Stephen Album Rare Coins - Auction 14

Auction Details

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2012
Session A - 09:00 PDT [Lots 1 – 365]
Session B - 14:00 PDT [Lots 366 – 837]
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2012
Session C - 09:00 PDT [Lots 838 – 1228]
Session D - 14:00 PDT [Lots 1229 – 1706]
SHURASENA: Anonymous, 4th century BC, AR 1/2 karshapana1088SHURASENA: Anonymous, 4th century BC, AR 1/2 karshapana
SHURASENA: Anonymous, 4th century BC, AR ½ karshapana, Ra-1183 ff, LOT of 6 coins, quadraped or other symbols, small thick planchets, average w...
Start Price : 80.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold for (90.00 + 16.20) x 1 = 106.20
SHURASENA: Anonymous, 4th century BC, AR 1/2 karshapana1089SHURASENA: Anonymous, 4th century BC, AR 1/2 karshapana
SHURASENA: Anonymous, 4th century BC, AR ½ karshapana, Ra-1183 ff, LOT of 6 coins, quadraped or other symbols, small thick planchets, average w...
Start Price : 80.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold for (80.00 + 14.40) x 1 = 94.40
SHURASENA: Anonymous, 4th century BC, AR mashaka1090SHURASENA: Anonymous, 4th century BC, AR mashaka
SHURASENA: Anonymous, 4th century BC, AR mashaka, Ra-1183 ff, LOT of 5 coins, quadraped or other symbols, small thick planchets, average weight 0.35g,
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold for (120.00 + 21.60) x 1 = 141.60
ANGA: Punchmarked, ca. 5th century BC, rectangular AE unit (14.02g)1091ANGA: Punchmarked, ca. 5th century BC, rectangular AE unit (14.02g)
ANGA: Punchmarked, ca. 5th century BC, rectangular AE unit (14.02g), BMC, cf. plate XII:11-17, several punches, weak as always, Fine to Very Fine, RR,
Start Price : 110.00 | Estimates : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (200.00 + 36.00) x 1 = 236.00
ANGA: Punchmarked, ca. 5th century BC, AE unit1092ANGA: Punchmarked, ca. 5th century BC, AE unit
ANGA: Punchmarked, ca. 5th century BC, AE unit, BMC, cf. plate XII:11-17, LOT of 4 coins, 2 square & 2 rectangular, several punches, weak as always, l
Start Price : 80.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (340.00 + 61.20) x 1 = 401.20
TAXILA:1093TAXILA:
TAXILA: LOT of 5 square copper coins, hill with either tree-in-railing or temple, 2 in nice very fine, 3 in lower grades, lot of 5 coins, ex. John Pag
Start Price : 80.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold for (210.00 + 37.80) x 1 = 247.80
SEBAKA: Anonymous, ca. 1st century AD1094SEBAKA: Anonymous, ca. 1st century AD
SEBAKA: Anonymous, ca. 1st century AD, LOT of 5 coins, horse standing right, symbol above, about fine (2 copper coins), and small lead coins of the Ik
Start Price : 65.00 | Estimates : 90.00 - 110.00
Sold for (260.00 + 46.80) x 1 = 306.80
ERAN: Anonymous, 2nd-1st century BC1095ERAN: Anonymous, 2nd-1st century BC
ERAN: Anonymous, 2nd-1st century BC, LOT of 5 copper coins, various square & round issues of Eran, good to fine, lot of 5 coins, ex. John Page Collect
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimates : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (100.00 + 18.00) x 1 = 118.00
VIDARBHA: Anonymous, 2nd century BC, AE unit (9.45g)1096VIDARBHA: Anonymous, 2nd century BC, AE unit (9.45g)
VIDARBHA: Anonymous, 2nd century BC, AE unit (9.45g), Mitch-—, cross, without symbol in center / 3-part hill, Very Fine, ex. John Page Collection.
Start Price : 80.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (90.00 + 16.20) x 1 = 106.20
VIDARBHA:1097VIDARBHA:
VIDARBHA: LOT of 3 tiny square coppers, all with Ujjain symbol on reverse, obverses ornate cross (0.68g), lion right (0.44g), bull right (0.62g), all
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimates : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold for (140.00 + 25.20) x 1 = 165.20
VIDARBHA:1098VIDARBHA:
VIDARBHA: LOT of 6 round coppers, various sizes & types (4 pcs), plus two rare examples of Vatsa (2 pcs), lot of 6 coins, ex. John Page Collection.
