plus all accrued charges, and Stephen Album Rare Coins

Inc. may charge a seller’s commission that is commercially reasonable.

More than one such sale may take place at the option of Stephen

Album Rare Coins Inc. If the Auctioneer resells the lots, Buyer agrees

to pay for the reasonable cost of such sale, together with any

incidental costs of sale, including reasonable attorney's fees and costs,

cataloguing and any other reasonable charges. Notice of the sale shall

be by U.S.P.S. Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested to the address

utilized on the Bid Sheet, Auction Consignment and Security

Agreement or other last known address by Stephen Album Rare Coins

Inc. The proceeds shall be applied first to the satisfaction of any

damages occasioned by Buyer's breach, then to any other

indebtedness owed to Stephen Album Rare Coins Inc., including

without limitation, commissions, handling charges, carrying charges,

the expenses of both sales, reasonable attorneys' fees, costs,

collection agency fees and costs and any other costs or expenses

incurred. Buyer shall also be liable to Stephen Album Rare Coins Inc.

for any deficiency if the proceeds of such sale or sales are insufficient

to cover such amounts.

Buyer grants to Stephen Album Rare Coins Inc., or assignees, the right

to offset any sums due, or fund to be due to Stephen Album Rare

Coins Inc., and to make such offset from any past, current, or future

consignment, or purchases that are in the possession or control of the

Auctioneer or from any sums due to Buyer by Stephen Album Rare

Coins Inc., its affiliates and assignees. In addition, defaulting Buyers

will be deemed to have granted to Stephen Album Rare Coins Inc., or

its assignees, a security interest in: (x) the purchased lots and their

proceeds, and (y) such sums or other items and their proceeds, in the

possession of Stephen Album Rare Coins Inc., its affiliates or

assignees, to secure all indebtedness due to Stephen Album Rare

Coins Inc., plus all accrued expenses, carrying charges, attorney fees,

and costs, until the indebtedness is paid in full. Buyer grants Stephen

Album Rare Coins Inc. the right to file a UCC-1 financing statement for

such items, and to assign such interest to any affiliated or related

company or any third party deemed appropriate by Stephen Album

Rare Coins Inc. If the auction invoice is not paid for in full by the

Default Date, a carrying charge of one percent (1%) per month may be

imposed on the unpaid amount until it is paid in full. In the event this

interest rate exceeds the interest permitted by law, the same shall be

adjusted to the maximum rate permitted by law, and any amount paid

in excess thereof shall be allocated to principal. Buyer agrees to pay all

reasonable attorney's fees, court costs and other collection costs

incurred by Stephen Album Rare Coins Inc. or any affiliated or related

company to collect past due invoices or to interpret or enforce the

terms hereof or in any action or proceeding arising out of or related to

the Auction. Stephen Album Rare Coins Inc. reserves the right to

assign its interest to any third party. To the extent that the Buyer for

any lot consists of more than one person or entity, each such person

or entity is jointly and severally liable for all obligations of the Buyer,

regardless of the title or capacity of such person or entity. Stephen

Album Rare Coins Inc. shall have all the rights of a secured party under

the California Uniform Commercial Code and all rights of the

consignor to collect amounts due from the Buyer, whether at law or

equity.

8. Disclaimer and Warranties.

a) Coins listed in this catalog graded by PCGS, NGC or ANACS

cachet or any other third party grading service or examined by

the buyer prior to the auction sale may not be returned for any

reason whatsoever by any Buyer, except for claims related to

authenticity.

b) For non-certified coins that have not been examined by the

Buyer prior to the Auction: if it is determined in a review by the

Auctioneer that there is a material error in the catalog

description of a non-certified coin or the coin is not authentic,

such lot may be returned, provided written notice is received by

the Auctioneer no later than seventy-two (72) hours of delivery

of the lots in question, and such lots are returned and received

by Stephen Album Rare Coins Inc., in their original, containers,

no later than fourteen (14) calendar days after delivery, in the

same condition the lot(s) were delivered to the Buyer, time

being of the essence.

c) If an item or items are returned pursuant to the terms herein,

they must be housed in their original container. Late remittance

or removal of any item from its original container, or altering a

coin constitutes just cause for revocation of all return privileges

except for items proven not genuine.

