Falcon Auction 06

Ancient Malwa - Copper seal of Gupta period (c.350-400AD), with partly readable Brahmi inscription Vishnu (Varma?) putrasya…., 2.40 grams. Ra

Sasanian Empire - Khusrau II (590-628 AD), Silver drachm, mint GD (Jay), Göbl type II/3, 4.10 grams. Obv: Bust of Khusrau II right, wearing mur...

Indo-Sasanian Coinage, anonymous Silver Drachm of 'Vasudeva' imitative type, Maheshwari 'Imitations in Continuity', nos. 1030-1038, ...

Indo-Sasanian Coinage - medieval period, Malwa Gadhaiya series, Billon Drachm, c.1200-1300 AD, 4.20 grams. Obv: highly stylized Sasanian head to right

Arakan - Silver unit of the 'Harikela' series, c.600-700 AD, MAC 5260, 5.90 grams. Obv: recumbent bull (Nandi) facing left, with Siddha lege...

Medieval Gujarat, post-Gupta coinage - Silver drachm of unattributable type, c.600-700AD, PAIC 3760, 1.70 grams. Obv: boar's head facing left. R...

Vishnukundin style coinage from Northern Maharashtra / Vidarbha -'bull'-type coin in alloyed Copper attributed to 'Ranavigraha', mos...

Vishnukundins of Vengi - anonymous alloyed Copper Coin (c.500-600 AD), similar to MCSI no.181-182, 4.90 grams. Obv: lion facing to right upraised paw,

Pushyabhutis (Varddhanas) of Sthaneshwara - Silver drachm of Harsha (c.606-647 AD) as 'Shiladitya', Mitchiner MNC 308-312, 2.20 grams. Obv: ...

Medieval Sindh - Yashaditya, ca. 7th century, Silver damma, similar to Pieper 930, 0.80 grams. Obv: crowned bust right, denticulated border around. Re

Post-Gupta / early medieval Gujarat (c.700-800 AD) - uninscribed Copper coin, PAIC 3660, 1.00 grams. Obv: Male bust facing left. Rev: Stylized repres

Hindu Shahis of Ohind - Silver drachm of Spalapati Deva, c.750-900 AD, Tye-2, 2.90 grams. Obv: recumbent bull facing left, Sharada legend Shri Spalapa

Hindu Shahis of Ohind - Silver drachm of Samanta Deva, c. 900-1000 AD, Deyel 45, 3.20 grams. Obv: recumbent bull facing left, Sharada legend Shri Sama

Hindu Shahis of Ohind - Copper coin of Samantadeva (c.950-1050 AD), Deyell 54, 2.60 grams. Obv: elephant walking to left, Sharada legend Shri Samantad

Chahamanas of Nadol - uninscribed and unattributable Copper coin, not listed in major sources, c.800-1000 AD, 1.90 grams. Obv: Conch shell (Shankha).

Chahmanas of Ajmer/Sambhar - Ajaya Deva (c.1110-1125 AD), billon dramma, MNC 456-457, 4.20 grams. Obv: Stylized representation of seated Lakshmi. Rev:

Rashtrakutas - Silver dramma of Amoghavarsha (c.830-870 AD), PAIC 3767, 0.40 grams. Obv: elephant marching to right with a rider. Rev: Nimbate Garuda

Gurjara-Pratiharas - two billon drammas of Bhoja I (836-885 AD), so called 'Adivaraha', Deyell 8, 3.60 and 3.80 grams. Obv: Varaha facing ri...