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold for (85.00 + 15.30) x 1 = 100.30
VIDISHA:1099VIDISHA:
VIDISHA:cf. Mitchiner 4611/14, LOT of 7 coins, including three tiny square coppers, 2 with elephant right, one with uncertain quadriped left, plus 2 c
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimates : 130.00 - 170.00
Sold for (190.00 + 34.20) x 1 = 224.20
UJJAIN:1100UJJAIN:
UJJAIN: LOT of 15 copper coins of various types, round & square, various sizes, 2nd century BC to 2nd century AD, mostly fine lot of 15 coins, ex. Joh
Start Price : 80.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (180.00 + 32.40) x 1 = 212.40
UJJAIN:1101UJJAIN:
UJJAIN: LOT of 16 copper coins of various types, round & square, various sizes, 2nd century BC to 2nd century AD, mostly fine lot of 16 coins, ex. Joh
Start Price : 80.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (90.00 + 16.20) x 1 = 106.20
UJJAIN:1102UJJAIN:
UJJAIN: LOT of 10 copper coins of various types, round & square, various sizes, 2nd century BC to 2nd century AD, mostly fine lot of 10 coins, ex. Joh
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold for (100.00 + 18.00) x 1 = 118.00
VATSA: Punchmarked, CA. 500-410 bc, AR karshapana (3.40g)1103VATSA: Punchmarked, CA. 500-410 bc, AR karshapana (3.40g)
VATSA: Punchmarked, CA. 500-410 bc, AR karshapana (3.40g), Ra-1213, symbols #401, 532 and two crude birds, nice Very Fine, R, ex. John Page Collection
Start Price : 110.00 | Estimates : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (420.00 + 75.60) x 1 = 495.60
VATSA: Punchmarked, CA. 500-410 bc, AR karshapana (3.46g)1104VATSA: Punchmarked, CA. 500-410 bc, AR karshapana (3.46g)
VATSA: Punchmarked, CA. 500-410 bc, AR karshapana (3.46g), Ra-1215var, symbols #404, 532 and 2 birds, 2 banker's marks on reverse, Very Fine, R, ex. J
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimates : 130.00 - 170.00
Sold for (260.00 + 46.80) x 1 = 306.80
VATSA: Punchmarked, CA. 500-410 bc, AR karshapana (3.38g)1105VATSA: Punchmarked, CA. 500-410 bc, AR karshapana (3.38g)
VATSA: Punchmarked, CA. 500-410 bc, AR karshapana (3.38g), Ra-1203 ff, symbols #402, 404, 532 and one unclear punch, Very Fine, R, ex. John Page Colle
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimates : 130.00 - 170.00
Sold for (230.00 + 41.40) x 1 = 271.40
VATSA: Punchmarked, CA. 500-410 bc, AR karshapana1106VATSA: Punchmarked, CA. 500-410 bc, AR karshapana
VATSA: Punchmarked, CA. 500-410 bc, AR karshapana, Ra-1203 ff, LOT of 2 punchmarked coins, several symbols on each, some weakness, lot of 2 coins, Fin
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimates : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (80.00 + 14.40) x 1 = 94.40
MAGHA:1107MAGHA:
MAGHA:Mitch-—, LOT of 9 copper coins, Magha state around Kausambi, 2nd-3rd century AD, in the names of Bhimavarma (3), Vairavana (4), Sivamagha (1), a
Start Price : 95.00 | Estimates : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold for (230.00 + 41.40) x 1 = 271.40
YAUDHEYAS: AE unit1108YAUDHEYAS: AE unit
YAUDHEYAS: AE unit, Mitch-4707 ff, LOT of 10 copper coins, later series (2nd & 3rd century AD), Karttikeya standing / Kushan-style deity, f-vf or bett
Start Price : 95.00 | Estimates : 130.00 - 150.00
Sold for (170.00 + 30.60) x 1 = 200.60
YAUDHEYAS:1109YAUDHEYAS:
YAUDHEYAS:Mitch-4467, LOT of 4 copper coins, early series (1st century BC?), Karttikeyya standing / unidentified goddess standing, full 1½ kars...
