Princely States in British India Until 1947/48, the complex political map of India (by which I mean pre-Independence India, including Pakistan and Bangladesh) included over 650 quasi-independent Indian Princely States. It is the intent of these web pages to present some general historical, political, and cultural background on these states.Part of this structure was reflected in the traditional coloration of maps of Britain's "Indian Empire" (and one would be useful reference item to prochure). On these maps, the "red" portions were directly ruled by the British Crown (after 1859, some 2/3 of the map area, so-called "British India"), while the remaining "yellow" areas were these Princely States. India's administration also reflected this pattern. The chief British administrative officer in India was the "Viceroy and Governor-General;" he was the Viceroy in his relations, representing the Crown, with the princes and was the Governor-General as he administered "British India." It should be pointed out that the habitual terminology of "Princely States" is significantly flawed. These states were not ruled by "princes," but rather by "kings," some of whom enjoyed a truly ancient heritage of political power. For the British -- and their ideology of imperialism -- there was but one significant "king" (and he lived in London); Indian rulers were (and had to be) "princes." Despite the unfortunate origins, this terminology has become common, and I retain it here. | ||
| Alwar State | ||
 | Silver rupee, Alwar State, Pratap Singh (1772-1791 AD). in the name of Shah Alam II (1759-1806), year 6 = 1778 AD. Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 22mm in diameter, very thick, 11.3g. VF, scarce. Stock #22325. | US$ 16.00 SOLD |
| Awadh State | ||
 | Silver rupee, Ghazi ud-Din Haidar, as Nawab (1814-1819), 1231 AH = 1815 AD. Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 21mm in diameter, very thick. VF. Mint of Lucknow. Stock #22226. | US$ 15.00 SOLD |
 | Silver rupee, Ghazi ud-Din Haidar, as Nawab (1814-1819), 1232 AH = 1816 AD. Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 21mm in diameter, very thick. VF. Mint of Lucknow. Stock #22232. | US$ 15.00 SOLD |
| Bajranggarh State | ||
 |  Scarce silver rupee of Jai Singh (1798-1817), Bajranggarh, India. Hindi inscriptions on both sides. Thick silver coin, scarce and hard to find. 19mm, 10.7 grams. Mint of Bajranggarh. Krause 9. Stock #v1936. | US$ 27.00 SOLD |
 | Scarce silver rupee of Jai Singh (1798-1817), Bajranggarh, India. Hindi inscriptions on both sides. Thick silver coin, scarce and hard to find. 19mm, 10.7 grams. Mint of Bajranggarh. Krause 9. Stock #v1938. | US$ 28.00 SOLD |
 | Scarce silver rupee of Jai Singh (1798-1817), Bajranggarh, India. Hindi inscriptions on both sides. Thick silver coin, scarce and hard to find. 19mm, 10.7 grams. Mint of Bajranggarh. Krause 9. Stock #v1939. | US$ 27.00 |
| Baroda State | ||
 | Silver rupee in the name of Shah Alam II (1759-1806), regnal year 4 = 1763 AD. Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 21mm in diameter, 10.7g. VF. Ahmedabad mint. Krause 19. Stock #22366. | US$ 20.50 SOLD |
| Bharatpur State | ||
 | Silver rupee in the name of Muhamed Akhbar II (1806-1837 AD), regnal year 22 = 1243 AH = 1827 AD. Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 21mm in diameter, 9.8g. Fine, Bharatpur mint, scarce. Stock #22307. | US$ 17.00 |
| Bhopal State | ||
 | Silver rupee of Jhangrir Mohamed Khan (1837-1844 AD) in the name of Muhamed Akhbar II (1806-1837 AD), regnal year 32 = 1837 AD. Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 21mm in diameter, 10.7g. VF. Bhopal mint. Stock #22354. | US$ 17.00 SOLD |
| Bikanir State | ||
 | Silver rupee of Ratan Singh (1828-1851 AD) in the name of Muhamed Akhbar II (1806-1837 AD), 1229 AH = regnal year 52 = 1837 AD (?). Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 24mm in diameter, 11.4g. aVF. Krause 32. Stock #22406. | US$ 17.50 SOLD |
| Bundi State | ||
 | Silver rupee in the name of Queen Victoria, 1864 AD. VICTORIA QUEEN 1864 / Hindi inscriptions. VS 1922 =1864. Unlisted date! 21mm in diameter, very thick, 11.1g. VF. Mint of Bundi. Stock #24028. | US$ 30.00 |
 | Silver rupee in the name of Queen Victoria, 1868 AD. VICTORIA QUEEN 1868 / Hindi inscriptions. 21mm in diameter, very thick, 11g. VF. Mint of Bundi. Stock #22386. | US$ 21.00 SOLD |
 | Silver rupee in the name of Queen Victoria, 1898 AD. VICTORIA QUEEN, temple in the center / hindi inscriptions, Sanscrit date - 1955 (=1898 AD). 20mm in diameter, very thick, 11g. Stock #22382. | US$ 15.00 SOLD |
