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2 STEPHEN ALBUM RARE COINS SPECIALISTS IN ISLAMIC, INDIAN, & ORIENTAL COINS online catalog: Auction Staff Stephen Album... Numismatist... Joseph Lang... Numismatist... Paul Montz... Numismatist... Dr. Norman D. Nicol... Numismatist... Michael Barry... Catalog Design/Photography... Brian Henderson... Photography... Jocelyn McCord... Accounting... Kate Polacci... Shipping/Receiving... Danica Rodarmel... Numismatic Conservation Natalie Fry... Graphic Design Auction Presented by Stephen Album Rare Coins, Inc. PO Box 7386 Santa Rosa, CA USA Telephone Fax Member: IAPN, ANA, ANS, ONS, RNS, CSNA, AVA Bonded California auctioneers Bidding Methods Fax your bids to Mail your bids to Stephen Album Rare Coins, PO Box 7386, Santa Rosa, CA Bid live on our website at and follow the link your bids to Telephone bids by prior arrangement. Please contact us at before January 12th to become registered for telephone bidding. Buyer s Premium 18% NOTE: If the purchaser pays by cash or cash equilvalent then the buyer s premium will be discounted to 15% Live Internet Bidding You will be able to bid live in our Auction 12 to secure those desired lots! In order to bid live in the auction you must register with us by January 12th, 2012, the day before the auction. Once you have registered we will provide you with the information that will allow you to log in to the online bidding screen on our website. Register at: There is no additional charge to bid online. Please telephone us at for assistance on getting set up to bid live or pre-bid for Auction 12, or send an to bidding@stevealbum.com.

3 AUCTION 12 January 13-14, 2012 Ancient Coins 1-31 Sasanian Roman & Byzantine Islamic Coins , Arab-Sasanian Arab-Byzantine Umayyad , Abbasid Fatimid Ayyubid Ilkhans Timurid Safavid Qajar Durrani-Barakzai Ottoman Empire Algiers Egypt Tunis Turkey China Chinese Dynasties Modern Chinese Tibet India Ancient India Medieval India Sultanates Mughal Empire Princely States , Sikh Empire Colonial India Modern India Asia - Middle East Afghanistan French Indochina Hejaz / Hejaz & Nejd Africa Egypt Morocco Europe France German States Americas Canada auction number 12 Friday, January 13, 2012 Session A 09:00 PST Lots [Break 13:00-14:00 PST] Session B 14:00 PST Lots Saturday, January 14, 2012 Session C 09:00 PST Lots [Break 13:00-14:00 PST] Session D 14:00 PST Lots NOTE: Times are subject to slight fluctuation. Online Pre-bidding You can bid online at icollector.com before the sale. Go our website and follow the link: last minute bids On the days of auction, January 13-14, 2012, please fax your bids to High quality color images of all lots are available on our website at: Additional information on some lots can also be found online at our website above.

4 Ancient Coins Session A Friday, January 13, 2012, at 09:00 Ancient Coins 6. BOSPOROS: Rhescuporis I, 68-90, AE sestertius (6.53g), S-5447, BMC 5v, Anokhin-385, diademed bust right, trident before, club behind / warrior on horseback right, hurling spear, MH below, pleasing vf $ CELSA: L. Nep. & L. Sura, ca BC, AE as (13.47g), Burgos-605, COL.VIC.IVO.LEP, diademed and draped female bust (of Venus?) right / PR II VIR above, L.NEP.L.SVR below, bull standing right, head facing, superb strike, vf-ef $ Greek Coinage 7. BOSPOROS: Gepaepyris, queen, AD, AE 12 nummia (7.36g), S-5434, Anokhin-326, diademed & draped bust right; IB below / veiled bust of Aphrodite Urania right, wearing calathus; IB behind, pleasing vf $ BOSPOROS: Anonymous, circa BC, AE20 (6.75g), Pantikapaion, MacDonald-69, Anokhin-111, wreathed and bearded head of satyr right / forepart of griffin left; below, sturgeon left, lovely chocolate brown patina, ef $ BOSPOROS: Kotys I, circa AD, AE 12 nummia (7.23g), S-5438, with Claudius & Agrippina Jr., laureate head of Claudius right / draped bust of Agrippina Jr. left; monogram of Kotys I before, pleasing f $ BOSPOROS: Anonymous, circa BC, AE20 (7.34g), Pantikapaion, MacDonald-70, Anokhin-125, head of beardless satyr left, wearing ivy wreath / lion s head left; dolphin below, lovely dark chocolate brown patina, vf-ef $ CAPPADOCIA: Marcus Aurelius, , AR didrachm, ND ( ), S-S-1661, Sydenham 86, 330, ANS-NNM 166(1996),132, 130f, Greek Imperial issue for Caesarea, bust right with legend surrounding/mount Argaeus with star above summit, a few scuffs on portrait, obverse boldly struck, reverse details mushy, vf $ Eastern Ancients 4. BOSPOROS: Thothorses, , AE stater (7.51g), year 583 (=286/287 AD), S-5502, diademed and draped bust of Thothorses right; three pellets before / laureate and draped bust of Roman emperor right; tamgha of Thothorses before; (date) below, choice ef $ SASANIAN: Varahran IV, , AR drachm (4.01g), AYR (Susa), ND, G-136, crowned bust right / fire altar between two attendants, superb strike and portrait, ef $ BOSPOROS: Rheskuporis IV, , AE stater (7.63g), year 563 (=266/267 AD), see BMC 3, 5-9, diademed bust right, trident before / alternate busts of Roman emperors (Valerian and likely Gallienus I), choice vf-ef $ SASANIAN: Khusro I, , AR drachm (4.15g), ART (Ardashir-Khurra), year 38, G-197, crowned bust right / fire altar between two attendants, superb strike and portrait, choice ef $75-100

5 Auction SASANIAN: Khusro II, , AR drachm (3.89g), DR (unlocated mint), year 4", G-209 style, contemporary imitation, from the Silk Road hoard, only one piece in the hoard, ef-au $ Early imitation, believed to have been produced in the Tukharistan region within 10 to 20 years after the death of Khusro II in 628 AD. The issues with different mint names occasionally share the same reverse die, which suggests that the entire group was produced at a single local mint northeast of the Sasanian territories for use along the Silk Road. The hoard will be published in the ONS Newsletter #209 or 210. See also lots; 13, SASANIAN: Khusro II, , AR drachm, ShY (Shiraz), year 36", G-212 style, contemporary imitation, from the Silk Road hoard, only one piece in the hoard, ef-au $ SASANIAN: Khusro II, , AR drachm, BYSh (Bishapur), year 37", G-212 style, contemporary imitation, from the Silk Road hoard, ef-au $ SASANIAN: Khusro II, , AR drachm (3.70g), AM (Amul), year 10", G-209 style, contemporary imitation, from the Silk Road hoard, only one piece in the hoard, ef-au $ SASANIAN: Khusro II, , AR drachm, AY (Susa), year 37", G-212 style, contemporary imitation, from the Silk Road hoard, ef-au $ Western Ancients 14. SASANIAN: Khusro II, , AR drachm (4.15g), YZ (Yazd), year 26, G-212, crowned bust right / fire altar between two attendants, superb strike and portrait, ef $ ROMAN EMPIRE: Agrippa, died 12 AD, AR as (11.41g), Rome mint, RIC-58, RSC-161, struck AD under Caligula, M AGRIPPA L F COS III, head left, wearing rostral crown / SC, Neptune standing left, holding dolphin and trident, minor green encrustations on reverse, vf-ef $ SASANIAN: Khusro II, , AR drachm, NY (possibly Nihawand), year 36", G-212 style, contemporary imitation, from the Silk Road hoard, ef-au $ ROMAN EMPIRE: Titus, AD, AR denarius (3.40g), Rome mint, RIC-112, RSC-309, struck 80 AD, IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM, laureate head right / TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII PP, dolphin coiled around anchor, nicely toned, lovely vf-ef $

6 Islamic Coins 21. ROMAN EMPIRE: Trajan, AD, AR denarius (2.93g), Rome mint, RIC-119, RSC-86, struck AD, IMP TRAIANO AVG GEP DAC PM TRP, laureate head right / COS V PP SPQR OPTIMO PRINC, Aequitas seated left on throne, holding scales and cornucopia, ef $ BYZANTINE EMPIRE: Constantine VII Porphyrogenitus, , AE18 (3.36g), Cherson, S-1764, large P on w / no legend, floriated cross on two steps, dot on each side, crude vf $ ROMAN EMPIRE: Severus Alexander, AD, AR denarius (3.21g), Rome mint, RIC-238, RSC-83, struck 232 AD, IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / IOVI PROPVGNATORI, Jupiter, nude, standing facing, head right, holding thunderbolt and eagle, nicely toned, au $ BYZANTINE EMPIRE: Constantine VII Porphyrogenitus, , AE19 (2.29g), Cherson, S-1770, cross, dot either side / K over W, crude vf $ Central Asian Ancients 23. ROMAN EMPIRE: Julia Mamaea, Augusta, , AR denarius (3.21g), Rome mint, RIC-360, RSC-81, wife of Severus Alexander, struck 226 AD, IVLIA MAMAEA AVG, diademed and draped bust right / VESTA, Vesta standing right holding scepter and palladium, lustrous au $ SOGDIANA: Anonymous, 7th century, AR drachm (2.18g), Rtveladze 45, no text, star & crescent right / star right, symbol right & left of reverse, counterstamped human head 3 times in obverse margin, also counterstamped Kuzn-3 on reverse, very strongly countermarked $ Khusro I imitation, attributed to the North Tokharestan principality of Chaganiyan. 24. BYZANTINE EMPIRE: Basil I, the Macedonian, , AE17 (2.56g), Cherson, S-1719, large B on exergual line, dot either side / Cross floriate on two or three steps, dot on each side, crude vf $ BYZANTINE EMPIRE: Basil I, the Macedonian, , AE17 (1.69g), Cherson, S-1720, large B on exergual line, cross to right / cross floriate on two or three steps, dot on each side, crude vf $ HEPHTHALITE: AR drachm (3.33g), BYSh, year 11", G-, derived from the standard drachm of Hormizd IV ( ) struck at Bishapur, regnal year 11, with human head and another countermark in the obverse margin (Gõbl marks #14 and variant of #57), vf, RR $ Without the Bactrian foro countermark that normally appears on the reverse, and likely not from the Foro hoard. Islamic Coins 26. BYZANTINE EMPIRE: Basil I, the Macedonian, , AE17 (1.83g), Cherson, S-1720, large B on exergual line, cross to right / cross floriate on two or three steps, dot on each side, crude vf $ BYZANTINE EMPIRE: Leo VI, the Wise, , AE18 (2.39g), Cherson, S-1733, floriated cross on two or three steps, dot on each side / large LA, crude vf $ ARAB-SASANIAN: Yazdigerd type, , AR drachm (4.05g), SK (Sijistan), YE20 (frozen date), A-1, in the name of the defeated last Sasanian emperor Yazdigerd III, nice strike, lovely vf-ef $ The first Islamic coin, struck AH31 to about AH45, almost always without change of the Yazdigerd era date 20. 3

7 Auction ARAB-SASANIAN: al-hakam b. Abi l- As, ca , AR drachm (2.43g), NAWGY (New Jiroft), AH57, A-11, clipped down to later standard, vf, RRR $ Local ruler in Kirman, all but one of whose mints later appear connected to KRMAN for Kirman. The obverse marginal text is bism Allah rabb al-hukm, in the name of God, the Lord of judgment. 38. ARAB-SASANIAN: Umar b. Ubayd Allah, , AR drachm (3.98g), BYSh (Bishapur), AH67, A-21, superb bold strike, choice ef $ ARAB-SASANIAN: Ubayd Allah b. Ziyad, , AE pashiz (1.63g), ST (Istakhr), DM, A-A13, standard Khusro design, with governor s name left / standard reverse, similar to Gyselen-18a, small piercing, lovely obverse, vf, RR $ Published by Luke Treadwell in Numismatic Chronicle, 2008, p. 378, item # ARAB-SASANIAN: Khalid b. Abd Allah, ca , AR drachm (4.06g), BYSh (Bishapur), AH73, A-24, pellet above the top star & crescent on both obverse and reverse, also at 7h30 in reverse margin, vf, R $ This is the second type to present the words muhammad rasul Allah. The earlier type, of Abd al-malik b. Abd Allah, is much rarer and seldom available. 35. ARAB-SASANIAN: Abd Allah b. al-zubayr, , AR drachm (2.98g), KRMAN-SRCN, AH65, A-16, clipped down to the post-reform dirham weight, very rare mint, f, RRR $ The mint SRCN remained unidentified, though it has been been suggested as either Sirjan or Hurjand, but there is no secure evidence for either of these two possibilites. 40. ARAB-SASANIAN: al-qatari b. Fuja a, ca , AR drachm (4.08g), BYSh (Bishapur), AH75, A-33, lovely strike, lovely vf-ef, R $1,800-2,000 Qatari was the declared caliph of a Kharijite rebel group. All have the Kharijite slogan la hukm illa lillah ( there is no judgment except God s ) in the obverse margin. 36. ARAB-SASANIAN: Mus ab b. al-zubayr, ca , AR drachm (4.03g), KRMAN-AN, AH69, A-17, unidentified mint in Kirman province, vf, RR $ Pellet in obverse margin just to the left of the crown. 41. ARAB-SASANIAN: al-qatari b. Fuja a, ca , AR drachm (2.86g), ART (Ardashir Khurra), AH75, A-33, clipped down to the post-reform Umayyad dirhams standard, pierced, pleasing strike, vf, R $ Qatari was the leader of a Kharijite group in Iran. With la hukm illa lillah ( there is no judgment except God s ) in the obverse margin. 37. ARAB-SASANIAN: Salm. b. Ziyad, ca , AR drachm (3.96g), APRShT (Abarshahr), AH64, A-18, superb strike, choice ef, R $ Abarshahr is the same location as Nishapur ARAB-SASANIAN: Anonymous, ca , AE pashiz (0.92g), Bishapur (in Pahlavi), ND, A-42, Gyselen-7, facing bust, daray in Pahlavi to the right / crowned human headed bull, lovely strike, vf, RR $ Published by Luke Treadwell in Numismatic Chronicle, 2008, p. 378, item #7.

8 Islamic Coins 43. ARAB-SASANIAN: Anonymous, AE pashiz (0.66g), Kavad-Khurra, ND, A-N46, Gyselen-34, facing bust, bism Allah to left, Allah to right / bust right, mint name in Pahlavi to right, f, RRR $ Published by Luke Treadwell in Numismatic Chronicle, 2008, p. 378, item # TABARISTAN: Anonymous, , AR ½ drachm (1.92g), Tabaristan, PYE131, A-73, obverse margin completely retrograde, lovely strike, au, R $ ARAB-SASANIAN: Anonymous, ca , AE pashiz (0.66g), ST (Istakhr), 60? A-, rider with strange headdress on elephant, bism Allah to right / standard fine altar & 2 attendants, vf, RRR $ Published by Luke Treadwell in Numismatic Chronicle, 2008, p. 377, item #1. Probably same type as Gyselen-105, second reported specimen. 49. ARAB-BYZANTINE: Enthroned Emperor, ca. 680s, AE fals (3.85g), Dimashq, A , emperor holding long cross & globus cruciger, bird on T to left, to right / mint name below capital M, with pseudo-date 17, lovely strike, ef, R $ ARAB-SASANIAN: Anonymous, AE pashiz (0.64g), ART (Ardashir Khurra), ND, A-A45X, Gyselen-127 (this piece), camel right, ART (for Ardashir Khurra) above / three-line Pahlavi text, unread, some adhesion, otherwise very attractive, vf, RRR $750-1,000 Published by Luke Treadwell in Numismatic Chronicle, 2008, p. 378, item #6. The top line of the reverse seems to read ST for the mint of Istakhr. As Istakhr and Ardashir Khurra were located not that far from each other, could this be a muling between dies of the two mints? 50. ARAB-BYZANTINE: Three Standing Figures, ca. 680s-700s, AE fals (5.11g), Tabariya, A-3512, Goodwin-2, mint name in both Greek and Arabic around the capital M on reverse, nice vf, R $ ARAB-BYZANTINE: Three Standing Figures, ca. 680s-700s, AE fals (3.01g), [Tabariya], A-3512B, Goodwin-6, with muhammad rasul Allah instead of the mint formula around the reverse capital M, f, R $ ARAB-SASANIAN: Anonymous, AE pashiz (1.51g), ART (Ardashir Khurra), ND, A-A45X, Gyselen-126 (this piece), facing bust wearing winged headdress, Pahlavi ravag to left, mint mark ART in margin / bust right with crescent & globe above simple headdress, undetermined Pahlavi text to the left (abad mw?), vf, RRR $ Published by Luke Treadwell in Numismatic Chronicle, 2008, p. 377, item # ARAB-BYZANTINE: Three Standing Figures, ca. 680s-700s, AE fals (2.81g), Tabariya, A-3512A, Goodwin-7, on reverse, mint name in Arabic to right, abbreviated in Greek to left, with Arabic qutri below, f, R $ ARAB-SASANIAN: Anonymous, AE pashiz (3.65g), ST (Istakhr), ND, A-E46, Gyselen-29 (2nd specimen she published), bust right, crescent & star to right instead of a name or word / altar & two attendants, illegible word in margin (RvQ6), f-vf, RRR $ Published by Luke Treadwell in Numismatic Chronicle, 2008, p. 378, item # ARAB-BYZANTINE: Standing Emperor, ca. 680s, AE fals (4.27g), Dimashq, A , emperor holding long cross & globus cruciger, to right / large capital M surrounded by Arabic text, duriba bi-dimashq ja iz, vf $ ARAB-BYZANTINE: Imperial Bust, ca. 680s, AE fals (6.51g), Hims, A-3524, Bone-2.2, mint name in Arabic right of the imperial bust, to the left, Arabic tayyib below cursive m, mint name in Greek left & right, superb strike, choice vf $

9 Auction ARAB-BYZANTINE: Imperial Bust, ca. 680s, AE fals (4.21g), Hims, A-3524, Bone-2.1a, without mint name in Arabic, left, to the right crescent left & star right of cross above the crown, on the reverse, Arabic tayyib below cursive m, mint name in Greek divided left & right, excellent strike, vf, RR $ ARAB-BYZANTINE: Standing caliph, ca , AE fals (2.88g), Iliya Filastin, A-3545, standing caliph / cursive m, row of five pellets below, nice f $ Iliya is the Arabic form for Aelia Capitolina, the Roman name for Jerusalem. Filastin is Arabic for Palestine. 56. ARAB-BYZANTINE: Imperial Bust, ca. 680s, AE fals (4.67g), Tarsus (Antardos), A-3525, SICA-559. W-55, same reverse die as Walker-55, mint name tardus (sic) to left on obverse, with to right, Greet to right of capital M on reverse, Arabic tayyib below, vf, RR $ ARAB-BYZANTINE: Anonymous, , AV solidus (3.46g), NM, Indiction 11, A-122, W-181, Latin inscriptions, off-center strike (as is often encountered), also dated AH94 in reverse marginal text which is not clear on this specimen, vf, RR $3,000-3, ARAB-BYZANTINE: Abd al-malik, , AE fals (3.08g), Sinjar, A-3530var, uncertain mint reading, could be blundered form of Qinnasrin, pleasing vf $3,000-4,000 This extremely rare type is likely from the previously unpublished mint of Sinjar in Syria, for the following reasons: 1. The town of Sinjar lay along the medieval highway from Halab (Aleppo) to Homs, close to the border between the Jund of Qinnasrin (Aleppo, Halab in Arabic) and the Jund of Homs (Hims). The star to the right of the circle-on-steps is standard only at the mint of Hims but is found occasionally on fulus of Halab, in the Jund of Qinnasrin. 2. The scholar Rene Dussaud reported in 1927 that there is archeological evidence that Sinjar was an active town in the early Islamic period. 3. This specimen was found at Sinjar. 4. Extremely rare, only 3 specimens confirmed to exist, this lot specimen, one the Ashmolean Museum (SICA-1:686), and a piece of poorer quality in a private collection in England. The consignor believes that a 4th specimen may exist, also found at or near Sinjar. 62. UMAYYAD: Anonymous, ca , AE fals (2.89g), Halab, A-176, W-P.126var, Bone, apparently an unpublished variety with single star in upper right corner of the obverse, vf, R $ Although the obverse & reverse kalima are carefully engraved, the reverse marginal legend is not. The mint name is heavily blundered, the L in fals is omitted, bism Allah correctly but carelessly engraved. The single star on the obverse normally appears in the center of the second line of text, but is also known at other locations. 63. UMAYYAD: Abd al-malik, , AV dinar (4.26g), NM (Dimashq), AH78, A-125, lovely strike, choice au $1,000-1,200 This is the first available year of the post-reform Islamic coinage. The style of this example closely resembles the style of the immensely rarer AH77. This is the cover coin from Steve Album s Checklist of Islamic Coins, 3rd Edition. 58. ARAB-BYZANTINE: Abd al-malik, , AE fals (2.99g), Ma arrat Masrin, A , clear mint name, divided left & right of the circle-on-steps, f, R $ UMAYYAD: Abd al-malik, , AV dinar (4.33g), NM (Damascus), AH80, A-125, superb strike, perfectly centered, choice au $ ARAB-BYZANTINE: Abd al-malik, , AE fals (2.91g), Jibrin, A-3535, very rare mint, decent example, f, RRR $ UMAYYAD: Abd al-malik, , AV dinar (4.28g), NM (Damascus), AH86, A-125, fabulous bold strike, choice au $

10 Islamic Coins 66. UMAYYAD: Abd al-malik, , AV dinar (4.26g), NM (Damascus), AH86, A-125, superb strike, lustrous, choice au $ UMAYYAD: al-walid I, , AV dinar (4.25g), NM (Damascus), AH93, A-127, superb example, some luster, choice au $ UMAYYAD: Abd al-malik, , AR dirham (2.90g), al-kufa, AH82, A-126, full bold strike with only a miniscule amount of double-striking, choice ef $ UMAYYAD: al-walid I, , AV dinar (4.28g), NM (Damascus), AH94, A-127, pristine example, some luster, choice au $ UMAYYAD: Abd al-malik, , AR dirham (2.07g), Marw, AH84, A-126, Klat-586.c, clipped down to half-drachm weight, based on the Arab-Sasanian drachm, which was still in general circulation at the time this piece was issued, vf, R $ The mint name is repeated in Pahlavi below the obverse field, followed by a triplet of pellets. The final word of the reverse marginal text, al-mashrikun, is written out in full. 74. UMAYYAD: al-walid I, , AV dinar (4.26g), NM (Damascus), AH94, A-127, lovely example, some luster, choice au $ UMAYYAD: al-walid I, , AV dinar (4.22g), NM (Damascus), AH94, A-127, lovely bold strike, choice ef $ UMAYYAD: al-walid I, , AV dinar (4.26g), NM (Damascus), AH91, A-127, bold strike, choice ef-au $ UMAYYAD: al-walid I, , AV dinar (4.22g), NM (Dimashq), AH94, A-127, choice ef $ UMAYYAD: al-walid I, , AV dinar (4.28g), NM (Damascus), AH92, A-127, fabulous example, lustrous au $900-1, UMAYYAD: al-walid I, , AV dinar (4.25g), NM (Damascus), AH95, A-127, superb example, lustrous au $ UMAYYAD: al-walid I, , AV dinar (4.27g), NM (Damascus), AH92, A-127, superb example, some luster, au $ UMAYYAD: al-walid I, , AV dinar (4.27g), NM (Damascus), AH96, A-127, superb example, some luster, choice au $

11 Auction UMAYYAD: Sulayman, , AV dinar (4.26g), NM (Damascus), AH97, A-130, pristine example, lustrous au $900-1, UMAYYAD: Hisham, , AV dinar (3.92g), AH119, A-136, lightly clipped, f-vf $ UMAYYAD: Sulayman, , AR dirham (1.79g), Arminiya, AH99, A-131, clipped down, vf, R $ UMAYYAD: Hisham, , AR dirham (2.93g), Ifriqiya, AH116, A-137, Klat-103b, lovely bold strike, ef $ UMAYYAD: Umar, , AV dinar (4.27g), NM (Damascus), AH101, A-132, pristine example, lustrous au $900-1, UMAYYAD: Hisham, , AR dirham (2.67g), al-andalus, AH114, A-137, slightly clipped near the edge, perhaps to match the weight of the Umayyad of Spain dirhams of the AH160s and later, lovely strike, vf-ef, R $850-1, UMAYYAD: Yazid II, , AV dinar (4.27g), NM (Damascus), AH103, A-134, pristine example, lustrous au $900-1, UMAYYAD: Marwan II, , AR dirham (2.92g), al-kufa, AH129, A-142, lovely bold strike for this rare date of al-kufa, ef-au, R $ UMAYYAD: Yazid II, , AR dirham (2.88g), Ifriqiya, AH103, A-135, vf $ UMAYYAD: Hisham, , AV dinar (4.23g), NM (Damascus), AH111, A-136, superb strike, one of the loveliest and finest of this lengthy reign that I have seen, choice au $1,200-1, UMAYYAD: Marwan II, , AR dirham (2.68g), Sijistan, AH128, A-142, Klat-446, with five pellets and five triplets of pellets in the obverse field, some light porosity, bold strike, well centered, vf, RRR $1,000-1,200 M. Klat knew of only one example of this mint and date, in the Al Thani collection in Qatar. A second specimen appeared in the Gorny & Mosch auction 148 in March 2006, somewhat nicer than this specimen, which fetched about $3825 (including the buyer s fee). This piece is apparently the third reported example. 85. UMAYYAD: Hisham, , AV dinar (4.32g), NM (Damascus), AH110, A-136, choice strike, lovely ef-au $ UMAYYAD: Abd al-malik b. Marwan, fl. 749/750, AE fals (4.37g), al-iskandariya, A-151, W-Kh.9, regional mint name Misr & Greek in center, name of governor around / mint name al-iskandariya (Alexandria) in center, the caliph Marwan II cited in the margin around, vf, R $ The local mint name al-iskandariya is retrograde, whereas all other text is correct. This suggests that the dies were initially produced without a mint name, which was added later, after it was determined which mint would received the dies. 8

12 Islamic Coins 92. UMAYYAD: Anonymous, ca , AE fals (1.95g), NM, A-156, W-588. SNAT-537/538, forepart of horse galloping to the right, assigned to undetermined mint in Palestine, nice strike, vf, R $ UMAYYAD: Anonymous, ca , AE fals (3.94g), Akka, A-165, W-904. SNAT-403 ff, outer triple circle / outer single circle, very well struck, fully clear legends, vf, S $ UMAYYAD: Anonymous, ca , AE fals (4.24g), NM, ND, A-159A, W-596. SNAT-529/530, vf, R $ The chalice type can be distinguished from the amphora type (#159) because it does not resemble a flower when held upside-down UMAYYAD: Anonymous, ca , AE fals (3.06g), Ba albakk, ND, A-168, W-766, early version of this type, fine calligraphy, relative thick flan, vf $ UMAYYAD: Anonymous, ca , AE fals (2.61g), NM, A-B161, W-594. SNAT-539, tree with seven branches & fruit, excellent strike, assigned to undetermined mint in Palestine, vf, RR $ UMAYYAD: Anonymous, ca , AE fals (2.90g), Busra, A-171, W-P.126, outer triple circle / outer single circle, reverse text muhammad / rasul Allah / busra, vf, R $ Busra in southern Syria, near the Jordanian border, should not be confused with al-basra in southern Iraq or al-busra in Morocco. 95. UMAYYAD: Anonymous, ca , AE fals (3.89g), NM, A-B161, W-593var, tree with five branches, no fruit, overstruck on undetermined host coin, f-vf, RR $ UMAYYAD: Anonymous, ca , AE fals (3.10g), Dimashq, ND, A-174, W-841, date in words within square, lovely vf, S $ UMAYYAD: Anonymous, AE fals (3.44g), NM, ND, A-161, W-599, pentagram, vf, RR $ UMAYYAD: Anonymous, ca , AE fals (1.79g), Dimashq, ND, A-174, W-812, 5-point rosette / 6-point star, choice vf $ UMAYYAD: Anonymous, ca , AE fals (3.29g), NM [Iliya / Jerusalem], A-163.1, W-605. SNAT-30, 5-branch candelabra (menorah), first half of the kalima around / second half of the kalima, all in excellent calligraphy, vf, R $ This rare type is rarely found as carefully struck and well-preserved as this specimen UMAYYAD: Anonymous, ca , AE fals (4.17g), Halab, ND, A-176, W-789, with the letter L of rasul retrograde, nice vf $ UMAYYAD: Anonymous, ca , AE fals (2.21g), NM, A-164, W-590, bird flying left, assigned to undetermined mint in Palestine, vf $ UMAYYAD: Anonymous, ca , AE fals (3.90g), Halab, ND, A-176, W-789, with rasul correctly engraved, vf $

13 Auction 12 Lot 111: The governor Abd al-hamid (b. Abd al-rahman) is citing on some fulus of al-kufa dated AH100. Others of 100 and all dated are anonymous UMAYYAD: Marwan b. Bashir, ca. 750, AE fals (3.20g), Hims, ND, A-178.2, W-804, jerboa facing left / name of the official, within central circle, vf $ Unusually clear image of the jerboa UMAYYAD: Anonymous, ca , AE fals (3.21g), al-ramla, A-180, W-782, Bone, standard obverse text lillah al-mulk falsan waf, but unusual reverse margin text min darb bi l-ramla, nice even strike, vf, RR $ The reverse margin text is usually just duriba bi l-ramla, struck in al-ramla, whereas the text here would translate as from striking in al-ramla. There is also a 5-point star following the mint name in the margin, plus a peculiar symbol that resembles a retrograde Greek UMAYYAD: Hayyan b. Shurayh, finance director, , glass weight (11.87g), [Egypt], ND, B-40-43, inscribed qist tin wâf, a qist of figs, full measure, cast from the same die as Balog-42, a seal applied to a bag of figs, confirming the total weight of the figs, not the weight of the seal, ef, RR $ UMAYYAD: Ubayd Allah b. al-habhab, finance director AH, glass vessel stamp (9.45g), Morton-51/53var, 31mm, vessel stamp for ¼ qist, olive green, transparent, cast from a significantly broader stamp, ef ex. An Anonymous American Collection $ UMAYYAD: Anonymous, ca , AE fals (2.59g), Jibrin, A-185, W-P.132var, very rare mint in northern Syria, within the Jund of Aleppo, fully clear mint name, vf, RR $ UMAYYAD: Anonymous, ca , AE fals (4.18g), Dabil, ND, A-196, W-*, type identical to Walker-746 of Arminiya, except for the mint name, with Allah ahad Allah al-samad in obverse center, nice strike, vf, RRR $ Dabil was then the capital of Arminia, known as Dvin, near the modern city of Hnaberd but abandoned by the end the 13th century, though a new community called Dvin has very recently been erected adjacent to the ruins. Walker added the piece too late to assign it a number. It was published by Karabacek in the Numismatische Zeitschrift, vol. 8, 1877, p UMAYYAD: Anonymous, ca , AE fals (2.75g), Arminiya, ND, A-196, W-746, standard type for Arminiya, with Allah ahad Allah al-samad in obverse center, some light adhesion, fully legible text, f-vf, R $ UMAYYAD: Hafs b. al-walid, glass vessel stamp (6.70g), Morton-133/134, 27mm, vessel stamp for qist or fraction, light green, transparent, small piece broken off (from opening the vessel, which required that the glass stamp be broken), cf. NLC-5353, vf-ef ex. An anonymous American Collection $ UMAYYAD/ABBASID: Anonymous, glass vessel stamp (1.88g), Morton-502 (same die), 19.5mm, vessel stamp with only al-wafa lillah, light green, transparent, vf-ef ex. An anonymous American Collection $ Small anonymous stamps of this sort were usually additional stamps to parcels already sealed with a stamp that would mention the appropriate official, the substance and usually the weight UMAYYAD: Abd al-hamid, , AE fals (2.52g), al-kufa, AH100, A-203, W-922, evenly worn, f, RR $ UMAYYAD/ABBASID: Anonymous, glass vessel stamp (1.60g), Morton-509, 16.5mm, vessel stamp with only Allah fully clear, light green, transparent, f, RR ex. An anonymous American Collection $ The full text is baraka min Allah waf, blessing from God, full-weight. Only parts of the other words are clear. 10

14 Islamic Coins 117. ABBASID REVOLUTION: temp Abd Allah b. Mu awaiya, ca , AR dirham (3.21g), al-taymara, AH128, A-206.1, Klat-215, lightly cleaned, vf, R $ This type has seven plain annulets in the outer obverse margin interspersed within the mint/date formula, Qur an 42:23 in the inner obverse margin ABBASID: al-mansur, , AV dinar (4.24g), NM (as always), AH147, A-212, gorgeous strike, much luster, choice au $ The scratch on the obverse and the 2 scratches on the reverse are scratches in the die, not in the coin ABBASID REVOLUTION: Abd al-rahman b. Muslim, AE fals (2.55g), NM, AH134, A-208, Würtzel-39, bearing the Qur anic verse 42:23, f, R $ This type is almost always without mint name ABBASID: al-mansur, , AV dinar (4.22g), NM (as always), AH149, A-212, fabulous strike, some luster, choice au $ About the most perfectly struck dinar of al-mansur we have seen ABBASID: al-saffah, , AV dinar (4.20g), NM (as always), AH134, A-210, bold strike, choice ef $ ABBASID: al-mansur, , AV dinar (4.23g), NM (as always), AH149, A-212, lovely strike, some luster, choice ef-au $ ABBASID: al-saffah, , AR dirham (2.93g), Ardashir Khurra, AH136, A-211, lovely bold strike, choice ef-au $ ABBASID: al-mansur, , AV dinar (4.24g), NM (as always), AH150, A-212, superb strike, trace of original luster, choice au $ ABBASID: al-mansur, , AV dinar (4.24g), NM (as always), AH138, A-212, bold strike, choice au $ ABBASID: al-mansur, , AV dinar (4.25g), NM, AH153, A-212, probably struck at Madinat al-salam (Baghdad), bold strike, ef $ ABBASID: al-mansur, , AV dinar (4.26g), NM (as always), AH139, A-212, bold strike, some luster, choice au $ ABBASID: al-mansur, , AV dinar (4.09g), NM, AH154, A-212, vf-ef $ ABBASID: al-mansur, , AV dinar (4.22g), NM (as always), AH144, A-212, gorgeous strike, tiny scratch in reverse field, much luster, choice au $ ABBASID: al-mansur, , AV dinar (4.01g), NM (as always), AH157, A-212, lightly clipped, nice strike, choice vf $ With pellet below the b of sab (7), to distinguish it from tis (9). 11

15 Auction ABBASID: al-mansur, , AR dirham (2.81g), Istakhr, AH139, A-213.1, several small scratches on both sides, attractive example, vf, R $ Istakhr served as an Abbasid mint for silver coins only AH , all very rare. Coppers coins of Istakhr are more common, and were struck over a broad period, from the 140s to the 180s ABBASID: al-mahdi, , AV dinar (4.25g), NM, AH161, A-214, ef $ ABBASID: al-mahdi, , AV dinar (4.23g), NM (as always), AH165, A-214, lovely strike, superb calligraphy, choice ef-au $ ABBASID: al-mansur, , AR dirham (2.82g), Arminiya, AH147, A-213.1, small die break in obverse margin, vf, R $ ABBASID: al-mahdi, , AV dinar (4.23g), NM (as always), AH167, A-214, lovely strike, some original luster, choice au, R $ With crescent above and large pellet in the center on the obverse, plus pellet below b of sab ABBASID: al-mansur, , AR dirham (2.76g), Arminiya, AH145, A-213.1, mount removed, vf, S $ ABBASID: al-mahdi, , AV dinar (4.24g), NM (as always), AH167, A-214, lovely strike, some original luster, choice au, R $ With crescent above and large pellet in the center on the obverse, plus pellet below b of sab ABBASID: al-mansur, , AR dirham (2.77g), Arminiya, AH155, A-213.4, citing the local governor al-hasan below the reverse field, vf, R $ ABBASID: al-mahdi, , AV dinar (4.15g), NM (as always), AH168, A-214, lovely strike, small pellet after rasul in reverse field, choice ef-au $ ABBASID: al-mansur, , AE fals (1.41g), Istakhr, AH140, A-325, citing the caliph only as Abd Allah, repeated twice, followed by amir al-mu minin, vf, R $ The term Abd Allah is for one case the personal name of al-mansur, for the other case, it means the servant of God ABBASID: al-mahdi, , AR dirham (2.90g), Arminiya, AH161, A-215.1, crescent below reverse field, vf $ ABBASID: al-mahdi, , AV dinar (4.27g), AH164, A-214, ef $ ABBASID: al-mahdi, , AR dirham (2.92g), Arminiya, AH167, A-215.1, citing governor Ibn Khuzaym, as bin khuzaym., vf, R $

16 Islamic Coins 144. ABBASID: al-mahdi, , AR dirham (2.89g), al-yamama, AH168, A-215.1, citing the governor Abd Allah b. Sa id, two pellets beneath the obverse field, vf, R $900-1,000 This is the only Abbasid mint now in Saudi Arabia, aside from Makka, and was active only AH ABBASID: al-rashid, , AV dinar (4.24g), NM (Egypt), AH173, A-218.8, citing Umar, governor of Egypt, lovely strike, very rare in this quality, ef $ ABBASID: al-rashid, , AV dinar (4.20g), NM (Egypt), AH192, A , with li l-khalifa below reverse, lovely strike, ef $ ABBASID: al-mahdi, , AR dirham (2.80g), Ifriqiya, AH166, A-215.3, citing his son Harun, later al-rashid, as heir-apparent, choice vf $ ABBASID: al-rashid, , AR dirham (2.93g), al-rafiqa, AH188, A-219.2, pellet below reverse field, bold strike, lovely vf-ef $ ABBASID: al-mahdi, , AR dirham (2.65g), Harunabad, AH169, A-215.3, with name Arminiya above and governor Hasan below the reverse field, rare mint, f-vf, R $ ABBASID: al-rashid, , AR dirham (2.56g), Ifriqiya, AH182, A-219.2a, citing the governor Muhammad al- Akki, cleaned vf-ef, R $ ABBASID: al-hadi, , AR dirham (2.66g), Madinat al-salam, AH169, A-217.2, with the letter ayn below the reverse field, f-vf, R $ ABBASID: al-rashid, , AR dirham (2.97g), al-kufa, AH180, A-219.9, ef, R $ ABBASID: al-hadi, , AR dirham (2.71g), Ifriqiya, AH169, A-217.4, citing Harun (al-rashid) as heir apparent, long flan crack, nice vf, R $ ABBASID: al-rashid, , AV dinar (3.87g), NM, AH184, A-218.3, citing the heir-apparent al-amin, without mint name as always, clipped, nice strike, f-vf $ ABBASID: al-amin, , AR dirham (2.72g), Bukhara, AH193, A-221.4, nice vf, R $ Citing only the caliph s brother al-ma mun, as heir-apparent and son of the caliph, namely, son of the deceased al-rashid. This was true at all mints in the northeastern section of the caliphate, where al-amin was never actually accepted as caliph, in lieu of his brother al-ma mun, who did not formally claim the caliphate until AH195, eventually defeating and ordering the execution of al-amin near Baghdad in AH

17 Auction ABBASID: al-amin, , AR dirham (2.73g), Bukhara, AH194, A-221.4, pellet below obverse field, f-vf, R $ Without the caliph, citing his brother al-ma mun as both wali ahd al-muslimin and as ibn amir al-mu minin, with the title al-amir ABBASID: al-muktafi, , AR dirham (3.25g), al-muhammadiya, AH292, A-244, vf, R $ Struck with a worn reverse die of the caliph al-mu tamid ( ), either because the official mint lacked a usable reverse die in the name of al-muktafi, or because it might have been struck privately with purloined dies ABBASID: al-ma mun, , AR dirham (3.01g), Dimashq, AH213, A-223.6, completely anonymous, minor crimp near the edge, bold strike, bold ef, RR $ ABBASID: al-muktafi, , AR dirham (2.72g), Harran, AH290, A-244.1, some weakness, vf, R $ ABBASID: al Wathiq, , AR dirham (2.83g), Dimashq, AH231, A-228, minor weakness, bold mint & date, vf, RR $ ABBASID: al-muqtadir, , AV dinar (3.90g), Misr, AH299, A-245.2, very lightly bent, nice example $ ABBASID: al-mu tadid, , AR dirham (3.42g), Arminiya, AH285, A-242, small annulet & pellet below reverse field, superb strike, ef-au $1,100-1,300 Perhaps the most carefully struck and perfectly preserved Arminia dirham of al-mu tadid ABBASID: al-muqtadir, , AV dinar (3.76g), Misr, AH301, A-245.2, bold strike, choice ef $ ABBASID: al-muqtadir, , AV dinar (5.12g), Tustar min al-ahwaz, AH318, A-245.2, nice strike, strong vf $ ABBASID: al-mu tadid, , AR dirham (4.06g), Mah al-kufa, AH282, A-242, several minor dings, nice strike, bold mint & date, vf, R $ ABBASID: al-muqtadir, , AR dirham (3.08g), Wasit, AH304, A-246.2, lovely strike, au $ ABBASID: al-muktafi, , AR dirham (2.88g), al-qasr al-fakhir, AH295, A-244, small chip near the edge, nice strike, vf, RR $ The mint name means the excellent palace, founded not far from Baghdad for the caliph, but abandoned shortly thereafter. Its coinage consists only of dirhams dated 295 in the name of al-muktafi and 296 in the name of his successor, al-muqtadir. 14