Chalukyas of Gujarat - Silver dramma of Rana Hastin (c.900-1000 AD), MAC 4910-4913, 0.50 grams. Obv: elephant walking to the right. Rev: Nagari legend

Kongu Cheras - uninscribed Copper cash, c.967-1263 AD, Ganesh 3.21, 4.40 grams. Obv: bow, square above a cross, palm tree. Rev: two swords crossed on

Hindu Rajas of Kashmir - bronze dinar of Didda Rani c.979-1003 AD, MNIC 177-178, 5.70 grams. Obv: Goddess Lakshmi seated facing, Sharada legend Shri /

Shilaharas of Kolhapur -, anonymous and uninscribed Gold double fanam, c.10th-11th century AD, MCSI 246, 0.80 grams. Obv: ornamental trident. Rev: glo

Kalachuris of Tripuri - Gold 4 1/2 masha coin of Gangeya Deva (c.1015-1040 AD), Deyell 119b, 3.90 grams. Obv: Goddess Lakshmi seated facing front. Rev

Kalachuris of Tripuri - base Gold 1/10 dinar of Gangeya Deva (1015-1041 AD), similar to Deyell 119 but fractional, 0.30 grams. Obv: stylized represent

Yadavas of Devagiri or feudatories - Silver lion-type dramma, c.1100-1200 AD, uncertain attribution, 1.30 grams. Obv: stylized lion facing right. Rev:

Yadavas of Devagiri, Silver dramma of Bhillama V (1185-1195 AD), 0.90 grams. Obv: Stylized lion facing right with fore leg raised. Rev: Devanagari le

Yadavas of Devagiri - Silver dramma of Singhana (1200-1247 AD), 'lion' type, no legible inscription on reverse, 0.90 grams. Fine, Scarce.

Yadavas of Devagiri - Silver dramma of Singhana (1200-1247 AD), 'lion' type, no legible inscription on reverse apart from horizontal trident...

Yadavas of SeunaDesha (later Devagiri) - Silver dramma of Seuna Deva II (c. 1050-1085 AD), not listed in MAC/MNC, 0.70 grams. Obv: facing lion with th

Yadavas of Tribhuvanagiri (Bayana) - Kumarapala (c.1145-1171 AD), Gold 4 1/2 Masha, Deyell 150, 4.10 grams. Obv: stylized Lakshmi seated facing. Rev:

Medieval Maharashtra - Silver 1/2 dramma coin of Munja, most likely a Yadava feudatory in Western Maharashtra (north Pune - west Ahmadnagar districts)

Chandellas of Jejakabhukti - Kirttivarman (c.1090 AD), Gold 4 1/2 Masha, Deyell 134, 4.10 grams. Obv: stylized Lakshmi seated facing. Rev; Devanagari

Chandellas of Jejakabhukti - Sallakshana Varman (c.1100-1110 AD), Gold 4 1/2 masha, Deyell 136, 4.10 grams. Obv: stylized representation of goddess La

Chandellas of Jejakbhukti - Madanavarman (c.1129-1163 AD) base Gold 4 1/2 Masha, Deyell 141, 4.10 grams. Obv: stylized representation of seated Laksh

Western Chalukyas or feudatories - Gold 'U'-shaped fanam from North Karnataka, c.1100-1200 AD, 'lion' punch on the apical aspect, Ka...

Chalukyas of Kalyani or their feudatories - Gold Gadyana (1100-1200 AD), 3.50 grams. Obv: 5x stylized lion facing right, 2x Kannada letter 'Shri...

Gahadavalas of Kanauj - Govinda Chandra Deva (c.1114-1154 AD), Gold 4 1/2 masha, Deyell 145, 3.90 grams. Obv; goddess Lakshmi seated facing. Rev: Deva

Gahadavalas of Kanauj - Govinda Chandra Deva (c.1114-1154 AD), Gold 4 1/2 masha, Deyell 145, 4.00 grams. Obv; goddess Lakshmi seated facing. Rev: Deva

Gahadavalas of Kanauj - Govinda Chandra Deva (c.1114-1154 AD), Gold 4 1/2 masha, Deyell 145, 3.90 grams. Obv; goddess Lakshmi seated facing. Rev: Deva

Gahadavalas of Kanauj - Govinda Chandra Deva (c.1114-1154 AD), Gold 4 1/2 masha, Deyell 145, 4.30 grams. Obv; goddess Lakshmi seated facing. Rev: Deva

Paramaras of Vidarbha - Bhojadeva (1150-1200 AD), Silver dramma, 0.60 grams. Obv: Stylized lion facing right. Rev: An anthropoid symbol composed of ci

Rajput kings of Eastern Rajasthan - Billon Jital of Chahada Deva (c.1172-1191 AD), Deyell 223, 3.30 grams. Obv: recumbent bull facing left, Devanagari

Medieval Malwa - 'Gadhaiya' series, c.1200 - 1300 AD, Billon Drachm, similar to Deyell 172b, 4.30 grams. Obv: 'Gadhiya' head with le...