 | Rare silver nazarana rupee in the name of Queen Victoria (1837-1901), Raghubir Singh "VICTORIA QUEEN" around a temple / Inscription in Nagari, date in Vikrama Samvat in Indian numbers - VS 1943 = 1886 AD. A neat VERY THICK coin, looks very primitive. Very attractive and popular. 21mm, 10.8 grams. KM 9 var. Stock #24027. | US$ 50.00 |
 | Rare silver nazarana rupee in the name of Queen Victoria (1837-1901), Raghubir Singh "VICTORIA QUEEN" around a temple / Inscription in Nagari, date in Vikrama Samvat in Indian numbers - VS 1943 = 1886 AD. A neat VERY THICK coin, looks very primitive. Very attractive and popular. 21mm, 10.7 grams. KM 9 var. Stock #24029. | US$ 50.00 |
 | Silver rupee in the name of King Edward VII. EDWARD VII EMPEROR, temple / hindi inscriptions, Sanscrit date - 1966 (=1909 AD). 20mm in diameter, very thick. VF. Mint of Bundi. Stock #22385. | US$ 15.00 SOLD |
 | Silver rupee in the name of King Edward VII. EDWARD VII EMPEROR, temple / hindi inscriptions, Sanscrit date - 1964 (=1907 AD). 20mm in diameter, very thick. VF. Mint of Bundi. Stock #22380. | US$ 15.00 SOLD |
 | Silver rupee in the name of King Edward VII. EDWARD VII EMPEROR, temple / hindi inscriptions, Sanscrit date - 1966 (=1909 AD). 20mm in diameter, very thick. VF. Mint of Bundi. Stock #22381. | US$ 16.00 SOLD |
 | Silver rupee in the name of King George V. GEORGE V EMPEROR, temple / hindi inscriptions, Sanscrit date - 1978 (=1921 AD). 20mm in diameter, very thick, 11g. VF. Mint of Bundi - date not recorded in Krause. Stock #22379. | US$ 23.00 |
 | Silver rupee in the name of King George V. GEORGE V EMPEROR, temple / hindi inscriptions, Sanscrit date - 1972 (=1915 AD). 20mm in diameter, very thick, 11g. VF. Mint of Bundi - date not recorded in Krause. Stock #22383. | US$ 17.00 SOLD
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 | Silver rupee in the name of King George V. GEORGE V EMPEROR, temple / hindi inscriptions, Sanscrit date - 1980(=1923 AD). 20mm in diameter, very thick, 11g. VF. Mint of Bundi - date not recorded in Krause. Stock #22384. | US$ 15.00 SOLD |
| Cis-Sultej States | ||
 | Silver rupee of Sikandar Ali Khan, Raja of Maler Katla (1859-1871). Islamic inscriptions on both sides. Dated year 4 = 1863 AD. Fine. Krause 3. Stock #22362. | US$ 15.00 SOLD |
| Cochin | ||
 | Gold fanam, "Vira Raya" Northern Malabar series (ca.1600-1750 AD), Cochin and Kalicut. Degenerated Kali / Boar. 8mm, 0.5 grams. "Vira Raya" north Malabar series. Mitchiner 1126. Stock #24100. | US$ 25.50 SOLD |
 | Gold fanam, "Vira Raya" Northern Malabar series (ca.1600-1750 AD), Cochin and Kalicut. Degenerated Kali / Boar. 8mm, 0.5 grams. "Vira Raya" north Malabar series. Mitchiner 1126. Stock #24101. | US$ 22.50 |
 | Gold fanam, "Vira Raya" Northern Malabar series (ca.1600-1750 AD), Cochin and Kalicut. Degenerated Kali / Boar. 8mm, 0.5 grams. "Vira Raya" north Malabar series. Mitchiner 1126. Stock #24099. | US$ 25.00 |
 | Gold fanam, "Vira Raya" Northern Malabar series (ca.1600-1750 AD), Cochin and Kalicut. Degenerated Kali / Boar. 8mm, 0.5 grams. "Vira Raya" north Malabar series. Mitchiner 1126. Stock #24097. | US$ 24.50 |
 | Gold fanam, "Vira Raya" Northern Malabar series (ca.1600-1750 AD), Cochin and Kalicut. Degenerated Kali / Boar. 8mm, 0.5 grams. "Vira Raya" north Malabar series. Mitchiner 1126. Stock #24091. | US$ 25.00 SOLD |
 | Gold fanam, "Vira Raya" Northern Malabar series (ca.1600-1750 AD), Cochin and Kalicut. Degenerated Kali / Boar. 8mm, 0.5 grams. "Vira Raya" north Malabar series. Mitchiner 1126. Stock #24090. | US$ 26.00 |
 | Gold fanam, "Vira Raya" Northern Malabar series (ca.1600-1750 AD), Cochin and Kalicut. Degenerated Kali / Boar. 8mm, 0.5 grams. "Vira Raya" north Malabar series. Mitchiner 1126. Stock #24095. | US$ 26.50 |
 | Gold fanam, "Vira Raya" Northern Malabar series (ca.1600-1750 AD), Cochin and Kalicut. Degenerated Kali / Boar. 8mm, 0.5 grams. "Vira Raya" north Malabar series. Mitchiner 1126. Stock #23830. | US$ 24.00 |
 | Gold fanam, "Vira Raya" Northern Malabar series (ca.1600-1750 AD), Cochin and Kalicut. Degenerated Kali / Boar. 8mm, 0.5 grams. "Vira Raya" north Malabar series. Mitchiner 1126. Stock #23827. | US$ 26.00 |
 | Gold fanam, "Vira Raya" Northern Malabar series (ca.1600-1750 AD), Cochin and Kalicut. Degenerated Kali / Boar. 8mm, 0.5 grams. "Vira Raya" north Malabar series. Mitchiner 1126. Stock #23824. | US$ 26.50 |
 | Gold fanam, "Vira Raya" Northern Malabar series (ca.1600-1750 AD), Cochin and Kalicut. Degenerated Kali / Boar. 8mm, 0.5 grams. "Vira Raya" north Malabar series. Mitchiner 1126. Stock #23825. | US$ 28.00 SOLD |