18 Islamic Coins 168. ABBASID: al-muqtadir, , AR dirham (3.11g), al-rahba, AH308, A-246.2, some weakness, actually less than average for this very rare mint, vf, RR $ The town and fortress of al-rahba were located near the southeast Syrian modern city of Mayadin along the Euphrates River, about 30 miles south of Dayr az-zawr ABBASID: al-radi, , AR dirham (4.17g), Homs, AH323, A-255.1, much weakness, very clear mint and final digit (the important one!) of the date, f, R $ ABBASID: al-muttaqi, , AR dirham (3.04g), al-basra, AH330, A-257, minor weakness, decent example for this type, vf $ ABBASID: al-muqtadir, , AR dirham (4.09g), Nasibin, AH318, A-246.2, much less weakness than usual for this mint, f-vf $ ABBASID: al-muti, , AR dirham (3.49g), Madinat Antakiya, blundered date, A-265, struck by local rulers who did not yet recognize the Hamdanids, ef, R $ ABBASID: al-radi, , AV dinar (4.73g), Tustar min al-ahwaz, AH322, A-254.1, mint city now called Shushtar, with pellet below name al-radi, traces of original luster, lovely bold strike, au $ ABBASID: al-radi, , AR donative 1/3 dirham (1.03g), NM, ND, A-255D, inscribed lillah / al-radi / billah on reverse, the short kalima on obverse, small testmark on reverse, nice well-centered strike, vf, RRR $2,000-2,500 Small donative silver coins were periodically struck from the time of al-mutawakkil (AH ) until al-muttaqi (AH ), with some later issues of the Buwayhids and Saffarids. The fractional issues normally bear very short marginal text, or as is the case on this piece, no marginal legends at all. Almost all were struck without mint and date. Most are found either worn, holed or ex-mount ABBASID: al-nasir, , AV dinar (3.28g), Madinat al-salam, AH615, A-268, boldly clear mint date, some weakness near the rim, but overall excellent strike, ef $ ABBASID: al-mustansir, , AV dinar (2.76g), Madinat al-salam, DM, A-271, vf $ ABBASID: al-radi, , AR dirham (4.26g), al-rahba, AH323, A-255.1, some weakness, as is normal on all dirhams of al-radi struck at Syrian and Palestinian mints, vf, RR $ The town and fortress of al-rahba were located near the southeast Syrian modern city of Mayadin along the Euphrates River, about 30 miles south of Dayr az-zawr ABBASID: al-musta sim, , AV dinar (5.76g), Madinat al-salam, AH648, A-276, nice strike, fully clear mint & date, rare date, ef, R $1,100-1,300 15

19 Auction ABBASID: al-ash ath b. Yahya, fl. 761/762, AE fals (2.96g), Samarqand, AH144, A-334, Smirnova-1684, with a Sogdian tamgha beneath the reverse field (Smirnova type #119), excellent strike, vf, RR $ Also citing the Abbasid heir-apparent al-mahdi in the reverse margin, largely off flan on this specimen ABBASID: Anonymous, ca , AE fals (2.49g), Thaghr al-masisa, ND, A-298, vf, R $ Thaghr means frontier, referring to a military camp near the town of Masisa (now Misis in south central Turkey), which lay at the frontier with the Byzantine Empire ABBASID: Ghassan b. Ibad, fl. late 8th century, AE fals (1.01g), Samarqand, AH205, A-334, lovely strike, beautifully centered with full inscriptions, vf, R $ ABBASID: Rustam b. Bardaw, ca. 900, AE cast fals (4.60g), Tarsus, ND, A-299, vf $ This type is always cast, never struck ABBASID: Yazid, fl. 794/795, AE fals (3.13g), Sijistan, AH178, A-335, the governor s name appears below the reverse field, without the patronymic, f-vf $ ABBASID: Anonymous, AE fals (3.08g), Kafr Tutha, AH206, A-305, very clear mint & date, nice even strike, probably best known example of this mint, vf, RR $ The date is clearly AH206 and not 180, as I had previously suggested for other specimens, now in the collection at Tübingen ABBASID: Da ud b. Muhammad, fl. 792/793, AE fals (2.81g), Sijistan, AH176, A-335, attractive patination, vf $ The governor s name appears in the outer marginal inscription on the reverse ABBASID: Anonymous, AE fals (3.17g), Kafr Tutha, AH206, A-305, very clear mint & date, f, RR $ The date is clearly AH206 and not 180, as I had previously suggested for other specimens, now in the collection at Tübingen ABBASID: Ibn al-warraq, late 9th century, AE fals (6.29g), Atrabulus, ND, A-294, broad flan, lovely cast example, choice vf, RRR $ Normally the mint name spelled Atrabulus refers to Tripoli in Libya, but this type is always Tripoli in Lebanon, as is also clear from style & calligraphy ABBASID: Isa b. Aban, fl. 793/794, AE fals (3.59g), Nasibin, AH181, A-309, lovely strike, clearly one of the finest known for an Abbasid fals of this mint, ef, R $ ABBASID: Anonymous, ca , AE fals (2.79g), Thaghr al-masisa, ND, A-298, choice vf, R $ Thaghr means frontier, referring to a military camp near the town of Masisa (now Misis in south central Turkey), which lay at the frontier with the Byzantine Empire ABBASID: Jahm, fl , AE fals (2.30g), Ra s al- Ayn, AH202, A-312, citing Harun below obverse field, Jahm below reverse field, lovely strike, vf, RR $

20 Islamic Coins 191. ABBASID: Yazid b. Usayd, fl. 776, AE fals (3.57g), Dabil, AH159, A-A316, floral design below reverse field, lovely strike, very rare Arminian mint, choice vf, RR $ ABBASID: Yazid b. Hatim, , glass weight (1.4g), B-429, weight for one third mithqal, inscribed san at kamil ( made by Kamil ) on reverse, vf, RR $ Spanish & North African Dynasties 192. ABBASID: Anonymous, AE fals (2.68g), Shiraz, AH137, A-B335, Gyselen-60, standard Sasanian style bust right / kalima, mint & date, all in Arabic, overstruck on fals of Ardashir Khurra (type #317), with later countermarks, shiraz and muhammad, both on obverse, vf, RRR $ Published by Luke Treadwell in Numismatic Chronicle, 2008, p. 378, item # UMAYYAD OF SPAIN: Abd al-rahman I, , AR dirham (2.78g), al-andalus, AH153, A-339, lovely strike, iridescent toning, choice vf $ ABBASID: Bugha, ca. 860s, AE fals (3.54g), NM, ND, A-338Q, also citing Musa b. Abd Allah as his subordinate officer, Syrian style, vf, RR $ Copper coins in the name of Bugha, together with his subordinate officer Abd Allah b. Dinar, are known from the mint of Sur (in the Tübingen collection), and it is conceivable that this is same Bugha and that Musa is the grandson of Dinar (Dinar is here a personal name, not a denomination). The name Dinar occurs on fulus of several Syrian copper mints in the mid 3rd/9th century, both on coins of himself, Dinar b. Abd Allah, and of his son, Abd Allah b. Dinar. This type appears to be unpublished UMAYYAD OF SPAIN: Abd al-rahman I, , AR dirham (2.74g), al-andalus, AH161, A-339, lovely bold strike, ef $ UMAYYAD OF SPAIN: Abd al-rahman I, , AR dirham (2.71g), al-andalus, AH162, A-339, lovely strike, choice vf-ef $ ABBASID: temp. al-mansur, , AE fals (3.35g), Madinat al-salam, AH157, A-307.1, one small corrosion spot, bold strike, vf, S $ ABBASID or TULUNID: glass vessel stamp, ND, deep green, nearly black, illegible, vg $ UMAYYAD OF SPAIN: Abd al-rahman I, , AR dirham (2.58g), al-andalus, AH168, A-339, lovely strike, choice ef $ ABBASID: Anonymous, ca. 8th/9th century, glass-paste vessel stamp (5.85g), B-922, inscribed (nisf) rub qist kabir, half of a quarter of a large qist, where qist refers to fairness of size or weight, ef, RR $ UMAYYAD OF SPAIN: Abd al-rahman I, , AR dirham (2.70g), al-andalus, AH172, A-339, bold strike, choice ef $

21 Auction UMAYYAD OF SPAIN: Hisham I, , AR dirham (2.64g), al-andalus, AH174, A-340, lovely strike, choice vf-ef, R $ UMAYYAD OF SPAIN: Muhammad I, , AR dirham (2.63g), al-andalus, AH266, A-343.3, citing Ibn Fahd in the upper portion of the obverse margin, very well struck and well preserved for this period, choice vf, R $ UMAYYAD OF SPAIN: al-hakam I, , AR dirham (2.72g), al-andalus, AH190, A-341, superb strike, triplet of pellets below reverse field, choice ef-au, R $ UMAYYAD OF SPAIN: Sulayman, , AR dirham (3.03g), Madinat al-zahra, AH400, A-358.2, citing Ibn Shuhayd & the wali al- ahd (heir-apparent) Muhammad, lovely strike, nice vf-ef, S $ UMAYYAD OF SPAIN: al-hakam I, , AR dirham (2.68g), al-andalus, AH192, A-341, attractive ef $ ABBADID OF SEVILLE: al-mu tamid Muhammad, , AV dinar (4.24g), Ishbiliya (Sevilla), AH472, A-403, citing the official al-rashid, lovely strike, vf-ef, RR $1,900-2, UMAYYAD OF SPAIN: al-hakam I, , AR dirham (2.68g), al-andalus, AH198, A-341, lovely strike, perfectly centered, rare in this quality, ef-au $ IDRISID: Idris I, , AR dirham (2.59g), Tudgha, AH172, A-419, E-29, pellet above & below Allah wahdahu in obverse field, crescent above reverse field, some modest double-striking, vf, RR $ Tudgha was a silver-mining town in southeastern Morocco, long ago abandoned, an active mint circa AH , most productive from about AH172 until the early 200s UMAYYAD OF SPAIN: al-hakam I, , AR dirham (2.61g), al-andalus, AH200, A-341, pellet above and pellet below reverse field, ef $ IDRISID: Idris II, , AR dirham (2.20g), al- Aliya, AH204, A-421, with ali above and idris below reverse field, crescent in obverse center, strong vf $ al- Aliya was the Idrisid epithetical name for the city of Fèz in Morocco UMAYYAD OF SPAIN: al-hakam I, , AR dirham (2.57g), al-andalus, AH204, A-341, pellet above and pellet below reverse field, magnificent strike, fabulous ef-au $

22 Islamic Coins 214. AGHLABID: Ibrahim I, , AR dirham (2.75g), Ifriqiya, AH195, A-435.1, with ayn in obverse center, nice strike, cleaned vf, RR $ AGHLABID: Abd Allah I, , AR dirham (2.57g), Ifriqiya, AH197, A-B438, some modest porosity on reverse, very clear mint & date, vf, RRR $ AGHLABID: Ibrahim I, , AR dirham (2.72g), Ifriqiya, AH184, A-435.1, f-vf $ AGHLABID: Abd Allah I, , AR dirham (2.64g), Ifriqiya, AH198, A-B438, some weakness, clear mint & date, vf, RRR $ AGHLABID: Ibrahim I, , AR dirham (2.78g), Ifriqiya, AH196, A-435.3, citing Musa in obverse center, flan crack, nice strike, vf, R $ AGHLABID: Abd Allah I, , AR dirham (2.67g), Ifriqiya, AH199, A-B438, with bakh bakh in obverse center, very clear mint & date, ef, RRR $ AGHLABID: Anonymous, ca , AR dirham (2.60g), Ifriqiya, AH195, A-436R, completely anonymous, no reference to the caliph, with bakh above & lil-khalifa below reverse field, some minimal porosity on reverse, fully legible, clear mint & date, f, RRR $ AGHLABID: Abd Allah I, , AR dirham (2.78g), Ifriqiya, AH200, A-B438, with bakh bakh in obverse center, very clear mint & date, lovely vf-ef, RRR $ AGHLABID: Abd Allah I, , AR dirham (2.58g), Ifriqiya, AH196, A-B438, lovely strike, without any weakness, ef, RRR $ The date words sana sitt wa tis in was mi a were struck without the letter h at the end of sana, due to a careless engraver. This is the first time all six years of Abd Allah I are offered. When al- Ush composed his corpus of Aghlabid coins in 1982, only one silver coin of Abd Allah I was known, dated AH198. It is believed that about 50 examples were found in a recently marketed hoard, mostly corroded, often severely. The hoard included many othen rulers, with a terminal date of AH AGHLABID: Abd Allah I, , AR dirham (2.55g), Ifriqiya, AH201, A-B438, with bakh bakh in obverse center, some corrosion at the edge, very clear mint & date, ef, RRR $ AGHLABID: Ziyadat Allah I, , AR dirham (2.70g), Ifriqiya, AH202, A-439.1, citing Musa in obverse center, decent strike, vf $

23 Auction AGHLABID: Ziyadat Allah I, , AR dirham (2.79g), Ifriqiya, AH203, A-439.1, citing Musa in obverse center, lovely bold strike, choice vf-ef $ ALMORAVID: Ali, , AV dinar (3.92g), Ighranata (Granada in Spain), AH508, A-466.1, vf, R $1,800-2, AGHLABID: Ziyadat Allah I, , AR dirham (2.76g), Ifriqiya, AH204, A-439.1, citing Musa in obverse center, lovely strike, choice vf-ef $ ALMORAVID: Abu Bakr, , AV dinar (4.14g), Sijilmasa, AH478, A-461.2, nice vf-ef, R $1,200-1,400 Sijilmasa was located in Morocco, near the modern city of Rissani, near the border with Algeria. It was the Saharan port city for gold mined in western Africa south of the Sahara AGHLABID: Ziyadat Allah I, , AR dirham (2.77g), Ifriqiya, AH206, A-439.2, citing Masrur in obverse center, lovely strike, ef $ ALMOHAD: Abu Yusuf Ya qub, , AV dinar (4.14g), Sijilmasa, AH496, A-484.1, bold strike, choice vf, S $1,100-1, AGHLABID: Ziyadat Allah I, , AR dirham (2.55g), Ifriqiya, AH207, A-439.2, citing Masrur in obverse center, some porosity around the rim, nice strike, vf $ ALMOHAD: Abu Hafs Umar, , AV dinar (4.61g), NM, ND, A-491, ef $ AGHLABID: Ziyadat Allah I, , AR dirham (2.53g), Ifriqiya, AH208, A-439.2, some porosity around the edge, citing Masrur in the obverse center, ef, RR $ HAFSID: Abu Yahya Abu Bakr II, , AV dinar (4.65g), Bijaya, ND, A-507.2, central obverse inscription abu yahya abu bakr / ibn al-umara / al-rashidin, with title amir al-mu minin, vf, R $ ZIRID OF QAYRAWAN: al-mu izz b. Badis, , AV dinar (3.84g), AH442, A-458, with mint epithet madinat izz al-islam, lightly crinkled, nice vf $ HAFSID: Abu Amr Uthman, , AV dinar (4.69g), Tarabulus, ND, A-513.1, undeciphered word following the mint name, some weakness as usual, vf, S $

24 Islamic Coins 243. FATIMID: al-qa im, , AR ½ dirham (1.42g), al-mahdiya, ND, A-693, vf-ef, R $ ALAWI SHARIF: Muhammad III, , Ar 10 Dirhams, Rabat al-fath, AH1191, A-591, KM-43, ef $ Egyptian & Syrian Dynasties 244. FATIMID: al-mansur, , AV 1/8 dinar (0.54g), NM, ND, A-, central legends as on Nicol s type B, vf, RR $ TULUNID: Khumarawayh, , AV dinar (3.91g), Misr, AH275, A-664, citing the Abbasid caliph al-mu tamid & his heir-apparent for the west, al-mufawwidh, ef, S $ FATIMID: al-mu izz, , AR broad dirham (4.23g), Tabariya, AH359, A-W699, clear mint & date, despite the weakness, this is one of the nicest strikes for this mint, vf, RRR $ Nicol knew of only one example of this type for Tabariya IKHSHIDID: Muhammad, , AR ½ dirham (1.69g), NM, ND, A-A676, donative type, crudely struck but little actual wear, vf, RRR $3,000-3,500 Inscribed muhammad ibn tughj on the obverse, lillah al-radi billah on the reverse FATIMID: al-mu izz, , AR broad dirham (3.10g), Filastin, AH359, A-W699, Nicol-340, very clear date, minimal weakness, as nice as I ve seen for this type, vf, RR $ IKHSHIDID: Abu l-qasim, , AV dinar (4.29g), Misr, AH342, A-676, from the Ikhshidid hoard found in the 1950s, au $ FATIMID: al-mu izz, , AR broad dirham (2.54g), Filastin, AH35(9), A-W699, Nicol-340, minimal weakness, nice for this type, vf, RR $ QARMATID: al-hasan b. Ahmad, , AR dirham (3.51g), Filastin, AH362, A-685H, citing the Chief Sayyid (al-sayyid al-ra is) and the Abbasid caliph al-muti, vf, RRR $ Nearly all coins struck during the governorship of al-hasan b. Ahmad are anonymous, citing only the caliph and the nameless title of the Chief Sayyid(s). This type appears to be by far the rarest of the Qaramita dirhams of al-hasan. Most Qaramita coins of this period are extremely weakly struck, whence this specimen is truly superb FATIMID: al-mu izz, , AR narrow dirham (2.79g), al-mu izziya, AH360, A-X699, Nicol-380, extremely rare mint, first I ve had, some weakness but almost fully legible, f, RRR $ FATIMID: al-qa im, , AR ½ dirham (1.44g), al-mahdiya, AH328, A-693, lovely vf-ef, R $ FATIMID: al-mu izz, , AR ½ dirham (1.29g), al-mansuriya, AH351, A-699, Nicol-445, flan crack, probably from striking, vf $

25 Auction FATIMID: al-mu izz, , AR ½ dirham (1.44g), al-mahdiya, AH357, A-699, nice strike, ef $ FATIMID: al-mu izz, , AR ½ dirham (1.34g), al-mansuriya, AH358, A-699, Nicol-452, vf $ What resembles a crack or scratch across the reverse is actually a flan defect, due to the manufacturing of the blank FATIMID: al- Aziz, , AR broad dirham (2.24g), Dimashq, AH(36)9, A-W705, Nicol, very clear mint, date weak but likely, much less weakness than usual, vf, RRR $ Nicol knew of only one example of this type of Dimashq mint with legible date (AH370). The final digit of this date is very likely 9", possibly 8" and there is plenty of room for sittin for 60". He reported another 6 examples without legible date. They are usually hideously struck FATIMID: al-mu izz, , AR ½ dirham (1.39g), al-mansuriya, AH360, A-699, Nicol-454, vf-ef $ FATIMID: al- Aziz, , AR broad dirham (2.22g), Sur, AH369, A-W705, Nicol-612 (same obverse die), mint weak, but confirmed by die-link to specimen illustrated by Nicol, clear date, vf, RR $ FATIMID: al-mu izz, , AR ½ dirham (1.33g), al-mansuriya, AH360, A-699, Nicol-454, nice vf $ FATIMID: al- Aziz, , AR broad dirham (2.31g), Sur, AH369, A-W705, Nicol-612 (same obverse die), clear date, last 2 digits of mint name very clear, but also confirmed by die-link, much weakness, f, RR $ FATIMID: al-mu izz, , AR ½ dirham (1.36g), al-mahdiya, AH361, A-699, all the necessary words are fully clear, vf $ FATIMID: al- Aziz, , AR ½ dirham (1.32g), MM, AH377, A-705, style of al-mansuriya mint (in Tunisia), vf $ FATIMID: al-mu izz, , glass jeton (2.92g), A-702, B-FGJ-25, 19.5x24mm, 2-line inscription, light green, transparent, bold impression, ef ex. An anonymous American Collection $ Short inscription, al-imam al-mu izz only, within double circle, superb impression FATIMID: al- Aziz, , glass jeton (5.80g), A-708, B-FGJ-33, 26mm, circular legend, clear, transparent, pleasing, lovely ef ex. An Anonymous American CollectionCollection $ Short circular text, al-imam al- aziz billah, in elegant calligraphy FATIMID: al-mu izz, , glass jeton (0.72g), A-702, B-FGJ-25, 14mm, 2-line inscription, pale green, transparent, nice example, vf, ex. An anonymous American Collection $ Short inscription, al-imam al-mu izz only. 22

26 Islamic Coins 262. FATIMID: al- Aziz, , glass jeton (8.17g), A-708, B-FGJ-43, 33mm, 4-line inscription, light green, transparent, slight devitrification, unusually large size, choice vf ex. An Anonymous American Collection $ Text: mimma amara bihi / al-imam al- aziz / billah amir / al-mu minin in fine calligraphy FATIMID: al-hakim, , glass jeton (2.93g), ND, A-713, B-154, light yellow-green, transparent, slight devitrification, 21mm, vf $ FATIMID: al-hakim, , glass jeton (4.01g), AH400, A-713, B-112, pale green, transparent, devitrifying, 26mm, vg-f $ FATIMID: al-hakim, , AV dinar (4.15g), Misr, AH407, A-709A, citing the caliphal heir-apparent Abd al-rahman, superb style, choice au $900-1,100 In order to inscribe the field text most accurately, the engraver lightly cut horizontal lines to mark the where the top and bottom of each letter should be, but he neglected scraping away those lines before the die was placed in use FATIMID: al-hakim, , glass jeton (2.91g), A-713, B-FGJ-74, 21mm, 2-line inscription, al-hakim bi-amr Allah, light green, transparent, nice impression, choice vf ex. An Anonymous American Collection $ FATIMID: al-hakim, , AV dinar (4.22g), Misr, AH407, A-709A, choice strike, evenly centered, ef $ FATIMID: al-hakim, , AV dinar (4.21g), Misr, AH410, A-709A, choice strike, evenly centered, choice vf-ef $ FATIMID: al-hakim, , glass jeton (5.89g), A-713, B-FGJ-119, 27mm, 3-line inscription both sides, light green, transparent, pleasing example, with large thick margin around obverse text, lovely vf-ef, ex. An Anonymous American Collection $ Shi ite kalima on reverse, al-hakim bi-amr Allah izz on obverse FATIMID: al-hakim, , AR dirham (1.45g), MM, AH390, A-711, short mint name, perhaps Sur, lightly crimped, vf, RR $ FATIMID: al-hakim, , glass jeton (5.95g), A-713, B-FGJ-145, 26.5mm, 3-line inscription both sides, light green, transparent, very nice example, nice vf ex. An Anonymous American Collection $ Text: al-hakim bi-amr Allah wa wali ahduhu, but without the name of the heir-apparent. Shi ite kalima on reverse FATIMID: al-hakim, , glass jeton (5.87g), ND, A-713, B-119, light green, transparent, devitrifying, 26.5mm, nice vf $ FATIMID: al-hakim, , glass jeton (5.92g), A-713, B-FGJ-145, 26mm, 3-line inscription both sides, light green, transparent, vf, ex. An Anonymous American Collection $80-100

27 Auction 12 Lot 273: with inscription al-hakim bi-amr Allah wa wali ahduhu, but without the name of the heir-apparent. Shi ite kalima on reverse FATIMID: al-hakim, , glass jeton (2.97g), A-713, B-FGJ-146, 22mm, 3-line inscription both sides, light green, transparent, sharp impression, vf-ef, ex. An Anonymous American Collection $ Citing al-hakim bi-amr Allah together with his heir, Shi ite kalima on reverse. Tiny carefully engraved text FATIMID: al-hakim, , glass jeton (6.34g), AH408, A-713, B-FGJ-171, 31mm, circular legend obverse, with 3-line inscription in center, 3-line inscription reverse, light green, transparent, 2 pieces broken off, choice vf, RR ex. An Anonymous American Collection $ Obverse text cites the caliph al-hakim in the margin, his heir Abd al-rahman, followed by the date 408, in the center. The reverse is poorly engraved, as usual FATIMID: al-hakim, , glass jeton (5.89g), A-713, B-FGJ-148, 26mm, 2-line obverse, 3-line reverse inscriptions, light green, transparent, vf-ef ex. An Anonymous American Collection $ Text: al-hakim bi-amr Allah wa wali ahduhu FATIMID: al-hakim, , glass jeton (4.26g), AH410, A-713, B-FGJ-174, 27mm, circular legend obverse, with 3-line inscription in center, slight trace of reverse text, pale green, transparent, superb example, ef ex. An Anonymous American Collection $ Also citing the heir-apparent, but without his name FATIMID: al-hakim, , glass jeton (0.73g), A-713, B-FGJ-150, 13mm, 2-line obverse, 3-line reverse inscriptions, pale green, transparent, very small module, vf ex. An Anonymous American Collection $60-80 Text: al-hakim bi-amr Allah wa wali ahduhu. If intended as a weight, this would be ¼ dirham FATIMID: al-zahir, , AV ¼ dinar (0.98g), Siqilliya (Sicily), AH420, A-715, muling of two obverse dies, crude ef $ Unpublished by Nicol FATIMID: al-hakim, , glass jeton (2.98g), A-713, B-FGJ-154, 26mm, circular legends both sides, adl in reverse center, surrounded by the kalima, citing heir, very pale green, transparent, f, R, ex. An Anonymous American Collection $ Unusually nice reverse for this type FATIMID: al-zahir, , AV ¼ dinar (0.92g), Siqilliya, AH425, A-715, boldly clear mint & date, lovely vf $ This is the last common date for the Fatimid quarter dinars of Siqilliya (Sicily) FATIMID: al-hakim, , glass jeton (4.07g), AH405, A-713, B-FGJ-164, 27.5mm, obverse with circular legends with 3-line inscription in center, Shi ite kalima surrounded by border of pellets on reverse, citing heir, pale green, transparent, some light devitrification, vf, RR ex. An Anonymous American Collection $ With obverse marginal legend containing the date FATIMID: al-zahir, , glass-paste jeton (5.94g), NM, ND, A-718, almost exact weigh of 2 canonical dirhams, vf, R $ FATIMID: al-zahir, , glass jeton (4.24g), AH418, A-718, B-235, olive-green, transparent, 26.5mm, about vf $

28 Islamic Coins 285. FATIMID: al-zahir, , glass jeton (4.82g), A-718, B-FGJ-180, 26.5mm, 3-line inscription, light green, transparent, minimal devitrification, choice vf ex. An Anonymous American Collection $ FATIMID: al-mustansir, , AV dinar (4.11g), Tarabulus (in Lebanon), AH441, A-719A, superb strike, struck with a reverse die already beginning to deteriorate, choice au, S $ FATIMID: al-mustansir, , AV dinar (4.01g), Misr, AH428, A-719.1, Nicol-, bold strike, choice vf, S $ FATIMID: al-zahir, , glass jeton (5.29g), A-718, B-FGJ-183, 26mm, 2-line inscription, dark honey, translucent, slightly devitrified, possibly a contemporary imitation, lovely color, vf, ex. An Anonymous American Collection $ FATIMID: al-mustansir, , AV dinar (4.18g), Misr, AH436, A-719.1, lovely strike, choice vf $ FATIMID: al-zahir, , glass jeton (2.86g), A-718, B-FGJ-194, 22mm, 4-line inscription, caliph s name & titles only, clear off-white color, translucent, vf ex. An Anonymous American Collection $ FATIMID: al-mustansir, , AV ¼ dinar (1.01g), Siqilliya, DM, A-721, Nicol-1760 type 6, the strike is crude, so that one cannot be absolutely sure of the date which seems to be AH431, crude ef $ FATIMID: al-zahir, , glass jeton (4.23g), A-718, B-FGJ-180/228var, 27mm, 3-line inscription obverse, center in circular legend within ornamented circle reverse, deep blue, translucent, vf, ex. An Anonymous American Collection $ This variety not in FGJ, obverse as FGJ-180, reverse similar to FGJ-228, but without legible date. The reverse text is too weak to be deciphered, as is normal for this period FATIMID: al-zahir, , glass jeton (2.88g), AH4(15), A-718, B-FGJ-233, 21.5mm, 3-line inscription obverse, adl in center within circular legend reverse, pale green, translucent, very little devitrification, vf ex. An Anonymous American Collection $70-90 The type is always dated AH415, but the last two digits are off flan (on the reverse) FATIMID: al-mustansir, , AV ¼ dinar (1.63g), Siqilliya, DM, A-721, Nicol type 4a, only known for this mint for AH , but date off flan, crude ef $ FATIMID: al-mustansir, , AV ¼ dinar (0.84g), NM, ND, A-721, Nicol-2260 (not illustrated), short inscriptions, just al-imam ma add in obverse center, ali wali Allah in reverse center, vf, RRR $ The form of the letter ayn in the name ma add suggest that the dies were engraved in Misr (Cairo), probably during the earlier part of his reign FATIMID: al-mustansir, , AV ¼ dinar (0.96g), al-mansuriya, DM, A-721, vf, R $ FATIMID: al-mustansir, , AV ¼ dinar (0.98g) (Siqilliya), AH4xx, A-722, stellate design, reverse slightly double-struck, lovely obverse, ef, S $

29 Auction FATIMID: al-mustansir, , glass jeton (5.68g), ND, A-724, B-254, light green, transparent, devitrifying, 26.5mm, about vf $ FATIMID: al-mustansir, , glass jeton (2.99g), A-724, B-FGJ-262, 23mm, 3-line inscription, pale green, transparent, nice example, vf ex. An Anonymous American Collection $ Unusual calligraphy, probably privately produced for general use, with normal caliphal text FATIMID: al-mustansir, , glass-paste jeton (3.04g), ND, A-724, green color, translucent, vf $ Garbled calligraphy, thus likely a contemporary private issue FATIMID: al-mustansir, , glass jeton (2.94g), A-724, B-FGJ-264, 23.5mm, 3-line inscription, dark olive green, translucent, with gold occlusion, vf-ef, RRR ex. An Anonymous American Collection $ Originally from an old German collection, purchased in June 1914 for 1 silver reichsmark, then about US FATIMID: al-mustansir, , glass jeton (5.96g), A-724, B-FGJ-247 type, 24mm, 4-line inscription, milky greenish-white, opaque, vf, R ex. An Anonymous American Collection $ Text: al-imam al-mustansir bi-amr Allah, with Allah at the top FATIMID: al-mustansir, , glass jeton (2.97g), A-724, B-FGJ-264, 23mm, 3-line inscription, clear, transparent, nice example, f-vf ex. An Anonymous American Collection $ FATIMID: al-mustansir, , glass jeton (5.98g), A-724, B-FGJ-262, 26.5mm, 3-line inscription, light green, transparent, bold, well-centered bold impression, choice ef, ex. An Anonymous American Collection $ Unusual calligraphy, probably privately produced for general use, with normal caliphal text FATIMID: al-mustansir, , glass jeton (1.49g), A-724, B-FGJ-269, 18mm, 3-line inscription, light olive green, transparent, weak impression (presumably due to the text stamp having been removed before the glass was sufficiently solidified), vf, ex. An Anonymous American Collection $ FATIMID: al-mustansir, , glass jeton (2.90g), A-724, B-FGJ-262, 23mm, 3-line inscription, olive green, transparent, bold impression, vf-ef ex. An Anonymous American Collection $ Unusual calligraphy, probably privately produced for general use, with normal caliphal text FATIMID: al-mustansir, , glass jeton (0.72g), A-724, B-FGJ-288, 15.5mm, 2-line inscription, al-mustansir / billah, flower below, pale rose, transparent, lightly devitrified, vf, R, ex. An Anonymous American Collection $ FATIMID: al-mustansir, , glass jeton (5.99g), A-724, B-FGJ-298, 28mm, circular legend around 2-line inscription in center, transparent, very minimal devitrification, soft impression, vf-ef ex. An Anonymous American Collection $ Weakness due to removing the stamp before the glass was sufficiently hardened. Lovely very light green.

30 Islamic Coins 309. FATIMID: al-mustansir, , glass jeton (2.93g), A-724, B-FGJ-298, 23mm, circular legend around 2-line inscription in center, lovely example, olive green with 2 milky occlusions, transparent, vf ex. An Anonymous American Collection $ Circular text, al-imam ma add abu tamim al-mustansir billah, in center, amir al-mu minin FATIMID: al-musta li, , BI dirham aswad (1.79g), NM, ND, A-727, Nicol-2431, f-vf, RRR $ The Fatimid caliph s name is misspelled al-mutasa li instead of al-musta li in the obverse margin FATIMID: al-musta li, , glass jeton, ND, A-728, B-348, 26mm, milky green, opaque, second line defaced or defective, f, R $ FATIMID: al-mustansir, , glass jeton (2.99g), A-724, B-FGJ-299, 24mm, circular legend around 2-line inscription in center, light rose, transparent, slightly devitrified, soft impression, choice vf-ef ex. An Anonymous American Collection $ FATIMID: al-âmir al-mansur, , AV dinar (4.26g), Misr, AH505, A-729, superb bold strike, fully lustrous, unc $ FATIMID: al-mustansir, , glass jeton (5.98g), A-724, B-FGJ-310, 28mm, circular legend around 1-line inscription in center, light green, transparent, lovely sharp impression, ef, ex. An Anonymous American Collection $ Central text is amir al-mu minin in one line, pellet above & below FATIMID: al-âmir al-mansur, , AV dinar (4.30g), Misr, AH506, A-729, superb bold strike, much luster, choice au $ FATIMID: al-mustansir, , glass jeton (5.94g), A-724, B-FGJ-310, 28mm, circular legend around inscription in center, lovely medium green, transparent, nice example, choice vf, ex. An Anonymous American Collection $ Central text is amir al-mu minin in one line, pellet above & below FATIMID: al-âmir al-mansur, , AV dinar (4.23g), Misr, AH508, A-729, superb bold strike, much luster, small edge nick, choice au $ FATIMID: al-âmir al-mansur, , AV dinar (4.27g), Misr, AH512, A-729, superb bold strike, much luster, choice au $ FATIMID: al-mustansir, , glass jeton (5.93g), AH433, A-724, B-FGJ-318, 29.5mm, circular legend both sides, 2-line inscription in obverse center, 1-line inscription in reverse center, light green, transparent, very nice example, f-vf, ex. An Anonymous American Collection $ FATIMID: al-âmir al-mansur, , AV dinar (4.27g), Misr, AH515, A-729, superb bold strike, perfectly centered, much luster, choice au $

31 Auction FATIMID: al-hafiz, , glass jeton (1.35g), ND, A-737, pale green, transparent, devitrifying, contemporary imitation, 16mm, f $ FATIMID: Contemporary imitation, ca. 11th century, glass jeton (1.47g), A-746G, 17mm, 1-line inscription, pale green, transparent, bold vf ex. An Anonymous American Collection $ The text appears to be al-amir wa lillah, unusual FATIMID: al-zafir, , glass jeton (5.92g), A-740, B-FGJ-412, 24mm, 2-line inscription, al-imam / al-zafir, milky greenish-white, opaque, bold f-vf, RR ex. An Anonymous American Collection $ FATIMID: Contemporary imitation, ca. 12th century, glass jeton (3.03g), A-746G, 21mm, 4-line inscription, milky greenish-white, lightly translucent, vf-ef ex. An Anonymous American Collection $ The inscription consists of just three long and one short horizontal lines FATIMID: al-zafir, , glass jeton (2.78g), A-740, B-FGJ-412, 21mm, 2-line inscription, milky greenish-white, opaque, very slightly devitrified, very attractive, pleasing f-vf, RR, ex. An Anonymous American Collection $ FATIMID: Contemporary imitation, ca. 12th century, glass jeton (3.01g), A-746G, 22mm, 3-line inscription, milky light green, opaque, nice color, vf-ef ex. An Anonymous American Collection $70-90 Bold text, but completely imitative FATIMID: African imitation, 10th century, AR dirham (1.74g), NM, ND, A-746S, both sides identical, totally meaningless Arabic script, arranged in two marginal legends, vf, RRR $ Derived from the standard design of the Fatimid caliph al-mu izz ( ) FATIMID: African imitation, 10th century, AR dirham (1.63g), NM, ND, A-746S, both sides identical, totally meaningless Arabic script, 3 pellets above and 3 below the word in the central area, vf, RRR $ Said to have been found together with a group of silver coins of al-qa im, mint of al-mahdiya (in Tunisia), dated circa AH Possibly minted in the region now in central or southern Algeria, or less likely, across the Sahara to the south FATIMID: Contemporary imitation, ca. 11th century, glass jeton (0.74g), A-746G, 14.5mm, 2-line inscription, very pale green, transparent, slight weakness, nearly ef ex. An Anonymous American Collection $ The text is al-imam / ma add, probably referring to the Fatimid al-mustansir, FATIMID: Contemporary imitation, ca. 12th century, glass jeton (2.99g), A-746G, 20.5mm, 3-line blundered inscription, olive green, translucent, vf ex. An Anonymous American Collection $ Text perhaps derived from name and title of al-zahir ( ) FATIMID: Contemporary imitation, ca. 12th century, glass jeton (2.99g), A-746G, 21.5mm, 3-line imitative inscription, clear, transparent, vf ex. An Anonymous American Collection $70-90 Text of unknown origin, but the last word seems derived from ahdahu, the second word of heir-apparent, as was common on the coins & jetons of al-hakim ( ) FATIMID: Contemporary imitation, ca. 12th century, glass jeton (2.99g), A-746G, 20mm, 3-line blundered inscription, deep rose, slightly translucent, some devitrification around the rim but clear in center, very attractive, vf ex. An Anonymous American Collection $

32 Islamic Coins 333. FATIMID: Contemporary imitation, ca. 12th century, glass jeton (2.29g), A-746G, 20.5mm, 3-line blundered inscription, pale rose, transparent, slight devitrification, vf, ex. An Anonymous American Collection $60-80 Text probably derived from name & titles of al-âmir ( ) FATIMID: Contemporary imitation, ca. 12th-13th century, glass jeton (5.81g), A-746G, 26mm, 3-line inscription, milky greenish-white, opaque, very attractive, vf ex. An Anonymous American Collection $ The text resembles letters and words, but is totally imitative, perhaps derived from the name & titles of al-âmir ( ) FATIMID: Contemporary imitation, ca. 11th-13th century, glass jeton (3.01g), A-746G, 22mm, 4-line blundered inscription, very pale yellow, transparent, very interesting imitative type, ef ex. An Anonymous American Collection $ The top two lines apparently derived from al-mansur, the bottom two lines clearly derived from amir al-mu minin, thus derived from a jeton of either al-hakim ( ) or al-âmir ( ), more likely the former FATIMID: Contemporary imitation, ca. 12th-13th century, glass jeton (5.94g), A-746G, 26.5mm, circular imitative legend, light brownish rose, transparent, very slightly devitrified, vf, ex. An Anonymous American Collection $70-90 The text origin is unclear but include the name al-nasir instead of al-mustansir, which would be a reference to the Abbasid caliph, , thus later than the Fatimids FATIMID: Contemporary imitation, ca th century, glass jeton (6.06g), A-746G, 26mm, 2-line inscription, pale yellow-green, almost transparent, lovely vf ex. An Anonymous American Collection $ Imitative text of undetermined origin, small flower below FATIMID: Contemporary imitation, ca. 11th-14th century, glass jeton (3.08g), A-746G, 23mm, circular legend around 2-line central inscription, olive green, transparent, one of the loveliest imitative jetons I ve seen, lovely ef ex. An Anonymous American Collection $ The Sunni kalima around, adl followed by an illegible word below. That second word could be izza nasruhu, in which case this piece would be a later Mamluk issue copying the design of a Fatimid jeton of al-hakim FATIMID: Contemporary imitation, ca. 12th-13th century, glass jeton (6.06g), A-746G, 27mm, 4-line imitative inscription, deep blackish rose, slightly translucent, vf ex. An Anonymous American Collection $ Text perhaps derived from titles of al- Âdid, the last Fatimid caliph ( ) FATIMID: Contemporary imitation, ca th century, glass jeton (5.79g), A-746G, 26.5mm, 2-line imitative inscription, of undetermined origin, milky gray-green, opaque, lovely impression, choice vf-ef ex. An Anonymous American Collection $ FATIMID: Contemporary imitation, ca. 12th-13th century, glass jeton (5.91g), A-746G, 28mm, 4-line imitative inscription, deep rose, translucent, choice vf ex. An Anonymous American Collection $ Text perhaps derived from titles of al- Âdid, the last Fatimid caliph ( ) FATIMID: Contemporary imitation, ca th century, glass jeton (5.97g), A-746G, 26mm, 2-line inscription, dark honey, almost opaque, vf-ef ex. An Anonymous American Collection $

33 Auction 12 al-muluk bu- / -ri. Shi ite kalima reverse, with the marginal legend bism Allah al-rahman al-rahim nasr min Allah wa fath qarib li-mawlana, in the name of God the most kindly, the merciful, success is from God and victory is near for the mawlana, here presumably a reference to the Burids FATIMID: Contemporary imitation, ca. 11th-12th centuries, glass jeton (1.50g), A-746G, 15.5mm, 2-line blundered inscription, mostly deep rose, with clear and milky white segments, very attractive, vf ex. An Anonymous American Collection $ KINGDOM OF JERUSALEM: Anonymous, circa , AV bezant (dinar) (3.61g), Ma-2, imitating a dinar of the Ayyubid caliph al-amir, Acre mint, A-730 type, First Phase type, choice ef $ FATIMID: Contemporary imitation, ca th century, glass jeton (2.90g), A-746G, 21.5mm, 2-line inscription, deep honey, slightly translucent, bold vf, RR ex. An Anonymous American Collection $ Blundered inscription, perhaps derived from an officer s name, possibly post-fatimid KINGDOM OF JERUSALEM: Anonymous, circa , AV bezant (dinar) (3.61g), Ma-4, imitating a dinar of the Ayyubid caliph al-amir, Acre mint, A-730 type, Second Phase type, choice ef $ HAMDANID: Nasir al-dawla & Sayf al-dawla, , AR dirham (3.17g), al-mawsil, AH349, A-748, superb strike for the Hamdanid dirham, lovely ef, R $ KINGDOM OF JERUSALEM: Anonymous, circa , AV bezant (dinar) (3.55g), Ma-5b, imitating a dinar of the Ayyubid caliph al-amir, Acre mint, A-730 type, Third Phase with dot below on obverse, vf-ef $ HAMDANID: Nasir al-dawla & Sayf al-dawla, , AR dirham (4.64g), al-mawsil, AH334, A-748, citing the caliph al-mustakfi with the additional title imam al-haqq, f-vf, R $ KINGDOM OF JERUSALEM: Anonymous, circa , AV bezant (dinar) (3.28g), Ma-5b, imitating a dinar of the Ayyubid caliph al-amir, Acre mint, A-730 type, Third Phase type with dot below on obverse, vf-ef $ HAMDANID: Uddat al-dawla Abu Taghlib al-ghadanfar, , AR dirham (2.33g), Nasibin, AH358, A-750.2, also citing Abu l-barakat Lutf Allah (presumably as heir), some weakness, clear mint date, vf, RR $ CRUSADERS OF ACRE: in the name of al-âmir al-mansur, , AV bezant (3.68g), Misr, AH510", A-730, Ma-4, lovely strike, reasonably legible mint & date, ef $ BURID: Tughtekin, , AE dirham (4.01g), Baniyas, AH521, A-780B, lovely example, pierced, fine calligraphy, somewhat reminiscent of contemporary Fatimid dinars, choice vf, RRR $3,000-3,500 Previously unreported and probably unique. Inscribed in obverse field zhahir al-dawla / tughtekin atabek / taj CRUSADERS OF ACRE: in the name of al-âmir al-mansur, , AV dinar (4.04g), Misr, AH"495", A-730, Ma-3, excellent text, but calligraphy clearly Crusader and not original Fatimid, probably struck circa , vf-ef, R $ Usually based on Fatimid dinars dated AH506 or 515, but many other dates are known. The year AH495 was the first year of al-âmir.