Medieval Malwa - 'Gadhaiya' series, c.1200 - 1300 AD, Billon Drachm, similar to Deyell 167, 4.30 grams. Obv: 'Gadhiya' head with let...

Medieval Odisha - Eastern Gangas, anonymous Gold fanam, c.1200-1300 AD, 0.50 grams. Obv: stylized seated Nandi and other symbols. Rev: letter 'S...

Pandyas of Madurai - Copper cash of Maravarman Sundara Pandya (1211-1244 AD), not listed in MCSI, 2.80 grams. Obv: footprints in centre, adorned by an

Vijayanagara Empire - Copper cash of Bukka I (1357-1377 AD) MCSI 874-76, 3.30 grams. Obv: Hanuman walking right with the tail curved up overhead. Rev:

Vijayanagara Empire - feudatory chiefs of Haduvali - Gersoppa (Nagire), anonymous Silver tara, c.1400-1500 AD, obverse with deer facing left and a dag

Vijayanagara Empire - Sangama Dynasty, Devaraya I or II (1500 AD), Copper Kasu, Bull type, K. Ganesh 9.42, 3.50 grams. Obv: humped Bull to left, cresc

Vijayanagar Empire - anonymous Gold Varaha, copying designs of Venkata Raya III (1630-1642 AD) of Aravidu dynasty, MCSI 838, 3.40 grams. Obv: Venkates

Vijayanagar Kingdom, Aravidu dynasty - Gold varaha of Venkata Raya III (1630-1642 AD), MCSI-I 833, 3.30 grams. Obv: Venkateshwara (Balaji) standing un

Nayakas of Jinjee / Thanjavur - anonymous Copper cash, c. 1500-1600 AD, 2.00 grams. Obv: Krishna standing facing, playing the flute. Rev: traces of Ta

Nayakas of Ikkeri (Keladi/Bednur), Gold fanam in the name of Sadashiva Nayaka (1530-1566 AD), MCSI 892, 0.40 grams. Obv: Siva and Parvati seated. Rev:

Nayakas of Keladi / Ikkeri - Gold fanam of Sadashiva Nayaka (1543-1570 AD), MCSI 892-896, 0.40 grams. Obv Shiva and Parvati are seated facing. Rev: De

Nayakas of Sivaganga - anonymous Copper cash (1600-1700 AD), Ganesh 'Tamilnadu' 12.14, 3.00 grams. Obv: Ganesh seated facing over Mooshaka t...

Nayakas of Madurai, anonymous Copper cash, c.1600-1700 AD, 'Sri Veera' series, 'Ganesha' type, 2.41 grams. Obv: two-armed Ganesha se...

Nayakas of Madurai / Tirunelveli - 'Kali'-type Gold fanam in the name of 'Ranga Raya', c.1650-1750 AD, 'Kali' design on the ...

Nayakas of Madurai - Queen Mangamma (1690-1731 AD), Copper Kasu, unlisted in K. Ganesh, 1.90 grams. Obv: Saint Ramanuja seated frontally. Rev: Telugu

Nayakas of Madurai - Queen Mangamma (1690-1731 AD), Copper Kasu, unlisted in K. Ganesh, 1.90 grams. Obv: 'Veenadhara Dakshinamurthy' form of...

Nayakas of Madurai - anonymous Copper cash struck in the name of 'Shri Veera', 2.43 grams. Obv: Goddess Lakshmi seated frontally, being lust...