 | Gold fanam, "Vira Raya" Northern Malabar series (ca.1600-1750 AD), Cochin and Kalicut. Degenerated Kali / Boar. 8mm, 0.5 grams. "Vira Raya" north Malabar series. Mitchiner 1126. Stock #23828. | US$ 25.50 |
 | Gold fanam, "Vira Raya" Northern Malabar series (ca.1600-1750 AD), Cochin and Kalicut. Degenerated Kali / Boar. 8mm, 0.5 grams. "Vira Raya" north Malabar series. Mitchiner 1126. Stock #23826. | US$ 27.50 SOLD |
 | Gold fanam, "Vira Raya" Northern Malabar series (ca.1600-1750 AD), Cochin and Kalicut. Degenerated Kali / Boar. 8mm, 0.5 grams. "Vira Raya" north Malabar series. Mitchiner 1126. Stock #23829. | US$ 27.50 |
 | Gold fanam, "Vira Raya" Northern Malabar series (ca.1600-1750 AD), Cochin and Kalicut. Degenerated Kali / Boar. 8mm, 0.5 grams. "Vira Raya" north Malabar series. Mitchiner 1126. Stock #23832. | US$ 26.50 |
 | Gold fanam, "Vira Raya" Northern Malabar series (ca.1600-1750 AD), Cochin and Kalicut. Degenerated Kali / Boar. 8mm, 0.5 grams. "Vira Raya" north Malabar series. Mitchiner 1126. Stock #24088. | US$ 22.50 |
| Datia State | ||
 | Silver rupee, Datia State, Parachat (1802-1839), In the name of Shah Alam II, 1218 AH = 1803 AD. Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 21mm in diameter, very thick, 10.7g. VF. Stock #22370. | US$ 16.50 SOLD |
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 | Silver rupee, Datia State, Parachat (1802-1839), In the name of Shah Alam II, 1233 AH = 1817 AD. Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 21mm in diameter, very thick, 10.8g. VF. Stock #22416. | US$ 20.50 SOLD |
 | Silver rupee, Datia State, Parachat (1802-1839), In the name of Shah Alam II, date off flan. Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 21mm in diameter, very thick, 10.7g. VF. Stock #22361. | US$ 16.50 |
 | Silver rupee, Datia State, Parachat (1802-1839), In the name of Shah Alam II, date off flan. Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 21mm in diameter, very thick, 10.7g. VF. Stock #22389. | US$ 17.00 |
 | Silver rupee, Datia State, Vijaya Bahadur (1839-1857), In the name of Shah Alam II, regnal year 36 = 1853 AD. Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 21mm in diameter, very thick, 10.7g. aEF. Stock #22372. | US$ 16.50 SOLD |
 | Silver rupee, Datia State, Vijaya Bahadur (1839-1857), In the name of Shah Alam II, 1273 AH = 1856 AD. Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 21mm in diameter, very thick, 10.8g. VF. Stock #22376. | US$ 17.50 SOLD |
| Gwalior State | ||
 | Silver rupee, Prince Daulat Rao (1794-1827), In the name of Shah Alam II (1759-1806). Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 20mm in diameter, very thick, 10.9g. VF. Mint of Gwalior Fort. Krause 57.2. Stock #22348. | US$ 13.50 |
 | Silver rupee, Prince Daulat Rao (1794-1827), In the name of Shah Alam II (1759-1806). Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 20mm in diameter, very thick, 10.8g. VF. Mint of Gwalior Fort. Krause 57.2. Stock #22343. | US$ 15.50 |
 | Silver rupee, Prince Daulat Rao (1794-1827), In the name of Shah Alam II (1759-1806). Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 20mm in diameter, very thick, 11.1g. F. Mint of Gwalior Fort. Krause 57.2. Stock #22409. | US$ 15.50 SOLD |
 | Silver rupee, Prince Daulat Rao (1794-1827), In the name of Shah Alam II (1759-1806). Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 20mm in diameter, very thick, 10.8g. VF. Mint of Gwalior Fort. Krause 57.2. Stock #22308. | US$ 15.50 SOLD |
 | Silver rupee, Prince Daulat Rao (1794-1827), In the name of Shah Alam II (1759-1806). Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 20mm in diameter, very thick, 10.8g. VF. Mint of Gwalior Fort. Krause 57.2. Stock #22308. | US$ 15.50 |
 | Silver rupee, Prince Daulat Rao (1794-1827), In the name of Mohamed Akhbar II (1806-1837). Year 15 = 1821 AD. Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 20mm in diameter, very thick, 10.8g. aVF. Mint of Gwalior Fort. Krause 62. Stock #22308. | US$ 14.00 SOLD |
 | Silver rupee, Prince Jankoji Rao (1833-1843). Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 19mm in diameter, very thick, 11.1g. Fine. Mint of Ujjain. Krause 230. Stock #22311. | US$ 15.00 SOLD |
 | Silver rupee, Prince Jayaji Rao (1843-1886), in the name of Shah Alam II (1759-1806). Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 19mm in diameter, very thick. 10.9g. VF. Mint of Bhilsa. Krause 32, scarce. Stock #22310. | US$ 17.00 |