d) Group lots are SOLD AS IS. We will not accept returns on group

lots. Please examine group lots carefully before bidding.

e) Grading or condition of rare coins may have a material effect on

the value of the item(s) purchased, and the opinion of others

(including independent grading services) may differ with the

independent grading services opinion or interpretation of the

Auctioneer. Auctioneer shall not be bound by any prior, or

subsequent opinion, determination or certification by any

independent grading service.

f) All oral and written statements made by Stephen Album Rare

Coins Inc. and its employees (including affiliated and related

companies) are statements of opinion only, and are not

warranties or representations of any kind, unless stated as a

specific written warranty, and no employee or agent of Stephen

Album Rare Coins Inc. has authority to vary or alter these Terms

and Conditions of Auction. Any alteration shall be effective only

if in writing and signed by an officer of Stephen Album Rare

Coins Inc. authorized to do so. Stephen Album Rare Coins Inc.

reserves the right to vary or alter the Terms of Sale, either

generally or with respect to specific persons or circumstances, in

its sole discretion. Any variation or alteration shall be effective

only if in writing and signed by an officer of Stephen Album Rare

Coins Inc. authorized to do so.

g) Bidders shall have no recourse against the Consignor for any

reason whatsoever.

h) Bidder acknowledges that the coin market is speculative,

unregulated and volatile, and that coin prices may rise or fall

over time. Stephen Album Rare Coins Inc. does not guarantee

that any customer buying for investment purposes will be able

to sell for a profit in the future.

i) Bidder acknowledges and agrees that neither Stephen Album

Rare Coins Inc., nor its employees, affiliates, agents, third-party

providers or consignors warrant that auctions will be

unimpaired, uninterrupted or error free and accordingly shall

not be held liable for such events.

9. Waiver and Release. Bidder, for himself, his heirs, agents,

successors and assignees, generally and specifically waives and

releases, and forever discharges Stephen Album Rare Coins Inc., and

its respective affiliates, parents, shareholders, agents, subsidiaries,

employees, members of their respective boards of directors, and each

of them, and their respective successors and assignees from any and

all claims, rights, demands and causes of actions and suits, of

whatever kind or nature, including but not limited to claims based

upon Auctioneer’s negligence, whether in law or equity, whether

known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected (a "Claim"), which

Bidder may assert with respect to and/or arising out of, or in

connection with any challenge to the title to or authenticity of any

goods purchased, the sale itself, any lot bid upon or consigned, and/or

the auction, except where such Claim is otherwise expressly

authorized in these Terms of Sale. It is the intention of Bidder that this

waiver and release shall be effective as a bar to each and every Claim

that may arise hereunder or be related to the Auction, and Bidder

hereby knowingly and voluntarily waives any and all rights and

benefits otherwise conferred upon him by the provisions of Section

1542 of the California Civil Code, which reads in full as follows:

"A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS WHICH THE

CREDITOR DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS OR HER

FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE, WHICH IF KNOWN

BY HIM OR HER MUST HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS OR HER

SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR."

10. Disputes. If a dispute arises concerning ownership of a lot or

concerning proceeds of any sale, Stephen Album Rare Coins Inc.

reserves the right to commence a statutory inter-pleader proceeding

at the expense of the Consignor and Buyer and any other applicable

party, and in such event shall be entitled to its reasonable attorneys'

fees and costs. Stephen Album Rare Coins Inc. reserves the right to

cancel or postpone the Auction or any session thereof for any reason

whatsoever. No Bidder shall have any claim as a result thereof,

including for incidental or consequential damages. Neither Stephen

Album Rare Coins Inc. nor any affiliated or related company shall be

responsible for incidental or consequential damages arising out of any

failure of the Terms of Sale, the auction or the conduct thereof and in

no event shall such liability exceed the purchase price, premium, or

fees paid. Rights granted to Bidders under the within Terms and

Conditions of Auction are personal and apply only to the Bidder who

initially purchases the lot(s) from Stephen Album Rare Coins Inc.. The

rights may not be assigned or transferred to any other person or

entity, whether by sale of the lot(s), operation of law or otherwise.