Raja of Shivaganga - uninscribed Copper kasu, c.1700-1800 AD, K. Ganesh 12.14, 3.30 grams. Obv: Ganesha seated facing front with mouse below. Rev: Sh

Nawabs of Arcot, anonymous kasu (1670-1740 AD), Ganesh 'Tamil nadu' 14.56, 2.20 grams. Obv: bull walking to left, Shivalingam above. Rev: Ta...

Rajput dynasties of Eastern Rajasthan, Chitor area - anonymous 'lion' type coin, c. 16th century, 2.80 grams. Obv: lion seated facing right....

Khwarizm Shahs - Billon Jital of Ala al-Din Muhammad bin Takah (1200-1220 AD), NM, ND, 4.00 grams. Obv: Arabic legend al-Sultan al-'Azam 'Al...

Sultans of Delhi, Ghurid dynasty - debased Gold Dinar of Mu'izz al-Din Muhammad bin Sam (1171-1206 AD), Kanauj mint style, Deyell-252, 3.90 gram...

Sultans of Delhi, Turk dynasty - Ghiyath al-Din Balban (1266-1287 AD), Gold Tanka, Hadrat Delhi mint, AH 678, G&G D155, 10.90 grams. Obv: In cir...

Sultans of Delhi, Turk dynasty - Silver Tanka, Ghiyath ud-din Balban (1266-1287 AD), Hadrat Delhi Mint, date not visible, G&G D157, 10.90 grams....

Sultans of Delhi, Khilji dynasty - Ala al-Din Muhammad Khilji (1296-1316 AD), Gold Tanka, Dar al-Islam mint (not fully visible), date not full, G&am...

Sultans of Delhi, Khilji dynasty - Ala al-Din Muhammad Khilji (1296-1316 AD), Gold Tanka, Hadrat Delhi mint, date not full, G&G D221, 10.90 gram...

Sultans of Delhi, Khalji dynasty - Silver Tanka of Ala al-Din Muhammad (1296-1316) Dar al-Islam Mint, AH 712, G&G D225, 10.80 grams. Obv: Arabi...

Sultans of Delhi, Tughlaq dynasty - Ghiyath al-Din Tughlaq (1320-1325 AD), Gold Tanka, Hadrat Delhi mint, AH 722, G&G D301, 11.00 grams. Obv: Ar...

Sultans of Delhi, Tughlaq dynasty - Muhammad bin Tughlaq (1325-1351 AD), Gold Dinar, struck in the name of Caliph al-Mustakfi of Baghdad, Delhi mint,

Sultans of Delhi, Tughlaq dynasty - two billon coins attributed to Muhammad bin Tughlaq (1325-1352 AD), 1 tanka and 32-rati fractional tanka, struck i

Sultans of Delhi, Suris - Silver Rupee of Sher Shah (1538-1545 AD), Shergarh mint, AH 949, mint-name in bottom quadrant and Devanagari Shri Shershahi

Sultans of Delhi, Suri Dynasty - Silver Rupee of Sher Shah Suri (1538-1545 AD), 'Jahanpanah' type, AH 948, G&G D809, 11.20 grams. Obv: A...

Sultans of Delhi, Suris - Silver Rupee, Sher Shah (1538-1545 AD), Shergarh 'urf Hadrat Dehli mint, AH 949, G&G D806, 11.30 grams. Obv: Arabi...

Sultans of Delhi, Suri dynasty - Silver Rupee of Islam Shah (1545-1552 AD), mintless '1477' type, AH 959, G&G D980, 11.40 grams. Obv: Ar...

Sultans of Delhi, Suri Dynasty - Silver Rupee of Muhammad Adil Shah (1552-1556 AD), mintless type, G&G D1105, 11.10 grams. Obv: Arabic legend in...

Sultans of Delhi, Suri Dynasty - Silver Rupee of Muhammad Adil Shah (1552-1556 AD), mintless type, G&G D1105, 11.30 grams. Obv: Arabic legend in...

Sher Shah Suri (1538-1545 AD) - Silver Rupee, mintless type, legends within a circle on obv. and rev., AH 949, G&G D827, 11.40 grams. VF+, Scarce.