 | Silver rupee, Prince Jayaji Rao (1843-1886), in the name of Shah Alam II (1759-1806). Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 19mm in diameter, very thick. 10.9g. VF. Mint of Bhilsa. Krause 27. Stock #22309. | US$ 18.00 SOLD |
 | Silver rupee, Prince Jayaji Rao (1843-1886), in the name of Shah Alam II (1759-1806). Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 19mm in diameter, very thick. 10.8g. VF. Mint of Bhilsa. Krause 27. Stock #22335. | US$ 17.00 |
 | Silver rupee, Prince Jayaji Rao (1843-1886), in the name of Shah Alam II (1759-1806). Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 19mm in diameter, very thick. 10.9g. VF. Mint of Bhilsa. Krause 27. Stock #22313. | US$ 12.00 |
 | Silver rupee, Prince Jayaji Rao (1843-1886), in the name of Shah Alam II (1759-1806). Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 19mm in diameter, very thick. 10.9g. VF. Mint of Bhilsa. Krause 28. Stock #21204. | US$ 14.00 |
 | Silver rupee, Prince Jayaji Rao (1843-1886), in the name of Shah Alam II (1759-1806). Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 19mm in diameter, very thick. 10.9g. VF. Mint of Bhilsa. Krause 28. Stock #22347. | US$ 15.50 |
 | Silver rupee, Prince Jayaji Rao (1843-1886), in the name of Shah Alam II (1759-1806). Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 19mm in diameter, very thick. 10.9g. VF. Mint of Bhilsa. Krause 28. Stock #22369. | US$ 17.00 SOLD |
 | Silver rupee, Prince Jayaji Rao (1843-1886), in the name of Shah Alam II (1759-1806). Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 19mm in diameter, very thick. 10.9g. VF. Mint of Bhilsa. Krause 28. Stock #22390. | US$ 16.00 |
 | Silver rupee, Prince Jayaji Rao (1843-1886), in the name of Shah Alam II (1759-1806). Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 19mm in diameter, very thick. 10.9g. VF. Mint of Bhilsa. Krause 28. Stock #22392. | US$ 16.00 |
 | Silver rupee, Prince Jayaji Rao (1843-1886). Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 19mm in diameter, very thick. VF. Mint of Lashkar. Stock #22355. | US$ 16.00 |
 | Silver rupee, Prince Jayaji Rao (1843-1886). Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 19mm in diameter, very thick. VF. Mint of Lashkar. Stock #22346. | US$ 16.50 |
 | Silver rupee, Prince Jayaji Rao (1843-1886). Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 19mm in diameter, very thick. VF. Mint of Lashkar. Stock #22349. | US$ 16.00 |
 | Silver rupee, Prince Jayaji Rao (1843-1886). Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 19mm in diameter, very thick, 11.8 grams (exceptionally heavy). VF. Mint of Lashkar. Stock #22363. | US$ 14.50 |
 | Silver rupee, Prince Jayaji Rao (1843-1886). Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 19mm in diameter, very thick. VF. Mint of Lashkar. Stock #21210. | US$ 16.00 |
 | Silver rupee, Prince Jayaji Rao (1843-1886). Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 19mm in diameter, very thick. EF. Mint of Lashkar. Stock #21205. | US$ 18.00 |
 | Silver rupee, Prince Jayaji Rao (1843-1886). Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 19mm in diameter, very thick. VF. Mint of Lashkar. Stock #22091. | US$ 17.00 |
 | Silver rupee, Prince Jayaji Rao (1843-1886). Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 19mm in diameter, very thick. EF. Mint of Lashkar. Stock #22090. | US$ 18.00 SOLD |
 | Silver rupee, Prince Jayaji Rao (1843-1886). Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 19mm in diameter, very thick. Fine. Mint of Lashkar. Stock #22088. | US$ 15.00 |
 | Silver rupee, Prince Jayaji Rao (1843-1886). Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 19mm in diameter, very thick. Fine. Mint of Lashkar. Stock #22081. | US$ 15.00 |
| Hyderabad State | ||
 | Sikandar Jah (AH1218-1244/1803-1829), in the name of Shah Alam II, silver rupee. Islamic inscriptions on both sides, dated to AH1232=1817. Nice thick coin, 20mm, 10.9g, mint of Aurangabad, VF. Stock #22334. | US$ 15.00 SOLD |
 | Nasir-ad-Daula (1829-1857), in the name of Bahadur Shah (1837-1858), silver rupee. Islamic inscriptions on both sides. Nice thick coin, 20mm, 10.7g, mint of Aurangabad, F. Stock #22340. | US$ 9.00 SOLD |
 | Afzal ad Daula (1857-1868 AD), large silver rupee. Minted after 1858 in his own name (as "Nizam"). Islamic inscriptions on both sides, dated to AH128x. Nice very large coin, very attractive VF. 23mm, 11.1 grams. Stock #22394. | US$ 14.00 SOLD |
 | Afzal ad Daula (1857-1868 AD), large silver rupee, AD1276=1859 AD. Minted after 1858 in his own name (as "Nizam"). Islamic inscriptions on both sides, dated to AH1276. Nice very large coin, very attractive VF. Stock #22259. | US$ 17.00 SOLD |