Start Price : 80.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold for (230.00 + 41.40) x 1 = 271.40
ANDHRAS: Punchmark, ca. 500-350 BC, AR 1/2 karshapana (1.52g)1110ANDHRAS: Punchmark, ca. 500-350 BC, AR 1/2 karshapana (1.52g)
ANDHRAS: Punchmark, ca. 500-350 BC, AR ½ karshapana (1.52g), Ra-17, elephant left / Y-shape with 3 crescents & annulets between the arms (twice...
Start Price : 230.00 | Estimates : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (340.00 + 61.20) x 1 = 401.20
ANDHRAS: Punchmark, ca. 500-350 BC, AR 1/2 karshapana (1.41g)1111ANDHRAS: Punchmark, ca. 500-350 BC, AR 1/2 karshapana (1.41g)
ANDHRAS: Punchmark, ca. 500-350 BC, AR ½ karshapana (1.41g), Ra-14, elephant right / 3 tailed annulets (twice) / large pellet with 6 small pell...
Start Price : 230.00 | Estimates : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (360.00 + 64.80) x 1 = 424.80
MALAYAMAN:1112MALAYAMAN:
MALAYAMAN: LOT of 5 square copper coins, horse obverse, river symbol and one or more small symbols on reverse, fine, but some corrosion (as usual), lo
Start Price : 80.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold for (210.00 + 37.80) x 1 = 247.80
GUPTA: Samudragupta, ca. 335-380, AV stater (7.67g)1113GUPTA: Samudragupta, ca. 335-380, AV stater (7.67g)
GUPTA: Samudragupta, ca. 335-380, AV stater (7.67g), Mitch-4791/92, Altekar pl.I, 10, same obverse die, Samudragupta's parents, Chandragupta I & Kumar
Start Price : 3,400.00 | Estimates : 4,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold for (6,600.00 + 1,188.00) x 1 = 7,788.00
GUPTA: Chandragupta II, ca. 380-414, AV stater (7.87g)1114GUPTA: Chandragupta II, ca. 380-414, AV stater (7.87g)
GUPTA: Chandragupta II, ca. 380-414, AV stater (7.87g), Mitch-—, Altekar Pl. VI, 8, king standing, shooting an arrow & killing the lion, trampling on
Start Price : 2,300.00 | Estimates : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold for (4,800.00 + 864.00) x 1 = 5,664.00
GUPTA: Chandragupta II, ca. 380-414, AV stater (7.57g)1115GUPTA: Chandragupta II, ca. 380-414, AV stater (7.57g)
GUPTA: Chandragupta II, ca. 380-414, AV stater (7.57g), Mitch-4815/4817, Altekar Pl. VIII:4 obverse, VIII:5 reverse, king on horseback, prancing to th
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimates : 1,400.00 - 1,600.00
Sold for (1,500.00 + 270.00) x 1 = 1,770.00
GUPTA:1116GUPTA:
GUPTA: LOT of 14 coins, including the standard silver drachms, mostly vf, of Kumaragupta I (7 pcs) and Skandagupta (5 pcs), plus one tiny copper issue
Start Price : 55.00 | Estimates : 70.00 - 90.00
Sold for (160.00 + 28.80) x 1 = 188.80
MAUKHARI: Isanavarman, ca. 535-553, AR drachm (2.21g)1117MAUKHARI: Isanavarman, ca. 535-553, AR drachm (2.21g)
MAUKHARI: Isanavarman, ca. 535-553, AR drachm (2.21g), Mitch-4930, superb strike, choice Extremely Fine, ex. John Page Collection.