34 Islamic Coins 355. AYYUBID: al-nasir Yusuf I (Saladin), , AV dinar (3.59g), al-qahira, AH575, A-785.1, with caliph al-mustadi, lovely strike, choice ef-au, R $1,100-1,300 Vere rarely found in this quality AYYUBID: Abu Bakr I, , AV dinar (5.46g), al-iskandariya, AH613, A-801.2, minor double-striking on obverse, vf-ef $ AYYUBID: al-nasir Yusuf I (Saladin), , AV dinar (3.74g), al-qahira, AH573, A-785.1, B-13, citing the caliph al-mustadi, lovely bold strike, almost perfectly centered, ef, R $1,000-1, BURJI MAMLUK: Anonymous, glass jeton, ND, A-1046, 22mm, deep rose, translucent, with 4 milky white bands, citing al- Afafi (with an additional unread word), as NLC-6079ff, lovely vf $ AYYUBID: al-nasir Yusuf I (Saladin), , glass jeton (6.02g), A-793, B-71, 24.5mm, in name of Abbasid caliph al-nasir, milky greenish-white, opaque, nice example, strong vf, ex. An Anonymous American Collection $ BURJI MAMLUK: Abd Allah Ashrafi, 14th-15th C, glass jeton (2.93g), [Egypt], ND, A-1046, yellow-gray, good vf, R $ AYYUBID: Anonymous, ca , glass-paste jeton (3.03g), ND, A-A834, dark brown, opaque, typical stylized calligraphy of the Ayyubid period, bold vf $ BURJI MAMLUK: Anonymous, glass jeton (3.03g), ND, A-1046, 20mm, blue, transparent, citing Shahin between floral designs, as NLC-6035, vf, RR $ AYYUBID: al-zahir Ghazi, , AR ½ dirham (1.48g), Halab, AH624, A-837var, with the caliph al-mustansir, whereas the normal Crusader imitations cite the deceased caliph al-nasir on all their Halab issues, probably undetermined contemporary imitation, likely also Crusader, beautiful strike, ef, RR $ BURJI MAMLUK: Anonymous, glass jeton (2.90g), A-1047, 21mm, dark rose, translucent, some devitrification, plain hexagram with central pellet, NLC-6132, lovely vf ex. An Anonymous American Collection $ AYYUBID: Uthman, , AV dinar (4.06g), al-iskandariya, AH591, A-794, vf $ BURJI MAMLUK: glass jeton (5.59g), AHx69, A-1046, 26mm, dark rose, nearly opaque, in the name of Muhammad b. al- Awdi, NLC-6086, bold impression, choice vf ex. An Anonymous American Collection $ AYYUBID: Abu Bakr I, , AV dinar (5.59g), al-qahira, AH599, A-801.1, strong vf $ BURJI MAMLUK: Anonymous, 14th/15th century, glass-paste jeton (1.47g), A-1046, totally stylized, light brown, translucent, vf $

35 Auction 12 Yemeni, Arabian & African Dynasties 369. OTTOMANS IN YEMEN: Süleyman I, , AR uthmani (0.61g), San a, AH926, A-1118, superb strike, no weakness at all, lovely ef $ SELJUQ OF RUM: Qilij Arslan II, , AR dirham (3.11g), Konya, AH586, A-1193, Izm-14, some light scratches in obverse field, with star left & right of al-imam on reverse, bold vf $ ABBASID GOVERNOR OF OMAN: Ahmad b. al-husayn, fl. 302, AR dirham (3.47g), Uman, AH289, A-E1160, some weakness, very clear mint and date, vf, RRR $3,000-3,500 This is only the 3rd known specimen, to the best of my reckoning. A similar specimen, but without legible mint name, appeared in the Morton & Eden sale in April 2011, lot SELJUQ OF RUM: Kaykhusraw I, , AR dirham (2.55g), Konya, AH601, A-1206, Izm-126, three stars above obverse field, nice strike, pleasing vf, R ex. Gorny & Mosch 185/188, lot 5753 $ WAJIHID: Yusuf b. Wajih, , AR dirham, Uman, AH328, A-1161, citing the Wajihid heir Muhammad b. Yusuf and the caliph al-radi, one of the finest examples known of this type, choice ef-au, RR $1,800-2, SELJUQ OF RUM: Kaykhusraw I, , AE fals (2.65g), Malatya, AH602, A-1207, Izmirlier-144, well-engraved horseman left, fine calligraphy, vf, RRR $1,000-1,200 This is the only copper type of Kaykhusraw I that is dated, and of extreme rarity SELJUQ OF RUM: Kayka us I, , AR dirham (2.84g), Sivas, AH611, A-1208, Izm-175, nice strike, bold vf, S $ MUKRAMIDS: Abu l-hasan, , AV dinar (4.93g), Uman, AH429, A-A1166, citing the Buwayhid Abu Kalinjar Sultan al-dawla, full strike, ef, RRR $2,400-2, SELJUQ OF RUM: Kayka us I, , AR dirham (2.50g), Sivas, AH616, A-1208, Izm-181, rare date for this series, pleasing vf, R $ KILWA: al-hasan b. Sulayman, 1315, AE fals (1.92g), NM, ND, A-1183, SICA-613 ff, decent strike, f-vf $ Anatolian Dynasties 380. SELJUQ OF RUM: Kayqubad I, as governor of Tokat, , AE fals (8.13g), NM, ND, A-1213C, Izm-61, Saint George slaying the dragon on obverse, surrounded by the name & titles of the caliph al-nasir, lovely obverse, but much corrosion on the reverse, f, RR $ SELJUQ OF RUM: Qilij Arslan II, , AR dirham (3.08g), Konya, AH583, A-1193, Izm-8, minor weakness, clear mint & date, vf, R $

36 Islamic Coins 381. SELJUQ OF RUM: Kayka us II, 2nd sole reign, , AE fals (2.25g), NM, ND, A-1210, Izm-655, enthroned emperor obverse, vf, RR $ SELJUQ OF RUM: Kaykhusraw II, , AR dirham (2.96g), Sivas, AH638, A-1218, lion & sun-face obverse, star to left of sun, bold lion & sun, ef-au $ SELJUQ OF RUM: Kayqubad I, , AR dirham, Kayseri, AH617, A-1211, lovely strike, well centered, ef $ SELJUQ OF RUM: Kaykhusraw II, , AR dirham (2.87g), Konya, AH639, A-1218, lovely bold strike, sad sun and angry lion, ef $ SELJUQ OF RUM: Kayqubad I, , AR dirham (3.03g), Sivas, AH624, A-1211, Izm-274, citing the caliph al-mustansir, date in numerals, one of the earliest uses of numerals on Islamic coins, choice vf, R $ SELJUQ OF RUM: Kaykhusraw II, , AR dirham, Konya, AH639, A-1218, lion & sun, both boldly struck, lovely example, ef $ SELJUQ OF RUM: Kayqubad I, , AE fals (3.79g), Bilveren, AH616, A , Izm-348, very clear mint name & date, choice vf, RR $ SELJUQ OF RUM: Kaykhusraw II, , AR dirham (2.94g), Konya, AH639, A-1218, lion & sun-face obverse, word al-mu minin divided, half left & half right of sun-face, 2 stars below lion, superb obverse, lovely ef $ SELJUQ OF RUM: Kayqubad I, , AR bilingual tram (2.93g), NM, ND, A-1214, Ner-316, Kayqubad as co-ruler with the Armenian king Hetoum I ( ), bilingual in Arabic & Armenian, vf, RR $ The bilingual trams of Kayqubad I are almost always undated and always without mint name SELJUQ OF RUM: Kaykhusraw II, , AR dirham (2.94g), Konya, AH639, A-1218, beautiful lion & sun, superb strike, ef $ SELJUQ OF RUM: Kaykhusraw II, , AR dirham (2.92g), Sivas, AH638, A-1218, lion & sun-face obverse, star to left of sun, bold lion & sun, sun-face with long beard, ef$ SELJUQ OF RUM: Kaykhusraw II, , AR dirham (3.00g), Sivas, AH639, A-1218, lion & sun-face obverse, star to left of sun, star & crescent below lion, bold lion & sun, ef $

37 Auction SELJUQ OF RUM: Kaykhusraw II, , AR dirham (2.98g), Konya, AH639, A-1218, lion & sun-face obverse, star to left of sun, 2 stars below lion, bold lion & sun, choice vf-ef $ SELJUQ OF RUM: Kaykhusraw II, , AR bilingual tram (2.90g), Sis, AH64x, A-1221, Ner-325 ff, Kaykhusraw II as co-ruler with the Armenian king Hetoum I ( ), bilingual in Arabic & Armenian, bold vf, R $ SELJUQ OF RUM: Kaykhusraw II, , AR dirham, Sivas, AH640, A-1218, lion & sun, both well-struck, lovely vf $ SELJUQ OF RUM: Qilij Arslan IV, , AR dirham (2.29g), Sivas, AH646, A-1226, mounted archer pacing right, nice strike, choice vf-ef, R $1,400-1, SELJUQ OF RUM: Kaykhusraw II, , AR dirham (2.99g), Konya, AH641, A-1218, lion & sun-face obverse, last part of al-mu minin right of sun-face, 2 stars below lion, scarce date, bold strike on both sides, lovely ef $ SELJUQ OF RUM: Qilij Arslan IV, , AR dirham (2.74g), Sivas, AH646, A-1226, mounted archer pacing right, nice strike, lovely vf, R $900-1, SELJUQ OF RUM: Kaykhusraw II, , AR bilingual tram (2.93g), Sis, AH637, A-1221, fabulous strike, both the horseman and all the Armenian & Arabic text, choice au, R $900-1,100 Citing the Armenian king Hetoum, shown on horseback on the obverse SELJUQ OF RUM: Qilij Arslan IV, , AR dirham (2.48g), Sivas, AH646, A-1226, mounted archer pacing right in obverse center, nice strike, lovely vf, R $ SELJUQ OF RUM: The three brothers, , AR dirham (3.05g), Sivas, AH647, A-1227, Izm-578, superb strike, the finest I have even seen for the common type, very rare in this quality, superb au $ SELJUQ OF RUM: Kaykhusraw II, , AR bilingual tram (3.02g), Sis, AH637, A-1221, superb strike, both the horseman and all the Armenian & Arabic text, choice au, R $ Citing the Armenian king Hetoum, shown on horseback on the obverse. Overstruck on undetermined host SELJUQ OF RUM: Qilij Arslan IV, 2nd reign, , AR dirham (2.90g), Sarus, AH658, A-1230, Izm-803, nice strike, vf, R $ SELJUQ OF RUM: Kaykhusraw II, , AR bilingual tram (2.78g), Sis, AH637, A-1221, superb strike, both the horseman and all the Armenian & Arabic text, choice au, R $ Citing the Armenian king Hetoum, shown on horseback on the obverse. Overstruck on type #1211 of Kaykubad I. 34

38 Islamic Coins 405. SELJUQ OF RUM: Qilij Arslan IV, 2nd reign, , AR dirham (3.08g), Sarus, AH662, A-1230, Izm-813 (same reverse die), lovely strike, ef, R $ DANISHMENDID: Dhu l-qarnayn, , AE dirham (5.65g), ND, A-1240, head right with Greek inscription around / Arabic inscription in central circle, Greek inscription around, nice f-vf, RR $ Early Ottoman Empire 406. SELJUQ OF RUM: Kayqubad III, , AR dirham (1.97g), Sarukavak, AH699, A , Izm-1497 (same dies), superb example, choice ef, RR $ Izmerlier interprets the date as AH700, reading the first section as sab for 7 and the second part as a coarsely engraved mi a for hundred. I am more inclined to read the first part as tis for 9 and the second part as a shortened form of tis in for 90, where the engraver ran out of space to finish the date. Either might be correct! 411. OTTOMAN EMPIRE: Mehmet II, , AV sultani (3.84g), Kostantiniye, AH882, A-1306, first year of issue, bold strike, choice au, RR $2,500-3, OTTOMAN EMPIRE: Mehmet II, , AV sultani (3.55g), Kostantiniye, AH883, A-1306, NP-80, bold strike, choice ef, R $1,800-2, DANISHMENDID: Malik Muhammad, , AE dirham (5.29g), ND, A-1238, Greek text only, which translates to Great King of the Land of the Romans on obverse, and Anatolia, Muhammad on reverse, f-vf, RR $ OTTOMAN EMPIRE: Selim I, , AV sultani (3.51g), Kostantiniye, AH918, A-1314, small scratch in obverse center, lovely even strike, almost perfectly centered, vf, RR $1,600-1, DANISHMENDID: Imad al-din Dhu l-nun, , AE dirham (6.59g), ND, A-1243, lion-rider right, holding sword above his head, all text in Arabic, pierced, decent strike, f-vf, R $ OTTOMAN EMPIRE: Süleyman I, , AV sultani (3.49g), Kostantiniye, AH926, A-1317, superb strike, nicely centered, without any weakness, ef $ DANISHMENDID: Nizam al-din Yaghi-Basan, , AE dirham (7.24g), ND, A-1245, bust right within a circle, surrounded by an Arabic text / 3-line Arabic text, crude f, R $ OTTOMAN EMPIRE: Süleyman I, , AV sultani (3.43g), Halab, AH926, A-1317, vf $ OTTOMAN EMPIRE: (82.47g), LOT of Ottoman akçes, from Murad III (reduced weight) to Ahmad I, i.e., about , about 240 pieces, some with legible mint names, mostly good to fine, total weight 2.65 ounces, total of ~240 coins $

39 Auction 12 Later Ottoman Empire 417. ALGIERS: Mahmud II, , AR 1/3 budju (3.29g), Jazayir, AH1231, KM-62, choice vf-ef $ EGYPT: Mahmud I, , AV zeri mahbub (2.58g), Misr, AH1143, KM-86, initial xii, lustrous ef-au $ ALGIERS: Mahmud II, , AV ¼ sultani (0.82g), Jazayir, AH1229, KM-63, twice pierced, unlisted date for this type, vf-ef, RR $ ALGIERS: Mahmud II, , AR ¼ budju (2.64g), AH1244, KM-67, vf-ef $ EGYPT: Ali Bey, , AR piastre (11.49g), Misr, AH1183, KM-117, believed to be the finest known example, couple minuscule scratches in obverse field, barely noticeable without a magnifier, vf-ef, RRR ex. Ken Bovenkamp Collection $6,000-7,000 Ali Bey Al-Kabir was originally a Mamluk soldier, he rose to prominence in 1768 when he rebelled against his Ottoman rulers making Egypt independent. His rule following the insubordination of his most trusted general, Abu al-dhahab, which led to Ali Bey s exile then death outside the walls of Cairo. Born in the region of Abkhazia in Georgia, Ali Bey was kidnapped and brought to Cairo in 1743 where he was sold into slavery. He was recruited into the Mamluk force in which he gradually rose in ranks and influence, winning the top office of sheikh al-balad (chief of the country) in ALGIERS: Mahmud II, , AR ¼ budju (2.47g), Jazayir, AH1245, KM-67, superb strike, rare in this quality, especially because this is a rare date for the type, unc, R $ EGYPT: Abdul Hamid I, , AV zeri mahbub (2.28g), Misr, AH1187 year 2, KM-128, official issue as an award piece or for jewelry, ef, R $ ALGIERS: Mahmud II, , AR 2 budju (19.72g), AH1238, KM-75, f $ EGYPT: Mustafa III, , AR para (0.58g), Misr, AH1115, KM-68, early type, struck at the beginning of his reign, before the adoption of modern milling machinery at the Egyptian mint, ef-au $ EGYPT: Selim III, , AR qirsh (12.50g), Misr, AH1203 year 16, KM-138, no weakness at all, perhaps the best-struck example of this type that I ve seen, ef-au, ex. Ken Bovenkamp Collection $ EGYPT: Ahmad III, , AV zeri mahbub (2.55g), Misr, AH1115, KM-86, without any initial, choice ef $

40 Islamic Coins 428. EGYPT: Selim III, , AR qirsh (11.72g), Misr, AH1203 year 16, KM-138, decent strike, minimal weakness, two small scratches in reverse field, strong vf ex. Ken Bovenkamp Collection $ EGYPT: Mahmud II, , AR 20 qirsh (27.74g), Misr, AH1223 year 29, KM-186, bold strike, choice vf, RR $2,500-2, EGYPT: Abdul Aziz, , AR 2½ qirsh, Misr, AH1277 year 9, KM-252, bold even strike, proof graded AU50 $ EGYPT: Selim III, , AR qirsh (11.79g), Misr, AH1203 year 16, KM-138, some weakness, above average strike, vf, ex. Ken Bovenkamp Collection $ EGYPT: Abdul Aziz, , AR 5 qirsh, Misr, AH1277 year 10, KM-254, pleasing strike, NGC graded AU55, S $ EGYPT: French Occupation, , AR para (0.30g), Misr, AH1203 year 13, KM-145, slight weakness, some luster, very nice example, au, S, ex. Ken Bovenkamp Collection $ EGYPT: French Occupation, , AR 5 para (1.62g), Misr, AH1203 year 13, KM-146, pierced, strong strike, ef, RRR, ex. Ken Bovenkamp Collection $ EGYPT: Abdul Aziz, , AR 10 qirsh, AH1277 year 4, KM-257, f $ EGYPT: Abdul Hamid II, , AV 5 qirsh, Misr, AH1293 year 5, KM-280, bold strike, rare in this quality, NGC graded MS64 $ EGYPT: French Occupation, , AR 20 para (5.79g), Misr, AH1203 year 13, KM-148, nice strike, no weakness, ef, RRR, ex. Lake Pearl Collection, Ken Bovenkamp Collection $2,400-2, EGYPT: Muhammad V, , AR 2 qirsh, Misr, AH1327 year 2, KM-307, brilliant white luster, NGC graded MS65 $ EGYPT: Mahmud II, , AE para (1.29g), AH1223 year 29, KM-164, crude vf ex. Ken Bovenkamp Collection $ IRAQ: Mahmud II, , AR piastre, AH1223 year 13, KM-53, slight oxidation on periphery, somewhat weak centers, ef $

41 Auction IRAQ: Saïd Mehmed Pasha, , AE 5 para (9.74g), Baghdad, AH1231, KM-88, with formal symbol instead of this name within the obverse field, pleasing f, R $ Issued by the Wali of the Ottoman Vilayet of Baghdad TUNIS: Mustafa III, , AR piastre (14.71g), Tunis, AH1185, KM-57, not the common date of the series (AH1186), cleaned vf, S $ ORAN: Carlos II, , AE 4 maravedis (6.39g), 16(91), Calico-897, struck at Madrid for use in the Spanish occupation of Oran in Algeria, f-vf, R $ TUNIS: Abdul Hamid I, , AR piastre (14.21g), Tunis, AH1199, KM-65, cleaned vf, S $ TRIPOLI: Selim III, , AR 10 para (3.29g), Tarabulus Gharb, AH1210, KM-61, flower above the obverse field, some weakness but a decent example overall, vf, R $ TUNIS: Abdul Hamid I, , AR piastre, AH1202, KM-65, vf $ TRIPOLI: Mahmud II, , BI 40 para (12.10g), Tarabulus Gharb, AH1223, KM-141, with Arabic letter B instead of regnal year on reverse, some weakness in center, pierced, nice strike, vf-ef, RRR $ Extremely rare variety, possibly unpublished TUNIS: Mahmud II, , BI 8 kharub, AH1242, KM-89 var., slightly uneven strike, vf $ TUNIS: Mahmud II, , BI piastre, Tunis, AH1251, KM-90, bold strike, traces of luster, choice ef $ TRIPOLI: Mahmud II, , BI 60 para, AH1223 year 20, KM-196, Cr-140, weak rims, vg $ TUNIS: Mustafa II, , AR nasri (0.48g), DM, KM-34, vf $

42 Islamic Coins 452. TUNIS: Mahmud II, , BI 2 piastres (23.41g), AH1246, KM-93, ef $ TUNIS: Muhammad al-sadiq Bey, , AE 100 piastres pattern, AH1281, KM-Pn12, pattern for the gold coinage of AH1281, lovely unc, RR $ TUNIS: Abdul Mecid, , AR piastre (11.32g), Tunis, AH1255, KM-96, one-year type, the last issue of this style, lightly cleaned vf, R $ TURKEY: Mustafa II, , AR kurush (18.73g), Erzurum, AH1106, KM-121.2, nice strike, with only some central weakness due to coarsely made planchet, vf, R $ TUNIS: Abdul Mecid, , AR 5 piastres, AH1271, KM-108, au $ TURKEY: Ahmad III, , AR ½ zolota (9.62g), Kostantiniye, AH1115, KM-150, with initial #4 (J or hard H) and Arabic letter I to the left at the bottom of the reverse, die-match rotated 90º, superb bold strike, choice ef, RR $ This initial is not reported for this denomination, though known for most other denominations of this sultan. It is reported neither in KM, nor in the 2010 catalog Ottoman Empire Coins, of Uslu, Beyazit & Kara TUNIS: Abdul Hamid I, , AR 4 kharub (0.71g), AH1274, KM-135, ef $ TUNIS: Abduz Aziz, , AE 8 kharub, AH1281, KM-159, choice au $ TURKEY: Abdul Hamid I, , AR 20 para (9.24g), Islambul, AH[11]87, KM-313.2, traces of original luster, lovely ef, R $ TUNIS: Abdul Hamid II, , AR 2 piastres (6.06g), AH1303, KM-207, ef $ TURKEY: Mustafa III, , AV 3 altin, Islambul, AH1171 year 9, KM-350, NP-609, holed (for use as an award or in jewelry), bold, well-centered strike, NGC graded au, R $

43 Auction TURKEY: Selim III, , AR 10 para (2.67g), AH1203 year 14, KM-492, vf-ef $ TURKEY: Abdul Aziz, , AV 500 kurush, Kostantiniye, AH1277 year 8, KM-694, never mounted or damaged, choice vf-ef $1,600-1, TURKEY: Mahmud II, , AR 2 kurush, AH1223 year 15, KM-576, au-unc $ TURKEY: Abdul Aziz, , AV 25 kurush, Kostantiniye, AH1277 year 11, KM-694, ef $ TURKEY: Murad V, 1876, AV 100 kurush, Kostantiniye, AH1293 year 1, KM-715, bold strike, some original luster, choice ef $ TURKEY: Abdul Mejid, , AR 10 kurush, Kostantiniye, AH1255 year 6, KM-674, au $ TURKEY: Abdul Hamid II, , AR 20 para, Kostantiniye, AH1293 year 4, KM-717, nice strike, pleasing vf, RR, ex. CNG auction 259, lot 508 $ Type struck only in years 1 & 4, of which year 4 is much rarer TURKEY: Abdul Mejid, , AR 20 kurush, Kostantiniye, AH1255 year 19, KM-676, key date for this denomination during this reign, f-vf, R, ex. CNG auction 259, lot 487 $ TURKEY: Abdul Hamid II, , AR 10 kurush, Kostantiniye, AH1293 year 3, KM-721, choice ef, ex. CNG auction 259, lot 500 $ TURKEY: Abdul Mejid, , AV 100 kurush, Edirne, AH1255 year 8, KM-682, city visit issue, one scratch on obverse, nice vf $ TURKEY: Abdul Hamid II, , AV 50 kurush, AH1293 year 3, KM-724, au, RR $1,400-1, TURKEY: Abdul Aziz, , AR 2 kurush, Kostantiniye, AH1277 year 5, KM-690, some light dirt, strong vf, R, ex. CNG auction 259, lot 495 $ TURKEY: Abdul Hamid II, , AR kurush, Kostantiniye, AH1293 year 34, KM-735, key date, nice vf, R, ex. CNG auction 259, lot 506 $

44 Islamic Coins 476. TURKEY: Abdul Hamid II, , AV 50 kurush, Kostantiniye, AH1293 year 18, KM-740, monnaie-de-luxe, mount removed, but mounting damage almost exclusively on the edge, ef $ TURKEY: Muhammad V, , AV 100 kurush, Bursa, AH1327 year 1, KM-789, city visit issue, choice au $ TURKEY: Muhammad V, , AV 100 kurush, Bursa, AH1327 year 1, KM-789, city visit issue, ef $ TURKEY: Abdul Hamid II, , AV 50 kurush, Kostantiniye, AH1293 year 25, KM-740, monnaie-de-luxe, minor trace of mount, only on the edge, nearly ef $ TURKEY: Muhammad V, , AV 100 kurush, Edirne, AH1327 year 2, KM-794, city visit issue, very light trace of mount, barely noticeable, only on the edge, ef $ TURKEY: Mehmet V, , AR 10 kurush, Kostantiniye, AH1327 year 5, KM-751, ef, ex. CNG auction 259, lot 575 $ TURKEY: Mehmet V, , AR 10 kurush, Kosova, AH1327 year 3, KM-798, citing visit issue, actually struck at the Ottoman mint in Istanbul ( Kostantiniye ), lovely vf, R $ TURKEY: Muhammad V, , AV 250 kurush, Kostantiniye, AH1327 year 1, KM-756, scarce date, 6878 mintage, light trace of mounting on edge, ef $900-1, TURKEY: Muhammad V, , AV 100 kurush, Kosova, AH1327 year 3, KM-800, city visit issue, never mounted, mintage of 750, bold vf-ef $ TURKEY: Muhammad V, , AV 250 kurush, Kostantiniye, AH1327 year 5, KM-757, monnaie-de-luxe, very small trace of mount at the top, nice vf-ef $950-1, TURKEY: Muhammad V, , AV 100 kurush, Manastir, AH1327 year 3, KM-806, city visit issue, very light trace of mount, only at the top of the edge, mintage of 750, nearly ef $ TURKEY: Muhammad V, , AV 50 kurush, Bursa, AH1327 year 1, KM-788, city visit issue, unc, RR $1,400-1,500 41

45 Auction TURKEY: Muhammad V, , AV 100 kurush, Salonika (Salanik), AH1327 year 3, KM-812, city visit issue, very light trace of mount, only at the top of the edge, mintage of 750, strong ef $ TURKEY: Muhammad VI, , AV 500 kurush, Kostantiniye, AH1336 year 1, KM-823, probably formerly in bezel, but not mounted, nearly ef $1,700-1, TURKEY: Mehmet VI, , AR 2 kurush, Kostantiniye, AH1336 year 1, KM-815, mount removed, damage only on the edge, vf $ TURKEY: Muhammad VI, , AV 500 kurush, Kostantiniye, AH1336 year 1, KM-823, very light trace of mount on edge, ef $1,700-1, TURKEY: Mehmet VI, , AR 20 kurush, Kostantiniye, AH1336 year 2, KM-818, key date, strong vf, ex. CNG auction 259, lot 515 $ TURKEY: Muhammad VI, , AV 25 kurush, Kostantiniye, AH1336 year 2, KM-819, choice au $ TURKEY: Muhammad VI, , AV 500 kurush, Kostantiniye, AH1336 year 3, KM-824, monnaie-de-luxe, mount removed, as virtually always, ef $2,200-2, TURKEY: Muhammad VI, , AV 50 kurush, Kostantiniye, AH1336 year 1, KM-820, choice au $ TURKEY: Muhammad VI, , AV 100 kurush, Kostantiniye, AH1336 year 2, KM-821, choice au $ TURKEY: Muhammad VI, , AV 250 kurush, Kostantiniye, AH1336 year 2, KM-827, monnaie-de-luxe, ex-bezel (barely noticeable), ef $1,200-1,400 42

46 498. TURKEY: Mehmet VI, , AV 250 kurush, Kostantiniye, AH1336 year 2, KM-827, mount expertly removed, vf, RR $1,000-1,200 Numismatic Literature for Sale - Auction Special TURKEY: Abdul Aziz, , AE souvenir medal (24.65g), Makka, ND, KM-, stylized inscriptions in Arabic & Ottoman Turkish, porous surfaces, bold strike, vf, RR $ Not a coin but a souvernir medal believed to have been sold to Muslims who completed the Hajj, the visit to Makka (Mecca). Even though the medal is inscribed fi darb makka, of being struck at Mecca, it was most likely produced at Istanbul or some other major city in either Turkey or Syria Album, Stephen, Checklist of Islamic Coins: 3rd Edition, Stephen Album, Santa Rosa, 2011, 3rd edition, Numbered list of coin-issuing Islamic rulers from c.652 to c.1890 by denomination and often by type; ±6000 listings. Brief introduction to Islamic coin collecting & short notes on coinage and standard references throughout. Bibliography with much background information. Six-level rarity guide. Includes North Africa, the Middle East, Anatolia & the Caucasus, and Central Asia, 324 pages, no plates, softcover Softcover Version This is the new version of the standard reference for Islamic coin types, $45 plus postage Album, Stephen, Checklist of Islamic Coins: 3rd Edition, Stephen Album, Santa Rosa, 2011, 324 pages, no plates, hardcover with gold inlay cover print, with dustjacket Hardcover Version This is the new version of the standard reference for Islamic coin types, $75 plus postage 43

47 Session B Friday, January 13, 2012, at 14:00 Early Iranian Dynasties 504. SAMANID: Nuh I, , AE fals (2.42g), Binkath, AH214, A-M1440, lovely example, ef, RR $ SAFFARID: Tahir al-tamimi, , AV fractional dinar (1.80g), Sijistan, AH354, A-1415, coarse inscriptions, bold strike, choice vf, S $ SAMANID: Ahmad b. Asad, , AE fals (2.33g), Samarqand, AH244, A-1440, some minor porosity on obverse, superb strike, without any weakness whatsoever, lovely vf, R $ Citing his son and successor Nasr I beneath the reverse field BANIJURID: Harb b. Sahlan, , AR dirham (2.96g), Andaraba, AH34x, A , citing the Samanid ruler Abd al-malik I as overlord, cleaned f-vf, RR $ SAMANID: Isma il I, , AE fals (3.39g), Samarqand, AH281, A-1444, lovely strike, rare date for this mint, vf $ SAMANID: Isma il I, , AE fals (2.44g), Samarqand, AH287, A-1444, nice strike, vf $ BANIJURID: Sahlan b. Maktum, , AR multiple dirham, Andaraba, AH367, A-A1440, 8.43g, citing the caliph al-muti (last recognized on Samanid coinage in this year) and the Samanid ruler Nuh III, Quran 9:33 in reverse margin, bold strike, ef, RR $ The final obverse field text is yathiqu billah, slightly misspelled SAMANID: Isma il I, , AE fals (2.88g), Samarqand, AH288, A-1444, nice strike, vf $ BANIJURID: Sahlan b. Maktum, , AR multiple dirham, Andaraba, AH378, A-A1440, SNAT-203/204, 7.28g, citing the Samanid overlord Nuh III, Qur an 9:34 in margin ( And there are those who bury gold and silver and spend it not in the way of Allah ), nice strike, some discoloration, ef, R $ SAMANID: Isma il I, , AE fals (3.61g), Usrushana, AH280, A-1444, very rare mint for this type, vf, RR $ Usrushana struck coins for Isma il only in AH

48 Auction SAMANID of Akhsikath: Ishaq b. Ahmad, , AE fals (2.71g), Akhsikath, AH284, A-B1477, nice strike, evenly worn, vg-f, RRR $ Ishaq sited with his personal name twice on reverse, once in field, once in margin, the latter with his patronymic SAMANID: Malik b. Shakartegin, , AE fals (2.49g), Ferghana, AH332, A-E1477, citing Malik without his patronymic, in the obverse margin after the mint name, also citing the main Samanid ruler Nuh II as his overlord, f, R $ SAMANID: Nasr II, , AV dinar (3.69g), Nishapur, AH321, A-1449, citing caliph al-qahir, vf-ef $ SAMANID: Abd al-malik I, , AR multiple dirham, NM, ND, A , SNAT-240/242, 6.74g, floral ornament at top of obverse & reverse outer margins, vf-ef, RRR $ SAMANID: Nasr II, , AV dinar (4.50g), Nishapur, AH322, A-1449, caliph al-qahir, choice ef $ SAMANID: Nasr II, , AE fals (1.88g), Bukhara, AH302, A-1452, bold strike, floral symbol above the obverse field, choice vf $ Both large and small fulus were struck at Bukhara in the early 300s, possibly single and double fulus. This is the small size SAMANID: Mansur I, , AR multiple dirham, NM, ND, A-1465, 7.73g, citing Fa iq atop obverse field, ruler without bin, neither die in SNAT, lustrous ef $ Cf. SNAT 1251 for an issue bearing the name of Fa iq struck at Warwarliz and dated AH SAMANID: Nasr II, , AE fals (3.41g), Nawkath-Ilaq, AH312, A-1452, very rare mint, repeated as just Ilaq atop the obverse field, vf, RR $ This piece shows that mint should correctly be read as Nawkath-Ilaq rather than the old interpretation as Tunkath-Ilak SAMANID: Mansur I, , AE fals (3.24g), Ferghana, AH358, A , broad flan, excellent strike, vf, RR $ The Samanid ruler Mansur b. Nuh is cited twice on the reverse. The obverse cites Ahmad b. Ali as al-hajib al-khalifa (without the I in khalifa) and his underling Abu Bakr al-darrab. Cf. Zeno for an example on which al-khalifa is correctly spelled SAMANID: Nasr II, , AE fals (3.30g), Nawkat Ilaq, AH312, A-1452, lovely strike, vf, RR $ The mint name Ilaq is also engraved at the top of the obverse field SAMANID: Nuh III, , AE fals (1.94g), Balkh, AH368, A-1471, interesting obverse design, with name Fa iq in central square, surrounded by the first portion of the kalima, variety not yet illustrated on Zeno.ru, nice f, RR $

49 521. SAMANID: Nuh III, , AE fals (1.79g), Bukhara, AH376, A-1471, citing an unknown official Sahl below the obverse field, vf, RR $ The letter waw after the number sitt ( 6") was added after the original cutting of the die QARAKHANID: Mansur b. Ahmad, , AE fals (2.32g), Ilaq, AH389, A-3429, Kochnev-73, in his own name mansur bin ahmad, citing Ahmad b. Ali as overlord, plus the name ba salih, pleasing vf, R $ SAMANIDS: Nasr II, , AV dinar (3.31g), al-muhammadiya, AH317, A-1449, lovely strike, crescent above obverse field, choice ef, R $ QARAKHANID: Mansur b. Ahmad, , AE fals (2.55g), Ilaq, AH389, A-3429, Kochnev-73, in his own name mansur bin ahmad, citing Ahmad b. Ali as overlord, plus the name ba salih, pleasing vf, R $ VOLGA BULGAR: Anonymous, ca , AR dirham (2.78g), al-shash, AH"317", A-Q1481, somewhat coarse calligraphy, with the center of the word sharik in the obverse field displaying a typical Volga Bulghar ornament attached, lovely vf, R $ QARAKHANID: Nasr b. Ali, , AE fals (3.09g), Ferghana, AH399, A-3303, Kochnev-209, lovely design, well-centered arrangement with broad outer blank margin, floral symbol above the obverse field, vf, RR $ The title Ilek appears in the 3rd line of the reverse field SU LUKIDS: Muhammad b. Ali, , AV dinar (3.14g), al-muhammadiya, AH(3)15, A-A1483, very clear mint & date, some weakness, ef, RR $ QARAKHANID: Nasr b. Ali, , AE fals (2.08g), Ferghana, AH399, A-3303, Kochnev-209, lovely design, well-centered arrangement with broad outer blank margin, no symbol above the obverse field, vf, RR $ QARAKHANID: Il-Kulug, fl. 1013, AE fals (2.46g), Kharashkath, AH404, A-3436, Kochnev-369b, citing Ahmad b. Ali as overlord, lovely strike, ef, RR $ QARAKHANID: Nasr b. Ali, , AE fals (2.57g), Ush, AH400, A-3303, Kochnev-215, very different calligraphic styles on obverse & reverse, f-vf, RR $ The rare mint Ush is now the city of Osh in Kyrgyzstan, very close to the border with Uzbekistan in the Ferghana Valley QARAKHANID: Mansur b. Ahmad, , AE fals (2.45g), Ilaq, AH388, A-3429, Kochnev-61, citing Ahmad b. Ali as overlord, plus the name Abu Salih, vf, R $ With the title dihqan al-jalil in the obverse center. 46

