Archive Lots

Maratha Confederacy, Gold fanam, Ganjikota mint, in the name of Alamgir II, RY5, Alamgir with RY on obverse and traces of mint name on the reverse, 0.35 grams. Fine+, Scarce.

Maratha Confederacy, Gold fanam, Kolar mint, in the name of Alamgir II, Alamgir on obverse and mintname on reverse M&W T2, 0.35 grams. Very Fine+, Rare.

Maratha Confederacy, Silver rupee, in the name of Shah Alam II, AH119X/RY21, ‘Ankus’ mint-mark onreverse, M&W T4, 11.70 grams. Rupees like this were known as the Ahmadabad ‘Hali Sikka’ and werestruck from the mint located in an area controlled by the Peshwas (the city of Ahmadabad was divided intotwo parts – the other being controlled by the Gaekwars). Extra Fine, Scarce.

Maratha Confederacy? – Silver rupee in the name of Muhammad Shah (1719-1748 AD), Arkat mint, RY22, ‘flower bud / trisul’ symbol on reverse, 11.40 grams. The ‘Arkat’ rupees, bought in as tribute through many southern expeditions, became a principal currency in the Deccan in the mid-18th century. Although it is not yet possible to attribute individual varieties to mints, it is evident that these coins were not struck in Arkat. Some, like this coin, bear symbols of Maratha affinity. Almost invariably, they are found in Maharashtra – Karnataka region and betray signs of local circulation in the Maratha country. Very Fine+, Scarce.

Maratha Confederacy? – Silver rupee in the name of Muhammad Shah (1719-1748 AD), Arkat mint, AH114X/RY10, ‘flower bud / trisul’ symbol on reverse, 11.40 grams. The ‘Arkat’ rupees, bought in as a tribute through many southern expeditions, became a principal currency in the Deccan in the mid-18th century. Although it is not yet possible to attribute individual varieties to mints, it is evident that these coins were not struck in Arkat. Some, like this coin, bear symbols of Maratha affinity. Almost invariably, they are found in Maharashtra – Karnataka region and betray signs of local circulation in the Maratha country. Very Fine+, Scarce.

Maratha Confederacy? – Silver rupee in the name of Muhammad Shah (1719-1748 AD), Arkat mint, AH1143/RY13, 11.30 grams. The ‘Arkat’ rupees, bought in as tribute through many southern expeditions, became a principal currency in the Deccan in the mid-18th century. Although it is not yet possible to attribute individual varieties to mints, it is evident that these coins were not struck in Arkat. Some, like this coin, bear symbols of Maratha affinity. Almost invariably, they are found in Maharashtra – Karnataka region and betray signs of local circulation in the Maratha country. Very Fine+, Scarce.

Maratha Confederacy? – Silver rupee in the name of Ahmad Shah (1748-1754 AD), Arkat mint, AH’1120’/RY20, 11.01 grams. The ‘Arkat’ rupees, bought in as tribute through many southern expeditions, became a principal currency in the Deccan in the mid-18th century. Although it is not yet possible to attribute individual varieties to mints, it is evident that these coins were not struck in Arkat. Some, like this coin, bear symbols of Maratha affinity. Almost invariably, they are found in Maharashtra – Karnataka region and betray signs of local circulation in the Maratha country. Very Fine+, Very Scarce.

Maratha Confederacy, Silver rupee, Belgaum-Shahpur Mint, struck in the name of Muhammad Shah (crudely executed 'ba-Lutf-iAlah' couplet) copying the issues of 'Azamnagar-Gokak' Mint, 'shuttle-cock'-like symbol on reverse, M&W T2, 11.10 grams. Very Fine+, Scarce.

Maratha Confederacy, Silver 'Peerkhani' rupee of Sawantwadi, temp. Khem Sawant III (1763-1803), copying designs of Aurangzeb's issues of Dicholi mint, 'hollow square' mint mark on reverse, M&W T2. Very Fine, Very Scarce.

Maratha Confederacy, Bhonslas of Nagpur - temp. Raghuji II (1772-1816 AD), Silver rupee, Chanda Mint (a pseudo-mint name 'Surat'), in the name of Muhammad Shah, pseudo RY27, 11.10 grams. Extra Fine, Scarce.