 | Afzal ad Daula (1857-1868 AD), large silver rupee, AH1279=1862 AD. Minted after 1858 in his own name (as "Nizam"). Islamic inscriptions on both sides, dated to AH1279. Nice very large coin, very attractive EF. Stock #22260. | US$ 16.00 SOLD |
 | Mir Mahbab Ali Khan II (1868-1911 AD), large silver rupee, AH1307=1899 AD, in his own name. Islamic inscriptions on both sides, dated to AH1307. Nice very large coin, very attractive EF. Stock #22258. | US$ 15.00 SOLD |
 | Mir Mahbub Ali Khan II (1869-1911 AD), large silver rupee, 1892 AD. Islamic inscriptions on both sides, dated to AH1310 = 1892 AD. Nice very large coin, very attractive EF. Krause 17. Stock #22395. | US$ 17.50 SOLD |
| Indore State | ||
 | Silver Rupee, Ahalya Bai (1765-1795 AD), 1191 AH = 1776 AD. Islamic inscriptions / islamic inscriptions on reverse. aVF. Indore mint. 22mm, 10.9 grams. Stock #22352. | US$ 15.00 SOLD |
 | Silver Rupee, Ahalya Bai (1765-1795 AD), 1207 AH = 1792 AD. Islamic inscriptions / islamic inscriptions on reverse. aVF. Maheshwar mint. Stock #22357. | US$ 15.00 SOLD |
 | Silver Rupee, Ahalya Bai (1765-1795 AD), 1205 AH = 1790 AD. Islamic inscriptions / islamic inscriptions on reverse. VF. Maheshwar mint. Stock #22319. | US$ 16.00 SOLD |
 | Silver Rupee, Tukoji Rao I (1795-1796 AD), 1211 AH = 1796 AD. Sun facing on obverse, Hindi inscriptions around. Arabic inscriptions in wreath on reverse. VF. Maheshwar mint. Stock #22329. | US$ 18.00 SOLD |
 | Silver Rupee, Ahalya Bai (1765-1795 AD), regnal year 16 = 1187 AH = 1772 AD. Sun facing on obverse, Hindi inscriptions around. Arabic inscriptions in wreath on reverse. VF. Malharnagar mint. Stock #22341. | US$ 15.00 SOLD |
 | Silver Rupee, Hari Rao (1834-1843 AD), 1257 AH = 1840 AD, Indore. Sun facing on obverse, Hindi inscriptions around. Arabic inscriptions in wreath on reverse. VF. Chandor mint. 19mm, 11.2 grams. Stock #22377. | US$ 19.00 SOLD |
| Jhalawar State | ||
 | Silver rupee, in the name of Queen Victoria, dated to year 41 = 1897. Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 21mm in diameter, 11.4g, very thick. VF. Stock #22328. | US$ 16.00 SOLD |
 | Silver rupee, in the name of Queen Victoria, dated to year 35 = 1891. Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 21mm in diameter, 11.4g, very thick. VF. Stock #22356. | US$ 16.00 SOLD |
| Jaipur State | ||
 | Silver rupee, Jaipur State, in the name of Shah Alam II (1759-1806 AD), dated to AH1203. Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 21mm in diameter, 11.4g, very thick. VF. Mint of Madhopur. Stock #22337. | US$ 15.00 SOLD |
 | Silver rupee, Jaipur State, in the name of Muhamed Akhbar II (1806-1837 AD), dated to AH1236 (regnal year 26) = 1821 AD. Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 21mm in diameter, 11.4g, very thick. VF. Stock #22350. | US$ 12.50 SOLD |
 | Silver rupee, Jaipur State, in the name of Bahadur Shah II (1837-1858 AD), dated to AH1270 (regnal year 17) = 1854 AD. Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 21mm in diameter, 11.4g, very thick. VF. Stock #22306. | US$ 13.50 SOLD |
 | Silver rupee, Jaipur State, in the name of Queen Victoria and Mando Singh (1880-1922), dated to regnal year 11 = 1890 AD. Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 21mm in diameter, 11.4g, very thick. Jaipur mint. VF. Stock #22321. | US$ 14.00 SOLD |
| Kotah State | ||
 | Silver rupee, Kotah State, rule of Bundi Princes, in the name of Shah Alam II (1806-1837). Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 19mm in diameter, very thick, 11.2g. F. Krause 28. Stock #22402. | US$ 10.00 SOLD |
 | Silver rupee, Kotah State, rule of Bundi Princes, in the name of Shah Alam II (1806-1837). Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 19mm in diameter, very thick, 11.2g. F. Krause 28. Stock #22411. | US$ 10.00 SOLD |
 | Silver rupee, Kotah State, rule of Bundi Princes, in the name of Shah Alam II (1806-1837). Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 19mm in diameter, very thick, 11.2g. F. Stock #22327. | US$ 7.50 SOLD |
 | Silver rupee, Kotah State, Ram Singh, in the name of Bahadur Shah II (1837-1857), year 21 = 1849 AD. Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 19mm in diameter, very thick, 11.4g. aEF. Stock #22320. | US$ 15.00 SOLD |
 | Silver rupee, Kotah State, Chattar Sal, in the name of Queen Victoria, year 6 = 1864 AD. Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 19mm in diameter, very thick, 11.3g. VF. Stock #22368. | US$ 20.00 SOLD |