50 Auction QARAKHANID: Ahmad b. Ali, , AE fals (2.23g), Ferghana, AH384, A-3305, Kochnev-7, citing Nasr b. Ali as his overlord, minor weakness, mainly on reverse, probably mostly as struck, f-vf, RRR $ Ahmad b. Ali is noted only as Khumar-tegin on most fulus of 384 and some of 385, no longer thereafter. Nasr b. Ali also has the title Tungha-tegin on this piece QARAKHANID: Muhammad b. Ali, , AE fals (2.94g), Usrushana, AH404, A-3308, Kochnev-369, Muhammad is cited by his titles, including al-amir al-jalil al-mumakkan al-sa id abu l-mansur sana al-dawla yinaltegin, but without his actual name, lovely example, vf, RR $ QARAKHANID: Ahmad b. Ali, , AE fals (2.36g), Ilaq, AH404, A-3305, Kochnev-339, sword above and bow-and-arrow below the name sana al-dawla, filling the obverse field, lovely vf, RR $ Ahmad b. Ali is cited only as Qutb al-dawla below the reverse field. His overlord and brother Muhammad b. Ali is cited by his title Sana al-dawla both in the obverse field and in the reverse margin, with his additional title Yinal-Tegin, used only , added in the reverse margin QARAKHANID: Muhammad b. Ali, , AE fals (1.92g), al-shash, AH407, A-3308, Kochnev-473, with large fish in obverse center, some chipping at the edge, but overall a lovely specimen, perhaps the finest known, choice vf, RR $ Muhammad b. Ali was Ilak AH , and that title appears below the reverse field QARAKHANID: Muhammad b. Ali, , AE fals (3.02g), al-shash, AH407, A-3308, Kochnev-473, with large fish in obverse center, some weakness, clear mint & date, f-vf, RR $ Muhammad b. Ali was Ilek AH , and that title appears below the reverse field QARAKHANID: Salar b. Muhammad, 999, AE fals (2.81g), Ilaq, AH399, A-3431, Kochnev-207, with the kunya Abu Shuja and the title Dihqan al-jalil, citing Qutb al-dawla (Ahmad b. Ali) as overlord, some weakness, as always for this rare type, clear date, vf, RRR $ QARAKHANID: Bakr b. al-hasan, , AE fals (2.69g), Ilaq, AH393, A-3352, Kochnev-119, citing Qutb al-dawla Ahmad b. Ali as overlord, obverse in seal of Solomon, lovely strike, strong vf, RRR $ QARAKHANID: Muhammad b. Mansur, , AE fals (2.52g), Ilaq, AH392, A-3430, Kochnev-108, citing Ahmad b. Ali as overlord, plus the name ba salih, nice vf, R $ QARAKHANID: Ahmad b. Muhammad, 1020, AE fals (1.40g), Bukhara, AH411, A-3310, Kochnev-552, ruler cited as Ahmad b. Ilek, as his father, Muhammad b. Ali, was Ilek AH , vf, RR $ QARAKHANID: Muhammad b. Mansur, , AE fals (2.53g), Ilaq, AH392, A-3430, Kochnev-108, citing Ahmad b. Ali as overlord, plus the name ba salih, strong vf, R $

51 542. QARAKHANID: Ahmad b. al-hasan, , AE fals (3.29g), Kushani, AH413, A-3351, Kochnev-593, obverse has arslan khan in Uighur in the central field, in Arabic, together with his personal name ahmad bin al-hasan on the reverse, minor weakness, very nice example, vf, RRR $ BUWAYHID: Imad al-dawla Ali, , AR dirham (4.00g), Siraf, AH338, A-1540, Treadwell-Si338, nice strike for this scarce mint, vf, R $ Siraf was an important port city on the Persian Gulf during the 9th and 10th century, until severely damaged by an earthquake about 970. The modern town is known as Taheri, but the nearby old cite of Siraf and been recently developed, under the name Bandar-e Siraf, Port of Siraf QARAKHANID: Yusuf b. Ali, , AE fals (3.13g), Bukhara, AH(428), A-3350, Kochnev-824, sword and bow-and-arrow in obverse field, personal name Yusuf below reverse field, f $ BUWAYHID: Adud al-dawla, , AR dirham (3.10g), Siraf, AH340, A-1548, Treadwell-Si340a, without the laqab Adud al-dawla, vf, R $ QARAKHANID: Yusuf b. Ali, , AE fals (2.15g), Samarqand, AH421, A-3350A, Kochnev-703, with the ruler cited only as Arslan and Ilek, as he was ilek AH , f, R $ BUWAYHID: Adud al-dawla, , AR dirham (3.24g), Fasa, AH341, A , Treadwell-Fa341, some weakness, bold mint & date, vf-ef, R $ QARAKHANID: Muhammad b. Yusuf, , AR dirham (3.65g), al-shash, DM, A-3361A, Kochnev-741, ruler called muhammad bin qadr khaqan al-mashriq, the last word meaning the east, f-vf, RRR $ A most unusual type, with an elephant below the obverse field BUWAYHID: Adud al-dawla, , AR dirham (2.40g), Siraf, AH343, A , Treadwell-Si343, citing unknnown governor Husayn below reverse field, choice ef, R $ BUWAYHID: Adud al-dawla, , AR dirham (2.85g), Siraf, AH344, A , Treadwell-Si344, citing Husayn below reverse field, lovely strike, ef, R $ QARAKHANIDS: Nasr b. Ali, , AV dinar (4.27g), Nishapur, AH396, A-3301, full bold strike, some original luster, au, RR $1,300-1, BUWAYHID: Adud al-dawla, , AR dirham (3.36g), Siraf, AH345, A , Treadwell-Si345.5, citing Ubayd below reverse field, mint misspelled as siraaf with extra alif, nice vf-ef, RR $

52 Auction BUWAYHID: Adud al-dawla, , AR dirham (3.09g), Fasa, AH345, A , Treadwell-Fa, light weakness, date unknown to Treadwell, type as Fa342 of AH342, vf, RR $ BUWAYHID: Imad al-din Abu Kalinjar, , AR dirham (4.38g), Shiraz, AH433, A-1584, Treadwell-Sh433, same obverse die but different reverse die as Treadwell s illustrated specimen, ef, RR $ The ruler is entitled shahahshah al-mu azzam / malik al-muluk on the obverse, imad din Allah / wa ghiyath ibad Allah / wa yamin khilafat Allah on the reverse BUWAYHID: Adud al-dawla, , AR dirham (2.77g), Siraf, AH346, A , Treadwell-Si346, citing Ubayd below reverse field, lustrous ef, R $ JULANDID: Ridwan b. Ja far, , AR dirham (2.22g), Huzu, AH339, A-1586, weakness in centers, average quality, vf, RR $ Huzu was a small Iranian port city on the Persian Gulf, active as a mint city only during the AH330s-350s BUWAYHID: Adud al-dawla, , AR dirham (5.50g), Siraf, AH347, A , Treadwell-Si347a.2, J below obverse, F below reverse, unusually nice strike for this mint, lovely ef, R $ JULANDID: Ridwan b. Ja far, , AR dirham (2.88g), Huzu, AH340, A-1586, nice strike, vf, RR $ BUWAYHID: al-marzuban b. Adud al-dawla, , AV dinar (4.38g), Suq al-ahwaz, AH369, A-1567, nice strike, vf $ JULANDID: Ridwan b. Ja far, , AR dirham (3.50g), Huzu, AH341, A-1586, usual weakness, vf, RR $ BUWAYHID: Samsam al-dawla, , AR dirham (4.21g), Darabjird, AH383, A-1570, Treadwell-Da383, very rare mint, only year recorded for this mint & type, bold mint & date, vf, ex-mount, RRR $ JULANDID: Ridwan b. Ja far, , AR dirham (3.46g), Huzu, AH(34)1, A-1586, usual weakness, f-vf, RR $ JULANDID: Ridwan b. Ja far, , AR dirham (3.15g) (Huzu), AH3(4)4, A-1586, nice centers, weak margins, vf, RR $

53 564. JULANDID: Ridwan b. Ja far, , AR dirham (2.92g), Huzu, AH3xx, A-1586, crude vf, RR $ GHAZNAVID: Mahmud, , AR broad dirham (3.44g), Nishapur, AH398, A , lovely strike, well-centered, choice vf $ KAKWAYHID: Faramurz, , AV dinar (3.50g), Isbahan, AH435, A , without the word shams above the reverse field, choice au $ GREAT SELJUQ: Tughril Beg, , AV dinar (4.58g), Nishapur, AH449, A-1665, minimal weakness, nice strike, ef $ KAKWAYHID: Faramurz, , AV dinar (2.63g), Isbahan, AH435, A , without the word shams above the reverse field, au $ GREAT SELJUQ: Tughril Beg, , AV dinar (3.79g), Nishapur, AH453, A-1665, nice vf $ GHAZNAVID: Mahmud, , AV dinar (6.08g), Nishapur, AH398, A-1606, with triplet of pellets to right of lillah in upper reverse field, lovely vf $ Rare when this heavy, as most examples lie between 3.25g and about 5.5g. Very nice strike GREAT SELJUQ: Tughril Beg, , AV dinar (4.58g), Nishapur, AH438, A-1665, date incorrectly spelled, but can only be AH438, vf $ Ruler s titles are from the earliest portion of his reign, al-amir al-ajall tughril beg GREAT SELJUQ: Alp Arslan, , AV dinar (3.52g), al-basra, AH458, A-1670, unobtrusive mount mark at the rim, vf, RR $ GHAZNAVID: Mahmud, , AV dinar (3.18g), Herat, AH411, A-1607 $ GHAZNAVID: Mahmud, , AR dirham (4.23g), Nishapur, AH387, A-1604A, citing the Samanid Mansur II as overlord, the reverse field filled with the complete Qur an Verse 3:18, f-vf, RRR $ GREAT SELJUQ: Arslan Shah, at Marw, ca , AV dinar (6.36g), Marw, AH(4)66, A-B1679, with title Izz al-dawla, citing the Great Seljuq Malikshah I as overlord, somewhat debased gold, usual weakness, clear mint & date, vf, RR $

54 Auction 12 Atabeg & Contemporary Dynasties 576. GREAT SELJUQ: Malikshah I, , AV dinar (3.77g), Nishapur, AH470, A-1674, vf $ GREAT SELJUQ: Sanjar, as viceroy, , AV dinar (3.18g), Nishapur, DM, A , AGW oz, citing Abu Shuja Muhammad as overlord, slightly bent, vf $ ARTUQIDS OF AMID & KAYFA: Nur al-din Muhammad, , AE dirham (10.27g), NM, AH576, A , SS-10, enthroned figure under canopy, with two winged angels above, few minor spots, mainly on reverse, unusually well struck, lovely obverse & virtually completely legible reverse, vf, RR $ SELJUQ OF WESTERN IRAN: Sulayman Shah, as viceroy, , AV dinar (1.99g) (al-rayy), DM, A-1695, citing Sanjar as overlord, decent strike, vf, RR $ ARTUQIDS OF AMID & KAYFA: Nasir al-din Mahmud, , AE dirham (10.99g), al-hisn, AH610, A , SS-15, double-headed eagle with wings spread, plain circle reverse, clear mint & date, some weakness, but still very attractive, f-vf, R $ This is earliest Islamic coin to bear the date in numerals rather than words, although there are some earlier copper coins of the Christian Normans of Sicily written in Arabic with a date in numerals SELJUQ OF KIRMAN: Qawurd, , AR dirham (2.38g), Bardasir, AH450, A-1698, very rare mint for this series in silver, citing as overlord the Great Seljuq ruler Chaghri Beg, with his own name inscribed as qara-arslan khan with the title malik al-muluk, king of kings, vf, RRR $ ARTUQIDS OF MARDIN: Timurtash, , AE dirham (5.00g), AH54x, A , SS-24, late Roman style bust right with pseudo-latin inscription around, very rare in this quality, vf, R $ KHWARIZMSHAH: Muhammad, , AV dinar (3.74g), Badakhshan, AH(61)1, A-1712, very rare mint, with the mint name atop the obverse field, except for the last letter, which is at the bottom of the field, nice vf, RR $ The final digit of the date, ahad or ihda is clear in the reverse margin. Since Badakhshan was not taken by Muhammad until 610 or 611 and his reign ended in 617, the date must be ARTUQIDS OF MARDIN: Alpi, , AE dirham (7.29g), NM, ND, A , SS-27, Seleukid style diademed bust right, countermarked najm al-din, the laqab of Alpi, struck on unusually small flan, vf, R $ KHWARIZMSHAH: Muhammad, , AE broad dirham (4.84g), Tirmidh, AH615, A-A1724, good strike, a nice example, vf $ ARTUQIDS OF MARDIN: Artuq Arslan, , AE dirham (7.29g), NM, AH611, A , SS-40, wildhaired bust facing slightly left, lovely portrait, lovely vf $

55 587. ARTUQIDS OF MARDIN: Artuq Arslan, , AE dirham (5.50g), NM, AH6(18), A , SS-42, wildhaired bust facing slightly to the right, citing the Ayyubid ruler al-kamil Muhammad, nice portrait, attractive vf, R $ ZANGIDS OF AL-MAWSIL: Ghazi II, , AE dirham (11.24g), NM, AH572, A , facing bust with two angels above, boldly clear date, nice vf $ ARTUQIDS OF MARDIN: Artuq Arslan, , AR dirham (2.94g), Dunaysir, AH625, A , Izm-203, vf, R, ex. Eck Prud homme Collection $ ZANGIDS OF AL-MAWSIL: Mas ud II, , AE dirham (12.49g), al-mawsil, AH607, A-1867, SS-65, superb portrait for this type, one of the finest I ve ever seen, bold vf, R $ ZANGIDS OF SYRIA: Nur al-din Mahmud, , AE fals (4.31g), NM (Halab), ND, A-1850, SS-73, Byzantine type, but with Arabic legends, lovely light brown patina, attractive vf $ LU LU IDS: Badr al-din Lu lu, , AV dinar (5.41g), al-mawsil, AH646, A , AGW oz, citing the Ayyubid al-nasir Yusuf as overlord, date somewhat weak but very likely, about 15% flat strike, vf, R $ ZANGIDS OF SYRIA: al-salih Isma il, , AR dirham (2.88g), AH573, A-1852, lovely bold strike in superb calligraphy, ef, R $ ARTUQIDS OF MARDIN: Alpi, , AE dirham (7.31g), ND, A , SS-27, Seleukid style diademed bust left, with the ruler s laqab najm al-din engraved on the neck, coarse engraving for this type, choice vf $ ZANGIDS OF SYRIA: al-salih Isma il, , AE fals (3.18g), [Halab], ND, A , SS-77.7, 3-line text either side, without mint & date, lovely brown patina, very rare in this quality, choice vf, R $ LU LU IDS: Badr al-din Lu lu, , AE dirham (7.99g), al-mawsil, AH(631), A , SS-68, curly-haired head left within square, citing the Ayyubid overlords al-kamil of Cairo and al-ashraf of Mayyafariqin, vf $ ZANGIDS OF AL-MAWSIL: Mawdud, , AE dirham (11.82g), NM, AH555, A-1858, SS-59, facing bust with two angels above, without overlord, first year of type, pleasing vf $ LU LU IDS: Badr al-din Lu lu, , AE dirham (6.54g), al-mawsil, AH655, A , SS-71, seated figure holding crescent, without overlord, strong bold portrait, choice vf-ef, R $

56 Auction LU LU IDS: Badr al-din Lu lu, , AE dirham (8.07g), al-mawsil, AH655, A , SS-71, seated figure holding crescent, without overlord, strong bold portrait, choice vf, R $ ASSASSINS AT ALAMUT: Muhammad III, , AR fractional dirham (1.86g), NM, ND, A-1921A, inscribed mawlana al-a zam on obverse, ala al-dunya wa l-din on reverse, choice vf, RR $1,900-2, SALGHURID: Queen Abish bint Sa d, , AV dinar (4/21g) (Shiraz), DM, A , citing the Ilkhan ruler Abaqa as overlord, bold ef $ LU LU IDS: Badr al-din Lu lu, , AE dirham (7.58g), al-mawsil, AH656, A-1876, SS-72.2, full mint & date, lovely strike, choice vf, R $ This is one of the earliest types to have inscriptions in Persian as well as Arabic, the former padishah-e ruy-i zamin, emperor over the face of the earth, likely a title of Chinese origin ZANGIDS OF SINJAR: Qutb al-din Muhammad, , AE dirham (13.99g), Sinjar, AE606, A , double-headed eagle, citing Ayyubid al- Adil Abu Bakr as overlord, lovely image, vf, R $ ATABEG OF SHABANKARA (FADLUYID): Baha al-din Isma il b. Muhammad, fl. 1282, AV dinar (4.62g), NM, ND, A-H1941, Isma il was vassal under the Mongols, and his dinars cite the Ilkhan ruler Abaqa as his overlord, ef, RRR $10,000-14,000 The Ilkhan Mongols allowed several local Iranian dynasties to continue to rule as subordinates after the Ilkhan conquest of the region. Coins were struck by the Qutlughkhanids of Kirman, Salghurids of Shiraz, Atabeks of Yazd, and Fadluyids of Shabankara, always citing the current Ilkhan as overlord. Either 3 or 4 specimens of the Fadluyid ruler Isma il were discovered in an Ilkhan gold hoard that was marketed in the late 1980s, and it appears that none have appeared ever since. Although it is possible that either a mint or date appears in the marginal inscriptions (almost completely off flan), neither is discernible on all known examples. Shabankara (Shabankareh) was a town located about 40 miles northwest of Darab (Darabjird), and was also the name of the provincial district. The town still exists, under the name of Eij, formerly also the site of a military fortress, now just a village on a main highway. The modern Shabankareh town & district is located south of Shiraz and should not be confused with the medieval Shabankara ZANGIDS OF AL-JAZIRA: Sanjarshah, , AE dirham (14.13g), NM, AH585, A-1882, SS-85, facing bust, nice strike, vf, S $ QALHATI AMIR: Turanshah II, , AV ½ dinar (1.24g), Jarun, AH844, A-1942, mint name in mihrab on obverse, fi sana 844 on reverse, struck with deteriorating dies, vf-ef, R $ QALHATI AMIR: Turanshah II, , AV ½ dinar (1.27g), Jarun, AH84x, A-1942, mint name in mihrab on obverse, fi sana 84x on reverse, vf-ef, R $ BEGTEGINIDS: Kökburi, , AE dirham (9.43g), [Irbil], ND, A , enthroned crowned facing figure, some inactive corrosion spots, vf, RR $ Overstruck on type # (SS-31) of the Artuqid ruler, Il-Ghazi II. This type was likely struck at Irbil, circa AH

57 Mongol Dynasties 609. GREAT MONGOLS: Chingiz Khan, , AE jital (4.05g), Badakhshan, ND, A-B1972, Tye-325var, excellent strike, fully legible, with traces of original silver-wash, vf, R $ CHAGHATAYID KHANS: temp. Alughu, , AR dirham (1.94g), al-urdu al-a zam, AH662, A-1983, somewhat blundered date, as usual, three pellets below Allah, f-vf, R $ Pulad was located in what is now the northwestern corner of the Chinese province of Xinjiang GREAT MONGOLS: Chingiz Khan, , AE jital (3.49g), NM, ND, A-B1973, Tye-332, both sides have text in plain square, nice vf, RR $ CHAGHATAYID KHANS: Tuqa Timur, , AR dirham (1.90g), Taraz, AH677, A-1985, with the f-shape tamgha in the center on both sides, date in numerals, f-vf, RRR $ GREAT MONGOLS: Ögedei, , AE broad dirham (4.24g), Samarqand, DM, A-N1974, f-vf $ The text is be-samarqand o navahi-ye in shahh har ke / nagirad konah kar bovad, in Samarqand and the environs of this city he who does not accept [these coins] is a criminal. Known dated 630 & CHAGHATAYID KHANS: Khutlugh Khwaja, , AE jital (3.62g), [Ghazna], ND, A-A1987.4, trilingual type, adl in Arabic in obverse center, surrounded by Nagari inscription, Uighur inscription on reverse, lovely bold strike, choice vf, RR $ The word normally interpreted as adl is perhaps actually a heavily stylized Arabic mint name, Ghazna GREAT MONGOLS: Möngke, , AE jital (4.02g), NM, ND, A-1978Avar, Tye-339var, qa an al- adil on obverse, possibly with one more word below but off flan on this piece, la ilah illa / Allah muhammad / rasul Allah on reverse, vf, RR $ Assigned by style & fabric to Nimruz mint in the Sijistan region. Appears to be an unpublished variety, with the full kalima on reverse. Very likely an earlier issue, perhaps during the time of Ögedei ( ) CHAGHATAYID KHANS: Buyan Quli Khan, , AR quhistani dinar (5.08g), Junabadh, AH757, A-2010, boldly clear mint & date, nice strike, strong vf, RR $ Junabadh is now Gonabad in Khorasan province GREAT MONGOLS: Möngke, , AE jital (3.84g), NM, ND, A-1978A, Tye-339var, qa an al- adil on obverse, Allah / muhammad / rasul on reverse, vf, R $ Assigned by style & fabric to Nimruz mint GOLDEN HORDE: Anonymous anepigraphic, ca. 1270s-1310s, AR dirham (1.25g), [Bulghar], ND, A-A2020, Singatullina-161, tamgha surrounded by about 19 pellets, all in plain circle / 6-petal flower, each petal filled with 4 pellets, slight weakness, nice vf, RRR $ CHAGHATAYID KHANS: Anonymous, ca. 1260, AE fals (3.01g), Pulad, A-1984Y, with fylfot in obverse center, mint name in marginal text around, tamgha in reverse center, date uncertain, f-vf, RRR $ Zeno (this piece) GOLDEN HORDE: Toda Mangu, , AR dirham (1.65g), Qrim, AH683, A , tamga in central circle on obverse, slightly double-struck, strong strike, bold mint & date on reverse, choice ef, RR $

58 Auction GOLDEN HORDE: Toda Mangu, , AR dirham (1.41g), Qrim, AH683, A , tamga in central circle on obverse, slightly double-struck, strong strike, bold mint & date on reverse, decent strike, ef, RR $ ILKHAN: Ghazan Mahmud, AR dirham (2.21g), Konya, AH699, A-2175, Diler-291, superb strike, very rare subtype, ef, RR $ The obvesre text is khan-e a zam-e qazan / sultan mahmud / khalad Allah sultanahu, with the mint name below. This rare type has been assigned to the Karaman Beylik, and may have been struck for several year with frozen date GOLDEN HORDE: Töle Buqa, , AR dirham (1.59g), Qrim, ND, A-2022A, ruler s name in Uighur on obverse, lion & mint name on reverse, ef, RR $ GOLDEN HORDE: Töle Buqa, , AR dirham (1.67g), Qrim, AH686, A , ruler s name in Arabic, tamgha in hexagram on reverse, lovely strike, ef-au, RR $ ILKHAN: Hulagu, , AR dirham (2.68g), Urmiya, AH669, A , excellent strike, perhaps best I ve seen for this mint, vf, RR $ This mint name has often been misread as al-hilla in south central Iraq. No coins of this type were ever struck at al-hilla. Urmiya is in the Iranian province of West Azerbaijan, and was known as Reza iyeh during the Pahlavi years ( ) GOLDEN HORDE: Töle Buqa, , AR dirham (1.61g), Qrim, AH686, A , ruler s name in Arabic, tamgha in hexagram on reverse, lovely strike, choice ef, RR $ ILKHAN: Arghun, , AR ½ dirham (1.18g) (Mardin), AH68x, A-2147, bold strike, the word hijri follows the date, partly visible on this example, lovely ef, R $ GOLDEN HORDE: Jani Beg, , AR 4 dirhams (2.54g), Bazar, ND, A-2029, struck at or near Astarabad by the local ruler, Amir Wali, crude vf, S $ ILKHAN: Arghun, , AR dirham (2.31g), Tiflis, AH685, A , vf $ Christian type, with reverse inscribed in Arabic, bism al-ab wa l-ibn wa ruh al-quds, alah wahid, in the name of the father, the son, and the holy spirit, one God. Cross follows the word wahid GOLDEN HORDE: Murid Khan, , AE pul, Gulistan, AH764, A-2040A, anonymous, assigned to Murid as all silver coins of Gulistan 764 bear his name, vf, S $ ILKHAN: Gaykhatu, , AV dinar (3.83g), MM, AH694, A , probably not Tabriz, but mint largely off flan, ef $ GOLDEN HORDE: Dawlat Birdi Khan, , AR dirham, NM, ND, A-2059C, both sides in lozenge, crude vf $ Latin legend and arms of Genoa on obverse, Arabic inscription & tamgha on reverse ILKHAN: Gaykhatu, , AR dirham (2.26g), (Tiflis), DM, A-2160, narrow flan, as is common for this type, star left of the cross in the reverse field, vf, S $

59 634. ILKHAN: Gaykhatu, , AR dirham (2.00g), (Tiflis), ND, A-2160, star to left of the cross in the obverse field, vf, R $ ILKHAN: Abu Sa id, , AR 2 dirhams (2.61g), Niksar, ND, A , rare central Anatolian mint, ef, R $ This type usually has a blundered date. Niksar was formerly interpreted as Bikbik ILKHAN: Baydu, 1295, AV dinar (4.14g), Tabriz, AH(694), A-2164, bold mint name, some flatness, ef-au, S $ ILKHAN: Muhammad Khan, , AE fals (1.45g), NM, ND, A-A2231, lion walking right, sun above, f, R $ ILKHAN: Uljaytu, , AR 6 dirhams, Jajerm, AH71x, A-2187, type C, slightly off center strike, some minor weakness of strike, still quite lovely, ef $ ILKHAN: Sulayman, , AR 1 dirham (0.57g), Sultaniya, AH744, A-2255A, type E, date carelessly engraved, but likely intended for 744, as type E used only , f-vf, RRR $ First reported example of the single dirham for type E of Sulayman ILKHAN: Abu Sa id, , AR 2 dirhams (3.44g), Bakuh, AH720, A , some light adhesion, mostly on reverse, very clear mint & date, vf, RR $ Bakuh, now Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, was a very rare mint under the Ilkhans, unlisted by Diler, though several specimens exist at Tübingen JALAYRIDS: Shaykh Uways I, , AR dirham (2.07g), Wastan, AH7(6)6, A , rare eastern Anatolian mint, now known as Gevash, a small city on Lake Van in eastern Turkey, choice vf, R $ Timurid Dynasty 644. TIMURID: Ulugh Beg I, , AR tanka (5.17g), Sabzawar, ND, A , obverse text in Arabic, vf, R $ ILKHAN: Abu Sa id, , AR 6 dirhams (8.51g), Jajerm, Khani 33, A-2217, lovely strike without any weakness, vf $ TIMURID: Abd Allah, , AR tanka (5.07g), Samarqand, AH855, A-2415, nice strike, vf, R $ ILKHAN: Abu Sa id, , AR 2 dirhams (2.83g), Sivas, Khani 34, A , type H, superb specimen, with very pleasing toning as well, choice ef, R $ All type H coins bearing the Khani year 34 are rare TIMURID: Sultan Husayn, , AR ¼ tanka (1.04g), Nimruz, ND, A , light porosity, lovely strike from special dies for the fractional denomination, vf-ef, RR $

60 Auction TIMURID (MUGHAL): Muhammad Humayun, , AR shahrukhi (4.73g), Agra, ND, A-B2464, some weakness on reverse die (not the coin), superb obverse, very rare in this quality, ef-au $ SAFAVID: Isma il I, , AR shahi (9.31g), Ganja, AH916, A-2576, mint name in reverse center, date at left edge of obverse, usual weakness, vf $ TIMURID (MUGHAL): Muhammad Humayun, , AR light shahrukhi (3.88g), Urdu, AH952, A-G2464, overstruck on Kamran, Qandahar, date obscured by the countermark, type #I2464.2, apparently unpublished and of the highest rarity, vf, RRR $ Humayun declared his independence in Qandahar, probably early 952 or very late in 951, and resumed his attack against Kamran, who was still ruling in Kabul. However, Humayun s siege of Kabul proved a dismal failure, and Kamran retook Qandahar as well, either very late in 952 or in 953. Given the chronology of the year AH952, this shahrukhi is very likely an issue of Humayun rather than Kamran SAFAVID: Isma il I, , AR shahi (9.21g), Kan, ND, A-2576, extremely rare mint in northern Iran, some weakness, but mint name boldly clear, vf, RRR $ Thus mint is known only for Isma il I, and has previously been reported only for a coin of about 3.3g, type #2586T, a local tanka of the Gilan region. The present city of Kan is now an inner suburb of Tehran, but there was also a town supposedly named Kan or Kann in Gilan SAFAVID: Isma il I, , AR tanka (3.47g), Ruyan, ND, A-2586, very rare mint, f-vf $ TIMURID (MUGHAL): Muhammad Humayun, , AR shahrukhi (4.64g), Qandahar, DM, A-E2464, muling of two reverse dies, vf, RRR $ Struck by Muhammad during his brief period recognizing the Safavid ruler Tahmasp I in hopes of regaining his power ( / ) with the Shi ite kalima. Iranian Dynasties 655. SAFAVID: Isma il II, , AR 2 shahi (4.51g), Fuman, ND, A-2613, obverse of Fuman muled with obverse die of type #2618, type A of his successor Muhammad Khudabandah, usual weakness, vf, RR $ Fuman was located about 15 miles southwest of Rasht, but a most remarkable and apparently unpublished muling. It has been suggested that Fuman may have served as the summer administrative center for Rasht, as it is located in the cooler mountainous region nearby SAFAVID: Isma il I, , AV ashrafi (3.41g), Mardin, ND, A-2569, die break in obverse center, vf-ef $ SAFAVID: Isma il II, , AR 2 shahi (4.75g), Fuman, ND, A-2613, rare mint, located about 15 miles southwest of Rasht, nice vf, R $ SAFAVID: Isma il I, , AR shahi (9.18g), Astarabad, ND, A-2576, special type, with five horizontal panels of text on the obverse, finest calligraphy, some weakness in the center, but fully legible, vf, RRR $ SAFAVID: Isma il II, , AR 2 shahi (4.62g), Qazwin, AH(9)85, A-2613, mint given with epithet al-muwahhidin, bold strike, nice vf, S $

61 658. SAFAVID: Muhammad Khudabandah, , AR 2 shahi (4.61g), Astarabad, AH988, A-2620, broad flan, typical only for this mint, obverse off center, excellent strike, lovely vf, R $ SAFAVID: Sulayman I, , AR 10 shahi (17.59g), Isfahan, AH1087, A-2658, a presentation type with the lengthy couplet of type D, mount removed as almost always, lovely vf, R $ My apologies for having misidentified #2658 as type A in the Checklist it is clearly type D SAFAVID: Muhammad Khudabandah, , AR shahi (2.32g), Urdu, AH988, A-2621, struck at the military mint, vf, RR $ SAFAVID: Abbas I, , AV 2 mithqal (9.27g), Urdu, ND, A-2626, AGW oz, f-vf, RR $ SAFAVID: Sultan Husayn, , AR 2 shahi (3.67g), Isfahan, AH1115, A-2675, type B, special strike for presentation purposes, superb perfect strike, bold au, RR $ This type is extremely well-centered, especially on the obverse, without a trace of weakness. Regular circulation examples are usually carelessly struck, never well-centered and almost always with some weakness SAFAVID: Safi I, , AR abbasi (7.6g), Tabriz, AH1038, A , first issue, with ruler entitled bande-ye shah-e velayat, vf, R $ SAFAVID: Safi I, , AR abbasi (7.78g), Shushtar, AH1042, A , very scarce mint, choice vf $ SAFAVID: Sultan Husayn, , AR 2 shahi (3.65g), Isfahan, AH1114, A-2675, type B, special strike for presentation purposes, mount removed, but the damage from the former mount is very minimal, choice vf, RR $ This type is extremely well-centered, especially on the obverse, without a trace of weakness. Regular circulation examples are usually carelessly struck, never well-centered and almost always with some weakness SAFAVID: Abbas II, , AR abbasi (7.60g), Ardabil, AH1053, A-2642, rare mint, nice even strike, vf, R $ SAFAVID: Sultan Husayn, , AR rectangular 5 shahi (8.57g), Iravan, AH(11)25, A , pleasing strike, nice vf, R $ SAFAVID: Abbas II, , AR abbasi (7.36g), Ardabil, AH1056, A-2646, rare mint, ef $ SAFAVID: Sultan Husayn, , AR rectangular 5 shahi (8.69g), Tabriz, AH1129, A , mint & date in central cartouche, superb strike, choice ef $ SAFAVID: Sultan Husayn, , AR rectangular 5 shahi (8.66g), Tabriz, AH1129, A , mint & date in central cartouche, nice strike, ef $

62 Auction SAFAVID: Sultan Husayn, , AR rectangular 2 shahi (3.43g), Isfahan, AH1127, A-2679, lovely strike, bold ef, R $ Lot 677: If this type is indeed a panjshahi, it is struck to a standard of one toman equal to about nokhod. The concurrent use of divergent standards is most unusual, but so were circumstances during the Afghan occupation SAFAVID: Sultan Husayn, , AR rectangular 2 shahi (3.49g), Isfahan, AH1127, A-2679, lovely bold strike, ef, R $ HOTAKI: Ashraf, , AR abbasi (4.36g), Isfahan, AH1340//1137, A-2721, the year 1340 is an engraver s error for 1140, 1137 on the reverse, lovely strike, ef, R $ SAFAVID: Sultan Husayn, , AR 2 shahi (3.46g), Tabriz, AH1129, A-2680, type C, struck primarily for presentation purposes, ef, RR $ AFSHARID: Nadir Shah, , AE fals (17.34g), Bhakkar, AH1156, A-D2756, slightly porous surfaces, fully clear name, mint & date, f, RR $ SAFAVID: Sultan Husayn, , AR abbasi (5.40g), Iravan, AH1131, A , with cross-in-circle below the date on the obverse, vf-ef, RR $ An intriguing article regarding this symbol was written by Pahglava, Turkia and Apokyan and published in the ONS Newletter no. 202 (2010) ZAND: Karim Khan, , AV ¼ mohur (2.74g), Isfahan, AH118x, A-2791, KM-525.1, ef $ ZAND: Karim Khan, , AR rupi of 10 shahi (11.09g), Mazandaran, DM (AH ), A-2793, KM-512.2, boldly struck, date off flan, ef, S $ SAFAVID: Tahmasp II, , AV ashrafi (3.44g), Isfahan, AH114x, A-2688, struck after the reconquest of Isfahan in AH1142, thus dated , f $ ZAND: Karim Khan, , AR double abbasi, Shiraz, AH1182, A-2796, fabulous strike, almost perfect, very rarely seen this nice, choice ef $ SAFAVID: Abbas III, , AR abbasi (5.36g), Rasht, AH1145, A-2694, superb strike, almost perfectly centered, amongst the finest I have seen, attractive toning, ef-au, R $ ZAND: Sadiq Khan, , AR 4/5 rupi (9.18g), Mazandaran, AH1194, A-2813, the date is below the reverse, with the 9 retrograde, lovely vf-ef, RR $ During the short reign of Sadiq Khan, this denomination was struck only at the Mazandaran mint HOTAKI: Mahmud Shah, , AR 5 shahi (7.25g), Isfahan, AH1136, A-2715, ef $

63 684. ZAND REBELS: Hedayat Allah, , AR 1/3 rupi (3.07g), Rasht, AH"1020" (for 1200), A-F2826, mount removed, scraped around the edge from its previous mounting, vf, RRR $ With evocation ya karim. Karim was already dead for seven years, hence the evocation no longer refers to the present ruler! Hedayat Allah was one of several rebels in various parts of Iran fighting for power during the chaotic period during the struggles between the declining Zand and rising Qajars QAJAR: Fath Ali Shah, , AV toman (6.10g), Yazd, AH1217, A-2860C, type S2, dated on reverse only, lovely broad strike, au, R $ QAJAR: Fath Ali Shah, , AV toman (6.09g), Tehran, AH1219, A-C2860, type S2, nice strike, tiny testmark from use in India, vf-ef, RR $ QAJAR: Muhammad Hasan Khan, , AV ¼ mohur (3.64g), Isfahan, AH1167, A-2826, KM-505.1, mint epithet Dar al-saltana, ef, RRR $ QAJAR: Fath Ali Shah, , AV toman (6.15g), Rasht, AH1213, A-2859, KM-739, type S1, both obverse & reverse fields enclosed within an ornamental octogram, au, RR $ QAJAR: Fath Ali Shah, , AV toman (6.16g), Yazd, AH1220, A-C2860, type S2, nice strike, tiny testmark from use in India, ef, RR $ QAJAR: Fath Ali Shah, , AV toman (6.11g), Isfahan, AH1213, A-2859, KM-739, type S1, dated on obverse only, reverse within ornate frame, ef-au, R $ QAJAR: Fath Ali Shah, , AV toman (5.69g), Shiraz, AH1221//1221, A-2860F, KM-741, type T1, superb example, au, RR $ It is now estimated that the recent early gold hoard of Fath Ali Shah contained perhaps examples of this type, mostly Shiraz The two examples listed here are amongst the best dozen examples, especially this piece QAJAR: Fath Ali Shah, , AV toman (6.12g), Mazandaran, AH1216//1216, A-2859, KM-739, type S1, lovely strike for this mint, au, R $ QAJAR: Fath Ali Shah, , AV toman (5.71g), Shiraz, AH1221//122(1), A-2860F, KM-741, type T1, full strike without any weakness, au, RR $ Obverse style similar to silver type A, reverse similar to silver type B, a combination unknown for silver coins. Type T1 is stylistically identical to type S2, but struck to a reduced weight, lowered from about 6.14g (32 nokhod) to 5.76g (30 nokhod) QAJAR: Fath Ali Shah, , AV toman (6.10g), Tehran, ND, A-2859, KM-739, type S1, ef, R $ This is clearly undated, not date off flan, on both sides. The obverse date has been replaced by two pellets, and the space for the reverse date is emply. Truly undated examples of Fath Ali s gold coins are rare QAJAR: Fath Ali Shah, , AV toman (4.57g), Isfahan, AH1238, A-2865, minor weakness, not from the great hoard of the 1960s, which terminated in the year AH1235, vf-ef $

64 Auction QAJAR: Fath Ali Shah, , AV toman (4.57g), Shiraz, AH1233, A-2865, date weak but certain, some weakness, vf-ef $ QAJAR: Nasir al-din Shah, , AV toman (3.40g), Mashhad-i Muqaddas, AH1279, A-2921, 8 stars in outer margin on both obverse & reverse, small testmark from use in India, bold strike, ef $ QAJAR: Fath Ali Shah, , AR ¼ riyal (2.59g), Kashan, ND, A-2882, KM-, struck with broad dies, probably intended for the full riyal, on very thick narrow flan, vf, RR $ QAJAR: Nasir al-din Shah, , AV toman (3.42g), Tehran, AH1281, A-2921, one testmark from use in India, lovely well-centered strike, ef $ QAJAR: Fath Ali Shah, , AR 1/5 riyal (1.84g), Tehran, AH1237, A-2891, superb strike, choice au, RRR $ Struck accurately to the denomination of 1/5 riyal, unlike the Yazd examples. Tehran is much rarer than Yazd QAJAR: Nasir al-din Shah, , AV toman (3.32g), Rasht, AH1269, A-2921, plain outer margin / 8-petal flower within circle, small testmark from use in India, lovely strike, attractive vf $ QAJAR: Nasir al-din Shah, , AR 2 qirans (9.72g), Tabriz, AH1293, A-2938J, with broad blank margins on carefully shaped planchets, ef-au $ Produced only for presentation purposes, with special royal titulature in the lower section of the obverse, khusro-ye sahebqeran. Previously reported only for the year AH1294. Caucasian Dynasties 700. QAJAR: Nasir al-din Shah, , AV toman (3.32g), Tabriz, AH1271, A-2921, lovely strike, ef $ GEORGIA: Giorgi III, , AE fals (2.6g), NM, ND, Kap-55, Georgian text around complex ornamental center on both sides, f, R $ QAJAR: Nasir al-din Shah, , AV toman (3.34g), Tabriz, AH1271, A-2921, tiny testmark from use in India, broad flan, vf-ef $ SHIRVAN: Qasim Khan, , AR abbasi (2.57g), Shimakhi, AH1204, A-2946, excellent strike for this type, vf-ef, R $ The Russians first entered Shirvan in 1723, but soon retired leaving it to Ottomans who possessed it in The Shirvan Khanate was finally annexed by Russia in QAJAR: Nasir al-din Shah, , AV toman (3.42g), Tabaristan, AH1273, A-2921, floral outer margin / 8-petal flower, small testmark from use in India, vf $

65 Central Asian Dynasties 714. DURRANI: Ahmad Shah, , AV mohur (10.98g), Mashhad, ND, A-3090, bold strike, vf-ef, S $ Truly undated, not date off flan SHAYBANID: Muhammad Shaybani, , AR tanka (5.18g), Marw, ND, A , bold mint, clearly undated, mint name near bottom rim on obverse, lovely strike, vf, R $ DURRANI: Ahmad Shah, , AR rupee (11.50g), Mashhad, AH1181, A-3092, extremely rare date for Mashhad, superb ef, RRR $ SHAYBANID: Abd Allah I, , AR tanka (4.59g), Balkh, AH947, A-2985, nice strike, clear mint & date, vf, RR $ SHAYBANID: Abd Allah II, , AV ¼ mithqal (0.93g), NM, AH99x, A-2994, date must be either 992, 993 or 994, ef, S $ Believed to have been struck in Badakhshan DURRANI: Ahmad Shah, , AR rupee (11.46g), Multan, AH1167 year 7, A-3092, KM-643, superb strike, well centered, choice ef-au $ JANID: Abd al-mu min Khan, , AV tilla (4.65g), NM, AH(116)2, A-3024, some weakness, as usual for the extremely rare tillas of this short reign (AH ). The final 2 of the date is very clear at the top of the obverse, vf, RRR $750-1,000 Afghan Dynasties 717. DURRANI: Ahmad Shah, , AR rupee (11.49g), Kabul, AH1170, A-3092, KM-423, Whitehead-180/181, one small testmark, superb bold strike, choice ef, RR $ The mint epithet is divided with the word dar at the top, used only in AH Since there is no number to the right of the number 7, the date must be AH1170. The AH date appears also to the left of the obverse of some specimens dated AH1170, apparently never on those dated DURRANI: Ahmad Shah, , AV mohur (10.82g), Shahjahanabad (Delhi), AH1174 year 13, A-3090, KM-765, nice strike, vf, R $950-1, DURRANI: Ahmad Shah, , AR rupee (11.48g), Derajat, year 11, A-3092, KM-348.1, struck from very coarsely engraved dies, without the Hijri year, vf-ef, R $ DURRANI: Ahmad Shah, , AV mohur (10.87g), Shahjahanabad (Delhi), AH1174 year 14, A-3090, KM-765, superb strike, one of the finest I have seen, choice ef-au, R $1,300-1, DURRANI: Ahmad Shah, , AR rupee (11.38g), Dera, year 7, A-3092, KM-A313, struck from very coarsely engraved dies, without the Hijri year, which would appear in the obverse center, vf-ef, R $ There are many versions of the coarse calligraphy rupees of Dera and Derajat during the middle years of Ahmad Shah s reign, together with finely engraved examples. 62

