Lot No : 133
Auction No : 7
Almora Kingdom, Chand Rajas, Gurkha Occupation of Kumaon (1791–1815 AD), issued in the name of Shah Alam II, Copper Paisa, 5.90 grms, Obverse: Vishnu Padam as Mint Mark, Very Fine+, Very Rare From 1791 to 1815, the Gurkhas of Nepal occupied Kumaon after defeating the Chand Rajas. They ruled harshly through heavy taxation and strict control from Kathmandu. In 1815, the British defeated them in the Anglo-Nepalese War, ending their rule and annexing Kumaon under the Treaty of Sugauli in 1816.
2200
Lot No : 139
Auction No : 7
Gingee Marathas, Raja Rama Rao, (1725 – 1740 AD), Gold Fanam, 0.40grms, Obverse: Degenerated Goddess Kali Figure, Reverse: Nagari Legend Rama Rao, An exceptional example of this rare issue. The clear and well-executed legends suggest it belongs to an early phase of Rama Rao’s coinage, as most known specimens are typically illegible. A sharply struck and aesthetically refined piece—extremely rare and highly desirable.
5000
Lot No : 142
Auction No : 7
Maratha Confederacy, Peshwas, INO of Shah Alam II, (1759 – 1806 AD/ 1173 – 1221 AH), Silver Rupee, 11.10grms, Minted at Muhiyabad urf Poona, RY12, n unusual rupee bearing the name “Shah Alam” instead of the typical “Shah Ali Gauhar.” Not listed in any major catalogues, this intriguing variant stands out for its rarity. Graded Very Fine+, it is a remarkable and highly uncommon piece for the discerning collector