 | Silver rupee, Kotah State, Chattar Sal, in the name of Queen Victoria, year 19 = 1876 AD. Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 19mm in diameter, very thick, 11.2g. aVF. Stock #22371. | US$ 20.00 |
 | Silver rupee, Kotah State, Chattar Sal, in the name of Queen Victoria, year 19 = 1876 AD. Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 19mm in diameter, very thick, 11.2g. F. Stock #22399. | US$ 15.00 SOLD |
| Mewar State | ||
 | Silver rupee, Mewar State, Anonymous silver rupee, 18th-19th century. Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 19mm in diameter, very thick, 10.6 g. F. Chitor mint. Krause 26. Stock #22364. | US$ 16.00 SOLD |
 | Silver rupee, Mewar State, Anonymous silver rupee, 18th-19th century. Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 19mm in diameter, very thick, 10.9 g. F. Chitor mint. Krause 26. Stock #22407. | US$ 16.00 |
 | Silver rupee, Mewar State, Anonymous silver rupee, 18th-19th century. Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 19mm in diameter, very thick, 10.5 g. F. Chitor mint. Krause 26. Stock #22400. | US$ 15.00 |
 | Silver rupee, Mewar State, Anonymous silver rupee, 18th-19th century. Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 19mm in diameter, very thick, 11.5 g. F. Chitor mint. Krause 26. Stock #22359. | US$ 15.00 |
 | Silver rupee, Shwarupshahi issue (1851-1930). Nagari legends / "Friend of London" in nagari script. 23mm,11.0g. aEF. Stock #22375. | US$ 13.50 SOLD
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 | Silver rupee, Shwarupshahi issue (1851-1930). Nagari legends / "Friend of London" in nagari script. 23mm,11.0g. aEF. Stock #22391. | US$ 15.50 SOLD |
 | Silver rupee, Shwarupshahi issue (1851-1930). Nagari legends / "Friend of London" in nagari script. 23mm,11.0g. aEF. Stock #22405. | US$ 14.50 SOLD |
 | Silver rupee, Shwarupshahi issue (1851-1930). Nagari legends / "Friend of London" in nagari script. 23mm,11.0g. aEF. Stock #22410. | US$ 16.50 SOLD
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 | Copper paisa, local issue, 19th century. Crude square coin with a few simple designs. 17mm. Umarda mint. VF. Stock #23115. | US$ 2.50 SOLD |
 | Copper paisa, local issue, 19th century. Crude square coin with a few simple designs. 17mm. VF. Umarda mint. Stock #23116. | US$ 3.00 SOLD |
 | Copper paisa, local issue, 19th century. Crude square coin with a few simple designs. 17mm. VF. Umarda mint. Stock #23117. | US$ 2.50 SOLD |
 | Copper octagonal 1 anna, Bhupal Singh (1930-1948). Inscriptions, pastoral scene / inscription, date (2000VS = 1943). VF. Stock #22802. | US$ 3.00 SOLD |
 | Copper octagonal 1 anna, Bhupal Singh (1930-1948). Inscriptions, pastoral scene / inscription, date (2000VS = 1943). Unevenly cut, unusual. VF. Stock #22803. | US$ 3.00 SOLD |
 | Copper octagonal 1 anna, Bhupal Singh (1930-1948). Inscriptions, pastoral scene / inscription, date (2000VS = 1943). VF. Stock #22804. | US$ 3.00 SOLD |
 | Copper octagonal 1 anna, Bhupal Singh (1930-1948). Inscriptions, pastoral scene / inscription, date (2000VS = 1943). VF. Stock #22806. | US$ 3.00 SOLD |
 | Copper round 1/2 anna, Bhupal Singh (1930-1948). Inscriptions / inscription, date (1999VS = 1942). VF. Stock #22805. | US$ 3.00 |
 | Copper round 1/2 anna, Bhupal Singh (1930-1948). Inscriptions / inscription, date (1999VS = 1942). VF. Stock #22807. | US$ 3.00 |
 | Copper round 1/2 anna, Bhupal Singh (1930-1948). Inscriptions / inscription, date (1999VS = 1942). VF. Stock #22808. | US$ 3.00 SOLD |
 | Copper round 1/2 anna, Bhupal Singh (1930-1948). Inscriptions / inscription, date (1999VS = 1942). VF. Stock #22809. | US$ 3.00 |
 | Copper round 1/2 anna, Bhupal Singh (1930-1948). Inscriptions / inscription, date (1999VS = 1942). VF. Stock #22810. | US$ 3.00 |
| Narwar State | ||
 | Silver rupee, Mahadji Rao (1761-1794), in the name of Shah Alam II (1759-1806). Islamic legends, dated year 9 = 1767 AD. 22mm, 10.8g. VF. Scarce. Krause 25. Stock #22388. | US$ 13.50 SOLD |
 | Silver rupee, Daulat Rao (1794-1827), in the name of Shah Alam II (1759-1806). Islamic legends, dated year 7 = AH 1228 = 1813 AD. 22mm,11.3g. aEF. Scarce. Krause 30. Stock #22336. | US$ 15.00 SOLD |
| Orccha State | ||
 | Silver rupee from Orccha. Islamic legends, date off flan. 20mm, 10.9g. VF. Krause 32. Stock #22388. | US$ 18.00 |
| Tonk State | ||
 | Silver rupee, Tonk State, Amir Khan (1798-1834), AH 1232 = 1815 AD, in the name of Mohamed Akbar II. Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 19mm in diameter, 10.9 grams. aVF. Krause 60. Stock #22414. | US$ 16.00 SOLD |
