Kakatiyas of Warangal, Prola-II (1110-1158 CE), Gold PMC, 2 ½ Gold Gadyana, 9.77 gms, ‘Goddess Lakshmi’ type, Total of 16 repousse punches elegantly hammered on the obverse of a Padma shaped circular flan. The central punch consists of the image of Goddess Lakshmi seated in Padmasana within an arched Garbhagriha, the sanctum sanctorum. She holds two lotus flowers in her upper hands which are the symbols of beauty, prosperity and fertility. The lower 2 hands are in the abhaya mudra of divine protection and the varada mudra of granting boon. The peripheral circumfluent punches consist of 2x Sri-Sri, 1x 'Mandalika' and 1x 'Kesari' all inscribed in Kannada, and 4 groups of Lotus-Boar-Lotus symbol punches interleaving the legend punches. The boar is shown walking facing right. Almost Uncirculated, extremely rare.

Malwa Sultanate, Ghiyath Shah (AH 873-906, AD 1469-1500), Gold Tanka, Big Flan with Dotted border on both sides, 11.50 gms, AH 880, Al wathiq Type, Obv. Al wathiq bi’I malik al-multaji abu’l fath ghiyath shah, Rev. bin Mahmud Shah al-Khilji al-sultan khald Allah Mulkahu, G&G #M66, Dotted border around on both side, Uncirculated, very rare.

Humayun (In exile, 1540-1555 AD), Qandahar Mint, Silver Shahrukhi (Misqal/Mithqal), Jointly issued with the name of Tahmasp I Safavid of Iran, Obv: Arabic legend Shi'it version of the Kalima (La Ilaha Illallah) Muhammad Rasulullah Ali Wali Allah, with the name & titles of Tahmasp "al-sultan-ul-azam wa'l Khaqan (al-mukarram Shah Tahmasap Al-Husaini)" partly visible, Rev: Arabic legend Shi'it version of Kalima Shahada (La Ilaha Illallah) Muhammad Rasulullah 'Ali Wali Allah, with the full name of "(Muhammad Humayun Ghazi bin) Zahir-ud-din Muhammad (Babur) Badshah Ghazi, Zarb Qandahar" partly visible, 4.80g, (Ref. JONS # no 114), some usual area of flatness, about very fine, Exceedingly Rare. Similar Coin Sold in Marudhar Arts Auction No. 45 for 5.60,000. Below Note by Marudhar arts. Note: Humayun, after being Defeated by Sher Shah Suri, sought refuge at the Persian Shah's court in 950 AH (1543 AD). During his two-year exile, he sought Shah Tahmasp's support to reclaim his throne in India. In exchange for assistance, Humayun agreed to convert to the Shia sect of Islam and promised to cede Qandahar upon its conquest. Upon the successful capture of Qandahar, tensions arose with the Persian garrison, leading Humayun to personally lead the expulsion of the Persians. Despite potential friction with Shah Tahmasp, Humayun appointed Behram Khan, a Shia general and future mentor to Akbar, as Governor of Qandahar. Diplomatic ambassadors were dispatched to reassure Shah Tahmasp of Behram Khan's loyalty, after dismissing the Shah's envoy, Bidagh Khan, for disobedience. To strengthen the alliance, Humayun minted coins in Shah Tahmasp's name with Shia inscriptions. These coins, likely minted shortly after Qandahar's recapture in 1545 AD, were timed to coincide with the arrival of Humayun's envoys and letters to the Shah's court, anticipating the Shah's positive response. The issuance of these coins served as a strategic diplomatic move by Humayun to secure Persian support in his quest to reclaim his Indian territories.

Kushanas, Huvishka (155-190 AD), Gold Dinara, 7.57 gms, Nana Type, 3rd Emission, Mint II(B), extremely rare variety. Obv. Crowned, Diademed and Robed bust of king to left, holding mace scepter in right hand and filleted spear in left, Bactrian legend around ‘þAONANOþAO - OOηþKIKOþANO’, Rev. Nana nimbate, standing to right holding a filleted sceptre & a box, tamgha on right field, MK 355/1(O1R40), extremely fine,

Kushan Dynasty, Huvishka (160-190 AD), Gold Dinar, Ardoksho type (Laxmi - goddess of wealth), Obv: diademed and crowned half-length bust left on clouds, holding mace-sceptre in one hand and the hilt of his sword with the other and bactrian legend around
'PAONANObAO OOnKI KObANO (King of Kings Huvishka Kushan), Rev: Goddess ardoksho standing, extending cornucopia with both hand, bactrian legend "APOXO" (Ardoksho) at left, tamgha at right, 7.82 grams, About extremely fine. Ardoksho (sometimes spelled Ardoxsho) is a goddess of wealth, prosperity, and fortune. In India, she is considered analogous to Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth. Ardoksho holds a central place in understanding the religious and political culture of the Kushan Empire. Her appearance on coins particularly during the reigns of emperors like Huvishka and Kanishka reflects the Kushans syncretic approach to divine representation, blending Zoroastrian, Indian, and Greco-Roman iconographic elements and by placing Ardoksho on coins, the Kushan emperors emphasized divinely sanctioned wealth and stability.

