Lot No : 143
Auction No : 7
Mysore Kingdom, Haidar Ali (AH 1174-1197, 1761-1782 AD), Copper Paisa, Minted at Balhari, Very Fine+, Very Rare. In 1769, Hyder Ali captured Ballari Fort from Hanumappa Nayaka, the local chieftain under the declining Vijayanagara legacy. He fortified the structure with the help of a French engineer, securing strategic control over northeastern Karnataka and strengthening Mysore’s position against the Marathas, the Nizam, and the British.
2700
Lot No : 144
Auction No : 7
Mysore Kingdom, Tipu Sultan (AM 1215-1224/1782-1799 AD), Imami/ Silver Rupee, Minted at Pattan (Seringapatan), AM 1216/ RY 16, Trifoliate leaf on obverse at 9`o Clock, Decorated Rosette on both obverse and reverse with complete border on both sides, Sharpe and deep strike, obverse translation Obv. Ahmad. The religion of Muhammad is illumined in the world by the victory of Haidar. An imami struck at Patan, the (cyclic) year Sara (42), the (Maulüdt) year 1216. Rev. He is the Sultan, the Unique, the Just. sion the (cyclic) year Sakh (37), the 3rd of Bahar?. Date of acces-Regnal year 6. Extra Fine+, Very Rare
60000
Lot No : 147
Auction No : 7
Mysore Kingdom, Tipu Sultan (AM 1215-1224/1782-1799 AD), Othmani or Mushtari/ Double Paisa, 20.80 grms, AM (122)2, Minted at Pattan (Seringapatan), Obverse: A majestic elephant striding proudly to the right with an upraised trunk, symbolizing royal strength and authority. Above the elephant is the Persian inscription "Mauludi", notably rendered with a long 'Ye' — a rare variety mentioned by Henderson in his work, though only illustrated as a line drawing. A flag bearing a star is prominently displayed within a rectangular frame above the inscription, adding a touch of regal symbolism. A partial dotted border is faintly visible along the rim, Reverse: Features the inscription "Mushtari Zarb Pattan" in the upper line, indicating the mint at Patan and the planetary association with Jupiter (Mushtari). The lower line bears the proud designation "Dar-ul-Sultan", identifying Patan as the royal capital or seat of sovereignty. Very Fine+, Very Rare.