Any attempt to assign or transfer any such rights shall be absolutely

void and unenforceable. No third party may rely on any benefit or

right conferred by these Terms and Conditions.

11. General Terms. These Terms and Conditions of Auction and the

auction shall be construed and enforced in accordance with, and

governed by, the laws of the State of California, regardless of the

location of the Auction. Any dispute arising out of or related to these

Terms of Sale, the Auction or any lot, with the sole exception of

actions by Stephen Album Rare Coins Inc. to collect amounts owed to

it and other damages, shall be submitted to binding arbitration

pursuant to the rules of the International Association of Professional

Numismatists (I.A.P.N.). Bidder acknowledges and agrees that the

competent courts of the State of California shall have exclusive

jurisdiction, subject to the requirement to arbitrate, over any

dispute(s) arising hereunder, regardless of any party's current or

future residence or domicile. Bidder further agrees that venue of the

arbitration proceeding shall be in Sonoma County, California; and any

court proceeding shall be in the Sonoma County Superior Court, in the

State of California. Bidder agrees that any arbitration or legal action

with respect to this Auction is barred unless commenced within one

(1) year of the date of this Auction. These Terms of Sale and the

information on our website constitute the entire agreement between

the parties hereto on the subject matter hereof and supersede all

other agreements, understandings, warranties and representations

concerning the subject matter hereof. If any section of these Terms of

Auction or any term or provision of any section is held to be invalid,

void, or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, the

remaining sections or terms and provisions of a section shall continue

in full force and effect without being impaired or invalidated in any

way. Stephen Album Rare Coins Inc. may at its sole and absolute

discretion, make loans or advances to Consignors and/or Bidders.

12. Special Services. If you wish to limit your total expenditures,

please fill in the maximum amount you wish to spend on your bid

sheet. This is a personal service and a Stephen Album Rare Coins Inc.

representative will personally attend to your bid sheet by bidding

from the auction book, buying lots for your account until your

authorized expenditure is reached. While we will do our best in your

behalf, due to the speed of the auction sale and the sometimes

crowded conditions, we cannot be responsible for failure to execute

such a bid properly.

13. Floor Bidding. We reserve the right to refuse to allow a person to

attend the live floor bidding session of the sale, and also reserve the

right to eject disruptive or non-compliant bidders from the floor

session, at the discretion of the auctioneer. Photography is prohibited

for all attendees. Smoking within the building is prohibited for all

attendees. Lot pickup for items won by bidders who bid live from the

auction floor will be allowed no sooner than 24 hours after the final

lot is hammered on the day that the lots were won. This pickup

timeline may be altered at the discretion of the auctioneer.

Stephen Album Rare Coins Inc. auctions are not approval sales.

Bidding in this auction sale constitutes unconditional acceptance by

the Bidder of the foregoing terms of sale.

BIDDING INCREMENTS (USD)

From To Increment

$0 $99 $5

$100 $199 $10

$200 $299 $20

$300 $499 $25

$500 $999 $50

$1,000 $1,999 $100

$2,000 $2,999 $200

$3,000 $4,999 $250

$5,000 $9,999 $500

$10,000 $19,999 $1,000

$20,000 $29,999 $2,000

$30,000 $49,999 $2,500

$50,000 $99,999 $5,000

$100,000 $199,999 $10,000

$200,000 $299,999 $20,000

$300,000 $499,999 $25,00

$500,000 $999,999 $50,000

*One cut bid is allowed per lot (floor and phone bidders only).

INVITING AUCTION CONSIGNMENTSFOR FUTURE SALES

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FUTURE AUCTION DATES*Stephen Album Auction 26 September 15-16, 2016 (Consignment Deadline: July 1, 2016) Horizon Auction I (London) (in conjunction with Wilkes & Curtis Ltd.) October 2, 2016 (Consignment Deadline July 15, 2016) Stephen Album Auction 27 January 19-20, 2017 (Consignment Deadline: November 4, 2016)

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Stephen Album Rare Coins, Inc. PO Box 7386 Santa Rosa, CA 95407 USA Member: IAPN, ANA, ANS, ONS, RNS, CSNA, AVA, MCS, RCNA Bonded California auctioneers

TEL: 1-707-539-2120FAX: [email protected]

*future auction dates are subject to change

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