66 Auction DURRANI: Ahmad Shah, , AR rupee (11.47g), Dera, AH1167 year 7, A-3092, KM-A313, lovely vf-ef, R $ DURRANI: Shah Zaman, , AV mohur (10.86g), Herat, AH1214//1214, A-3106, KM-389, minor nick near the edge, otherwise lovely, bold strike, bold vf-ef, RR $1,200-1, DURRANI: Ahmad Shah, , AR rupee (11.45g), Kabul, AH(11)61 year one, A-3092, KM-423, Whitehead-176, with the mint epithet Dar al-mulk, used by earlier rulers and by Ahmad Shah only briefly, then changed to Dar al-saltana during his 3rd or 4th year of reign, vf, RR $ The obverse legend is divided into just three horizontal lines of text, rather than the common four-line division DURRANI: Shah Zaman, , AR rupee (11.52g), Peshawar, AH1216 year 8, A-3108A, KM-713, with extra poetic couplet around the obverse, mostly visit, some weakness near the edge, but better centered than usual, ef, R $ DURRANI: Ahmad Shah, , AR rupee (11.18g), Sahrind, year 15, A-3092, KM-753, nice strike for this mint, vf, RR $ DURRANI: Shah Zaman, , AR rupee, Ahmadshahi, AH1207 year 12 (for 21), A-3108, KM-133 var., struck with a reused die of Taimur Shah with his regnal year, ef $ DURRANI: Ahmad Shah, , AR rupee (11.53g), Mashhad, AH(116)8 year 8, A-3092, KM-638, lovely strike, broad flan, choice vf $ DURRANI: Shah Zaman, , AR rupee (10.92g), Derajat, AH1212, A-3108, KM-368, superb strike, with the Arabic word hu in the reverse center, ef $ DURRANI: Shah Zaman, , AR rupee (11.36g), Mashhad, AH1214, A-3108, lovely strike, far nicer than usual, vf-ef, RR $ DURRANI: Ahmad Shah, , AR nazarana rupee (9.13g), Shahjahanabad, AH1173 year 14, A-3092A, KM-764, an award medallic piece in honor of the brief Durrani conquest of Delhi, mount removed as virtually always, vf, RRR $ DURRANI: Shah Zaman, , AR rupee (11.52g), Peshawar, AH1215 year 8, A-3108A, KM-713, with extra couplet around the obverse margin, almost completely legible on this example, 1 tiny testmark on reverse, lovely strike, well centered, vf-ef, RR $ DURRANI: Shah Zaman, , AV mohur (10.83g), Ahmadshahi, ND, A-3106, KM-136, bold strike, ef $

67 732. DURRANI: Shah Shuja al-mulk, 2nd reign, , AR rupee (11.44g), Peshawar, AH1218 year one (ahad), A-3122, KM-722, Whitehead-1009, with short reverse legend, superb strike, ef, R $ DURRANI: Mahmud Shah, AR rupee (11.08g), Bahawalpur, AH1241 year 40", A-C3142, KM-263, struck by the local Nawab in the name of the Durrani ruler, vf, R $ DURRANI: Qaisar Shah, , AR rupee (10.86g), Kashmir, AH1223 year 2, A-3125, KM-600, vf, R $ BARAKZAI: Habib Allah, 1824, AR rupee (10.41g), Kabul, AH1239, A-3137A, pleasing vf, R $ DURRANI: Ayyub Shah, , AR rupee, Kashmir, AH1234 year 2, A-3135, KM-614, somewhat uneven strike, vf-ef, RR $ BARAKZAI: Habib Allah, 1824, AR rupee (10.52g), Kabul, AH1239 year one, A-3137A, lovely strike, bold vf $ DURRANI: Ayyub Shah, , AR rupee (10.57g), Peshawar, AH1233 year one (ahad), A-3135B, bold vf-ef, RR $ BARAKZAI: temp. Sherdil Khan, , BI rupee (10.16g), Ahmadshahi, AH1239, A-A3138, KM-165, obverse bearing the short inscription, ya shah-e ghouth-e a zam, O Shah, the greatest defender, vf-ef, RRR $ The 1239 issue of thie type was probably struck by Sherdil s brothers, who controled Qandahar (aka Ahmadshahi) while Sherdil was still attempting to seize control of Kabul, probably in late DURRANI: Ayyub Shah, , AE falus (11.49g) (Peshawar), AH1236, A-3136, ornate flowering plant on reverse, vf, RR $ Athough mint is off flan, it must be Peshawar. The obverse is identical to Whitehead-1202, probably the same obverse die after it had begun to deteriorate, with several clear die breaks, especially through the word shah after ayyub. The reverse type appears unpublished. The designs for Ayyub s copper coins at Peshawar were changed at least once per year BARAKZAI: Sultan Muhammad, , AR rupee (9.18g), Peshawar, AH1247, A-3159, KM-739, lovely strike, broad flan, vf-ef $ BARAKZAI: Muhammad Akbar, , AR rupee (9.23g), Kabul, AH1258, A-3161, vf, R $ DURRANI: Ayyub Shah, , AE falus (11.98g), Peshawar, AH1237, A-3136, KM-930, lovely example of this crudely manufactured type, overstruck on an earlier type as always, clear date, strong vf, R $

68 Auction 12 Civic Copper Section 744. CIVIC COPPER: Anonymous, ca. late 18th century, AE falus (4.61g), Dezful, ND, A-3226, floral design, minimal weakness, decent strike, vf, R $ The weight suggests that this is the single-size copper coin of Dezful, with weight of almost exactly one mithqal. Dezful coppers of this type are probably always undated CIVIC COPPER: Anonymous, ca. 1830s, AE falus (10.39g), Peshawar, ND, A-A3253, KM-83var, overstruck on what appears to be a copper coin of Kabul dated 121x or 122x, vf, R $ CIVIC COPPER: Anonymous, ca , AE falus (4.84g), Qandahar, ND, A-3253, KM-94, struck during the British occupation of Qandahar during the Second Afghan War, ef, R $ CIVIC COPPER: Anonymous, ca. late 18th century, AE falus (7.34g), Dezful, ND, A-3226, floral design, very nice strike, with mint name text fully legible, vf, R $ The weight suggests that this is the double-size copper coin of Dezful CIVIC COPPER: Anonymous, ca. 1700, AE falus (9.18g), Qandahar, ND, A-3253, two fish chasing each other around a star, struck on a folded piece of copper with an extra piece inside, ef $ A common type, but almost never found in this quality CIVIC COPPER: Anonymous, ca. 1850s-1870s, AE falus (7.52g), Ghaznayn, AH12xx, A-3231, pentagram obverse, overstruck on unidentifiable host,, vf-ef, R $ CIVIC COPPER: Anonymous, AE falus (8.63g), Qandahar, AH1048, A-3253, text only, both sides, vf-ef $ CIVIC COPPER: Anonymous, AE falus (14.38g), Herat, AH1129, A-3235, lion facing left, sun behind, f, R $ CIVIC COPPER: Anonymous, ca. 1630s, AE falus (9.05g), Qandahar, AH1030 or 1040, A-3253, Va-3var, obverse inscribed ravan shod, it is current, vf $ CIVIC COPPER: Anonymous, 17th century, AE ½ dam (9.94g), Kabul, ND, A-3239A, overstruck on undetermined host, perhaps early Safavid copper coin, f-vf, R $ CIVIC COPPER: Anonymous, ca. 1810s-1820s, AE falus (15.80g), Rasht, ND, A-3257, Rabino-73, inscriptions only, ya khayr al-rafiqin ( Oh the best of providers ) on obverse, mint & date on reverse, lovely strike, choice vf-ef, R $ CIVIC COPPER: Anonymous, 18th century, AE falus (17.48g), Mashhad, ND, A-3249, lion pacing left, tail lifted up, sun behind, vf $ The mint name is accompanied with the epithet moqaddas CIVIC COPPER: Anonymous, ca. 1820s, AE falus (8.03g), Rasht, ND, A-3257, lion & sun left / zarb-e rasht written with letters facing various directions, nice strike, vf, R $

69 China Chinese Dynasties 757. CIVIC COPPER: Anonymous, , AE falus (2.95g), Tabriz, AH1239, A , Va-121var, sunface, surrounded by ornate floral border, choice vf-ef, R $ Apparently struck with primitive milling machinery, almost perfectly round flan, not unlike contemporary gold and silver presentation pieces struck at Tabriz throughout the AH1220s and 1230s CIVIC COPPER: Anonymous, AR falus (18.99g), Tehran, AH1134 or 1143, A-3269, Va-126, lion attacking a deer or ibex in the forest, superb strike, vf, RR $ The date numeral 4 appears below the word darb, 3 above the same word. However, given the placing of the four numbers that form the date, I am inclined to interpret the date as AH1143. Moreover, the obverse of this piece and Valentine s example are identical, but different dies, and the date on Valentine s piece is very clearly WARRING STATES: States of Liang, BC, AE spade money, H-3.10, flat handled spade, an yi yi jin in archaic script, f-vf, R, ex. Mark W. Brown Collection $ China The Rev. Dr. Mark W. Brown Collection Mark W. Brown was a professor of New Testament and Theology at Peking Theological Seminary and his primary collection consisted of bronze Nestorian Crosses from the northwest of China. An article about this colletion was published as The Romance of Nestorian Crosses in the February, 1933 issue of the Chinese Recorder. His coin collection came to light only this year as his heirs have decided to part with it WARRING STATES: States of Liang, BC, AE spade money, H-3.10, flat handled spade, an yi yi jin in archaic script (very weak), vg-f, R, ex. Mark W. Brown Collection $ Mark W. Brown was born in North Clarendon, Pennsylvania on September 4, His undergraduate study was completed at Mount Union College, and in 1911 he was married to Ocie L. Rentsch. For the next three years, he served as a pastor in the Northeast Ohio Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and in 1914 received his D.D. from Drew Theological Seminary. In that same year he was assigned to China as a missionary. In 1930 he was awarded a Ph.D. from Drew University, and by 1933 he was serving as the secretary of the North China Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In 1934 he died suddenly in Beijing after a brief illness, survived by his widow and his sister Mabel H. Brown, who had also been a missionary WARRING STATES: States of Liang, BC, AE spade money, H-3.45, flat handled spade, liang zheng bi bai dang lie in archaic script, minor chips and defects, still a pleasing example, vf, RR, ex. Mark W. Brown Collection $

70 Auction WARRING STATES: States of Liang, BC, AE spade money, H-3.46, flat handled spade, liang zheng bi bai dang lie in archaic script, holed at top, light chips on right edge, vf, R, ex. Mark W. Brown Collection $ WARRING STATES: States of Liang, BC, AE spade money, H-3.48, flat-handled spade, liang zheng jin wu shi (er) dang lei in archaic script, lightly chipped foot, some heavy encrustation, vf, RR, ex. Mark W. Brown Collection $ WARRING STATES: States of Liang, BC, AE spade money, H-3.46, flat handled spade, liang zheng bi bai dang lie in archaic script, holed at top, f-vf, R ex. Mark W. Brown Collection $ WARRING STATES: Anonymous, BC, AE spade money, H-3.482, round foot spade, lin in arcahic script on obverse, lovely quality for type, vf-ef, RR ex. Mark W. Brown Collection $ WARRING STATES: States of Liang, BC, AE spade money, H-3.48, flat handled spade, liang zheng jin wu shi (er) dang lei in archaic script, a superb and lovely example! ef, RR, ex. Mark W. Brown Collection $ A similar example to our Lot 766 in the next column, and in similar quality, sold in the Champion Hong Kong Auction on 26th August 2011, lot 175, for $ WARRING STATES: Anonymous, BC, AE spade money, H-3.482, round foot spade, lin in arcahic script on obverse, vg-f, RR, ex. Mark W. Brown Collection $

71 China 768. WARRING STATES: State of Qi, BC, AE knife money, H-4.5, four-character knife, qi zhi fa huo ( the authorized genuine currency of Qi ) in archaic script on obverse, light adhesion either side, f, RR ex. Mark W. Brown Collection $1,000-1,500 A similar example and quality piece sold in the Champion Hong Kong Auction 10, lot 7, for $ WARRING STATES: State of Qi, BC, AE knife money, H-4.6i, three-character knife, qi fa huo (the authorized currency of Qi) in archaic script on obverse, archaic bu (retrograde) on reverse, vf, RR ex. Mark W. Brown Collection $ A similar example and quality piece sold in the Champion Hong Kong Auction 11, lot 511, for $

72 Auction WARRING STATES: State of Qi, BC, AE knife money, H-4.6f, three-character knife, qi fa huo ( the authorized currency of Qi ) in archaic script on obverse, archaic bi on reverse, vf, RR, ex. Mark W. Brown Collection $ A similar example and quality piece sold in the Champion Hong Kong Auction 11, lot 511, for $ WARRING STATES: State of Qi, BC, AE knife money, H-4.6, three-character knife, qi fa huo ( the authorized currency of Qi ) in archaic script on obverse, uncertain character on reverse, somewhat heavy obverse encrustions, some faint old scratches on reverse, vf, RR ex. Mark W. Brown Collection $ A similar example and quality piece sold in the Champion Hong Kong Auction 11, lot 511, for $

73 China 772. WARRING STATES: State of Liang, BC, AE cash, H-6.1, archaic character gong, heavy original patination, crude vf, ex. Mark W. Brown Collection $ A similar example sold in the Champion Hong Kong Auction on 26th August 2011, lot 186, for $ HSIN: Wang Mang, 7-22 AD, AE spade money, H-9.29, da bu heng qian (value 1000), cast from AD, vf $ WARRING STATES: State of Liang, BC, AE cash, H-6.3, archaic character yuan, crude f-vf, ex. Mark W. Brown Collection $ HSIN: Wang Mang, 7-23 AD, AE spade money, H-9.29, da bu heng qian (value 1000), f, ex. Mark W. Brown Collection $ WARRING STATES: State of Liang, BC, AE cash, H-6.3, archaic character yuan, heavy original patination, crude vg-f, ex. Mark W. Brown Collection $ T ANG: Shun Tian, rebel, , AE 100 cash, H , crescent above on reverse, f ex. Mark W. Brown Collection $ A similar example sold in the Champion Hong Kong Auction on 26th August 2011, lot 200, for $ WARRING STATES: Anonymous, BC, AE cash, H-, Cool-9007, archaic character ping tian, heavy patination, crude f-vf, ex. Mark W. Brown Collection $ Arthur Coole lists this type as no description in the books and David Hartill does not list this type. This example has the inscription on the opposite side from the example shown in Coole s Encyclopedia of Chinese Coins, volume LIAO: Da An, , AE cash, H-18.17, lovely quality for type, vf, ex. Mark W. Brown Collection $ All coins of the Liao dynasty have become very difficult to find over the past 15 years. 70

74 Auction CHIN: Tai He, , AE 10 cash, H-18.63, seal script, old scratch on reverse, f, ex. Mark W. Brown Collection $ YUAN: Da Yuan, , AE 10 cash, H-19.46, ta üen tung baw in Mongol Phags-pa script, old obverse scratch, f, ex. Mark W. Brown Collection $ YUAN: Da Yuan, , AE 10 cash, H-19.46, ta üen tung baw in Mongol Phags-pa script, vf, ex. Mark W. Brown Collection $ MING: Da Zhong, , AE 10 cash, H-20.45, shih (ten) above on reverse, superb quality for type, choice vf ex. Mark W. Brown Collection $ YUAN: Da Yuan, , AE 10 cash, H-19.46, ta üen tung baw in Mongol Phags-pa script, f-vf ex. Mark W. Brown Collection $ MING: Da Zhong, , AE 10 cash, Jinan mint, Shandong Province, H-20.54, shih below and ji above on reverse, f, ex. Mark W. Brown Collection $ YUAN: Da Yuan, , AE 10 cash, H-19.46, ta üen tung baw in Mongol Phags-pa script, f ex. Mark W. Brown Collection $ MING: Zheng De, , AE charm, CCH-381, dragon & phoenix on reverse, likely produced in the late Qing Dynasty or early Min Guo period, f-vf $ The symbol of the dragon is used to represent the emperor and the phoenix to represent the empress and together they represent both aspects of imperial power. Charms made in the name of Zheng De traditionally are popular with gamblers as they thought carrying this charm would help one win at gambling. Photo size reduced.

75 China 788. MING: Zheng De, , AE charm, CCH-381(Vol 2), dragon & phoenix on reverse, likely produced in the Qing Dynasty, f $ The symbol of the dragon is used to represent the emperor and the phoenix to represent the empress and together they represent both aspects of imperial power. Charms made in the name of Zheng De traditionally are popular with gamblers as they thought carrying this charm would help one win at gambling CH ING: Qian Long, , AE charm, Jiangsu Province, CCH-394, dragon & phoenix on reverse, choice vf $ The symbol of the dragon is used to represent the emperor and the phoenix to represent the empress and together they represent both aspects of imperial power MING: Tian Qi, , AE 10 cash, H , shih above and yi liang to left on reverse, vf ex. Mark W. Brown Collection $ CH ING: Dao Guang, , AE charm (38 x 73 mm), reverse cites both Dao Guang and Jai Qing ( ), with the text tian xia tai ping on the reverse ( peace under heaven ), lovely vf, R $ MING REBELS: Zhao Wu, 1678, AE 10 cash, H , written in seal script, yi fen (one fen [in silver])either side on reverse, a particularly lovely example, choice vf $ CH ING: Xian Feng, , AE 500 cash, Board of Revenue mint, Peking, H , cast from March to August in 1854, vf, R, ex. Mark W. Brown Collection $ Image size reduced CH ING: Qian Long, , AE charm, Jiangsu Province, CCH-399, dragon & phoenix on reverse, f $ The symbol of the dragon is used to represent the emperor and the phoenix to represent the empress and together they represent both aspects of imperial power. 72

76 Auction CH ING: Xian Feng, , AE 10 cash, Fujian Province, H , Cr-10-6, lovely original patina, vf $ CH ING: Xian Feng, , AE 100 cash, Kaifeng mint, Henan Province, H , cast , crude vf-ef ex. Mark W. Brown Collection $ CH ING: Xian Feng, , AE 50 cash, Fuzhou mint, Fujian Province, H , cast , choice vf, S $ Image size reduced CH ING: Guang Xu, , AE cash, Guangzhou mint, Guangdong Province, H , Y-189, machine struck type, ku ping yi qian ( treasury scales 1 qian ) on reverse top & bottom, NGC graded MS64 $ CH ING: Xuan Tong, , AE cash, Guangzhou mint, Guangdong Province, H , Y-204, machine struck type, scarce type to find in mint state, NGC graded MS60 $ CH ING: Xian Feng, , AE 10 cash, Fujian Province, H , Cr-10-8, with wu qian ji zhong ( five qian calculated weight ) on reverse rim, lovely original chocolate brown patina, vf $ CH ING: AE charm, CCH-823, old man, spider & deer on obverse, fu above / wuzi deng ke fú shòu shuang jin, a lovely example! choice ef $ CH ING: Xian Feng, , AE 20 cash, Fuzhou mint, Fujian Province, H , yi liang ji zhong incuse on reverse rim, cast , choice vf, S $ CH ING: Tai Ping, , AE cash, Shanghai, H-23.31, issue of the Small Swords Society (Xiao Dao Huì), crescent above, ming below on reverse, cast , two small natural casting holes, crude f, RRR $ The Society s headquarters were in the Yuyuan Gardens of Shanghai. The organization was founded in the 1850s during the upheavals of the Taiping Rebellion by Liu Lichuan. He took the nien hao (reign title) of Tian Yun (heavenly movement). It was one of a number of rebel groups to arise during this period, either affiliated with or proclaiming support for the rebel Taiping administration. The name Xiao Dao ( Small Swords ) refers to daggers used by warriors or martial artists in close combat.

77 China It is believed to be linked to triads. The society consisted mainly of natives from Guangdong and Fujian, including Li Shaoqing, Li Xianyun and Pan Yiguo, directors of some of the huiguan or native place associations of Shanghai. Liu Lichang was killed in February Those caught in possession of these coins were sent to trial and many were executed. Modern Chinese Coins 804. CH ING: Tai Ping, , AE cash, Shanghai, H-23.31, issue of the Small Swords Society (Xiao Dao Huì), crescent above, ming below on reverse, cast , six small holes likely made for the piece to be worn, perhaps concealed, crude f, RRR $ CHINA: Tung Chih, , brass cash, 1866, Heaton mint specimen round hole cash, SP EC IM EN arranged around central hole / 18 and 66 above and below hole, pattern or sample coin, RRR $ Probably prepared in anticipation of a visit by the Mandarin Pin Ch um who toured Birmingham industries in June A similar example sold in the Baldwin s Hong Kong Coin Auction 46 for $460 in April CHINA: Hsuan Tung, , AE 20 cash, CD1909, Y-21.5, NGC graded MS62 $ CH ING: Tai Ping, , AE charm, CCH-264, tai ping tong bao, tiger & dragon on reverse, crude f-vf, RRR $ In our opinion this is a contemporary piece issued during the Tai Ping rebellion. Also published by Lu Zhenhai in his book of Chinese charms & amulets, Zhongguó gudài ya shèng qián pu, page 88, photo CHINA: Republic, , AR dollar, ND (1927), Y-318A.1, L&M-49, bust of Sun Yat Sen left, good strike, lustrous surfaces, NGC graded MS62 $ CH ING: Tai Ping, , AE charm, CCH-264, tai ping tong bao, tiger & dragon on reverse, crude f, RRR $ In our opinion this is a contemporary piece issued during the Tai Ping rebellion. Also published by Lu Zhenhai in his book of Chinese charms & amulets, Zhongguó gudài ya shèng qián pu, page 88, photo CHINA: Republic, , AR dollar, ND (1912), Y-321, L&M-45, Li Yuan Hung in military uniform, light stain, NGC graded ef details $1,100-1, CH ING: Tai Ping, , pewter amulet, Fukien Province, fu in Chinese & Manchu on reverse, auspicious symbols above and below, crude f-vf, S $50-75 Unpublished in either volume of the book, Classic Chinese Charms, or by Lu Zhenhai in his book CHINA: Republic, , AE cent, Tientsen, year 5 (1916), Y-324, two small reverse spots, partial original red luster, ef-au, ex. Mark W. Brown Collection $

78 Auction CHINA: Republic, , AR dollar, year 9 (1920), Y-329.6, L&M-77, bust of General Yuan Shih Kai, good strike, lustrous surfaces, NGC graded MS61 $ CHIHLI: Kuang Hsu, , AR dollar, Peiyang Arsenal mint, year 25 (1899), Y-73, L&M-454, NGC graded EF40 ex. Eduard Kann Collection $ CHINA: Republic, , AR 10 cents, year 15 (1926), Y-334, Pu Yi wedding commemorative, ef-au ex. Mark W. Brown Collection $ CHIHLI: Kuang Hsu, , AR dollar, Y-73.2, L&M-465, lovely peripheral toning, NGC graded AU58 $ CHINA: Republic, , AR dollar, year 23 (1934), Y-345, L&M-110, Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NGC graded MS62 $ HONAN: Republic, , AE 100 cash, year 20 (1931), KM-398, national star / star above denomination, all within grain wreath, vf $ CHIHLI: Kuang Hsu, , AR dollar, CD1898, Y-65.2, L&M-449, minor surface hairlines, NGC graded au details $2,000-2,200 Ponterio sold a similar example in the Hong Kong Sale 161, lot in August 2011 for $ HUPEH: Kuang Hsu, , AE 10 cash, ND ( ), Y-120, brockage error of obverse, ef ex. Mark W. Brown Collection $ HUPEH: Kuang Hsu, , AR 10 cents, ND ( ), Y-125.1, L&M-185, good strike, a lovely example! NGC graded MS65 $1,500-1, CHIHLI: Kuang Hsu, , AR dollar, year 33 (1907), Y-73.2, small reverse scratch, ef ex. Mark W. Brown Collection $

79 China 823. HUPEH: Kuang Hsu, , AR 20 cents, ND ( ), Y-125.1, L&M-184, good strike, lustrous, NGC graded MS61 $ KANSU: Republic, , AE 5 cash (4.54g), ND, Y-, struck in or shortly after 1928, the year in which the actual pattern was produced, vf, RR $ Local cast imitation of the pattern type KM-Pn1 (Hsu-385), almost surely cast in the city of Tianshui, then under the authority of Governor Kong Fan Jing, the local warlord SINKIANG: Ya qub Beg, rebel, , AV tilla (3.33g), Kashgar, AH1292//[12]93, A-M3090, Cr , both sides in segmented circle, looped on the obverse, vf-ef, R $2,800-3,000 Ya qub Beg was born in the town of Piskent, in the Khanate of Kokand. By 1865 Ya qub Beg had become the commander-in-chief of the army of Kokand. Taking advantage of the Hui uprising in China s Sinkiang province, he captured Kashgar and Yarkand from the Chinese and gradually took control of most of the region, including Aksu, Kucha, and other cities in He made himself the ruler of Kashgaria with its capital in Kashgar. At about this time he received the title of Atalik Ghazi ( Champion Father ), by which he is sometimes known. His manner of death is unclear. Contemporaneous sources claim either he died after a short illness, committed suicide, was poisoned, or was assassinated by the Qing government in April or May of SINKIANG: Kuang Hsu, , AR 2 miscals, Kashgar, AH1326, Y-23, f $ KIANGNAN: Hsuan Tung, , AR 20 cents, ND (1911), Y-147, L&M-267, lovely original luster, a superb specimen! NGC graded MS63 $3,500-3,800 A similar coin graded MS-62 sold in the Stack s Bowers Ponterio Sale 161 Hong Kong Auction for $4250 plus buyer s fees SINKIANG: Hsuan Tung, , AR 2 miscals, ND (1910), Y-1020, L&M-822, with Chinese & Uyghur script, polished, NGC graded vf details ex. Wa She Wong Collection $ KWANGSI: Republic, , AE 10 cents, year 10 (1921), KM-Pn3, pattern struck in bronze, for a silver denomination, NGC graded MS63 BN, RR $1,250-1, KWANGTUNG: Republic, , 5 cents, 1923, Y-420A, NGC graded MS65 $ SINKIANG: Hsuan Tung, , AR 4 miscals, ND (1910), Y-5, L&M-821, Chinese inscriptions and Uyghur in Arabic script on reverse, imperial dragon on obverse, couple minor rim bumps, NGC graded f details $ SHENSI: Republic, , AE cent (6.91g), ND, Y-435, minor porosity, bold strike, vf, R $ The word IMTYPIF" is an abbreviation of the English equivalent of a Chinese text that means One is 1/100 of large dollar coin, equals 1 cent SINKIANG: Hsuan Tung, , AR 5 miscals, Kashgar, AH1329, Y-A28.3, interesting cud on obverse, nice vf, S $

80 Auction SINKIANG: Hsuan Tung, , AR sar (tael), ND (1910), Y-7, L&M-811, with Chinese script only, polished, NGC graded vf details ex. Wa She Wong Collection $ SINKIANG: Republic, , AE 10 cash (14.66g), Kashgar, CD1929, Y-44.6, crossed Nationalist and Kuomintang flags, lovely bold strike, cleaned & retoned au ex. Wa She Wong Collection $ SINKIANG: Republic, , AE 10 cash (14.01g), Kashgar, CD1929, Y-44.1, crossed Nationalist and Kuomintang (dot in center) flags, crude strike, cleaned & retoned ef-au, S, ex. Wa She Wong Collection $ SINKIANG: Hsuan Tung, , AR tael, ND (1910), Y-7.1, L&M-813, Uyghur and Arabic script around imperial dragon, Chinese inscriptions on reverse, minor surface hairlines, NGC graded ef details $ SINKIANG: Republic, , AE 10 cash (14.03g), Kashgar, CD1929, Y-44.2, crossed Nationalist & Kuomintang flag, bold strike, cleaned & retoned ef-au ex. Wa She Wong Collection $ SINKIANG: Hsuan Tung, , AR sar (tael), ND (1910), Y-7.3, L&M-812, with Chinese & Uyghur script, surface hairlines, NGC graded vf details ex. Wa She Wong Collection $ SINKIANG: Republic, , AE 10 cash (13.10g), Kashgar, CD1930, Y-44.3, crossed Nationalist and Kuomintang flags, star with rays on reverse, good strike, cleaned & retoned ef, R, ex. Wa She Wong Collection $ SINKIANG: Republic, , AE 10 cash (13.86g), Kashgar, CD1929, Y-B38.4, Tóngyuán within outlined starburst, minor flan flaws, superb strike, cleaned & retoned au, ex. Wa She Wong Collection $ SINKIANG: Republic, , AE 10 cash (13.93g), Kashgar, CD1929, Y-44.6, crossed Nationalist and Kuomintang flags, superb strike, cleaned & retoned ef-au ex. Wa She Wong Collection $

81 China 843. SINKIANG: Republic, , AR tael, Urumqi, year 6 (1917), Y-45, Chinese inscriptions, mint name in Uyghur in Arabic script at center on reverse, NGC graded toned AU53 $ SINKIANG: First Eastern Turkestan Republic, , AE 20 cash (14.62g), Kashgar, AH1352, Y-E38.1, in the name of the East Turkestan Republic, a rebellion issue, crossed Kuomintang and Turkestani flags, overstruck on earlier Sinkiang Republican era 10 cash, cleaned & retoned vf-ef ex. Wa She Wong Collection $ SINKIANG: First Eastern Turkestan Republic, , AE 10 cash (6.76g), Kashgar, AH1352, Y-D38.1, in the name of the Uighuristan Republic, a rebellion issue, crossed Kuomintang flag and Turkestani flag without fringe, good strike, cleaned & retoned ef, ex. Wa She Wong Collection $ SINKIANG: First Eastern Turkestan Republic, , AE 10 cash (7.16g), Kashgar, AH1352, Y-D38.2, in the name of the Uighuristan Republic, rebellion issue, crossed Kuomintang flag and Turkestani flag with partial fringe, barbarous contemporary issue overstruck on Imperial 10 cash dragon type, crude strike, cleaned & retoned vf-ef, RR ex. Wa She Wong Collection $ SINKIANG: First Eastern Turkestan Republic, , AE 20 cash (13.25g), Kashgar, AH1352, Y-E38.1, in the name of the East Turkestan Republic, rebellion issue, crossed Kuomintang and Turkestani flags, bold strike, cleaned & retoned ef, ex. Wa She Wong Collection $ SINKIANG: First Eastern Turkestan Republic, , AE 10 cash (7.24g), Kashgar, AH1352, Y-D38.2, in the name of the Uighuristan Republic, rebellion issue, crossed Kuomintang flag and Turkestani flag with partial fringe, cleaned & retoned vf-ef, ex. Wa She Wong Collection $ SINKIANG: First Eastern Turkestan Republic, , AE 10 cash (7.44g), Kashgar, AH1352, Y-D38.1, in the name of the Uighuristan Republic, rebellion issue, crossed Kuomintang flag and Turkestani flag without fringe, barbarous contemporary issue overstruck on Y-301 Republican 10 cash type, crude strike, cleaned & retoned vf-ef, R ex. Wa She Wong Collection $ SINKIANG: First Eastern Turkestan Republic, , AE 10 cash (6.87g), Kashgar, AH1352, Y-D38.3, in the name of the Uighuristan Republic, a rebellion issue, crossed Kuomintang flag and Turkestani flag with partial fringe, barbarous contemporary issue, superb strike, cleaned & retoned vf-ef, RR, ex. Wa She Wong Collection $ This is the finest example of this type we have ever encoutered! 78

82 Auction HONG KONG: Queen Victoria, , AR 5 cents, 1901, KM-5, NGC graded MS65 $ SINKIANG: First Eastern Turkestan Republic, , AE 10 cash (6.94g), Kashgar, AH1352, Y-D38.3, in the name of the Uighuristan Republic, rebellion issue, crossed Kuomintang flag and Turkestani flag with full fringe, obverse die cud, cleaned & retoned vf ex. Wa She Wong Collection $ HONG KONG: Queen Victoria, , AR 10 cents, 1900-H, KM-6.3, NGC graded MS65 $ CHINESE SOVIET REPUBLIC: Jiangxi-Fujian Soviet, , AE cent (2g), ND (ca. 1932), Y-506, hammer & sickle over the numeral 1 / denomination in Chinese, ef $ HONG KONG: Edward VII, , AE cent, 1902, KM-11, M-C4, mostly red unc $ HONG KONG: Queen Victoria, , AE mil, 1865, KM-2, red lustrous, NGC graded MS65 $ HONG KONG: Edward VII, , AR 5 cents, 1904, KM-12, NGC graded MS66 $ HONG KONG: Queen Victoria, , AE cent, 1900-H, KM-4.3, NGC graded MS64 $ HONG KONG: George V, , AE cent, 1923, KM-16, NGC graded MS65 $ HONG KONG: Queen Victoria, , AE cent, 1901-H, KM-4.3, NGC graded MS65 $ HONG KONG: Queen Victoria, , AR 5 cents, 1873-H, KM-5, flat top 3 in date, NGC graded MS63 $ SHANGHAI: Hall & Holtz, BR one loaf (8.07g), ND, obverse text describes the company, bread & biscuit bakers, government contractors & general storekeepers, estab d 1848", always with central hole, vf $ Hall & Holtz was a well known bakery located on Nanking Road in Shanghai. Although undated, these tokens date from between 1895 and 1900 and were manufactured in England HONG KONG: Queen Victoria, , AR 5 cents, 1899, KM-5, choice lustrous, NGC graded MS66 $ TIBET: Ch ien Lung, , AR sho (3.76g), CD59 (1794), Cr-72, ef $

83 China 865. TIBET: Ch ien Lung, , AR sho (3.79g), year 58 (1793), KM-72, f-vf $ TIBET: Ch ien Lung, , AR sho, 29.1mm (3.72g), year 60 (1795), KM-72.2, nice even strike, partially coated in red for use in religious or other ceremonies, ef $ TIBET: Ch ien Lung, , AR sho (3.73g), year 58 (1793), KM-72, f-vf $ TIBET: Ch ien Lung, , AR sho, 29.6mm (3.60g), year 60 (1795), KM-72.2, nice strike, strong vf-ef $ TIBET: Ch ien Lung, , AR sho (3.82g), year 59 (1794), KM-72, nice strike, ef $ TIBET: Ch ien Lung, , AR sho (3.79g), year 58 (1793), KM-73, choice even strike, lovely vf-ef, R $ TIBET: Ch ien Lung, , AR sho (3.52g), year 59 (1794), KM-72, nice strike, strong vf-ef $ TIBET: Chia Ch ing, , AR sho (3.56g), year 8 (1803), KM-83.2, without clouds on obverse, struck only during his 8th and 9th years, lovely vf, R $ TIBET: Ch ien Lung, , AR sho (3.64g), year 59 (1794), KM-72, nice strike, vf $ TIBET: Chia Ch ing, , AR sho (3.65g), year 9 (1804), KM-83.2, without clouds on obverse, struck only during his 8th and 9th years, choice vf, R $ TIBET: Ch ien Lung, , AR sho, 25.8mm (3.53g), year 60 (1795), KM-72, nice even strike, lovely vf-ef $ TIBET: Chia Ch ing, , AR sho (3.75g), year 25 (1820), KM-83.1, ef, R $

84 Auction TIBET: Chia Ch ing, , AR sho (3.62g), year 25 (1820), KM-83.1, nearly ef, R $ TIBET: Tao Kuang, , AR sho (3.53g), year 3 (1823), KM-93, attractive strike, nice vf-ef, R $ TIBET: Chia Ch ing, , AR sho (3.62g), year 25 (1820), KM-83.1, vf-ef, R $ TIBET: AR ¼ rupee, ND ( ), Y-1, Szechuan trade issue, with collar, vertical rosette, NGC graded MS62 ex. Richard Haiman Collection $ With portrait of Guang Xu derived from British Indian rupee of Queen Victoria. A NGC graded MS-61 specimen brought $8500 in the Ponterio & Associates Sale August 2011 Hong Kong Auction and this specimen is finer TIBET: Tao Kuang, , AR sho (3.66g), year 2 (1822), KM-93, lovely bold strike, ef, R $ TIBET: AR ½ rupee, ND ( ), Y-2, Szechuan trade issue, with collar, vertical rosette, NGC graded AU58, ex. Richard Haiman Collection $ With portrait of Guang Xu derived from British Indian rupee of Queen Victoria TIBET: Tao Kuang, , AR sho (3.75g), year 2 (1822), KM-93, attractive strike, ef, R $ TIBET: AR rupee, ND ( ), Y-3.2, Szechuan trade issue, with collar, vertical rosette, NGC graded AU58, ex. Richard Haiman Collection $ With portrait of Guang Xu derived from British Indian rupee of Queen Victoria TIBET: Tao Kuang, , AR sho (3.32g), year 3 (1823), KM-93, lovely strike, ef, R $ TIBET: Tao Kuang, , AR sho (3.77g), year 3 (1823), KM-93, bold strike, ef, R $ TIBET: AR dollar, ND, Bruce-M440, Kann-B29, Szechuan-Tibet fantasy type, variety with reverse flowers and leaves outlined, NGC graded AU58, ex. Richard Haiman Collection $ With portrait of Guang Xu derived from British Indian rupee of Queen Victoria. 81

85 China 888. TIBET: Hsuan Tung, , AE ½ skar, ND (1910), Y-A4, edge nick, NGC graded vf details, S $ TIBET: Hsuan Tung, , AR srang, CD1 (1909), Y-9, minor surface hairlines, NGC graded ef details $1,700-1, TIBET: Hsuan Tung, , AE ½ skar, ND (1910), Y-5, f $ TIBET: Hsuan Tung, , AR sho, ND (1910), Y-5, NGC graded EF45 $ TIBET: Hsuan Tung, , AR srang, Dode mint, CD1 (1909), Y-9, Sino-Tibetan issue with only Tibetan inscriptions, NGC graded EF45, ex. Richard Haiman Collection $1,500-2, TIBET: Hsuan Tung, , AR 2 sho, ND (1910), Y-6, Sino-Tibetan issue with Chinese and Tibetan inscriptions, usual weak strike, NGC graded VF35, ex. Richard Haiman Collection $ TIBET: Hsuan Tung, , AR srang, Dode mint, BE15-43 (1909), Y-12, Sino-Tibetan issue with only Tibetan inscriptions, NGC graded AU50 ex. Richard Haiman Collection $2,000-2, TIBET: Hsuan Tung, , AR 2 sho, ND (1910), Y-A64, NGC graded VF30 $ TIBET: Hsuan Tung, , AR srang, Dode mint, BE15-43 (1909), Y-12, Sino-Tibetan issue with only Tibetan inscriptions, NGC graded EF45 ex. Richard Haiman Collection $1,800-2, TIBET: Hsuan Tung, , AR srang, Dode mint, CD1 (1909), Y-9, NGC graded MS62 $2,000-2,500 A superb example and the finest we have encountered or seen offered. This is the finest example graded by NGC and a wonderful example of the type! 898. TIBET: Hsuan Tung, , AE 1/8 sho, Dode mint, year 1 (1909), Y-A7, Sino-Tibetan issue with only Tibetan inscriptions, minor edge damage, still a lovely example for type, NGC graded vf details ex. Richard Haiman Collection $