Start Price : 90.00 | Estimates : 110.00 - 150.00
Sold for (150.00 + 27.00) x 1 = 177.00
MEDIEVAL HINDU INDIA:1118MEDIEVAL HINDU INDIA:
MEDIEVAL HINDU INDIA: LOT of 50 copper coins, Cholas (26 pcs), Pandhya (16 pcs), Konga (8 pcs), mostly 4-vf, some scarce and possibly rare varieities
Start Price : 170.00 | Estimates : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (750.00 + 135.00) x 1 = 885.00
MEDIEVAL HINDU INDIA:1119MEDIEVAL HINDU INDIA:
MEDIEVAL HINDU INDIA: LOT of 25 medieval coins, including one gold fanam Hoysala (Mitch-1998:324), the rest copper and very low-fineness billon coins,
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimates : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (190.00 + 34.20) x 1 = 224.20
MEDIEVAL HINDU INDIA:1120MEDIEVAL HINDU INDIA:
MEDIEVAL HINDU INDIA: LOT of 35 Southern India medieval copper coins, Kongu (7 pcs, mostly fine), Telugu Choda (Bana) (7 pcs, mostly fine to vf), and
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimates : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (290.00 + 52.20) x 1 = 342.20
MEDIEVAL HINDU INDIA:1121MEDIEVAL HINDU INDIA:
MEDIEVAL HINDU INDIA: LOT of 36 copper jitals, Kangra (20 coins, many vf), Chauhans (5 pieces, mostly vf), and Tomaras of Delhi (11 pcs, mostly f-vf o
Start Price : 90.00 | Estimates : 120.00 - 140.00
Sold for (540.00 + 97.20) x 1 = 637.20
CHALUKYAS: Somesvara IV, ca. 1181-1189, AV pagoda (3.51g)1122CHALUKYAS: Somesvara IV, ca. 1181-1189, AV pagoda (3.51g)
CHALUKYAS: Somesvara IV, ca. 1181-1189, AV pagoda (3.51g), Mitch-283var, Chatt-119var, Garuda running to the right / Kannada legend, Extremely Fine, R
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimates : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for (420.00 + 75.60) x 1 = 495.60
CHALUKYAS: Lakshmideva, queen, ca. 1076-1126, AV stater (3.56g)1123CHALUKYAS: Lakshmideva, queen, ca. 1076-1126, AV stater (3.56g)
CHALUKYAS: Lakshmideva, queen, ca. 1076-1126, AV stater (3.56g), Mitch-636, complex set of punches, with several additional marks, Extremely Fine, ex.
Start Price : 160.00 | Estimates : 200.00 - 260.00
Sold for (270.00 + 48.60) x 1 = 318.60
CHALUKYAS:1124CHALUKYAS:
CHALUKYAS: LOT of 15 silver coins, Chavada (3 pcs, including one superb example), Chalukya (5), and post-Gupta (tiny coins, 7 coins, mostly vf or bett
Start Price : 90.00 | Estimates : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for (90.00 + 16.20) x 1 = 106.20
PARAMARAS OF VIDARBHA: Jagadeva, 12th century, AV pagoda (3.62g)1125PARAMARAS OF VIDARBHA: Jagadeva, 12th century, AV pagoda (3.62g)
PARAMARAS OF VIDARBHA: Jagadeva, 12th century, AV pagoda (3.62g), Rath, Num.Digest vol. 17, ruler's name in Nagari, pelleted spearhead, and 2 sri-type
Start Price : 260.00 | Estimates : 360.00 - 400.00
Sold for (320.00 + 57.60) x 1 = 377.60
PARAMARAS OF VIDARBHA: Jagadeva, 12th century, AV pagoda (3.69g)1126PARAMARAS OF VIDARBHA: Jagadeva, 12th century, AV pagoda (3.69g)
PARAMARAS OF VIDARBHA: Jagadeva, 12th century, AV pagoda (3.69g), Rath, Num.Digest vol. 17, prepared blank for regular type with ruler's name in Nagar
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimates : 280.00 - 320.00
CHANDELLAS OF BUNDELKHAND: Madanavarman, ca. 1129-1163, AV 1/4 dinar (1.03g)1127CHANDELLAS OF BUNDELKHAND: Madanavarman, ca. 1129-1163, AV 1/4 dinar (1.03g)
CHANDELLAS OF BUNDELKHAND: Madanavarman, ca. 1129-1163, AV ¼ dinar (1.03g), De-142, Lakshmi seated, facing / text, bold strike, Extremely Fine,...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimates : 130.00 - 170.00
CHANDELLAS OF BUNDELKHAND: Madana Varman, ca. 1129-1163, debased AV stater1128CHANDELLAS OF BUNDELKHAND: Madana Varman, ca. 1129-1163, debased AV stater
CHANDELLAS OF BUNDELKHAND: Madana Varman, ca. 1129-1163, debased AV stater, De-141, lightly cleaned Extremely Fine, S.