Sultans of Bengal - Silver Tanka of Shams al-Din Ilyas Shah (1342-1357 AD), Hadrat Firuzabad mint, mint and date mostly not visible, G&G B153, 1...

Sultans of Bengal - Shams al-Din Ilyas Shah (1342-1357 AD), Silver Tanka, al-Balad Firuzabad Mint, AH 757, G&G B152, 10.80 grams. Obv: Arabic le...

Sultans of Bengal Sultanate - Silver Tanka, Ala-ud-din Husain Shah (1493-1519 AD), Husainabad mint, 4th Victory Type, G&G B741, 10.40 grams, Obv...

Sultans of Bengal - Silver Tanka, Ala ud-din Husain (1493-1519 AD), Husainabad mint, date '89', G&G B770, 10.40 grams. Obv: Arabic legen...

Sultans of Bengal - Silver Rupee of Ghiyath al-Din Bahadur Shah (1555-1560 AD), no mint (probably Lakhnauti), AH (9)66, G&G B967, 10.90 grams. O...

Sultans of Bengal - Silver Tanka of Ala al-Din Husain Shah (1493-1519 AD), 'Kalima' type '2', Fathabad mint, AH 899, G&G B706, 1...

Sultans of Bengal - Silver Rupee of Daud Shah Kararani (1572-1576 AD), Tanda mint (off flan), date not visible, G&G B982, 11.20 grams. Obv: Kali...

Sultans of Bengal - Silver Rupee of Daud Shah Kararani (1572-1576 AD), Tanda mint (off flan), AH 980, G&G B982, 11.50 grams. Obv: Kalima within ...

Bahmani Sultans of Gulbarga - Silver Tanka of Muhammad Shah I (1359-1375 AD), Hadrat Ahsanabad mint, AH (766), G&G BH27, 10.70 grams. Obv: Arabi...

Bahmani Sultans of Deccan - Shams al-Din Muhmmad Shah III (1463-1482 AD), Silver Tanka, Hadrat Muhammadabad Mint, AH (8)77, G&G BH112, 10.90 gra...

Sultans of Gujarat - Nasir al-Din Mahmud Shah III (1537-1553 AD), two Silver Tankas of 64-ratti standard, no date or mint visible, G&G G418, 7.2...

Sultans of Malwa, Khilji dynasty - Ala al-din Mahmud I (1436-1469 AD), Billon Tanka, AH871, G&G M32, 10.00 grams. Obv: Arabic legend Abu al-Muza...

Sultans of Malwa - Ghiyath Shah Khalji (1469-1500 AD), Copper double falus, AH885, G&G M86 var, 18.01 grams. Obv: Arabic legend Ghiyath Shah al-...

Sultans of Khandesh, Copper fulus of Bahadur Shah (1597-1601 AD), struck to 96-Ratti standard, G&G KH3, 17.60 grams. Obv: Arabic legend al-Wathi...

Akbar (1556-1605 AD) - Gold mohur, square 'Chaharyari' type, Ahmadabad or Lahore mint by style, mint name off flan, AH988, 10.50 grams. VF, ...

Akbar (1556-1605 AD) - Gold Mohur struck to heavy standard, 'Kalima' / 'Chaharyari' type, Dar al-Saltanah Lahore mint, AH988, KM 112...

Akbar (1556-1605 AD) - Silver Rupee, 'round with Kalima' type, Agra / Jaunpur mint (not visible), with Arabic legend Khallada Allah above em...

Akbar (1556-1605 AD) - Silver Rupee, 'round with Kalima' type, Jaunpur mint, with Arabic legend Nasir al-Dunya wa al-Din Abu al-Muzaffar in ...

Akbar (1556-1605 AD) - Silver Rupee, 'round with Kalima' type, Dar al-Khilafah Agra mint, AH 980, KM 80.1A, 11.30 grams. VF+, Scarce.

Akbar (1556-1605 AD), Silver Rupee, Kalpi mint, AH967, with differentiating mark above 'Allah' in Shahada, 11.40 grams. VF+, Rare.