86 Auction TIBET: AR tangka (4.98g), ND (circa 1840), Y-A13.1, ga-den type, early prototype for this long lived series, f, RR $ TIBET: Thubten Gyatso, , AR 5 sho, BE (1917), Y-18.1, lion facing backwards, modest weakness of strike, au $ TIBET: Thubten Gyatso, , AV tangka (5.12g), ND (1910), Y-14cf, flower design in an inner square, with outer square divided into four compartments surrounded by ornaments with Tibetan legend Ga-den Palace, victorious in all directions / wheel symbol in inner circle, outer circle is divided into eight compartments and each compartment holds one of the eight Buddhist symbols, ef, RRRR $10,000-15,000 While this coin does not bear a date, it is known that it was struck in 1910 and was struck specially for distribution to monks by the Dalai Lama at an important ceremony on February 21st, This piece was purchased from Century Coins in Los Angeles on May 9, 1971 and is the first piece of this type struck in gold we have ever encountered and likely unique TIBET: Thubten Gyatso, , AV 20 srang, Ser-Khang mint, BE15-54 (1920), Y-22, with center dot variety, NGC graded MS64 $8,000-10,000 A superb example and the finest we have ever offered TIBET: Thubten Gyatso, , AV 20 srang (11.03g), Ser-Khang mint, BE15-53 (1919), Y-22, the Snow Lion, a celestial animal of Tibet / Tibetan khor or prayer wheel, inscriptions around, unc, R $3,500-4,000 Purchased from Century Coins in Los Angeles on December 30, TIBET: Thubten Gyatso, , AR 3 srang, Tapchi mint, BE-16-7 (1933), Y-25, 8 plume tail variety, brilliant luster, NGC graded MS65, ex. Richard Haiman Collection $ Finest graded by NGC for date and second finest for all 130 specimens of all dates graded by NGC TIBET: Thubten Gyatso, , AV 20 srang (11.67g), Ser-Khang mint, BE15-54 (1920), Y-22, the Snow Lion, a celestial animal of Tibet / Tibetan khor or prayer wheel, inscriptions around, unc, R $3,500-4,000 Purchased from Century Coins in Los Angeles on April 9, TIBET: Thubten Gyatso, , AR 5 sho, BE (1915), Y-18, lion facing upwards, very nice strike, vf $ TIBET: Thubten Gyatso, , AV 20 srang, Ser-Khang mint, BE15-54 (1920), Y-22, the Snow Lion, a celestial animal of Tibet / Tibetan khor or prayer wheel, inscriptions around, au details $3,500-4, TIBET: Thubten Gyatso, , AR 5 sho, BE (1916), Y-18, lion facing upwards, very nice strike, choice ef $

87 China Numismatic Literature for Sale - Auction Special TIBET: Thubten Gyatso, , AV 20 srang (11.03g), Ser-Khang mint, BE15-53 (1919), Y-22, the Snow Lion, a celestial animal of Tibet / Tibetan khor or prayer wheel, inscriptions around, au, R $3,500-4,000 Purchased from Century Coins in Los Angeles on July 14, TIBET: Tenzin Gyatso, , AE 3 sho, BE16-20 (1946), Y-27.1, ef, S, ex. Richard Haiman Collection $ Shanghai Numismatic Society & Museum, Shanghai Encyclopedia Volume 2, covers the Qin & Han dynasties and Three Kingdoms with 5062 listings, including the complex banliang and wuzhu series, Chinese text, 783 pages, 20 color plates, 2002, hardcover with slipcase $135 plus postage 911. TIBET: Tenzin Gyatso, , AV 10 srang, BE16-24 (1950), KM-X6, Y-29a, exile issue of the 14th Dalai Lama, in original case of issue with certificate of authenticity, struck in 1978, mintage of only 500 pieces, choice proof, S ex. Eck Prud homme collection $1,500-1, Shanghai Numismatic Society & Museum, Shanghai Encyclopedia Volume 5, covers the Five Dynasties, Liao, Jin, Xi Xia, Yuan (Mongol) and Ming; includes sycee, banknotes, banknote printing blocks, numerous tables and special articles, Chinese text, 629 pages, 24 color plates; 2009, hardcover with slipcase $185 plus postage 84

88 India Session C Saturday, February 14, 2012, at 09:00 India 917. INDO-GREEK: Antialkides, ca BC, AE square hemi-obol (8.42g), Bop-17A, bust of Zeus right, thunderbolt in background / palms & pilei of the Dioscori, vf ex. Eck Prud homme collection $ Ancient Indian Coinage 918. INDO-GREEK: Archebios, ca BC, AR drachm (2.38g), Bop-3C, helmeted bust right / Zeus standing, brandishing thunderbolt and holding scepter, vf-ef, ex. Eck Prud homme collection $ MAGADHA: Anonymous, 5th century BC, AR karshapana (3.39g), Mitch-3878 ff, broad thin flan, choice vf $ INDO-GREEK: Diodotus, ca BC, AV stater (8.20g), [Balkh region], Bop-1, in the name of Antiochus II, king s portrait right, one testcut at the top / Zeus naked, bolding aegis & brandishing the thunderbolt, eagle to his left, ef, RR $2,400-2,600 The monogram resembles the letter N, somewhat like the monogram on the tetradrachm (Bop-2C or 2H), but not known on gold before Bopearachchi s publication. Struck during the period of Syrian influence at Balkh INDO-GREEK: Apollodotos II, ca BC, AR drachm (2.31g), Bop-2D, diademed bust right / Athena Alkidemos standing facing, brandishing thunderbolt and shield, choice vf, ex. Eck Prud homme collection $ INDO-GREEK: Hippostratos, ca BC, AE obol (15.13g), Bop-8A, Apollo standing / ornately designed tripod, f-vf, R, ex. Eck Prud homme collection $ INDO-GREEK: Apollodotos I, ca BC, AE square hemi-obol (9.44g), Bop-6E, Apollo standing / tripod, vf-ef, ex. Eck Prud homme collection $ PARATA RAJAS: Bhimarjuna, ca , BI drachm (1.97g), Tandon-44, crowned bust left, nice portrait, vf, R $ INDO-GREEK: Strato I, ca BC, AR drachm (2.31g), Bop-5, diademed bust right / Athena Alkidemos standing facing, brandishing thunderbolt and aegis, choice vf, RR, ex. Eck Prud homme collection $ KUSHAN: Huvishka, ca , AV stater (7.85g), G-231, turbaned bust left, holding scepter and mace / the lunar deity Mao standing, his name to left in Greek-like font, vf, RR $1,800-2,200 A very rare type of Huvishka, with the name Mao to the deity s left rather than the right. Göbl mentioned only one example INDO-GREEK: Lysias, ca BC, AR drachm (2.39g), Bop-6B, helmeted bust right / Heracles standing, vf, ex. Eck Prud homme collection $ KUSHAN: Huvishka, ca , AV stater (7.90g), G-138, plain bust, Parthian style crown, holding sceptre / Miiro standing left, broad flan, nice strike, choice vf $1,100-1,300 85

89 Auction KUSHAN: Huvishka, ca , AV stater (7.75g), G-285, Mitch-3196var, plain bust, pointed crown, holding sceptre / Ardoksho standing left, name to right, vf $1,100-1, KUSHAN: Kipanada, ca , AV stater (7.39g), Mitch-3584/86, king standing, with Brahmi basata beneath his left arm / Ardoksho enthroned, strong vf $ KUSHAN: Vasu Deva I, ca , AV stater (7.87g), Mitch-3385, king standing, offering to altar, without trident above the altar / Siva & bull, small testmark in obverse field, choice vf, R $ KUSHAN: Khodeshah, toward 300, AV stater (7.73g), Mitch-3395var, G-667, king standing, offering to altar, trident above the altar, nandipada to right with seven pellets above / Siva & bull, broad flan, ef, R $1,200-1, KUSHAN: Vasu Deva I, ca , AV ¼ stater (1.99g), Mitch-3398var, king standing, offering to altar / Siva & bull, struck from somewhat worn obverse die, lovely reverse, vf, RR $ KUSHAN: Vasu Deva II, ca , AV stater (7.89g), Mitch-3395, king standing, offering to altar, trident above the altar, nandipada to right with no pellets above / Siva & bull, broad flan, ef, R $ KUSHANO-SASANIAN: Unknown ruler, ca. 5th century, AR stater (6.27g), Sind, Mitch-, SNS III/2, Sasanian bust right, crudely engraved and unread Brahmi inscription to the right / fire-altar and 2 attendants, as on Sasanian drachms & staters, vf, RRR $ Apparently unrecorded type, probably from Sind or to the east of Sind. Portrait perhaps derived from Shahpur II or Shahpur III, but so highly stylized as to be difficult to associate with any known Sasanian bust. Very standard Sasanian style reverse. Further research needed KUSHAN: Vasu Deva II, ca & later, AV stater (7.89g), Mitch-3395, king standing, offering to altar, trident above the altar, nandipada to right with one pellet above / Siva & bull, broad flan, vf-ef, R $ AYODHYA: Anonymous, ca, 500 BC, AR 5 shana (6.49g), Ra-1234, five-petal flower with pellet in center, squarish flan, vf-ef, RR $ With about 6 secondary punches, including 6-petal flower KUSHAN: Shaka, ca , AV stater (7.71g), Mitch-3570/80, king standing, with Brahmi pa beneath his left arm / Ardoksho enthroned, superb strike, choice ef, R $ SHAKYA: Anonymous, ca BC, AR 5 shana (6.98g), Ra-523, 1 pellet around the central pentagon, triangular flan, choice ef, R $ With at least 10 secondary punches, including the star (twice), pellet-in-circle, plain large pellet (twice), etc KUSHAN: Mahi, ca. 320s, AV stater (7.81g), Mitch-3591a, king standing, facing left, holding trident & offering at the altar / goddess Ardoksho enthroned, superb strike, full details in king s face, choice ef, RR $2,200-2, SHAKYA: Anonymous, ca BC, AR 5 shana (6.53g), Ra-524var, 2 pellets around the central pentagon, rectangular flan, ef, R $ With 4 secondary punches, including 2 variants of the sun and one large pellet in plain square. 86

90 India 937. SHAKYA: Anonymous, ca BC, AR 5 shana (6.99g), Ra-529, 1 small pellet around the central pentagon, rectangular flan, ef, R $ With at least 12 secondary punches, including several variants of the star, pellet-over-cross, palm branch, plain cross, thunderbolt, etc SHAKYA: Anonymous, ca BC, AR 5 shana (6.29g), Ra-536, two crescents (one with root), various symbols in field, rectangular flan, clipped in ancient times, vf, R $ With at least 8 secondary punches, including broad pellet, small pellet, several floral emblems, etc SHAKYA: Anonymous, ca BC, AR 5 shana (6.64g), Ra-530, plain pentagon, long rectangular flan, attractive vf-ef, R $ With about 15 secondary punches, including whirling sun (twice), horseshoe-like figure, leaf, etc SHAKYA: Anonymous, ca BC, AR 5 shana (6.53g), Ra-538var, as type #538 but with five dotted crescents around central pellet (instead of four), rectangular flan, vf, R $ With about 6 secondary punches, including sunface, crisscross, and triplet of pellets SHAKYA: Anonymous, ca BC, AR 5 shana (7.04g), Ra-533, two crescents (one with pellet & root), rectangular flan, vf-ef, R $ With 7 secondary punches, including cross (thrice), sun, 8-point star, and quadruplet of pellets PALLAVAS: Anonymous, 6th-7th century, potin small unit (0.86g), Tamilnadu region, Mitch-243, humped bull right / dharmachakra, ef, R, ex. Eck Prud homme collection $ SHAKYA: Anonymous, ca BC, AR 5 shana (6.99g), Ra-534, two crescents (one with root), V and pellet above, triangular flan, choice ef, R $ With about 10 secondary punches, including broad pellet (twice), 6-point star, etc PALLAVAS: Anonymous, 6th-7th century, potin small unit (1.43g), Tamilnadu region, Mitch-252, humped bull right / rectangle, square attached, ef, R ex. Eck Prud homme collection $ SHAKYA: Anonymous, ca BC, AR 5 shana (6.97g), Ra-535, two crescents (one with root), large pellet-like symbol above, long rectangular flan, ef, R $ With 3 secondary punches, plain pellet (twice) and dumbbell-like object GUPTA: Chandragupta II, , AV stater (7.85g), Mitch-4696 ff, king standing, holding bow in his left hand, arrow in right hand, the Garuda standard in the background / Lakshmi seated cross-legged on lotus, vf-ef $900-1, GUPTA: Kumaragupta I, ca , AV stater (7.89g), Mitch-4841, king riding, facing left / Lakshmi seated left on a wicker stool, feeding grapes to a peacock, lovely bold strike, reverse text written in a straight line, choice vf, R $1,200-1, SHAKYA: Anonymous, ca BC, AR 5 shana (6.58g), Ra-535var, two crescents (one with root), two small pellets and one large pellet, rectangular flan, ef, R $ With no secondary punches ALUPAS OF UDUPI: Anonymous, 12th-13th century, AV pagoda (3.80g), Mangalore, Mitch-1998:216, two fish, between uncertain objects / Kanarese text in three lines, strong vf, R $ Attribution to a mint at Mangalore is tentative. 87

91 Auction CHALUKYAS: temp. Somesvara, , AV pagoda (3.74g), Mitch-268/269, caparisoned boar facing right, sun, moon and Kannada letter above / three-tiered pagoda-style temple, whisk left & right, wheel & swastika above, bold strike, au, RR $5,500-6,500 Obverse very similar to Mitch-268, reverse somewhat like Mitch-269, from a recently discovered small group HARIKELA: Lalitakarah, circa , AR unit (7.99g), Mitch-90, lalitakarah in Brahmi script above humped bull seated left / Srivatsa symbol, crude vf-ef $ 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 designs, choice ef $ HARIKELA: Bhadrakarah, circa , AR unit (7.49g), Mitch-, bhadrakarah in Brahmi script above humped bull seated left / Srivatsa symbol, crude vf-ef $ PARAMARAS OF VIDARBHA: Jagadeva, 12th century, AV pagoda (3.71g), Rath, Num. Digest vol. 17, prepared blank for regular type with ruler s name in Nagari, pelleted spearhead, and 2 sri-type designs, but never completed, choice ef $ HARIKELA: Pradyumnakarah, circa , AR unit (7.20g), Mitch-91, pradyumnakarah in Brahmi script above humped bull seated left / Srivatsa symbol, crude ef $ CHANDELLAS OF BUNDELKHAND: Madana Varman, ca , debased AV stater, De-141, lightly cleaned ef, S $ HARIKELA: Attakarah, circa , AR unit (8.01g), Mitch-92, attakarah in Brahmi script above humped bull seated left / Srivatsa symbol, crude ef $ HARIKELA: Dhammakarah, circa , AR unit (7.90g), Mitch-86, dhammakarah in Brahmi script above humped bull seated left / Srivatsa symbol, crude ef $ HARIKELA: Harikela, circa , AR unit (6.99g), Mitch-118, harikela in Brahmi script above humped bull seated left / Srivatsa symbol, crude ef $ HARIKELA: Ramyakarah, circa , AR unit (7.65g), Mitch-87, ramyakarah in Brahmi script above humped bull seated left / Srivatsa symbol, crude ef $

92 India 961. HARIKELA: Deva period, 8th century, AR 60 ratti (6.49g), Mitch-218, humped bull seated left / yupa in temple, nice vf-ef $ KALACHURIS OF TRIPURI: Gangeyadeva, ca , debased AV stater, Mitch-410/411, probably struck posthumously in the early to mid 12th century, weight g, choice strike, ef $ HOYSALAS: Vishuvardhana, ca , AV pagoda (4.10g), Mitch-1998:202, the mythical lion Sardula right, deity above / 3-line Kanarese inscription commemorating the conquest of Nolambavadi, ef, R $ SAMATATA: Anonymous, 7th century, AV stater (5.79g), Mitch-50/52, archer standing, facing, holding bow & arrow / goddess standing right, with flowing drape, pseudo-text to far right, ef $ From the early series, without any attempt to list a name, but still of fine style, as derived from the Gupta period. Indian Sultanates 963. KADAMBAS OF GOA: Anonymous, ca , AV pagoda (3.49g), Mitch-1998:243, lion seated left, unusual standard to left / Nagari text commemorating the conquest of the Malavas, trident above, small scratch in obverse field (bareless noticeable), bold strike, excellent ef, R $ Early style, with fancy standard on obverse BENGAL: Yuzbak, , AR rupee (10.99g), Laknur (=Lakhnauti), Ramadan AH653, G-B76, Inscribed from the land-tax of Azmardan and Nudiya in Arabic as part of reverse margin, wonderful strike, ef, RRR $1,400-1, KADAMBAS OF HANGAL: Anonymous, ca , AV pagoda (4.21g), Mitch-1998:229 ff, Hanuman seated, his head turned to the right, with a chowry & sankh either side, Kanarese text nakara below / ornate floral design within fancy borders, choice ef $ Nakara refers to Nakaresvara, the patron diety of Bankapura BENGAL: Sikandar b. Ilyas, , AR tanka (10.76g), Firuzabad, AH785, G-B199, Goron s type 11 for this reign, superb strike, choice ef $ KADAMBAS OF HANGAL: Anonymous, ca , AV pagoda (4.16g), Mitch-1998:229 ff, Hanuman seated, his head turned to the right, with a chowry & sankh either side, Kanarese text nakara below / ornate floral design within fancy borders, ef $ Nakara refers to Nakaresvara, the patron diety of Bankapura KALACHURIS OF KALYANI: Bijjala Kalachuri, ca , AV pagoda (3.62g), Mitch-278/279, stylized Garuda running right, various symbols in the field, vf-ef $ BENGAL: Ghiyath al-din A zam, in opposition to his father, ca , AR tanka (10.60g), NM, ND, G-B, obverse text al-mu ayyid bi-ta yid al-rahman / ghiyath al-dunya wa l-din / abu l-muzaffar a zam / shah al-sultan, reverse text nasir / al-islam wa / al-muslimin yamin / amir al-mu minin, couple very thin scratches on reverse, superb strike, choice ef, RRR $ Clearly without mint or date. This type was unlisted by Goron, and appears to be of the highest rarity. 89

93 Auction BENGAL: Nasir al-din Mahmud, , AV tanka (10.8g), AH841, G-B407, Goron has suggested that the mint might be Arsa Chatgaon, nice strike, attractive vf, RRR $1,900-2, BENGAL: Barbak, , AR tanka (10.77g), Dar al-darb, AH864, G-B516, al-sultan ibn al-sultan type, without any testmarks, lovely ef, S $ BENGAL: Ala al-din Husayn, , AV tanka (10.48g), Khazana ( treasury ), blundered date, G-B730, the date is a blundered form of the accessional year AH899, f-vf, RRR $1,000-1,200 An issue of the fourth victory series, celebrating the conquest of Kamru, Kamta, Jajnagar and Orissa. The conquest of Orissa took place in AH913 or slightly before, but the tradition at the treasury and some other mints was to retain the old year AH BENGAL: Humayun, in Bengal, , AR rupee (11.32g), Bangala, AH945, G-B951, finest style, lovely strike with only some minor weakness near the rim, without any testmarks, lovely ef, RR $1,400-1,600 Die break developing in upper portion of reverse die CHITTAGONG: in the name of Sher Shah, AR tanka (10.29g), NM, AH946, G-B1000, Mitch-271, al-sultan al- adil below reverse, nice strike, no testmarks, vf-ef, R, ex. John Deyell collection $ BENGAL: Husayn, , AR broad tanka (10.32g), Dar al-darb, ND, G-B761, struck from nice obverse die and worn reverse die, ef, R $ Very broad flan, perhaps intended for trade in the east (e.g., modern Myanmar or Thailand) CHITTAGONG: Islam Shah Suri, , AR tanka (10.51g), AH959, G-B1001, Nagari text below obverse, no punchmarks, lovely vf-ef, RR $ BENGAL: Ala al-din Husayn, , AR large flan tanka (10.48g), Dar al-darb, AH910, G-B762, special issue on very broad thin flans, probably intended for use in the extreme eastern territories, lovely ef-au, R $ CHITTAGONG: in the name of Muhammad Adil Shah, AR tanka (10.50g), NM, AH956, G-B1002, Mitch-, bold strike with no weakness and no testmarks, choice ef, R ex. John Deyell collection $ BENGAL: Muhammad III (of Delhi), , AR tanka (10.98g), Lakhnauti, AH733, G-B123, lovely ef, R $ CHITTAGONG: Adam Humayun, ca , AR tanka (9.37g), NM, ND, G-B1008, Mitch-296 (this piece), 3 pellets above n of Humayun, strong vf, RRR $

94 India 983. CHITTAGONG: Vamar, ca , AR tanka (10.50g), NM, AH"779", G-B1018, Mitch-306, al-sultan al- adil divided in two lines atop obverse, minimal weakness, vf-ef, RRR $ Date very clearly written as 779 but undoubtedly intended for 988, i.e., retrograde and with the two 8 s upside down. Goron lists this type as G-B1014, which is a repetition of an issue of Sikandar, type G-B DELHI: Mubarak II, , AR tanka (11.19g), NM, AH835, G-D660, struck in his own name, as al-sultan al-ghazi al-mutawakkil ali al-rahman mubarak shah sultan, nice strike, vf, RR $1,250-1, DELHI: Islami Shah, , AR rupee (11.06g), Satgaon, AH953, G-D968, 2 testmarks on reverse, superb bold strike, ef $ CHITTAGONG: Chandila Raza, ca , AR tanka (10.55g), NM, AH949, Mitch-263/265, G-1022, ruler cited under his Persian name, Tandala Shah, superb strike, lovely toning, lovely ef, RR $1,200-1,300 Dated in the Arakanese conquest year of Chittagong, when the king of Arakan, Min Bin, appointed Chandila Raza as governor of Chittagong DELHI: Muhammad Adil, , AR rupee (11.04g), Narnol, AH960, G-D1100, 1 tiny testmark on obverse (barely noticeable), bold vf-ef, S $ The date is clearly 960, but Goron lists only 961 for this type CHITTAGONG: Islam Shah, governor of Chittagong, , AR tanka (9.87g), NM, BE959, G-, Mitch-319/320, trilingual, citing the ruler as Islam Shah in Persian, Ichalam Saha in Bengali and uncertain in Arakanese, nice even strike, bold vf, RRR $ Islam Shah was the son of Selim Shah, perhaps his second son, Min Man Gyi (in Arakanese) DELHI: Sikandar III, , AR rupee (10.03g), Lahore, AH962, G-D1150, superb strike, some light scraping on reverse, 2 tiny t/m, choice ef, RR $1,000-1, DELHI: temp. Iltutmish, , AE jital (3.46g), Multan, ND, G-D80, Tye-370, adl-i sultan on obverse, zarb-i multan on reverse, choice vf, RR $ Probably struck early in the reign of Iltutmish, or just before his reign, during the turmoil that erupted after the death of Mu izz al-din Muhammad in The reading of the mint name as Multan is questioned by Goron DELHI: Ibrahim, , AE paisa (20.50g), NM, AH962, G-D1165, without mint as always, pleasing f, RR $ DELHI: Mubarak Shah, , AR tanka (11.22g), NM, AH833, G-D654, in the name of Muhammad bin Firuz, boldly clear date, ef, RR $ GUJARAT: Ahmad Shah III, , AR 2 tanka (14.35g), AH963, G-G518, Ra-2404, single t/m, ef $

95 Auction KASHMIR: Sikandar Shah I, , AE square falus (13.43g), Kashmir, AH813, G-K4, vf $ MUGHAL: Akbar, , AE dam (11.31g), Lakhnau, AH978, KM-80.13, 4 testmarks, vf, R $ BAHMANID: Mahmud Shah, , AV tanka (11.01g), Muhammadabad, AH88x, G-BH120, bold strike on broad flan, date probably AH887, lovely ef, R $1,100-1, MUGHAL: Akbar I, , AR rupee (11.39g), Shergarh, AH966, KM-80.17, mint mark bud on reverse, plain line above Allah, 3 small testmarks, vf-ef, S $ MALWA: Ghiyath Shah, , AV tanka (11.10g), Shadiabad, AH878, G-M26, one-year type, choice au, R $1,200-1,300 Minor weakness at center, as the center of the planchet was thin, often obversed on broad flan specimens MUGHAL: Akbar I, , AR rupee (11.26g), Shergarh, AH967, KM-80.17, bud & X with 2 dots marks on obverse, no mark on reverse, 2 small testmarks, ef, S $ MALWA: Nasir Shah, , AR 1/8 tanka (0.96g), ND, G-M113, ef, R, ex. Eck Prud homme collection $ Mughal Empire MUGHAL: Akbar I, , AR rupee (11.35g), Shergarh, AH968, KM-80.17, star & X marks and obverse, date on reverse, no testmarks, bold ef, R $ MUGHAL: Akbar, , AR rupee (11.40g), Qila Alwar ND, KM-80, couple testmarks, crude vf-ef, RRR $ MUGHAL: Akbar I, , AR rupee (11.45g), Qil at Alwar, AH964, KM-, lovely example, without any damage and no testmarks, nearly ef, RRR $ A similar piece, but with a testmark on the obverse, was sold in a Baldwin s auction in September MUGHAL: Akbar, , AR rupee (11.40g), Shergarh AH967, KM-80.17, several testmarks, vf-ef, R $ MUGHAL: Akbar I, , AR rupee (11.13g), Satgaon, AH982, Mitch-, G-. KM-, appears to be unpublished, 3 test marks, nice strike, vf, RRR $1,400-1,600 92

96 India MUGHAL: Akbar I, , AR square rupee (11.34g), Lahore, AH987, KM-82.5, 3 very small testmarks, lovely strike, choice vf $ MUGHAL: Akbar I, , AR rupee (11.39g), Qil at Bandhu, ND, KM-96.1, extremely rare mint, always undated and struck on thick narrow flans, choice ef, R $ Obverse text Allahu akbar, sekke-yi rivaj, God is Great, current coin MUGHAL: Akbar I, , AR rupee (11.17g), Sitpur, year 48 Mihr, KM-93.18, lovely, choice vf $ MUGHAL: Akbar I, , AV square mohur (12.05g), Udru Zafar Qarin, AH1000, KM-111.4, special issue, date as an Arabic word, alf, for 1000, bold strike, ef, R $1,000-1, MUGHAL: Akbar, , AR rupee (11.23g), Dewal Bandar, Ilahi 40 Di, KM-93.9, 1 testmark, good f, RR $ MUGHAL: Akbar I, , AR rupee (11.38g), Lahore, year 8, KM , one very small testmark, lovely strike, ef $ This type is always without actual date, only regnal year MUGHAL: Akbar I, , AR rupee (11.39g), Lahri Bandar, year 4x, KM-93.12, 1 small testmark, month of Azar, superb bold strike, ef, RR $ Lahri Bandar is one of the rarest mints of Akbar for silver coins. The year 41 & 42 are reported, but because the date appears in the upper left corner, it is almost always off flan. The lower portion of the 4 is clear on this piece, as is the very bottom of the second digit, which must be either 1, 2, 3, or MUGHAL: Jahangir, , AR ½ rupee (5.31g), Akbarnagar, year (2)6, KM-134.x, extremely rare mint for the half rupee, 1 test mark, clear mint & final digit of date, month of Farwardin, pleasing vf, RR $ MUGHAL: Jahangir, , AR ½ rupee (5.64g), Patna, AH1036 year 22, KM-136.1, month of Khurdad, nice strike, well-centered, lovely vf-ef, R $ MUGHAL: Akbar I, , AR rupee (11.20g), Lahri Bandar, Ilahi 4x, Azar, KM-93.12, two testmarks, f-vf, R $ MUGHAL: Jahangir, , AR ½ rupee (5.61g), Patna, AH1025 year 11, KM-136.1, month of Khurdad, nice strike, well-centered, pleasing vf, R $ MUGHAL: Akbar I, , AR rupee (11.39g), Lahore, year 47, KM-94.3, month of Mihr, lovely well-centered strike, vf $ MUGHAL: Jahangir, as Salim Shah, 1605, AR rupee, Ahmadabad, Ilahi 50 (of Akbar), Bahman, KM-140.1, nearly ef $ MUGHAL: Akbar I, , AR rupee (11.40g), Qil at Bandhu, ND, KM-96.1, single testmark, nearly vf, RR $

97 Auction MUGHAL: Jahangir, , AR rupee (11.40g), Ahmadnagar, ND, KM-141.1, bold strike, choice ef $ Rupees of this mint & type are usually undated MUGHAL: Jahangir, , AR zodiac rupee (11.07g), Ahmadabad, AH1027 year 13, KM-150.2, Aries (ram) facing left, sun rising behind, f-vf, RR $800-1, MUGHAL: Jahangir, , AR rupee (11.38g), Elichpur, AH1016, KM-141.5, bold ef, R $ MUGHAL: Jahangir, , AR zodiac rupee (11.18g), Ahmadabad, AH1027 year 13, KM-150.5, Taurus (bull) running towards the right, f, R $ MUGHAL: Jahangir, , AR rupee (11.29g), Fathnagar, ND, KM-141.8, 1 testmark, nice strike, strong vf, R $ MUGHAL: Jahangir, , AR zodiac rupee (11.33g), Ahmadabad, AH1027 year 13, KM-150.7, the Gemini (twins) facing towards the reign, vf, RR $1,100-1,300 Very pleasing example of this type, one of the rarest of the five regular silver zodiac rupees MUGHAL: Jahangir, , AR rupee (11.34g), Agra, AH1022 year 8, KM-145.1, with the month of Amardad, superb strike on broad flan, superb vf, R $ MUGHAL: Jahangir, , AR jahangiri (13.58g), Kashmir, ND, KM-155.3, choice vf, R $ MUGHAL: Jahangir, , AR rupee (11.26g), Kabul, AH1026 year 12, KM-145.9, month of Shahrevar, 2 tiny testmarks, nice strike, nice vf, S $ MUGHAL: Jahangir, , AR jahangiri (13.64g), Akbarnagar, AH1017 year 3, KM-155.2, bold strike, vf-ef, R $ MUGHAL: Jahangir, , AR rupee (11.36g), Lahore, AH1027 year 13, KM , with the word hamisha in the top reverse line, the mint name at bottom, some very light discoloration, superb strike, ef-au $ MUGHAL: Jahangir, , AR jahangiri (13.62g), Qandahar, AH1021 year 7, KM-155.5, lovely bold strike, nearly ef, R $ MUGHAL: Jahangir, , AR rupee (11.42g), Lahore, AH1030 year 16, KM , with the words bada bar zar in the central reverse line, the mint name above, superb bold strike, au $ MUGHAL: Jahangir, , AR zodiac rupee (11.39g), Ahmadabad, AH1027 year 13, KM , Leo, the lion, walking left, the sun behind, lovely vf-ef $5,500-6,500 Extremely rare in this grade, as nearly all specimens were kept as pocket pieces and thus heavily worn. 94

98 India MUGHAL: Jahangir, , AR square sawai (14.07g), Lahore, AH1019 year 5, KM-160.2, lovely strike, presentation issue, vf, RR $800-1, MUGHAL: Aurangzeb, , AR rupee (10.90g), Akbarabad, AH1102 year 34, KM-300.6, struck on broad flan, perhaps intended as a nazarana rupee, cleaned vf-ef $ MUGHAL: Jahangir, , AR nisar (2.83g), Burhanpur, year 6, KM-163.6, inscribed just nisar jahangir on obverse, mint & regnal year on reverse, ef, RR, ex. Krause SCWC plate specimen $ MUGHAL: Aurangzeb, , AV mohur (10.91g), Aurangabad, AH1080 year 12, KM , choice vf $ MUGHAL: Jahangir, , AR rupee, Patna, year 22, KM-168, in the name of Queen Nur Jahan, vf $ MUGHAL: Aurangzeb, , AV mohur (11.01g), Burhanpur, AH1117 year 49, KM , choice ef $ MUGHAL: Murad Bakhsh, 1658, AR rupee, Ahmadabad, AH1068 year one, KM-272.1, two t/ms, vf-ef $ MUGHAL: Aurangzeb, , AE paisa (13.26g), Multan, AH1108 year 41, KM-285.3, mint largely off flan, but confirmed by style and type, as in the KM illustrated specimen, nice f, RR $ MUGHAL: Aurangzeb, , AE paisa (11.47g), Dera, AH1162, KM-446.8, without the title bahadur and without regnal year, very attractive vf, R $ Because the name bahadur is omitted, this type is sometimes incorrectly assigned to Muhammad Shah, who died in AH1161, which is nonetheless possible, and the name in the upper right corner could be either Ahmad or Muhammad MUGHAL: Aurangzeb, , AR 1/16 rupee (0.70g), Ujjain, AH1084 year 17, KM-290.6, bold ef, RRR $ MUGHAL: Azam Shah, 1707, AR rupee (11.51g), Burhanpur, AH1119 year one (ahad), KM-332.3, lovely strike, choice vf, RR $ MUGHAL: Aurangzeb, , AR ¼ rupee (2.83g) (Golkonda), AH(107)6 year 28, KM-293.1, vf, R $ MUGHAL: Azam Shah, 1707, AR rupee (11.46g), Burhanpur, AH1119 year one (ahad), KM-332.3, lovely strike, cleaned vf, RR $ MUGHAL: Aurangzeb, , AR ¼ rupee (2.72g), Khujista Bunyad, AH1112 year 4x, KM-293.9, 1 testmark, choice vf, R $

99 Auction MUGHAL: Farrukhsiyar, , AR rupee (11.40g), Bahadurgarh, year 3, KM , 3 testmarks, nice strike, choice vf, RR $ MUGHAL: Rafi-ud-Darjat, 1719, AR rupee (11.48g), Patna, AH1131 year one, KM , couple testmarks, about vf, R $ MUGHAL: Farrukhsiyar, , AR ½ rupee (5.73g), Surat, AH1128 year 5, KM-375.2, superb strike, lovely toning, choice au, R $ MUGHAL: Shah Jahan II, 1719, AR rupee (11.30g), Akbarabad, AH1131 year one, KM-415.3, vf $ MUGHAL: Farrukhsiyar, , AR rupee (11.24g), Qil a Parnala, ND, KM , nice strike, vf, RRR $ MUGHAL: Muhammad Shah, , AE dam, Multan, year 14, KM-430.6, lovely vf $ MUGHAL: Farrukhsiyar, , AV mohur (10.90g), Lahore, AH1127 year 4, KM , one testmark, bold strike, strong vf $1,000-1, MUGHAL: Muhammad Shah, , AR ½ rupee (5.77g), Khambayat, year 14, KM-433.3, bold strike, choice ef, R $ MUGHAL: Rafi-ud-Darjat, 1719, AR rupee (11.44g), Tatta, year one (ahad), KM , nice strike, pleasing vf, R $ MUGHAL: Muhammad Shah, , AR rupee (11.37g), Bahadurgarh, year 5, KM , one banker s mark, very rare mint, attractive vf-ef, RR $ MUGHAL: Rafi-ud-Darjat, 1719, AR rupee, Akbarabad, year one, KM-405.3, vf, S $ MUGHAL: Muhammad Shah, , AR rupee (11.32g), Farrukhabad, AH1154 year 24, KM-437.3, lovely coin, early issue for this mint, choice ef $ MUGHAL: Rafi ud-darjat, 1719, AR rupee (11.18g), Lakhnau, year one, KM , decent vf, R $ MUGHAL: Muhammad Shah, , AV mohur (10.79g), Shahabad Qanauj, year 8, KM , lovely example for this rare mint, choice ef-au, RR $1,900-2,100 96

100 India MUGHAL: Muhammad Ibrahim, 1720, AR rupee (11.29g), Shahjahanabad, AH(11)32, year one (ahad), KM-426.1, 2 testmarks on reverse, couple more on the edge, decent example, f, RR $ MUGHAL: Alamgir II, , AR rupee (11.26g), Firoznagar, year one (ahad), KM , ef, R $ MUGHAL: Ahmad Shah Bahadur, , AR rupee (11.49g), Lahore, AH1165 year 5, KM , beautifully centered strike, very rare in this quality, unc $ MUGHAL: Shah Alam II, , AR rupee (11.48g), Elichpur, year 9, KM-, unpublished type, choice au, R, ex. Michael Sarnefors Collection $ MUGHAL: Shah Alam II, , AR rupee (10.88g), Hasanabad, AH1178 year 5, KM-635, single testmark, about vf $ MUGHAL: Ahmad Shah Bahadur, , AR rupee (11.27g), Narwar, year 4, KM , broad flan, ef $ MUGHAL: Shah Alam II, , AR rupee (11.10g), Hathras, AH12xx year 30, KM-640, au $ MUGHAL: Alamgir II, , AR rupee (10.84g), Shahjahanabad, AH1168 year 2, KM-455.2, cleaned, nicely centered example, f, R $ MUGHAL: Alamgir II, , AR rupee (11.41g), Sironj, AH(11)69, KM-459.4, very rare mint, vf, RR $ This year can also be considered an issue of the Princely State of Indore MUGHAL: Shah Alam II, , AR rupee (11.13g), Shahjahanabad (Delhi), AH1191 year 19, KM-709.2, parasol in obverse field, bold strike, bold vf-ef $ Indian Princely States MUGHAL: Alamgir II, , AR rupee (11.27g), Muradabad, AH1172 year 5, KM , ef-au $ ARAKAN: Sanda Thudhamma Raja, , AR tanka (10.18g), BE1014 (1652), G-RA12, KM-13, ef $ MUGHAL: Alamgir II, , AR rupee (11.30g), Mahindrapur, AH117x year 6, KM , 2 testmarks, ef, R $ ARAKAN: Bodawpaya, , AR tanka (10.06g), [Mrohuang], BE1146, Mitch-406/409, KM-29, without outer border, bold ef, ex. Eck Prud homme collection $

101 Auction ARAKAN: Bodawpaya, , AR tanka (10.29g), [Mrohuang], BE1146, Mitch-406/409, KM-29, without outer border, vf-ef, ex. Eck Prud homme collection $ Named on his coins as Amarapura, with a title that means lord of many white elephants BHOPAL: Shah Jahan Begam, , nazarana AR 2 rupees (21.79g), AH1286, Cr-14, bold strike, lovely toning, choice original luster, choice unc $1,800-2, ARCOT: temp. Umdat-ul-Umara, , AV pagoda (3.37g), KM-14. Mitch-843, three-swami obverse, Arabic letter ayn on granulated reverse, ef-au $ BIKANIR: Ganga Singhji, , AR rupee, 1892, KM-72, portait of Queen Victoria, NGC graded MS62 $ ASSAM: Gadadhara Simha, , AR rupee (11.10g), year 33 (1681), KM-30, choice ef $ BIKANIR: Ganga Singhji, , AV ½ mohur (4.39g), VS1994 (1937), KM-74, restrike, proof, R $2,400-2, AWADH: Brijis Qadar, , AR rupee, Lucknow, AH1229 year 26 (sic), KM-386, issue during the Great Rebellion of in the name of Shah Alam II, ef $ COOCH BEHAR: Nara Narayan, , AR rupee (10.07g), SE1477, KM-36, Rh-16a-var, broad flan, cross in upper right corner of reverse (side with date), vf-ef ex. Eck Prud homme collection $ BARODA: Malhar Rao, , AR nazarana rupee, Baroda, AH1288, Y-21a, pattern issue, bold strike, lovely toning, au, RRR ex. Numismatica Geneversis Auction 4, lot 696 $5,500-6, BARODA: Sayaji Rao III, , AV 1/6 mohur (1.06g), VS1959, Y-37, several die-breaks, ef, R ex. Christian Blom Collection $ COOCH BEHAR: Lakshmi Narayan, , AR rupee (10.01g), SE1509 (1587)/CB92 (1602), KM-45, vf $ DUTTIA: Anonymous, 19th century, AR 1/16 rupee (0.68g), NM, DM, KM-, unreported minor denomination, ef-au, RRR $ BHARATPUR: Jawahar Singh, , AR rupee, Mahindrapur, AH1178 year 5, KM-36, 1 small testmark on reverse, lovely ef ex. Krause SCWC plate coin $

102 India DIG: Kehri Singh, of Bharatpur, , AR rupee, Maha Indrapur, AH1186 year 14, KM-56, in name of Shah Alam II, one modest testmark, ef $ HYDERABAD: Mir Mahmud Ali Khan, , AV mohur (11.12g), Farkhanda Bunyad, AH1299 year 16, Y-22, one testmark, full date and regnal year, au $ GADWAL: Nizam Ali Khan, of Hyderabad, , AR rupee (11.32g), AH118x, Cr-20, Hyderabad Feudatory State, vf $ HYDERABAD: Mir Mahmud Ali Khan, , AV mohur (11.10g), Farkhanda Bunyad, AH1299 year 16, Y-22, one testmark, full date and clear regnal year, au $ GARHWAL: Pradip Shah, , AR timasha (2.32g), Srinagar, year one (ahad), Cr-10, in the name of Shah Alam II, date equal to 1759 AD, ef-au $ HYDERABAD: Mir Usman Ali Khan, , AV ashrafi, AH1343 year 14, Y-57a, Fr-623, choice lustrous unc $1,200-1, GARHWAL: Girvan Yuddha, in Garhwal , AR timasha (2.22g), Srinagar, year one (ahad), Cr-36var, Rh-, in the names of Muhammad Akbar ( ) and Girvan Yuddha of Nepal, about 30% weakness, possibly unpublished, ef, RR $ Year one of either ruler applies to 1806AD INDORE: Tukoji Rao II, , AR 1/16 rupee (0.71g), Mulharnagar, AH(12)67, KM-70, choice vf, RR $ HYDERABAD: Afzal al-daula, , AV 1/8 mohur (1.40g), Farkhanda Bunyad, year 12, Y-8, extremely rare with legible regnal year, choice vf, RR $ JAIPUR: Jagat Singh II, , AE nazarana paisa (18.02g), Sawai Jaipur, year 23, KM-62, in the name of the Mughal ruler Muhammad Akbar II, jhar symbol on reverse, lovely strike, vf, R $ HYDERABAD: Afzal al-daula, , AV 1/8 mohur (1.35g), Farkhanda Bunyad, year 7? Y-8, choice vf, R $ HYDERABAD: Mir Mahmud Ali Khan, , AV 1/8 mohur (1.37g), Farkhanda Bunyad, ND, Y-19, au $ HYDERABAD: Mir Mahmud Ali Khan, , AV 1/8 mohur (1.38g), Farkhanda Bunyad, ND, Y-19, ef $ JAIPUR: Jagat Singh II, , AE nazarana paisa (17.60g), Sawai Jaipur, year 15, KM-62, in the name of the Mughal ruler Muhammad Akbar II, jhar symbol on reverse, nice strike, vf, R $ JAIPUR: Jagat Singh II, , AV mohur (10.73g), Sawai Jaipur, year 11, KM-77. Cr-62, in the name of Muhammad Akbar II, ef $