Kushanas, Huvishka (155-190 AD), Gold Dinara, 7.91 gms, ‘Mao’ Type, Obv. Crowned, Diademed and Robed bust of king to left, holding mace scepter in right hand and filleted spear in left, ‘þAONANOþAO - OOηþKIKOþANO’, Rev. Mao standing facing, head to left, crescent at shoulders, extending right arm in gesture of blessing, tamgha on left, ‘Mao’ on right, MK #297, very fine, rare.

Kushanas, Huvishka (155-190 AD), Gold Dinar, 7.70 gms, Pharro (Fire God) Type, Obv. Crowned, Diademed and Robed bust of king to left, holding mace scepter in right hand, left hand on hilt, Bactrian legend around ‘þAONANOþAO - OOηþKIKOþANO’, Rev. Pharro standing left, ‘ΦαPPO’ to right, holding a bowl of flames in outstretched right arm and sceptre in left arm, tamgha to left, Dotted border around, Gobl #204, extremely fine, very rare.

Kushanas, Huvishka (155-190 AD), Gold Dinara, 7.66 gms, ‘Shaoreoro’ Type (Ares-Mars), Obv. Crowned, Diademed and Robed bust of king to left, holding mace scepter in right hand and filleted spear in left, Bactrian legend around ‘þAONANOþAO - OOηþKIKOþANO’, Rev. Shaoreoro (corresponding to Khshathra Vairya from the Iranian Pantheon) standing to right, holding a spear in his right hand, a shield in his left hand set on the ground, Tamgha on left field, Bactrian legend at right reading ‘ÞaOPhOPO‘, Dotted border, Gobl # 266, about very fine, extremely rare.

Nur Jahan (AH 1033-1037, AD 1623-1627), Silver ½ Rupee, 5.45 gms, Surat Mint, AH 1033, Obv. ze hukum jahangir yaft sad zewar, zarb surat below, Rev. banam nurjahan badshah begum zar, date below, KM # 167.2, about very fine, very rare.

Hyderabad, 100 rupees, 1st issue, FE 1331-39, unsigned, serial no.: PS84411, Amardad, 'Sign 1' type, Promise text in three lines in Urdu, printed by Waterlow & Sons, London,Sea Salvage, (J&R 7.10.4),PMG Graded by PMG 40 Extremely Fine NET.

Hyderabad, Rupees 10, ND (1920)/FE1331, 1st issue, unsigned, Sea Salvage note, Month Khurdad, Serial No. AJ 55447 Stained, having ink stamp, Piece Missing, Edge Damage, (J&R 7.8.5). Graded by PMG 40 Extremely Fine NET.

George VI, 5 rupees, 2nd issue, ND (1943), signed by C.D. Deshmukh, serial no.: D82 865318, in red, (J&R 4.4.2. ), Staple Hole At Issue Sipndle hole, Graded by PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated.

Farrukhsiyar (AH 1124-1131, 1713-1719 AD), Gold Mohur, 10.96 gms, Azimabad Mint, RY Ahd, KM # 390.7, very fine, very rare.

Tripura, Yaso Manikya (1599-1600 AD), Silver Tanka, "Krishna-Gopi Type", Saka 1522, Obverse: Krishna Playing Flute upon Lion facing left, standard above, date below Saka 1522, within circle with outer border of beaded annulets. Reverse: “Sri Sri Yuta Ja/so Manikya De /va Sri Gauri La /kshmi Maha Devyah” in square with ornamented border (R&B# 189). Graded AU58 by NGC, Extremely Rare in Grade a very pouplar coin.

Aurangzeb (AH 1068 1118, 1658-1707 AD), Gold Mohur, Zafrabad Mint, RY 13, Mehr-e-Munir Couplet, Obv. Sikka dar Jahan zad chu Mehr-e-munir Aurangzeb Alamgir, Rev. manus maimanat sana julus zarb Zafarabad, KM #315.49, Choice Brilliant Uncirculated, Very high Relief with a sharp strike & pleasing mint-lustre throughout the field, beautiful motifs, very rare in this quality.

Delhi Sultan, Muhammad Bin Tughluq (AH 725-752, 1325-1351 AD), Gold Heavy Dinar, 12.69 gms, Hazrat Delhi Mint, ‘Al-wathiq’ type, Obv. Al-wathiq bi ta yud al-rahman Muhammad shah al-sultan with mint and date in margin, Rev. ashhad an la illah illa allah was ashhad an Muhammad abduhu wa rasuluhu, G&G # D331, very fine+, rare.

Bengal Presidency, Murshidabad Mint, Gold 1/2 Mohur, Half Mohurs are the rarest of the series, in the name of Shah Alam II, AH 1202/19, oblique milling, 1793-1818 AD series (Prid 84; KM 114). Graded by NGC MS62, Rare.