 | Silver rupee, Tonk State, Wazir Muhammad Khan (1834-1864), AH 1252 = 1836 AD, in the name of Mohamed Akbar II. Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 19mm in diameter, very thick. VF. Krause 60. Stock #21207. | US$ 14.00 SOLD |
 | Silver rupee, Tonk State, Wazir Muhammad Khan (1834-1864), AH 1256 = 1839 AD, in the name of Mohamed Akbar II. Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 19mm in diameter, very thick. VF. Krause 60. Stock #22080. | US$ 14.00 SOLD |
 | Silver rupee, Tonk State, Wazir Muhammad Khan (1834-1864), AH 1262 = 1845 AD, in the name of Mohamed Akbar II. Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 19mm in diameter, very thick. VF. Krause 60. Stock #22070. | US$ 14.00 SOLD |
 | Silver rupee, Tonk State, Wazir Muhammad Khan (1834-1864), AH 1268 = 1851 AD, in the name of Mohamed Akbar II. Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 19mm in diameter, very thick. VF. Krause 60. Stock #22071. | US$ 15.00 SOLD |
 | Silver rupee, Tonk State, Wazir Muhammad Khan (1834-1864), AH 1273 = 1856 AD, in the name of Mohamed Akbar II. Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 19mm in diameter, 10.8 grams. VF. Krause 60. Stock #22396. | US$ 12.50 SOLD |
 | Silver rupee, Tonk State, Wazir Muhammad Khan (1834-1864), AH 1273 = 1856 AD, in the name of Mohamed Akbar II. Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 19mm in diameter, very thick. VF. Krause 60. Stock #22083. | US$ 14.00 SOLD |
 | Silver rupee, Tonk State, Wazir Muhammad Khan (1834-1864), AH 1270 = 1853 AD, in the name of Mohamed Akbar II. Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 19mm in diameter, very thick. VF. Krause 60. Stock #22084. | US$ 14.00 SOLD |
 | Silver rupee, Tonk State, Wazir Muhammad Khan (1834-1864), AH 1265 = 1848 AD, in the name of Mohamed Akbar II. Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 19mm in diameter, 10.7 grams. VF. Krause 60. Stock #22412. | US$ 12.50 SOLD |
 | Silver rupee, Tonk State, Wazir Muhammad Khan (1834-1864), in the name of Mohamed Akbar II. Dated to 126x AH. Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 19mm in diameter, 10.7 grams. VF. Krause 60. Stock #22417. | US$ 12.50 |
 | Silver rupee, Tonk State, Wazir Muhammad Khan (1834-1864), AH 1275 = 1858 AD, in the name of Mohamed Akbar II. Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 19mm in diameter, very thick. VF. Krause 60. Stock #22087. | US$ 14.00 SOLD |
 | Silver rupee, Tonk State, in the name of Victoria Empres and Muhammad Ibrahim Ali Khan, AH 1305 = 1889 AD, in the name of Mohamed Akbar II. Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 19mm in diameter, 11.0 grams. gF. Tonk mint. Krause 20. Stock #22413. | US$ 17.50 |
| Tranvacore | ||
The next lots are gold fanams from Tranvacore. These fanams were among the most widely used gold fanams ever minted. A lot of varieties were produced, and they were also immitated in the areas surroundeing Chochin-Malabar coast. Some of the fanams offered below were never published in any catalogs, and are very rare. | ||
| Gold fanam, "Vira Raya" series (ca.1600-1800 AD), Tranvacore. Degenerated Kali / Boar. 8mm, 0.5 grams. Mitchiner 1067. Stock #24098. | US$ 26.00 SOLD |
| Gold fanam, "Vira Raya" series (ca.1600-1800 AD), Tranvacore. Degenerated Kali / Boar. 8mm, 0.5 grams. Mitchiner 1067. Stock #24089. | US$ 26.00 SOLD |
| Gold fanam, "Vira Raya" series (ca.1600-1800 AD), Tranvacore. Degenerated Kali / Boar. 8mm, 0.5 grams. Mitchiner 1067 (this variety listed for a silver chukram, not gold fanam). Stock #23833. | US$ 26.00 SOLD |
| Assembly of scarce silver fanams, Cochin-Malabar coast, Changalya Rajah, India (1600-1750) Stylized boar facing right on obv., stylized deity on reverse. 8 mm in diameter. Scarce. These are actually scarcer than the gold fanams - debased gold and silver fanams were minted for short periods of time in the 18th century, and are less common. Most of these coins have 6 to 8 karat gold content and have very pale golden look to them. Stock #silverfanam. | US$ 7.00 per coin! |
| Scarce silver fanam, Cochin-Malabar coast, India (1600-1750) Stylized boar facing right on obv., stylized deity on reverse.8 mm in diameter. Very pale yellow colour and jeweler's stone test suggest 5 to 6 karat gold content. Stock #23812. | US$ 9.00 |
| Scarce silver fanam, Cochin-Malabar coast, India (1600-1750) Stylized boar facing right on obv., stylized deity on reverse.8 mm in diameter. Very pale yellow colour and jeweler's stone test suggest 5 to 6 karat gold content. Stock #23813. | US$ 8.00 |