103 Auction JAIPUR: Man Singh II, , AV mohur (10.68g), year 23 (1944), KM-200, with George VI, choice ef $ KALAT: Khudadad Khan, , AE falus (6.25g), Kalat, AH1286, KM-21, in the name of Mahmud Shah, the long deceased Durrani king from Afghanistan (died AH1244), lovely vf, RRR $ Unrecorded date for this series, struck AH This is one of the most excellently struck coins of Kalat JAMMU: Brij Raj Dev, , AR rupee (10.53g), Dar-ul-Aman Jammu, year 28, KM-10.1, in the name of the Sikh ruler Ranjit Dev, with blundered VS date resembling (18)44, bold ef, R, ex. Eck Prud homme collection $ According to Herrli, although the local governor Gulab Singh was a vassal under Ranjig Dev, he never received formal permission to strike silver coins SIKH STATE: KALSIA: Jodh Singh, , AE paisa (15.55g), Chhachhrauli, AH1215 year 42, Herrli-p. 264, vf, RRR $ JAMMU: Brij Raj Dev, , AR rupee (10.76g), Dar-ul-Aman Jammu, VS1841 year 28, KM-10.2, in the name of the Sikh ruler Ranjit Dev, struck with worn reverse die, bold ef, R, ex. Eck Prud homme collection $ KASHMIR: Ranbir Singh, , AR ¼ rupee (2.68g), Srinagar, VS1924, Y-11, unpublished date in Krause, vf-ef, RR $ JANJIRA ISLAND: Sidi Ibrahim Khan III, , AE paisa (6.81g), NM, AH1284, KM-26, decent strike with only minimal weakness, vf, R $ The nawabs of Janjira Island are reported to have originally come from Ethiopia KISHANGARH: Yaghnanarayan Singh, , AR nazarana rupee (10.99g), NM, ND, Y-6a, citing George V, bold ef-au, RR $ JODHPUR: Umaid Singh, , AV mohur (11.00g), Jodhpur, 191(8), KM-130, bold ef $ KISHANGARH: Anonymous, early 20th century, AR chadi rupee (10.93g), Kishangarh, year 24 (frozen), Y-12, somewhat coarse strike, typical of the full rupees intended for circulation, ef, S $ Chadi means silver JODHPUR: Bijay Singh, , AR rupee, Merta, AH1201 year 29, KM-166, in the name of Shah Alam II, vf-ef $ KUTCH: Khengarji III, , AE 3 dokda, Bhuj, 1934/VS1991, Y-57, rare in so high a quality, a lovely example! NGC graded MS63 $ JUNAGADH: Mahabat Khan II, , AE dokdo (5.79g), Junagadh, VS1935, KM-27, nice strike, vf, R ex. Eck Prud homme collection $

104 India KUTCH: Khengarji III, , AV kori (4.69g), Bhuj, VS1914 (1857), Cr-67, in the name of of Bahadur Shah II, ef $ MEWAR: Anonymous, AV 2/3 mohur (7.51g), Udaipur, ND, Y-6, lovely bold strike, strong vf-ef, RR $900-1,100 Originally sold by Brushfield in November MYSORE: Haidar Ali, , AE paisa, Patan, ND, KM-5.2, elephant right, vf $ KUTCH: Madansinghji, , AR 5 kori, VS2004, Y-85, the fortress of Kutch and Jai-Hind depicted in center, commemorating Indian independence, unc, R $1,400-1, BAGALKOT: AR rupee (11.17g), Bagalkot, AH1189 year (1)5, KM-80, in the name of Alamgir II ( ), but struck posthumously (circa 1770s-1790s), choice vf $ MYSORE: Tipu Sultan, , AE paisa (11.49g), Farrukhi, AM1218, KM-53.2, fabulous strike, superb ef $ Perhaps the most beautiful example of this type that I have ever seen BELGAUM-SHAHPUR: AR rupee (11.28g), A zamnagar, ND, Wig-T2, struck at Belgaum, despite the name on the coin, confirmed by the symbol above A zam, au, S $ The reverse actually shows the number 8, where normally the number 6 appears, either a different pseudo-date or an engraver s error for the MYSORE: Tipu Sultan, , AE paisa (11.44g), Farrukhyab-Hisar, AM1218, KM-63.1, small corrosion spot, lovely strike, ef $ MYSORE: Tipu Sultan, , AV pagoda (3.39g), Dharwar, AM1216, KM-99, lovely bold strike, choice ef-au, R $1,000-1,100 Dharwar was the alternative name for the mint name of Khorshed-Sawad GOKAK: AR rupee (11.35g), Azamnagar Gokak, frozen year 6, Wig-T1, in the name of the Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah, one test-cut, lovely strike, vf-ef, R $ MYSORE: Tipu Sultan, , AV pagoda, AH1199 year 3, KM-109, Nagar Mint, au $ SAGAR: AR rupee (10.96g), Sagar, AH1225 year 52, KM-240, in the name of the Mughal Shah Alam II, but posthumous, vf, R $ MYSORE: Tipu Sultan, , AE paisa (11.22g), Patan, AH1222, KM-123.5, elephant right, lovely strike, lovely vf-ef $ SRINAGAR: AR rupee (11.05g), Srinagar, year 39 (frozen), KM-248, struck for many years without change of date, vf, S $

105 Auction MYSORE: Tipu Sultan, , AR 2 rupees (22.84g), Patan, AH1198 year 2, KM-127, superb bold strike, choice ef, R $3,400-3, ROHILKHAND: Asaf al-dawla, of Awadh, , AV mohur (10.85g), Najibabad, AH(11)81 year 8, KM-100, in the name of Shah Alam II, au $ The Rohillas were attacked by Awadh with help from British East India Company forces. In April 1774, they were defeated, and Rohilkhand was plundered; and later, the Rohilla power east of the Ganges was crushed, and the final treaty by which the territory was incorporated in Awadh was concluded at Lal Dhang. The District was ceded to the British by the Nawab of Awadh, Saadat Ali Khan II, in MYSORE: Tipu Sultan, , AV pagoda, AM1219 year 9, KM-129a, Patan Mint, au $ SAILANA: Jaswant Singh, , AE ¼ anna, 1912, Y-16, portrait of George V, a lovely example! NGC graded MS65 $ MYSORE: Dewan Purnaiya, regent, , AE 25 cash (11.13g), Mysore, ND, Cr-187, Sardula on obverse, superb strike, very rare in this quality, choice vf-ef $ SHIKARPUR: Anonymous, 1839 & later, AE paisa (10.96g), Shikarpur, AH1255 (frozen date), Cr-30.1, very nice example, without any weakness, vf, R $ NAGPUR: Anonymous, AR rupee (11.11g), Nagpur, ND, KM-"24", in the name of the Mughal Muhammad Shah ( ), but struck late 18th century, choice ef $ NAWANAGAR: Jaswant Singh, , AV kori (6.37g), frozen date AH(9)78, KM-12, ef-au, RR $1,200-1,300 Design derived from the silver coins of the Gujarat ruler Muzaffar III ( ), more than three centuries before SIKH EMPIRE: AE paisa (11.56g), Amritsar, VS1880, KM-4, Herrli , lovely strike, clear date & mint name, attractive vf, R $ SIKH EMPIRE: AE paisa (11.75g), Amritsar, VS1881, KM-4, Herrli , struck on unusually narrow thick planchet, clear date, vf, RR $ REWAH: Gulab Singh, , AR rupee (11.51g), VS1975, KM-31, thick flan, reeded edge, presentation coin to celebrate the accession of Gulab Singh, ef-au, R $ SIKH EMPIRE: AE paisa (10.80g), [Amritsar], ND, KM-7.1, standard type, but countermarked raj in Persian/Urdu, partially double-countermarked, vf, RR $ ROHILKHAND: Anonymous, AR rupee (11.06g), Mujiballahnagar, year 14, KM-70, in the name of Shah Alam II, very rare mint, nice strike, choice vf, RR $

106 India SIKH EMPIRE: AE paisa (10.60g), [Amritsar], ND, KM-7.1, standard type, but countermarked raj in Persian/Urdu, vf, RR $ SIKH EMPIRE: AR rupee (11.19g), Amritsar, VS1870, KM-20.1, Herrli , very rare date for this otherwise common type, ef $ This example is of particular interest because the obverse die lay far to the lower left, revealing the number 11 in the far left corner SIKH EMPIRE: AE paisa (9.87g), [Amritsar], ND, KM-7.4, standard type, with cross-like symbol in reverse center, f-vf, R $ SIKH EMPIRE: AR nanakshahi rupee (11.23g), Amritsar, VS1870, KM Herrli , scarce date, ef $ SIKH EMPIRE: AE paisa (7.00g), Amritsar, VS1906, KM-7.19, Herrli-01.69, date written 196" without symbol for the zero, f, RRR $ SIKH EMPIRE: AR gobinshahi rupee (10.83g), Lahore, VS1884//1903, KM-21.2, vf-ef, S $ SIKH EMPIRE: AE paisa (11.26g), [Amritsar], ND, KM-7.1var, standard type, but with different form of Gurmukhi letter left of leaf, f-vf, RR $ SIKH EMPIRE: AR rupee (10.57g), Anandgarh, VS1846 year 6, KM-30, Herrli , vf, R $ Very rare variety with the regnal year 6 as well as the year VS1846. This is really a mint-operation year rather that a true regnal year, confirmed by the opening of the Anandgarh mint in VS SIKH EMPIRE: AE paisa (10.01g), [Amritsar], VS1901, Herrli-01-80, 4-petal and 5-petal flowers on reverse, vf, RR $ SIKH EMPIRE: AR rupee (10.82g), Kashmir, VS1878, KM-46.3, flower spray obverse symbol, small trace of double-striking, lovely vf, R $ SIKH EMPIRE: AR nanakshahi rupee (11.23g), Amritsar, VS1841 year 315, KM-A20.3, Herrli , full bold VS and regnal dates, bold strike, ef, R $ SIKH EMPIRE: AR arsiwala shahi rupee (11.04g), Amritsar, VS1863, KM-C20. Herrli , 1 tiny testmark, bold strike, choice vf $ SIKH EMPIRE: AR rupee (8.11g), Kashmir, VS1889, KM-C50var, Herrli-, reduced weight standard, final digit of date ( 9") recut over 8", ef, RRR $ The local governor of Kashmir, Shaik Gholam, circa VS , reduced the weight of the rupee from the standard g to the range of g, for unknown reasons. Herrli lists two varieties, dated VS1890 (type ) and VS1891 (type ). Full weight rupees were restored late in VS

107 Auction SIKH EMPIRE: AR nanakshahi rupee (11.03g), Multan, VS1878, KM-84, Herrli , 2 tiny testmarks, 1 edgemark, bold strike, vf $ SIKH EMPIRE: AR nanakshahi rupee (11.10g), Lahore, VS1885/90, KM-67, Herrli , superb strike, au $ SIKH EMPIRE: AR gobinshahi rupee (11.23g), Lahore, VS1825, KM-63. Herrli , some light adhesions, bold strike, vf-ef $ SIKH EMPIRE: AE falus (12.24g), Multan, AH1237, Herrli , Sikh issue, but in the name of the Durrani ruler Mahmud, f-vf, RR $ Date unlisted by Herrli SIKH EMPIRE: AR gobinshahi rupee (11.27g), Lahore, VS1832, KM-63. Herrli , minor adhesions, bold strike, vf-ef $ SIKH EMPIRE: AR nanakshahi rupee (11.04g), Multan, VS1878, KM-84, Herrli , one small testmark on reverse, bold strike, ef $ SIKH EMPIRE: AR rupee (11.20g), Lahore, VS1843, KM-64, superb strike, choice ef-au $ SIKH EMPIRE: AR nanakshahi rupee (11.10g), Multan, VS1879, KM-84, Herrli , nice vf-ef $ SIKH EMPIRE: AR nanakshahi rupee (11.09g), Lahore, VS1873, KM-66.1, Herrli , superb strike, choice ef-au $ SIKH EMPIRE: AR nanakshahi rupee (10.99g), Multan, VS1876, KM-84, Herrli , bold strike, vf-ef $ SIKH EMPIRE: AR nanakshahi rupee (11.08g), Lahore, VS1884/89, KM-66.2, Herrli , lovely strike, ef-au $ SIKH EMPIRE: AR nanakshahi rupee (10.93g), Multan, VS1880, KM-85, Herrli , with trident in obverse field, vf $ SIKH EMPIRE: AR nanakshahi rupee (11.04g), Lahore, VS1884/90, KM-66.2, Herrli , small edge cut and one tiny testmark, ef $ SIKH EMPIRE: AR nanakshahi rupee (11.14g), Multan, VS1896, KM-86.1, Herrli , line of dots above date, lovely strike, one minuscule testmark, choice ef $

108 India SIKH EMPIRE: AR nanakshahi rupee (11.12g), Multan, VS1900, KM-86.1, Herrli , whirling star to right of date, choice ef $ SIKH EMPIRE: AE falus (9.01g), Alkai Peshawar, AH(1265), KM-96, Herrli , 5-petal flower / Persian legend, alkai means district, vf, RR $ SIKH EMPIRE: AR nanakshahi rupee (11.12g), Multan, VS1890, KM-86.1, Herrli , vf-ef $ SIKH EMPIRE: AE paisa (6.90g), [Derajat], AH1249, KM-C102, lion left / rayij in Persian, nice strike, full date, lovely vf, R $ SIKH EMPIRE: AR nanakshahi rupee (11.03g), Multan, VS1905, KM-86.1, Herrli , letter A to left of date, vf-ef $ SIKH EMPIRE: AE paisa (7.68g), Dera, VS1898, KM-, Herrli , Persian text obverse, Gurmukhi reverse, date on reverse, f, RRR $ SIKH EMPIRE: AR gobindshahi rupee (10.59g), Derajat, VS1902, KM-120.2, f-vf $ SIKH EMPIRE: AR nanakshahi rupee (11.04g), Multan, VS1898, KM-86.1, Herrli , choice vf $ SIKH EMPIRE: AE paisa (8.09g), NM, ND, KM-, Herrli-, standard obverse, as on the paisas of Amritsar, but totally stylized reverse, vf, RR $ SIKH EMPIRE: AR nanakshahi rupee (10.82g), Multan, VS1891, KM-86.1, Herrli , some heavy cleaning on obverse, nice strike, vf ex. R.P. Puddester, sold via S. Album in 1988 $ SIKH EMPIRE: AV rupee (0.65g), [Multan], VS1905, KM-87, Herrli , struck by the local governor Mulraj during the British siege of Multan, text in Urdu, bold strike, clear date, au, S $ SIKH EMPIRE: AR mahmudshahi rupee (10.97g), Derajat, year one (ahad), KM-373, Herrli , in the name of the Durrani ruler Mahmud Shah, choice ef, R $ The obverse date is just 12, with the remaining two digits forgotten, but above those numbers is a symbol that somewhat resembles the number 4, but must be of other meaning. It is very common on coins of Maler Kotla, for example, also derived from Durrani prototypes SIKH EMPIRE: AV rupee (0.66g), Multan, VS1905, KM-87, struck by the local governor Mulraj during the British siege of Multan, text in Urdu, vf-ef $ SIKH EMPIRE: AR mahmudshahi rupee (10.87g), Derajat, year one (ahad), KM-373, Herrli , in the name of the Durrani ruler Mahmud Shah, ef, R $

109 Auction SIKH EMPIRE: AR mahmudshahi rupee (10.98g), Derajat, year 3, KM-373, Herrli , in the name of the Durrani ruler Mahmud Shah, blundered obverse date, perhaps intended for AH1237, ef $ SIRONJ: Malfar Rao I, , AR rupee (11.23g), Sironj, AH1169, KM-100, in the name of Alamgir II, a Indore Feudatory issue, crudish vf-ef, RR $ SIKH EMPIRE: AR mahmudshahi rupee (10.49g), Derajat, AH1241, KM-373, Herrli , in the name of the Durrani ruler Mahmud Shah, 1 testmark, vf $ SIRONJ: Muhammad Ibrahim Ali Khan, , AR rupee (11.29g), Sironj, AH1306, Y-15, also citing Queen Victoria, lovely toning, ef, S ex. Eck Prud homme collection $ SIKH EMPIRE: AR mahmudshahi rupee (10.79g), Derajat, AH1242, KM-373, Herrli , in the name of the Durrani ruler Mahmud Shah, choice vf $ With what appears to be the number 11 also on the obverse, of unknown meaning TRIPURA: Dhanya Manikya, , AR tanka (10.15g), ND, KM-45, R&B-60, lion right, without pellet above / standard four-line inscription, choice vf $ SIKH EMPIRE: AR mahmudshahi rupee (10.66g), Derajat, AH1242, KM-373, Herrli , in the name of the Durrani ruler Mahmud Shah, vf $ TRIPURA: Dhanya Manikya, , AR tanka (10.56g), SE1435, Rh-73, lion right, choice vf $ SIKH EMPIRE: AR mahmudshahi rupee (10.74g), Derajat, AH1244, KM-373, Herrli , in the name of the Durrani ruler Mahmud Shah, vf-ef $ TRIPURA: Rajadhara Manikya, , AR tanka (10.83g), SE1508 (1586), KM-97, vf-ef $ SIKH EMPIRE: AR mahmudshahi rupee (10.72g), Derajat, AH1248, KM-373, Herrli , in the name of the Durrani ruler Mahmud Shah, nice vf $ TRIPURA: Govinda Manikya, 1660, , AR 1/8 rupee (1.28g), ND, KM-131, f $ SIKH EMPIRE: AE paisa (8.67g), 1830, KM-Pn1, Herrli , coarsely engraved Persian inscription on machine struck planchet, citing Baba Banak & Ranjit Singh, couple spots, nice strike, ef, R $ Several die cracks on the reverse, perhaps indicating why the coinage was never produced for circulation TRIPURA: Vira Vikrama Kishora, , AR rupee (10.91g), TE1341, KM-409, R&B-305, bust of king / lion rampant left, citing the Queen Maharani Kirtimani, ef $

110 India Colonial Indian Coins BRITISH INDIA: William IV, , AR rupee, [Calcutta], 1835, KM-450.7, with thin lettering and incuse RS on obverse, cleaned ef, S $ BRITISH INDIA: Victoria, Queen, , AR rupee, 1862(b), KM-473.1, A1, 0/0, a lovely example! NGC graded MS65 $ BRITISH INDIA: Victoria, Queen, , AV mohur (Calcutta), 1862, KM-480, standard type, unc $2,500-2, BRITISH INDIA: Victoria, Queen, , AR rupee (Madras), 1840, KM-457.7, V on right part of ribbon, without V on truncation, 19 berries, lustrous au, S $ BRITISH INDIA: Victoria, Queen, , AV mohur (Calcutta), 1862, KM-480, with V added on bust, few very light scratches in field, full details in bust, nearly ef $2,300-2, BRITISH INDIA: Victoria, Queen, , AR rupee, 1840, KM-458, W.W. raised on truncation of neck, the word MINT stamped in a small oval stamp below bust, unusual, ef $ BRITISH INDIA: Victoria, Queen, , AR rupee (Bombay), 1840, KM-458.3, W W raised on truncation, 27 berries, lustrous unc $ BRITISH INDIA: Victoria, Queen, , AV mohur, 1841, KM-462.1, dot after date, au $2,500-2, BRITISH INDIA: Victoria, Empress, , AE 1/12 anna, 1877(c), KM-483, restrike, lovely blue toning, NGC graded PF63 $ BRITISH INDIA: Victoria, Queen, , AR 2 annas (1.44g), uncertain mint, 1862, KM-469, 15% off-center mint error strike, vf, RR $ Perhaps the result of a broken or missing collar. The diameter is 16.8 x 16.6 mm, clearly broader than the normal examples, which vary from 15.3 to 16.0g. Because the original diameter cannot be determined, this piece cannot be assigned to one of the three operating mints, Calcutta, Bombay and Madras BRITISH INDIA: Victoria, Empress, , AE 1/12 anna, 1878(c), KM-483, NGC graded MS63 $

111 Auction BRITISH INDIA: Victoria, Empress, , AE ¼ anna, 1889(c), KM-486, a gorgeous example of a common date, full red brilliant luster, NGC graded MS65 $ BRITISH INDIA: Victoria, Empress, , AR rupee, 1878(c), KM-492, a choice example! NGC graded MS65 $ BRITISH INDIA: Victoria, Empress, , AE ½ anna, 1878(c), KM-487, restrike, NGC graded PF64 $ BRITISH INDIA: Victoria, Empress, , AR rupee, 1901-C, KM-492, lightly toned, a choice example! NGC graded MS65 $ BRITISH INDIA: Victoria, Empress, , AR 2 annas, 1894-B, KM-488, NGC graded MS65 ex. Diana Collection. $ BRITISH INDIA: Victoria, Empress, , AV mohur, 1888(c), KM-496, lustrous fields, PCGS graded AU58 $2,600-2, BRITISH INDIA: Victoria, Empress, , AR ½ rupee, 1882(b), KM-491, type A bust, choice au $ BRITISH INDIA: Victoria, Empress, , AR ½ rupee, 1899-B, KM-491, incuse inverted B type, NGC graded MS61 $ BRITISH INDIA: Victoria, Empress, , AE medal (34mm) (18.71g), 1887, Pud-887.1, commemorating the Jubilee of Queen Victoria at Calcutta, 16 February 1887, choice ef $ BRITISH INDIA: Edward VII, , AE ¼ anna, 1903(c), KM-501, bold and superb strike! NGC graded MS65 $ BRITISH INDIA: Victoria, Empress, , AR rupee, 1877(b), KM-492, type A bust, type I reverse, rainbow toned unc $ BRITISH INDIA: Edward VII, , AE ¼ anna, 1909, KM-502, obverse brockage, vf, RR $

112 India Lot 227: St. Joseph s College is still in operation and still gives out award medals to exceptional students BRITISH INDIA: Edward VII, , 1 anna, 1907-B, KM-504, bold and superb strike! NGC graded MS65 $ BRITISH INDIA: George V, , AR ¼ rupee, 1912(b), KM-518, superb brilliant fields, NGC graded MS65 $ BRITISH INDIA: Edward VII, , AR rupee, 1905(c), KM-508, bright white luster, NGC graded MS63 $ BRITISH INDIA: George V, , 8 annas, 1919(b), KM-520, restrike, NGC graded PF63 $ BRITISH INDIA: Edward VII, , AR rupee, 1906(c), KM-508, NGC graded MS62 ex. Diana Collection $ BRITISH INDIA: George V, , 8 annas, 1919(b), KM-520, restrike, NGC graded PF62 $ BRITISH INDIA: Edward VII, , AR rupee, 1906(c), KM-508, bright white luster, NGC graded MS62 $ BRITISH INDIA: George V, , AR rupee, 1913(c), KM-524, NGC graded MS62 $ BRITISH INDIA: George V, , AV 15 rupees, 1918(b), KM-525, a lovely lustrous specimen, PCGS graded MS64, S $2,700-3, BRITISH INDIA: Edward VII, , AR rupee, 1907-B, KM-508, restrike, NGC graded PF63 $ BRITISH INDIA: George VI, , AR rupee, Bombay, 1938(b), KM-555, with dot below the portrait on obverse, choice bu $ BRITISH INDIA: Edward VII, , AR medal, 1909, engraved award medal, ST. JOSEPH S COLLEGE/NORTH POINT/DARJEELING//THE NORTH POINT SILVER MEDAL/AWARDED TO/F. SMITH/1909" inside wreath, nice tone, 37 mm, ef $

113 Auction BRITISH INDIA: Duncan, Stratton & Co. AE ¼ anna trial piece (5.62g), cf. Pridmore, p.73, by Greenwood & Batley of Leeds, England, minting trial piece for ¼ anna, though not of course a pattern, choice ef $ Greenwood and Batley provided minting machinery to the Imperial Indian mints and also Hyderabad BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.41g), Azimabad, year 9, KM-19, in the name of Shah Alam II, bold vf, R ex. Eck Prud homme collection $ BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AE pice, year 37, KM-57, struck in Calcutta in 1831, NGC graded MS65 $ BRITISH INDIA: Duncan, Stratton & Co. AE ½ anna trial piece (10.84g), Bombay Mint, cf. Pridmore, p.73, by Greenwood & Batley of Leeds, England, minting trial piece for ¼ anna, though not of course a pattern, vf $ BRITISH INDIA: Duncan, Stratton & Co. AE 2 annas trial piece, ND, Pr. SWC 8/60-2, by Greenwood & Batley of Leeds, England, minting trial piece for ¼ anna, though not of course a pattern, red and brown unc $ BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee, Murshidabad, year 19, KM-84.2, in the name of Shah Alam II, couple testmarks on edge, scarce in so high a quality, NGC graded unc details $ NGC had erroneously assigned this to KM-117 type. KM-84.2 is the correct catalog number BRITISH INDIA: Duncan, Stratton & Co. AE ½ rupee trial piece, ND, Pr. SWC 8/60-4, by Greenwood & Batley of Leeds, England, minting trial piece for ½ anna, though not of course a pattern, red and brown unc $ BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee, Murshidabad, year 19, KM-108, straight edge milling, with original lustre and slight adjustment marks, NGC graded MS62, RRR ex. Kenneth Wiggins Collection $ Believed to have been struck circa 1800 and possibly an experimental issue. Unpublished variety in Pridmore and Krause BRITISH INDIA: brass 3 pice token, ND (circa 1900), similar to Pridmore-98, The New Sylhet Tea Estates Ltd, Phooltullah, some light staining, two holes as made, unc, R $ BRITISH INDIA: bronze 31mm (10.81g), ND, Bombay Custom House, Gate Ticket, no. 218, vf $ BENGAL PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (11.60g), Murshidabad, year 6, KM , in the name of Alamgir II, issued by the Nawab of Bengal, nice strike, vf ex. Eck Prud homme collection $ Murshidabad fell under British authority after the battle of Plassey on 23 June 1757 (8 Shawwal 1170), as the local nawab, Mir-Jafar, effectively ceded to the British a few weeks prior to the battle. He remained in charge at Murshidabad until the British replaced him with another nawab in Year 6 of Alamgir II fell in AH , hence this coin should be regarded as a British issue, bearing the same sunburst symbol as those minted at Calcutta at the same period. Issues of Murshidabad struck in years 1 to 4 of Alamgir II lack this symbol. All rupees of Murshidabad in the name of Alamgir II are listed in the KM catalog under the Mughals as type #

114 India BOMBAY PRESIDENCY: AE pice (11.70g), Bombay, A.09", KM-133, date symbol for 1674, f $ BOMBAY PRESIDENCY: AE ½ pice, 1791, KM-192, Prid-136, coin grades AU, proof $ BOMBAY PRESIDENCY: AE pice, 1791, KM-193, struck at the Soho mint, Birmingham, NGC graded PF64 $ BOMBAY PRESIDENCY: Anonymous, ca , tin pice (13.62g), ND, KM-156, large crown, BOMB below, for Bombay / the Company motto, in Latin, light porosity, bold vf, R $900-1, MADRAS PRESIDENCY: AE cash, 1803, KM-315, East India Company issue, NGC graded MS63 $ BOMBAY PRESIDENCY: Anonymous, ca , tin double pice (26.08g), ND, KM-157, large crown, BOMB below, for Bombay / the Company motto, in Latin, some general adhesion, bold strike, bold ef, R, ex. Argentum summar auction, 2009, lot 42 $1,200-1, MADRAS PRESIDENCY: AE 20 cash, 1808, KM-321v, Pridmore-194, struck with coin die axis, not medal axis, and thus a much more rare variety, NGC graded PF65 ex. Diana Collection. $1,300-1, MADRAS PRESIDENCY: AE 40 cash (19.46g), ND (1807), KM-331, Prid-216, some original flan defects, average strike, f-vf, R $ BOMBAY PRESIDENCY: Anonymous, ca , tin double pice (32.94g), ND, KM-157, large crown, BOMB below, for Bombay / the Company motto, in Latin, some general adhesion, bold strike, vf, R $1,200-1, MADRAS PRESIDENCY: AR 2 fanam, ND (1807), KM-340, Prid-164 var., wonderful rainbow toning, au $ BOMBAY PRESIDENCY: AR ½ rupee (5.74g), Surat, year 2, KM-175, choice vf, ex. Eck Prud homme collection $ MADRAS PRESIDENCY: AR 5 fanams (4.64g), ND (1808), KM-351, lovely vf-ef $

115 Auction MADRAS PRESIDENCY: AR ½ pagoda, ND ( ), KM-353, NGC graded VF35 $2,300-2, JAGANATHPUR: AR rupee (11.22g), Jaganathpur, AH1184 year 16, see article by Jan Lingen in supplement to ONS 161, in the name of Alamgir II, very faint obverse graffiti, pleasing vf, RRR $1,800-2, DUTCH INDIA: bazaruk, Cochin, ND ( ), KM-2, Sch-1254, Dutch East India Company (Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie, VOC) issue in lead, cowrie shell on reverse, straight clip at 6:00, crude f-vf, RR $ MADRAS PRESIDENCY: AR rupee (8.59g), Machhlipatan, AH1174 year 7, KM-390, Pridmore-292var, posthumously in the name of the Mughal emperor Alamgir II, to a reduced weight standard, bold vf, RRR $1,750-2,000 Neither Pridmore nor KM list dates of this type prior to AH1195, but others of these early dates are known. Cf. Baldwin s auction 40, lot 998, a similar rupee of AH1176 year 8, the only other one of this early period that I have been able to trace PORTUGUESE INDIA: Luís I, , AR ¼ rupia, 1881, KM-310, small spot in obverse field, vf-ef $ PORTUGUESE INDIA: Luís I, , AR ½ rupia, 1881, KM-311, vf-ef $ MADRAS PRESIDENCY: AR 2 rupees (24.03g), Arkat, AH"1172", KM-404.2, nice strike, minor adjustment marks (to correct the weight upon issue), pleasing vf, R ex. Spink auction, December 2010 $3,400-3, TRANQUEBAR: Christian VI, , AR 2 royaliner (3.20g), 1731, KM-142, crowned C6 monogram of the king / crowned Norse lion on battle axe, boldly clear date, lovely specimen, vf-ef, RRR ex. Eck Prud homme collection $1,200-1,400 A much inferior porous specimen fetched $852 plus buyer s fee at the Bruun Rasmussen auction, December 2006 (lot 5299) PORTUGUESE INDIA: Luís I, , AR rupee, 1881, Y-12, lovely toning, a superb example! NGC graded MS64 $ BACAIM: José I, , AR rupia (11.80g), 1750, KM-5, crude vf $ FRENCH INDIA: AR ½ rupee (5.68g), Arcot, AH1184, KM-14, ef $ DAMAO: José I, , tin 5 bazarucos (7.75g), ND, KM-9, f-vf $

116 India DAMAO: Maria II, , AE 3 reis (18.93g), 1840, KM-23, f-vf $ DIU: José I, , tin 5 bazarucos (3.51g), 1777, KM-35, vf $ DIU: Pedro II, , AR xerafim (11.69g), ND, KM-5, vf $ DIU: José I, , tin 20 bazarucos (15.04g), 1765, KM-36, lovely vf, R ex. An old French collection formed prior to 1930 with original collectors tag $ DIU: João V, , AV 5 xerafins (2.91g), DM, KM-15.2, crowned Portuguese arms / St. Thomas facing, weakly struck, crude vf-ef $2,000-3,000 Bought from Century Coins on June 20, DIU: João V, , AE atia (9.07g), 1748, KM-29, choice vf $ DIU: José I, , tin 20 bazarucos (13.11g), 1777, KM-36, bold vf ex. An old French collection formed prior to 1930 with original collectors tag $ DIU: João V, , tin 40 bazarucos (32.54g), 1748, KM-"30A", unlisted denomination, twice weight of normal 20 bazarucos, thus likely a 40 bazarucos, vf $ DIU: João, regent, , tin 20 bazarucos (19.27g), 1799, KM-47, superb example, choice vf ex. An old French collection formed prior to 1930 with original collectors tag $ DIU: João V, , tin 20 bazarucos (12.44g), 1748, KM-30, pleasing vf, R ex. An old French collection formed prior to 1930 with original collectors tag $ DIU: João, regent, , tin 20 bazarucos (15.51g), 1800, KM-47, choice vf ex. An old French collection formed prior to 1930 with original collectors tag $

117 Auction DIU: João, regent, , tin 20 bazarucos (17.02g), 1801, KM-47, lovely vf ex. An old French collection formed prior to 1930 with original collectors tag $ GOA: José I, , AE ½ tanga (20.86g), ND, KM-122, inscribed meia tanga for half tanga, decent strike, f-vf, R $ DIU: João, regent, , 5 bazarucos (4.33g), 1807, KM-52, ef $ GOA: João V, , AE ½ tanga (20.54g), ND, KM-138.1, denomination in words, meia tanga, vf, RR ex. An old French collection formed prior to 1930 with original collectors tag $ DIU: Maria II, , 5 bazarucos (4.72g), 1827, KM-56, vf-ef $ GOA: José I, , tin 15 reis (10.82g), 1760, KM-138.1, date 1760 is possibly an error for 1769, f, RR ex. An old French collection formed prior to 1930 with original collectors tag $ DIU: Maria II, , 5 bazarucos (4.99g), 1828, KM-56, ef $ GOA: José I, , AV 12 xerafins (4.91g), 1762, KM-142, crowned Portuguese arms / cross, minor weakness of strike, crude vf-ef $1,200-1,500 Bought from the Steinbergs on July 28, DIU: Maria II, , 20 bazarucos (18.55g), 1828, KM-58, ef $ GOA: José I, , AV 12 xerafins (4.89g), 1764, KM-142, crowned Portuguese arms / cross, usual weakness of strike, crude vf $1,000-1,200 Bought from the Steinbergs on July 28, GOA: João IV, , AR tanga, 1640, Gomes-15.01, Ceilao issue, crowned arms/gridiron of St. Lawrence divides date, crown below, several tiny rim nicks and edge defects, somewhat crude vf, RR $900-1, GOA: José I, , AV 12 xerafins (4.87g), 1774, KM-150, crowned Portuguese arms / cross, superb strike for type! crude ef $1,500-1, GOA: João IV, , AR 2 tangas (4.10g), ND, KM-68 variant, as KM-68, but D to right of shield, vf $

118 India GOA: José I, , tin 12 reis (14.25g), 1769, KM-154, decent strike, f-vf, RR ex. An old French collection formed prior to 1930 with original collectors tag $ GOA: João VI, , AR rupia, 1822, KM-239, Gomes-21.06, large flan, reverse strike a bit weak, but obverse bold and super attractive, vf $ GOA: José I, , AR rupia, 1775, KM-160, Gomes-52.01, crude flan, areas of strike weakness, vf $ GOA: Miguel, , AE 30 reis (18.87g), ND, KM-249, overstruck on type KM-233 of Joao as king, f-vf, R ex. An old French collection formed prior to 1930 with original collectors tag $ GOA: José I, , AR rupia (10.74g), 1776, KM-160, vf $ GOA: Miguel, , AE 60 reis (37.54g), ND, KM-234, lovely strike, vf, R ex. An old French collection formed prior to 1930 with original collectors tag $ GOA: Maria I, , AR rupia (10.87g), 1800, KM-205, posthumous issue, nice portrait, lovely vf $ GOA: João, regent, , AR rupia, 1804, KM-205, Gomes-36.10, nice even strike, inverted A in place of V in RVPIA, vf-ef $ GOA: Miguel, , AE tanga (38.32g), ND, KM-251, overstruck on type KM-198 of Maria I & Pedro III ( ), ef on good, RR, ex. An old French collection formed prior to 1930 with original collectors tag $ GOA: João VI, , AE 15 reis, ND, KM-232, Gomes-13.01, bold strike, nice appearance, crude vf $ GOA: Miguel, , AE tanga (38.86g), ND, KM-251, overstruck on type KM-234 of Joao as king, nice vf $ GOA: João VI, , AR rupia, 1820, KM-239, Gomes-21.04, crude flan, nice even strike, vf $

119 Auction INDIA: 1 naya paisa, 1962(b), KM-8a, struck in nickel-brass, NGC graded PF65, RR $ GOA: Miguel, , AE tanga (36.07g), ND (1831), KM-253.1, countermark PR/809 on type KM#251, choice vf $ INDIA: 2 naye paise, 1962(b), KM-11, NGC graded PF64, RR $ GOA: Miguel, , AR rupia (10.96g), 1831, KM-254, f $ INDIA: 5 naye paise, 1962(b), KM-16, NGC graded PF65, RR $ GOA: Miguel, , AR pardao (5.36g), 1831, KM-256, vf-ef $ INDIA: 10 naye paise, 1962(b), KM-24.2, NGC graded PF66, RR $ GOA: Maria II, , AR pardao, 1839, KM-268, lovely bold strike, ANACS graded vf35 $ INDIA: 25 naye paise, 1962(b), KM-47.2, NGC graded PF67, RR $ GOA: Maria II, , AR ½ pardao (2.67g), 1846/5, KM-271, ef $ INDIA: 50 naye paise, 1962(b), KM-55, NGC graded PF65, RR $ GOA: Maria II, , AR rupia (10.93g), 1847, KM-273, ef $ Republic of India INDIA: ¼ anna, 1950(b), KM-570, NGC graded PF63, R $ INDIA: 1 naya paisa, 1962(b), KM-8, struck in bronze, NGC graded PF64, RRR $ INDIA: 50 paisa, 1964(b), KM-588, Jawaharlal Nehru commemorative, NGC graded PF64, RR $

120 1320. INDIA: 1 rupee, 1964(b), KM-591, Jawaharlal Nehru commemorative, NGC graded PF63, RR $ Numismatic Literature for Sale - Auction Special Album, Stephen, Checklist of Islamic Coins: 3rd Edition, Stephen Album, Santa Rosa, 2011, 3rd edition, Numbered list of coin-issuing Islamic rulers from c.652 to c.1890 by denomination and often by type; ±6000 listings. Brief introduction to Islamic coin collecting & short notes on coinage and standard references throughout. Bibliography with much background information. Six-level rarity guide. Includes North Africa, the Middle East, Anatolia & the Caucasus, and Central Asia, 324 pages, no plates, softcover Softcover Version This is the new version of the standard reference for Islamic coin types, $45 plus postage Album, Stephen, Checklist of Islamic Coins: 3rd Edition, Stephen Album, Santa Rosa, 2011, 324 pages, no plates, hardcover with gold inlay cover print, with dustjacket Hardcover Version This is the new version of the standard reference for Islamic coin types, $75 plus postage INDIA: 7 coin proof set, 1950(b), KM-PS1, 1 pice PF-64 RD, ½ anna PF-65, 1 anna PF-65, 2 annas PF-66, ¼ rupee PF-65, ½ rupee PF-66, 1 rupee PF-66 cameo, a lovely NGC graded proof set $1,800-2,

121 World Coins Session D Saturday, February 14, 2012, at 14:00 World Coins AFGHANISTAN: Amamullah, , AV 2 amani (9.16g), Kabul, SH1301, KM-888, au $ Modern Coins of Asia AFGHANISTAN: Habib Allah Ghazi, 1929, AV habibi / 30 rupees (4.58g), Kabul, AH1347, KM-899, superb example for this type, choice unc $ AFGHANISTAN: Abd al-rahman, , AR medal (28mm) (8.88g), [Kabul], AH1318, award medal to the military for the victory in Herat, vf, R $ AFGHANISTAN: Muhammad Nadir Shah, , AR afghani, Kabul, SH1310, KM-927.1, unc, R $ This type was never released into circulation, but several hundred examples appeared in the marked in the 1980s and early 1990s, now thoroughly dispersed AFGHANISTAN: Abd al-rahman, , AR 5 rupees, Kabul, AH1314, KM-820, minor cleaning, lovely strike, no weakness, choice vf $ AFGHANISTAN: Muhammad Zahir Shah, , AV 4 grams (4g), Kabul, SH1315, KM-935, lustrous bu $ BHATGAON: Bhupratindra Malla, , AR ¼ mohar (1.40g), NS816, KM-102, choice vf $ AFGHANISTAN: AR 5 rupees, AH1316 year 1, KM-826, choice ef $ BHUTAN: Jigme Dorji, , AR ½ rupee, ND (1928), KM-24, ef, scarce in silver $ AFGHANISTAN: Amamullah, , AV 2 amani (9.2g), Kabul, SH1298, KM-879, rare one-year type, especially in this quality, lustrous unc $ BRITISH NORTH BORNEO: Queen Victoria, , AE cent, 1890-H, KM-2, some hairlines in fields, proof $