Start Price : 80.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (85.00 + 15.30) x 1 = 100.30
CHANDELLAS OF BUNDELKHAND: Madanavarman, ca. 1129-1163, AV 1/4 dinar (0.98g)1129CHANDELLAS OF BUNDELKHAND: Madanavarman, ca. 1129-1163, AV 1/4 dinar (0.98g)
CHANDELLAS OF BUNDELKHAND: Madanavarman, ca. 1129-1163, AV ¼ dinar (0.98g), De-142, Lakshmi seated, facing / text, Very Fine to Extremely Fine,...
Start Price : 80.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 150.00
GAHADAVALAS OF KANAUJ: Govindachandra, 1114-1154, AV stater (4.37g)1130GAHADAVALAS OF KANAUJ: Govindachandra, 1114-1154, AV stater (4.37g)
GAHADAVALAS OF KANAUJ: Govindachandra, 1114-1154, AV stater (4.37g), De-145, Lakshmi seated, facing / text, somewhat debased gold, bold Very Fine to E
Start Price : 110.00 | Estimates : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (130.00 + 23.40) x 1 = 153.40
KALACHURIS OF KALYANI: Bijjala period, ca. 1156-1168 (3.42g)1131KALACHURIS OF KALYANI: Bijjala period, ca. 1156-1168 (3.42g)
KALACHURIS OF KALYANI: Bijjala period, ca. 1156-1168 (3.42g), Mitch-NSI-277/80, Garuda running right in center, various symbols around, Extremely Fine
Start Price : 230.00 | Estimates : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (380.00 + 68.40) x 1 = 448.40
KALACHURIS OF KALYANI: Bijjala Kalachuri, ca. 1156-1168, AV pagoda (3.58g)1132KALACHURIS OF KALYANI: Bijjala Kalachuri, ca. 1156-1168, AV pagoda (3.58g)
KALACHURIS OF KALYANI: Bijjala Kalachuri, ca. 1156-1168, AV pagoda (3.58g), Mitch-278/279, stylized Garuda running right, various symbols in the field
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimates : 400.00 - 500.00
KALACHURIS OF RATNAPURA: Ratna Deva, ca. 1120-1135, AV 1/4 stater (0.93g)1133KALACHURIS OF RATNAPURA: Ratna Deva, ca. 1120-1135, AV 1/4 stater (0.93g)
KALACHURIS OF RATNAPURA: Ratna Deva, ca. 1120-1135, AV ¼ stater (0.93g), De-130, highly stylized image of tiger atop an elephant (gajasardula),...
Start Price : 110.00 | Estimates : 140.00 - 180.00
KALACHURIS OF RATNAPURA: Ratnadeva II, 1120-1135, AV 1/4 dinar (0.90g)1134KALACHURIS OF RATNAPURA: Ratnadeva II, 1120-1135, AV 1/4 dinar (0.90g)
KALACHURIS OF RATNAPURA: Ratnadeva II, 1120-1135, AV ¼ dinar (0.90g), Roy, plate 4, #15, Lakshmi seated, facing / text, choice Extremely Fine, ...
Start Price : 80.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (80.00 + 14.40) x 1 = 94.40
KALACHURIS OF TRIPURI: Gangeyadeva, ca. 1015-1041, debased AV stater1135KALACHURIS OF TRIPURI: Gangeyadeva, ca. 1015-1041, debased AV stater
KALACHURIS OF TRIPURI: Gangeyadeva, ca. 1015-1041, debased AV stater, Mitch-410/411, probably struck posthumously in the early to mid 12th century, we
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold for (85.00 + 15.30) x 1 = 100.30
KASHMIR:1136KASHMIR:
KASHMIR: LOT of 27 copper coins, 7th-13th century,all but one identified by ruler and type, mostly fine or better, lot of 27 coins, ex. John Page Coll
Start Price : 95.00 | Estimates : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold for (130.00 + 23.40) x 1 = 153.40
NAGAS OF NARWAR:1137NAGAS OF NARWAR:
NAGAS OF NARWAR: LOT of 15 small copper coins, rulers Bhima (1 pc), Skanda (1), Bhava (2), Deva Naga (2), Brihaspati (1), Ganapati (8), of which only
Start Price : 110.00 | Estimates : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (140.00 + 25.20) x 1 = 165.20