| Scarce silver fanam, Cochin-Malabar coast, India (1600-1750) Stylized boar facing right on obv., stylized deity on reverse.8 mm in diameter. Very pale yellow colour and jeweler's stone test suggest 5 to 6 karat gold content. Stock #23819. | US$ 12.00 SOLD |
| Scarce silver fanam, Cochin-Malabar coast, India (1600-1750) Stylized boar facing right on obv., stylized deity on reverse.8 mm in diameter. Very pale yellow colour and jeweler's stone test suggest 5 to 6 karat gold content. Stock #23815. | US$ 7.00 SOLD |
| Scarce silver fanam, Cochin-Malabar coast, India (1600-1750) Stylized boar facing right on obv., stylized deity on reverse.8 mm in diameter. Very pale yellow colour and jeweler's stone test suggest 5 to 6 karat gold content. Stock #23820. | US$ 8.00 |
| Scarce silver fanam, Cochin-Malabar coast, India (1600-1750) Stylized boar facing right on obv., stylized deity on reverse.8 mm in diameter. Very pale yellow colour and jeweler's stone test suggest 5 to 6 karat gold content. Stock #23817. | US$ 8.00 |
| Scarce silver fanam, Cochin-Malabar coast, India (1600-1750) Stylized boar facing right on obv., stylized deity on reverse.8 mm in diameter. Very pale yellow colour and jeweler's stone test suggest 5 to 6 karat gold content. Stock #23818 | US$ 9.00 |
| Scarce silver fanam, Cochin-Malabar coast, India (1600-1750) Stylized boar facing right on obv., stylized deity on reverse.8 mm in diameter. Very pale yellow colour and jeweler's stone test suggest 5 to 6 karat gold content. Stock #21172. | US$ 9.00 |
| Scarce silver fanam, Cochin-Malabar coast, India (1600-1750) Stylized boar facing right on obv., stylized deity on reverse.8 mm in diameter. Very pale yellow colour and jeweler's stone test suggest 5 to 6 karat gold content. Stock #21176. | US$ 12.50 SOLD |
| Scarce silver fanam, Cochin-Malabar coast, India (1600-1750) Stylized boar facing right on obv., stylized deity on reverse.8 mm in diameter. Very pale yellow colour and jeweler's stone test suggest 5 to 6 karat gold content. Stock #21177. | US$ 11.50 |
| Scarce silver fanam, Cochin-Malabar coast, India (1600-1750) Stylized boar facing right on obv., stylized deity on reverse.8 mm in diameter. Very pale yellow colour and jeweler's stone test suggest 5 to 6 karat gold content. Stock #21178. | US$ 10.00 |
| Unattributed rupees - rupees that I did not have the time and the patience to look up. Most are of the less common types. | ||
 | Unattributed rupee. Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 25mm in diameter, very thick, 11.1 grams. aEF. Stock #22387. | US$ 22.00 |
 | Unattributed rupee. Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 25mm in diameter, very thick, 11.3 grams. aEF. Stock #22374. | US$ 21.00 |
 | Unattributed rupee. Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 19mm in diameter, very thick, 10.8 grams. VF. Stock #22393. | US$ 14.00 |
 | Unattributed rupee. Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 19mm in diameter, very thick, 11.1 grams. VF. Stock #22338. | US$ 13.00 |
 | Unattributed rupee. Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 19mm in diameter, very thick, 11.1 grams. VF. Stock #22401. | US$ 18.00 |
 | Unattributed rupee. Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 19mm in diameter, very thick, 10.8 grams. F. Stock #22397. | US$ 14.00 |
 | Unattributed rupee. Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 19mm in diameter, very thick, 11.5 grams. VF. Stock #22403. | US$ 14.00 |
 | Unattributed rupee. Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 19mm in diameter, very thick, 10.9 grams. VF. Stock #22316. | US$ 15.00 |
 | Unattributed rupee. Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 19mm in diameter, very thick, 11.1 grams. aVF. Stock #22360. | US$ 16.00 SOLD |
 | Unattributed rupee. Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 19mm in diameter, very thick, 11.3 grams. aVF. Stock #22373. | US$ 14.00 |
 | Unattributed rupee. Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 19mm in diameter, very thick, 11.3 grams. aVF. Stock #22415. | US$ 14.00 |
 | Unattributed rupee. Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 19mm in diameter, very thick, 10.7 grams. F. Stock #22404. | US$ 13.00 |
 | Unattributed rupee. Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 19mm in diameter, very thick, 11.1 grams. F. Stock #22408. | US$ 14.00 |
 | Unattributed rupee. Islamic inscriptions on both sides. 19mm in diameter, very thick, 10.9 grams. F. Stock #22353. | US$ 14.00 SOLD |
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Princely States (17th century - 1947) COINS
