Archive Lots

Maratha 'Swarajya' - Copper Sajgani /'Shivarai' Paisa, in the name of Chhatrapati Shivaji (1674-1680 AD), early posthumous issue with 'crescent' after Shri, 9.70 grams. Obv: Devanagari legend in three lines Shri Raja Shiva Rev: Devanagari legend in two lines Chhatra Pati. VF+, Scarce.

Maratha 'Swarajya' - Copper Sajgani /'Shivarai' Paisa, in the name of Chhatrapati Shivaji (1674-1680 AD), so-called 'lifetime issue' with full dotted borders on either side, M&W T1, 12.20 grams. Obv: Devanagari legend in three lines Shri Raja Shiva. Rev: Devanagari legend in two lines Chhatra Pati. VF+, Scarce.

Mysore - Tipu Sultan (1782-1799 AD), Silver 1/2 Rupee, Nagar Mint, AM 1215/Sha And RY5/Sha, KM 105, 5.60 Grams. Obv: Farsi Legend Huwa Al-Sultan Al Waheed Al Adil Suyeem Bahari Sal Sha Julus Sanah 5 ("He Is The Sultan, The Only One, The Just, On The 3rd Of Bahari, In The Regnal Year Sha 5....")Rev: Farsi Legend Ahmad Muhammad Deen Dar Jahan Ast Raushan Ze Fateh Haidar He Zarb Nagar Saal Sha Sanah 1215. ("The Highly Praised Faith Of Muhammad Is Shining In The World Through The Victory Of The Lion; Struck At Nagar, Year 'Sha', Era 1215"). Silver Issues Of Nagar Mint Are Exceptionally Rare And The Fractions Even More So. Nagar, A.k.a. Bednur Was Occupied By Haidar Ali By Sending Tipu To Subjugate The Local Nayaka Rulers. It Was One Of The First Campaigns In Which Tipu's Military Skills Were Put To Use. Very Fine+, Exceedingly Rare, Coin With Nagar Mint Is Up For Sale For The First Time In Any Indian Or International Auction.

Mysore Kingdom, Haider Ali (1761-1782 AD), Paisa, 12.20 grams, Minted at Patan, No date, VF, Scarce.

Mysore - Haidar Ali (1761-1782 AD), two Copper cash, Selam (Salem) mint, Arabic number '222' on obverse, chequered pattern with Arabic initial 'H' on reverse, 1.50 and 1.30 grams. (2 coins). XF, Rare.

Mysore Kingdom, Tipu Sultan, Double Paisa/ Two Paisa/ Usmani, 21.08 grams, Minted at Patan, AM 1221, Obv. Elepahnt to the left with decorated flag on the top and year behind, Rev. Persian legend Usmani Pattan Zarb Darul Sultanate (Henderson 97), VF, Very Scarce.

Mysore Kingdom, Tipu Sultan, Paisa, 10.50 grams, Minted at Nagar, AM 1218, (Henderson #236) Fine+, Scarce

Mysore Kingdom, Tipu Sultan, Paisa, 11.00 grams, Minted at Nagar, date off flan, VF+, Scarce

Mysore Kingdom, Tipu Sultan, Paisa, 10.40 & 10.70 grams Minted at Nagar- AM 1218 & Faiz Hisar- Date off flan, Fine+ (2)

Mysore Kingdom, Tipu Sultan, Paisa, 10.40 grams, Minted at Kalikut, AM 1199,(Henderson 406) VF, Scarce