122 Auction BRITISH NORTH BORNEO: Edward VII, , 2½ cent, Heaton Mint, 1903, KM-2, unc $ BRITISH NORTH BORNEO: Labuk, before 1924, red copper 1 dollar, L&W-664, yi yuán ("one dollar")in Chinese characters on the reverse, lustrous unc $ BRITISH NORTH BORNEO: Edward VII, , AE cent, Heaton Mint, 1907, KM-2, couple light scratches in reverse field, lovely color, some original luster, choice au $ BRITISH NORTH BORNEO: Sandakan Tobacco Company, red copper 50 cents, L&W-763, stylized Chinese characters wu shí ("fifty") on the reverse, lustrous unc $ BRITISH NORTH BORNEO: George V, , 5 cents, Heaton Mint, 1928, KM-5, unc $ BRITISH NORTH BORNEO: Sandakan Tobacco Company, red copper 20 cents, L&W-763, èr (unread) gè Chinese characters on the reverse, lustrous unc $ BRITISH NORTH BORNEO: The Labuk Planting Company, ca. 1890, red copper 50 cents, L&W-683, wu shí ("fifty") in Chinese characters on the reverse, and the letters KB near the reverse rim, lustrous unc $ BRUNEI: Hashim Jalilul Alam Aqamaddin, , AE cent, AH1304, KM-3, superb example, much original luster, slight touch of wear, almost never found in this quality, choice au-unc $ BRITISH NORTH BORNEO: Labuk, before 1924, red copper 20 cents, L&W-673, wu gè ("five to the dollar") in Chinese characters on the reverse, lustrous unc $ BURMA: Bodawpaya, , AE ½ pya (3.77g), ND, KM-A1var, R&S-I.4 variety, two fish / inscriptional symbol, with central hole (as on KM-2.1, the ¼ pe larger copper coin), f, RR $ BRITISH NORTH BORNEO: Labuk, before 1924, red copper 50 cents, L&W-668b, wu shí ("fifty") in Chinese characters on the reverse, and the letters KB near the reverse rim, lustrous unc $ BURMA: Bodawpaya, , cast AE ¼ pe (10.37g), BE1143, KM-2.1, R&S-8.3d, 2 very thin fish, 31 mm, issued with hole in center, but the hole is filled in as made, choice vf, RR, ex. Eck Prud homme collection $

123 World Coins BURMA: Bodawpaya, , AR kyat (10.05g), ND (struck in 1797), KM-5, R&S-8.1, Bhadrapitha throne / temple of Sri, from the British mint of Calcutta, based on a pattern sent to the mint by Bodawpaya, nearly ef, RR, ex. Eck Prud homme collection $ BEIKTHANO: Anonymous, ca. 6th century, AR 80 ratti (7.69g), Mitch-296, rising sun / temple with stylized design inside, later issue at reduced standard, vf-ef ex. Eck Prud homme collection $ BURMA: Mindon, , AR mu (1.52g), CS1214, KM-7, interesting die-crack above the date, plus 2 small die-breaks on the reverse, ef-au $ CAMBODIA: Norodom I, , AE 10 centimes, 1860, KM-43.1, choice au $ BURMA: Mindon, , AR mat, CS1214, KM-8.2, vf $ CAMBODIA: Norodom I, , AR 25 centimes (2.23g), 1860, KM-44.2, restrike, but weight is unusual, ef $ CAMBODIA: Norodom I, , AR 25 centimes, 1902, KM-similar to 44, with SOUVENIR below reverse, choice ef $ BURMA: Mindon, , AR kyat, CS1214, KM-, R&S-11.1b, marked ESSAI below the wreath on reverse, toned, a Frank Lapa fantasy issue made in the 1960s, unc, RRR, ex. Eck Prud homme collection $ CAMBODIA: Norodom I, , AR 50 centimes (2.59g), 1860, KM-45.1, vf $ BURMA: Thibaw, , tin ¼ pe (5.6g), CS1240, KM-25b, chinze left on obverse, f, RR ex. Krause SCWC plate specimen $ CAMBODIA: Norodom I, , AR 4 francs, 1860, KM-48.1, ef $ BURMA: Thibaw, , AE ¼ pe, CS1240, KM-25.2, chinze left on obverse, off-center error strike, f, RR $ CAMBODIA: Norodom I, , AE 5 centimes, 1860, Bruce-X2, Y-2, original strike, some field hairlines, red and brown unc $

124 Auction CEYLON: Dutch East India Company, AE 2 stuiver, 1792, KM-30, dump issue, strike a bit soft, vf $ FRENCH INDOCHINA: AE cent, 1886-A, KM-1, NGC graded MS63 $ CEYLON: British East India Company, AE 12 stivers (36.69g), 1803, KM-71, lovely even and well-centered strike, bold vf $ FRENCH INDOCHINA: AE cent, 1888-A, KM-1, a lovely example! NGC graded MS66 $ CEYLON: British East India Company, AE 1/48 rixdollar, 1804, KM-75, Asian elephant, proof, R $1,400-1, FRENCH INDOCHINA: AR 10 cents, 1885-A, KM-2, NGC graded MS64 $ FRENCH COCHINCHINA: AE sapeque, 1879-A, KM-2, NGC graded MS64 $ FRENCH INDOCHINA: AR 20 cents, Paris, 1896, KM-3a, fasces privy mark, cleaned ef, R $ FRENCH COCHINCHINA: AR 50 centimes, 1879 A, KM-6, ef $ FRENCH INDOCHINA: AE sapeque, 1889-A, KM-6, NGC graded MS64, RRR $1,900-2,100 Mintage of only 100 pieces in proof quality struck at the Paris mint FRENCH INDOCHINA: AE cent, 1885-A, KM-1, NGC graded MS64 $1,100-1, FRENCH INDOCHINA: AE cent, Paris, 1895, KM-7, couple minor edge-nicks, one small nick on reverse, one-year type with mintage of 290,000, nearly ef, R $

125 World Coins FRENCH INDOCHINA: AR 10 cents, 1899-A, KM-9, NGC graded MS63 $ FRENCH INDOCHINA: AR 10 cents, 1914-A, KM-9, NGC graded MS64 $ FRENCH INDOCHINA: AR tael, ND ( ), KM-A3, small head type, usual adjustment marks, NGC graded unc details $1,000-1,100 Struck for use in the opium trade, used in Yunnan Province, China and Indochina FRENCH INDOCHINA: AE cent, Paris, 1931, KM-12.1, with torch privy mark, pleasing ef, R $ FUJEIRA: Sheikh Muhammad ibn Hamad, , AV 25 riyals, 1970/AH1389, KM-7, AGW, Richard M. Nixon portrait, proof $ FRENCH INDOCHINA: AR piastre, 1931, KM-19, scarce in true mint state, NGC graded MS63 $ HEJAZ: Sayyid Hussein bin Ali, , 40 para, NM, ND, KM-5, countermarked al-hijaz on Turkey, Mehmet V, Nickel 40 para, Kostantiniye 1327 year 9, rare date for the series, choice ef, RR $ FRENCH INDOCHINA: AR 20 cents, 1923-A, KM-17.1, faint obverse surface hairlines, NGC graded unc details $ HEJAZ: Sayyid Hussein bin Ali, , AE 1/8 piastre (0.86g), Makka (Mecca), AH1334 year 5, KM-21, iridescent toning,some trace of original red mint luster, ef-au, RR $900-1, FRENCH INDOCHINA: AR 20 cents, 1928-A, KM-17.1, NGC graded MS66 $ HEJAZ: Sayyid Hussein bin Ali, , AR 20 piastres, AH1334 year 9, KM-30, rare grade, au $

126 Auction HEJAZ: Sayyid Hussein bin Ali, , AR 20 piastres, Makka (Mecca), AH1334 year 8, KM-30, bold strike, au $ HEJAZ & NEJD: Abdul-Aziz bin Saud, as King, , AR riyal, AH1346, KM-12, Y-14, uneven tone, vf $ HEJAZ: Sayyid Hussein bin Ali, , AV dinar hashimi (7.22g), Makka al-mukrama, AH1334 year 8, KM-31, unc $900-1, HEJAZ & NEJD: Abdul-Aziz bin Saud, as King, (3.73g), AH1348, brass rifle tag, with the toughra & titles of King Abd al- Aziz, blank reverse, two holes for attachment to the rifle, vf, RR $ HEJAZ & NEJD: Abdul-Aziz bin Saud, as Sultan of Nejd, , AE ¼ ghirsh (1.41g), AH1343, KM-1, much original silvering present, overstruck on Hejaz 1/4 piastre, thin flan, plain edge, somewhat crude strike not obliterating undercoin, crude ef, R $ IRAN: Nasir al-din Shah, , AR 500 dinars, Tehran, AH1312, KM-898, lovely toning, ef-au, R $ HEJAZ & NEJD: Abdul-Aziz bin Saud, as Sultan of Nejd, , AE ¼ ghirsh (1.41g), AH1343, KM-2.1, much original silvering present, apparently struck on a fresh planchet, thick flan, plain edge, nice strike, crude ef, R $ IRAN: Nasir al-din Shah, , AR 1000 dinars, Tehran, AH1295, KM-899, with some original luster, NGC graded AU55 $ This type was struck from AH , of which 1294 is a pattern, the equally rare 1295 being the first date for regular circulation, being common HEJAZ & NEJD: Abdul-Aziz bin Saud, as King, , AR ¼ riyal, AH1348, KM-10, ef $ HEJAZ & NEJD: Abdul-Aziz bin Saud, as King, , AR ½ riyal, AH1348, KM-11, ef $ IRAN: Nasir al-din Shah, , AR 5000 dinars, Tehran, AH1313, KM-X11, mount removed on edge, lightly gilt, original strike, denomination also called 5 krans, vf-ef, R $ Commemorative for the 50th anniversary of Nasir al-din s reign, but alas, he was assassinated just a few weeks before the ceremonies. 123

127 World Coins IRAN: Nasir al-din Shah, , AE medal (29mm) (9.26g), 1873, inscribed to commemorate the royal visit of the Shah of Persia to England, June 18th 1873 on reverse, bust of the shah on obverse, ef, R $ The Shah s name is spelled Nasser-ed-Dini on the obverse (sic) IRAN: Ahmad Shah, , AE medal (31mm) (12.94g), ND (1914), struck by Michaut mint for the coronation of Ahmad Shah Qajar, obverse trial, ef, RR $ IRAN: Muzaffar al-din Shah, , AR robi, Tehran, AH1316, KM-968, NGC graded MS63 $ IRAN: Ahmad Shah, , AE award medal (31mm), AH1337, Rabino-78, but bronze, bust of Ahmad Shah / lion & sun as usual, vf-ef $ IRAN: Muzaffar al-din Shah, , AR 1000 dinars, AH1323, KM-978, ef $ IRAN: Muzaffar al-din Shah, , AR 500 dinars, Tehran, AH1322, KM-969, brilliant original luster, NGC graded MS65 $ IRAQ: Faisal I, , AR riyal, 1932/AH1350, KM-101, ef-au $ A very scarce grade for this, the only silver riyal of Iraq IRAN: Muzaffar al-din Shah, , AV toman (2.83g), Tehran, AH[1]311, KM-989, date is error for 1311, which was actually 2 years before the accession of Muzaffar al-din, ef, RR $1,400-1,600 The denomination, do-toman, means two toman, but the size and weight correspond to the single toman, not the double toman JAPAN: An ei Era, , AE mon, Kuji (Hitachi Ohta), ND (1774), Cr-1.15, JNDA-68, bronze bosen (seed or mother coin) struck for iron type, f-vf $ JAPAN: Bunsei Era, , AR mameita-gin (5.01g), Cr-8.2, superb bold strike, popularly called bean-money, struck from , choice ef $ IRAN: Ahmad Shah, , AR medal, 30mm (13.78g), AH1332, coronation of Ahmad Shah Qajar (1914), au $ JAPAN: Bunsei Era, , AR mameita gin (4.59g), Cr-8a.2, superb bold strike, popularly called bean-money, struck from , ef $

128 Auction JAPAN: Bunsei Era, , AR mameita-gin (8.26g), Cr-8.1b, relatively heavy, well-centered strike, popularly called bean-money, struck from , choice vf-ef $ JAPAN: Mutsuhito, , AR 5 sen, Meiji 3 (1870), Y-1, lustrous au $ JAPAN: Mutsuhito, , AR yen, Osaka, Meiji 21 (1888), Y-28a.2, c/m gin at left, ef $ In 1897, Japan demonetized the silver one yen and trade dollar coins, and many were melted to provide bullion from which to produce subsidiary coins. However, some 20 million trade dollar and one yen coins were countermarked with the character gin; meaning silver, and shipped to Taiwan, Korea and Southern Manchuria in China for use in circulation there JAPAN: Mutsuhito, , AR trade dollar, Meiji 10 (1877), Y-14, two chops on reverse, ef-au $ The year 10 is the scarcest of the three years of the Japanese trade dollar (year 8 and 9 are more common, year 7 is only a pattern and of the greatest rarity) KATHMANDU: Pratap Malla, , AR mohar (5.45g), NS775, KM-164, lovely strike, choice vf-ef $ KATHMANDU: Mahipatrendra, ca. 1670, AR mohar (5.44g), ND, KM-177, nice strike, choice vf, R $ JAPAN: Mutsuhito, , AR yen, Meiji 18 (1885), Y-A25.2, prooflike surfaces, chemically cleaned but very carefully, lustrous choice au $ KATHMANDU: Parthrivendra Malla, , AR mohar (5.43g), NS802, KM-198, lovely strike, ef $ JAPAN: Mutsuhito, , AR yen, [Osaka], Meiji 16 (1883), Y-28a.1, gin c/m at left, couple Chinese chopmarks, vf $ KATHMANDU: Kumudini Devi, AR ¼ mohar (1.35g), NS856, KM-234, Kumudini was regent for Jaya Prakash, bold strike, choice ef $ KATHMANDU: Jaya Prakash Malla, , , AR ¼ mohar (1.19g), NS873, KM-251, nice strike, vf $

129 World Coins KOREA: AE charm, ND (circa ), Mandel-86.18a, wàn shòu wú jiang (long life without limit) in Chinese characters, jí xiáng rú yì (good luck and best wishes), choice ef, R $ Another example sold in the Korean auction by Hwadong Sale 20, lot 602 for $350. Malay States LICHHAVI: Jishnu Gupta, ca , AE unit (8.52g), Rh-36, winged horse left / annulet either side of Vajra symbol, lovely vf, RR $ NEPAL: Rana Bahadur, , AV adhani (1/16 mohar), (0.33g), KM-506, Rh-674, good strike for type, choice ef $ KEDAH: Rijaluddin, , AV kupang (0.59g), NM, SS-, sultan / rija il on obverse, shah / dewa on reverse, unpublished, ef, RRR $800-1, NEPAL: Girvan Yuddha Vikrama, , AV 1/8 mohar (0.64g), ND, KM-539, choice ef $ NEPAL: Rajendra Vikrama, , AV ani (1/8 mohar), (0.67g), KM-572, Rh-674, good strike for type, very light crimp, choice ef $ PAHANG: Ahmad, as Bendahara, , tin ¼ tampang (9.83g), AH1295, month of Rajab, Prid-61, square piece with raised center, hole due to cooling of the tin before it completely filled the space, vf, RR $ NEPAL: Surendra Vikrama, , AV tola (12.37g), SE1774 (1852), KM-615, superb bold strike, choice ef $1,000-1, MUSCAT & OMAN: Faisal bin Turki, , AE ¼ anna, AH1311, KM-2, choice ef $ NEPAL: Prithvi Bir Bikram Shah, , AE ½ paisa, VS1968 (1911), KM-622, transitional issue, NGC graded MS62, R $ This is the first machine struck copper type of Nepal NEPAL: Prithvi Bir Bikram, , AV dam (0.04g), ND, KM-635, Rh-1183/1184, unc $ NEJD: Abdul-Aziz bin Saud, as Emir, , AR 20 girsh, ND, KM-14, countermark najd on Maria Theresa taler with frozen date 1780, vf $ Considered a spurious issue NEPAL: Prithvi Bir Bikram, , AV ¼ mohar (1.40g), SE1833, KM-671.2, lustrous bu $

130 Auction PALESTINE: AE mil, 1927, KM-1, NGC graded MS65 $ NEPAL: (Tribuvana Bir Bikram) ( ), AR uniface medal (14.97g), VS1971 (1914), 31.7 mm, in honor of the prime minister Chandra Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana ( ), blank reverse, nice vf, RRR, ex. Eck Prud homme collection $800-1,000 Issued as a pennance medal to be presented on the floor of the Pashupatinath Temple. Said to be one of 6 known uncupped specimens PALESTINE: AE 2 mils, 1927, KM-2, NGC graded MS65 $ CEYLON (DUTCH): United East India Company, 17th-18th century, AE cash (3.23g), Colombo, Sc-1294var, countermarked VOC on cash type Hartill of the last Ming emperor Chong Zhen ( ), f, RRR $ Scholten knew of only the countermark of Galle on the Chinese cash coins. Countermark applied by the Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie (VOC), the Dutch East India Company PALESTINE: 5 mils, 1927, KM-3, NGC graded MS65 $ PALESTINE: 10 mils, 1927, KM-4, NGC graded MS66 $ NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES: AE duit, AH1227, KM-Tn13, Cr-12. Sc-980, Maluka Estate (in Southern Borneo) issue, struck over 1809 Java duit KM-223, somewhat crude looking because of overstrike, vf, RR $ PALESTINE: 20 mils, 1927, KM-5, NGC graded MS66 $ NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES: AR 1/8 gulden, 1802, KM-80, Sch-494c, Batavian Republic issue, sailing ship series, some obverse flan roughness, vf $ PALESTINE: Centralcasse des Tempels, ca , brass 40 para, ND, Haffner CC-13B, said to be minted at Württemberg, f-vf, R $ NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES: Goerach Batol, ½ dollar, 1890, L&W-88b, square & uniface, vf $ PATAN: Yoga Narendra, , AR mohar, NS820 (1700), KM-320, crimped, vf $

131 World Coins PATAN: Yoga Narendra, , AR mohar (5.42g), NS805, KM-337, ornate design, bold even strike, ef $ PATAN: Ranajit Malla, , AR mohar (5.39g), NS882, KM-427, bold strike, choice vf, R $ PATAN: Loka Prakash, , AR mohar (5.44g), NS826, KM-343, ornate design, lovely even strike, choice vf, R $ PHILIPPINES: AR peso, 1903-S, KM-168, Allen-16.02, lustrous au $ PATAN: Riddi Narasimha, , AR mohar (5.49g), NS835, KM-374, lovely vf-ef $ SARAWAK: James Brooke, , AE cent, 1863, KM-3, au $ PATAN: Riddi Narasimha, , AR mohar (5.24g), NS835, KM-375, nice even strike, choice vf $ SARAWAK: Charles V Brooke, , AR 50 cents, 1927, KM-19, ef $ PATAN: Jaya Vishnu Malla, , AR mohar (5.52g), NS849, KM-399, with pseudo-persian work on reverse, imitating contemporary Mughal rupee, ef $ PATAN: Rajya Prakash Malla, , AR ¼ mohar (1.19g), NS865, KM-407, mount removed, strong strike, vf $ SAUDI ARABIA: Khalid bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud, , 100 halala, 1977/AH1397, KM-59, unc $

132 Auction STRAITS SETTLEMENTS: George V, , AR 5 cents, 1920, KM-31, one of the rarest circulating coins of Straits Settlements, attractive grade, choice vf, RRR $1,000-1, SINGGORA: Tin pitis (6.42g), ND, KM-1, Prid-, Chinese text, translated by Pridmore as money of the impulse to prosperity company, central hole, two small holes due to insufficient tin before it solidified, vf, R $ SYRIA: Cafe Maure, 3e escadron, zinc 2 piastres (1.90g), ND, Lecompte-48, French military café for the Third Squadron, lovely example, vf-ef, RR $ STRAITS SETTLEMENTS: Queen Victoria, , AE ¼ cent, 1845, KM-1, East India Company issue, NGC graded MS64 $ SYRIA: Cafe Maure, 3e escadron, zinc 2 piastres (2.15g), ND, Lecompte-47? French military café for the Third Squadron, few spots of discoloration, vf-ef, RR $ STRAITS SETTLEMENTS: Queen Victoria, , AE ½ cent, 1845, KM-2, East India Company issue, with WW on truncation of neck, NGC graded MS63 $ SYRIA: Cafe Maure, 3e escadron, zinc ½ piastre (2.08g), ND, Lecompte-45? French military café for the Third Squadron, minor discoloration, vf-ef, RR $ STRAITS SETTLEMENTS: Queen Victoria, , AE cent, 1845, KM-3, East India Company issue, NGC graded MS64 $ SYRIA: Cie de Menthe de la Syrie, BR (4.82g), Lecompte-50, reverse text pour un france contre merchandise, vf, R $ The firm name translates to Mint Candy Company of Syria STRAITS SETTLEMENTS: Edward VII, , AR 10 cents, 1902, KM-21, au $ THAILAND: AR 2 baht, ND (circa 1863), Y-12, ef-au $1,000-1, STRAITS SETTLEMENTS: Edward VII, , AR dollar, Bombay, 1904-B, KM-25, much original luster, lovely au $ SUDHAMMAPURA: Anonymous, ca. 6th century, AR 88 ratti (9.66g), Mitch-535 ff, wheel with 12 spokes / temple containing only a crescent, ef, ex. Eck Prud homme collection $

133 World Coins SUDHAMMAPURA: Anonymous, ca. 6th century, AR 4 ratti (0.55g), Mitch-541/543, wheel with 7 spokes / temple, vf, R, ex. Eck Prud homme collection $ ANNAM: Ming Mang, , AR 7 tien, year 15 (1834), KM-195, Sch-183, nice large dragon, NGC graded AU58 $1,400-1, TURKEY: AV 500 kurush, Kostantiniye, 1928, KM-848, monnaie-de-luxe, tiny trace of mounting on the edge only, mintage of 2242, lustrous au $2,200-2, ANNAM: Thieu Tri, , AR 2 tien, KM-268, Sch-251, medium-sized hole for mounting at top, small plugged hole at bottom, light abrasions, vf $ TURKEY: AV 500 kurush, Ankara, 1946 ( ), KM-858, head of Ismet Inonu, unc $1,700-1, ANNAM: Tu Duc, , AE 20 van, KM-389, Cr-205, attractive vf-ef, RR $ VIET NAM: 5 hao, 1946, KM-2.2, choice unc, R $ Howard Daniels III believes the raised 5 Hao dated 1946 were minted in Shanghai (or another Chinese mint) by the Chinese Communists for Hanoi in the mid to late 1950s and they were used by the Vietnamese Communists as presentation coins; they retained the date Not all of them might have been shipped to Viet Nam. It is very possible the excess were found at the mint and are being disposed of onto the numismatic marketplace KATHIRI STATE OF SEIYUN & TARIM: Saleh Ubayd b. Aboat, AH , 30 khumsi, AH1344, as KM-4, as Y-10, uniface obverse trial strike in aluminum of KM-4, al-ghurfah, square flan, diameter 40 mm (variable), bu, RR $ ANNAM: Canh Long, 1789, BR phan (3.09g), KM-131, f-vf, RR $ Canh Long is Vietnamese spelling of the name Qian Long, emperor of China , struck during the brief Chinese occupation in northern Vietnam in QU AITI STATE OF SHIHR & MUKALLA: Awadh ibn Umar, as Hakim, , AE 5 chomsih (6.14g), Mukalla, AH1318, KM-48, ef $

134 Auction 12 Modern Coins of Africa EGYPT: Fuad I, as Sultan, , AR 2 qirsh, 1920-H/AH1338, KM-325, ef $ ALGERIA: Compagnie d Afrique, 16th-18th century, tin quadruble de france (28.29g), unknown private mint, 1786, Gadoury-1, three small spots, otherwise truly superb quality, ef, RRR $1,200-1,400 Les Compagnies d Afrique maintained three ports in what is now Algeria, and three more in Tunisia, from about 1535 until close to the end of the 18th century. The number 96 in the reverse text refers to a value of 96 livres EGYPT: Fuad I, as Sultan, , AR 5 qirsh, 1920-H/AH1338, Y-326, NGC graded SP64 $800-1,200 Very few of these 1920 type specimen coins were represented in the Heaton Archival Collection ANGOLA: Maria I, , AR 8 macutas, 1783, KM-23, lightly cleaned vf-ef $ EGYPT: Fuad I, as King, , AE medal, 1933, Industry and Manufacturing bronze medal, Tourah, Visit by King Fouad I, by Huguenin, view of the factories and port at Tourah, rev French and Arabic text, 60mm, tiny rim nicks, ef, S $ Photo size reduced EGYPT: Hussein Kamel, , AR 20 qirsh, 1916/AH1335, KM-321, ef-au $ EGYPT: BR 50 piastres (5.52g), ND, KM-, muling from two dies for the reverse of the 50 piastres that would have used the design adopted for the 10 piastres type KM-990 dated 2008, non-magnetic, struck on solid brass, unc, RRR $ EGYPT: Hussein Kamel, , AR medal (9.73g), 1917, award medal, INSTITUTE DES FRERES DES ECOLES CHRISTIENNES.LE CAIRE. surrounding crest"/"college DE LA SALLE*FAGGALAH*" surrounding ANNEE 1917, PRIX D HONNEUR DECERNE A M. M. HANNA, CLASSE 7E A, by L. Kramer and Co., Cairo, obverse rim nick, 30 mm, fineness stamp on reverse, vf-ef, S $ EGYPT: BR 50 piastres (6.43g), ND, KM-, muling from two dies for the obverse of the 50 piastres type for KM dated 2007, magnetic, struck on brass-plated steel, bu, RRR $

135 World Coins MOROCCO: al-hasan, , AE 2 falus (5.81g), Fès, AH1310, Y-2, f $ ETHIOPIA: Menelik II, , AR birr, Paris, EE1889 (1897), KM-5, f $ MOROCCO: Abd al-aziz, , AR ½ dirham, Paris, AH1319, Y-9.2, choice unc, R $ GERMAN EAST AFRICA: AR ¼ rupie, 1891, KM-3, nice multicolor tone, ef $ MOROCCO: Abd al-aziz, , AR 2½ dirham, Paris, AH1314, Y-11.2, bu, R $ GERMAN EAST AFRICA: AE 5 heller, 1908-J, KM-11, J-717, slight oxidation, ef $ MOROCCO: Abd al-aziz, , AR 5 dirhams, Paris, AH1314, Y-12.2, ef $ LIBYA: Wheelus Air Base, AL token (1.12g), ND, N.C.O. / Club / Wheelus / Air Base / Libya / Value / 05, circa 1950s, vf, R $70-90 Wheelus Air Base was originally the Italian base known as Mehalla, occupied by the American military in April 1945 and renamed Wheelus Air Base in May In September 1969, Idris II, king of Lybia, was overthrown by Muammar al-gaddafi. Three months later, the Americans agreed that Wheelus Air Base would be vacated, which was completed in June The term N.C.O. means non-commissioned officers MOROCCO: Abd al-aziz, , AR rial, Paris, AH1321, Y-22.2, au $ MOROCCO: al-hasan, , AE falus (2.28g), Fès, AH1310, Y-1, crude vf $ MOROCCO: al-hasan, AR dirham, Paris, AH1311, Y-5, NGC graded MS66 $ NGC erroneously lists this as 2.5 dirham whereas it is a 1 dirham MOROCCO: al-hafiz, , AR rial, Paris, AH1329, Y-25, unc $

136 Auction MOROCCO: Yusuf, , AR ¼ rial, Paris, AH1331, Y-31, au $ MOZAMBIQUE: AR taler, ND, KM-46.x, countermark crowned PM twice on Maria Theresa taler Austria KM , vf-ef $ Considered a spurious issue MOROCCO: Yusuf, , AR ½ rial, Paris, AH1331, Y-32, NGC graded MS65 $ MOROCCO: Yusuf, , AR ½ rial, Paris, AH1336, Y-32, au $ MOZAMBIQUE: AR 8 reales, ND, KM-44.x, countermark sans serif MR ligate on Peru KM-117.1, 1815 Lima, ef $ Considered a spurious issue MOROCCO: Yusuf, , AR rial, Paris, AH1336, Y-33, NGC graded MS62 $ PEMBA: AR taler (28.06g), ND, KM-X18, countermark pamba within clove-like shape on Maria Theresa taler of 1780, ef $ Considered a spurious issue MOZAMBIQUE: AR taler, ND, KM-46.x, countermark plain PM in circle on Maria Theresa taler Austria KM , ef $ Considered a spurious issue SÉNÉGAL: Lacoste & Cie, Boulangerie, Aluminum (3.05g), ND, Lecompte-23, good for 500 grams of bread, with central hole as always, unc, RR $

137 World Coins SIERRA LEONE: AE penny, 1791, KM-2.2, a Sierra Leone Company issue, struck at the Soho mint, Birmingham, NGC graded PF63 $ SUDAN: BI 20 qirsh (20.74g), AH1310 year 8, KM-15, ef $ SUDAN: BI 5 qirsh (4.67g), AH1311, KM-19, f-vf $ SIERRA LEONE: AE 50 cents, 1791, KM-5a, struck at the Soho mint, Birmingham for the Sierra Leone Company, off metal strike in copper, NGC graded PF65, R ex. Eck Prud homme collection $1,200-1, TUNISIA: Muhammad al-amin, , AR 10 francs, 1951/AH1371, KM-X1, mintage of 1703, bu $ SUDAN: AR 20 piastres (23.32g) (Khartoum), AH1302 year 5, KM-2, issued by the local rebel Mohammed Ahmad, known as al-mahdi, very bold strike, lovely example, very lightly polished, choice ef, R $2,000-2, TUNISIA: Ahmad Pasha, , AR 20 francs, AH1353 (a), KM-263, choice unc $ SUDAN: Abdallah b. Muhammad, , BI 2 piastres (1.36g), Omdurman, AH1311 year 11, KM-9, lovely strike, with traces of original silver-wash, vf-ef, R $ TUNISIA: zinc 5 centimes, 19 /AH135-, KM-EA24, Essai, not issued, unc $ SUDAN: Abdullah b. Muhammad, , BI 5 piastres (5.15g), Omdurman, AH1311, KM-10, bold strike, without any weakness, choice vf, R $ ZANZIBAR: Ali Bun Hamid, , silvered AE medal (34.5 mm), 1905//AH1323, award medal for the Zanzibar Exposition of 1905, with attached loop, probably original, vf-ef $

138 Auction 12 Modern Coins of Europe ALBANIA: AE 10 qindar leku, 1926-R, KM-2, eagle s head right, red and brown unc $ AUSTRIAN POSSESSIONS: Andreas Hofer, , AR 20 kreuzer, Tyrol, 1809, KM-149, J-169, Andreas Hofer Insurrection issue, uneven tone, ef $ ALBANIA: Italian Occupation, , AR 10 lek, Rome, 1939 year 17, KM-34, with portrait of Vittorio Emanuele III, ef-au $ AUSTRIAN NETHERLANDS: AE liard, 1790, KM-44, Insurrection Issue, nice original piece, toned unc $ LIECHTENSTEIN: AR 5 kronen, 1904, Y-4, au $ SALZBURG: Paris von Lodron, , AR ½ taler (14.45g), 1628, KM-141, choice ef $ TIROL: Ferdinand, , AR 60 kreuzer (24.58g), Hall, 1566, Dav-52, indication of value (60) in cartouche at bottom obverse mostly obliterated, vf $ LIÈGE: Maximilian Heinrich, , AR patagon (26.69g), Liège, 1666, KM-80, Dav-4294, bust right / crowned arms, some adjustment marks (for correcting the weight), lovely vf $ TOURNAI: AE 2 sols, 1709, KM-A6, Mailliet-112,21; Hoc-627, Siege isssue, Spanish Netherlands, struck over another coin (unidentifiable), uniface, crude vf, R $ AUSTRIA: AR thaler, 1760, KM-1570, Dav-1051 var., cleaned long ago, nicely retoning, ef $ CYPRUS: Victoria, , AE ¼ piastre (London), 1879, KM-1.1, superb strike, much original luster, almost no wear, choice au-unc $

139 World Coins CYPRUS: Victoria, , AE ¼ piastre, Heaton Mint, 1881-H, KM-1.1, superb strike, much original luster, almost no wear, au $ DENMARK: Frederick IV, , AR 8 skilling, 1703, KM-470, H-42, Sieg-6, initials DMA, rim nick, vf $ CYPRUS: Victoria, , AE ¼ piastre, Heaton Mint, 1881-H, KM-1.1, choice ef $ ENGLAND: Edward VI, , AR shilling (5.95g), Tower mint, ND ( ), S-2482, tun mintmark, nice strike, some over-cleaning on obverse, pleasing specimen overall, nice vf, RR $ DENMARK: Christian IV, , AR ½ krone, 16Z4, KM-95, H-128, Sieg-82.1, vg-f $ ENGLAND: Charles I, , AE farthing (0.63g), Tower mint, ND (1634-5) bell, KM-173, ef $ DENMARK: Christian IV, , AR 6 skilling, 16Z8, KM-109, H-139-B, Sieg-49.2, old tone, nice snd even strike, vf $ ENGLAND: Charles I, , AR shilling (5.24g), Tower mint, ND ( ), S-2787, crown mintmark, weak portrait, large XII, vf-ef $ DENMARK: Frederick III, , AR 2 mark, 1666, KM-259, H-107A, Sieg-36.1, initials GK, convex reverse, some haymarking, vf $ ENGLAND: William III, , AR 6 pence, 1697, KM-496.1, good strike, superb luster, NGC graded MS64 $ Catalog value in Krause is $450 in XF condition ENGLAND: William III, , AR 6 pence (3.10g), 1697, KM-496.1, choice ef-au $ DENMARK: Christian V, , AR 2 krone (37.76g), Copenhagen, 1675 GK, KM-351.1, cleaned, f $

140 Auction FRANCE: Charles VII, , AR blanc à la couronnelle (2.97g), Poitiers, Duplessy-462, crowned shield / cross potent, with three fleur-de-lys and on crown in the corners, ef, RR $ Mint determined by pellet beneath the 8th letter on the obverse. This type was an emergency issue authorized from 21 January 1423 until 4th November FRANCE: Second Republic, , AE decime, 1848, pattern, Gadoury-289, au $ FRANCE: Napoléon III, , AR 20 centimes, 1867-BB, Y-28.2, gorgeous rainbow toning, NGC graded MS67, ex. Eck Prud homme collection $ FRANCE: Louis XIII, , AR ½ ecu (13.36g), Paris, 1643-A, KM-135.1, point above crowned arms on reverse, f, RR $ FRENCH COLONIES: Louis XVI, , BI stampee (1.77g), ND, Gadoury-7, countermarked on billon 2 sous type KM-500 on which date & mint are illegible, ef $ Normally struck on completely blank hosts. Issued in German States FRANCE: Louis XVI, , AE 2 sols token (17.96g), 1791, KM-Tn23, choice au $ AUGSBURG: Heinrich der Lange, , AR bracteate (0.60g), Berger 454 ff, lion right, tin tower below, vf-ef $ FRANCE: Louis XVI, , AE 5 sols token (27.63g), 1792, KM-Tn31, choice ef-au $ BAVARIA: Ludwig I, , AR 2 gulden, 1845, KM-819, au $ FRANCE: Louis Philippe I, , AE decime (ca. 1840), KM-E10, Essai, small obverse rim flaw, red and brown unc $ BAVARIA: Maximilian II, , AR 2 gulden, 1851, KM-828, au $

141 World Coins BAVARIA: Maximilian II, , AR 2 gulden, 1852, KM-828, choice au $ BAVARIA: Ludwig III, , AR 2 mark, 1913, KM-XM1a, pattern struck in silver-coated copper, unc $ BAVARIA: Maximilian II, , AR 2 gulden, 1855, KM-848, restoration of the Madonna column in Munich, choice au $ BRUNSWICK-LÜNEBURG-CELLE: Christian Ludwig, , AR taler (28.64g), Clausthal, 1656 LW, KM-211, broad flan, f-vf $ BAVARIA: Maximilian II, , AR 2 gulden, 1856, KM-828, choice au $ BRUNSWICK-WOLFENBÜTTEL: Friedrich Ulrich, , AR taler (28.95g), Zellerfeld, 1624 HL, KM-52.1, vf $ BAVARIA: Ludwig II, , AR gulden, 1866, KM-884, ef-au $ BRUNSWICK-WOLFENBÜTTEL: Anthony Ulrich, , AR 24 mariengroschen, 1694, KM-559 var., Dav-336, Welter-2079, Wildman with tree on obverse, ef $ BAVARIA: Ludwig II, , AR taler, 1871, KM-889, Victory over France, 1871, au-unc $

142 Auction MAINZ: Anselm Franz von Ingelheim, , AR 12 kreuzer, 1693, KM-137, initials CB, nice round flan, fantastic strike, beautiful piece, lightly toned au $ BRUNSWICK-WOLFENBÜTTEL: August Wilhelm, , AR taler (29.03g), 1717 HH, KM-739, vf-ef $ MAINZ: French siege, , AR 2 kreuzer (5.03g), ND, inscribed II Kr BZ, which means zwei kreuzer brückzeichen, the countermarked French fasces flanked by the letters RF for république française, ef-au, RR $ FRANKFURT: Free Imperial City, AR thaler, 1772, KM-251, Dav-2226, city view, light haymarking, mintmaster PCB, vf-ef $ RHINE CONFEDERATION: Carl von Dahlberg, , AV ducat, 1809, Cr-8, Napoleonic Principality issue, initials BH, one-year type, semi-prooflike ef, S $1,600-1, HANNOVER: Georg IV, , AR 16 gute groschen, 1820, KM-123, au-unc $ ROTHENBURG: Free Imperial City, AR pattern ducat, 1792, KM-Pn6, School Jubilee, graffiti amongst reverse lettering, toned reverse, ef $ KEMPTEN: Heinrich I, , AR bracteate (0.40g), Berger-2512/13, bust of St. Hildegard, holding lilies and cross, ef $ LÜNEBURG: Hartmann II, , AR bracteate (0.75g), Berger-2655, head of the bishop, holding bishop s crook & book, ef $ SAXONY: Johann Georg, , AR medalllic thaler (23.19g), 1678, KM-565, struck in honor of Charles II of England, reverse legend translates To Honor the Sovereign of the Very Noble Order of the Garter, date in Roman numerals, mount well removed, cleaned choice ef $ MAGDEBURG: Anonymous, early 13th century, AR bracteate "Moritzpfennig", Berger-1587, bust of St. Moritz, holding cross and flag, bold strike, ef $

143 World Coins GREAT BRITAIN: James I, , AR ½ penny, ND (1605-6), KM-22, S-2663, rose mintmark, nicely toned vf $ SAXONY-Albertine: August, , AR taler (29.10g), Dresden, 1583 HB, KM-MB208, choice ef $ GREAT BRITAIN: Charles I, , AV unite, ND (1625), KM-150, S-2685, softly struck centers, ef $1,500-1, SAXONY-Albertine: Johann Georg I, , AR taler (28.72g), Dresden, 1629 HI, KM-132, f-vf $ GREAT BRITAIN: Charles I, , AR 3 pence, ND ( ), KM-87, S-2894, nicely struck portrait, vf $ SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN-GOTTORP: Christian August, Regent, , AR schilling, 1707, KM-183, Sch-8, Lange-465, good strike, au, S $ STOLBERG-STOLBERG: Friedrich Botho, , AR 1/12 thaler, 1763, KM-260, Cr-30a, Schon-74, initial C, denoting joint coinage with Stolberg-Rossla, light haymarking, but quite attractive, ef $ GREAT BRITAIN: Anne, , AE medal, ND (1702), Eimer-392, MI 233/14, depicts Queen Anne/Prince George, Lord High Admiral (her husband), 42 mm, small mark on the Queen s cheek, brown au $ Prince George of Denmark and Norway, Duke of Cumberland, Earl of Kendal and Baron Workingham. He was an able administrator and military strategist, and was invested in April 1702 as Generalissimo of all Forces by Land and Sea and then in May as Lord High Admiral of England and Ireland. Queen Anne and Prince George married in GREAT BRITAIN: Henry VIII, , AR groat, ND ( ), S-2337E, somewhat weakly struck, toned vf $ GREAT BRITAIN: Anne, , AR shilling, 1707, KM-517.5, S-3608, E below bust, 2nd bust, vf $ GREAT BRITAIN: Elizabeth I, , 6 Pence, S-2562, strike somewhat uneven, f-vf $

144 Auction GREAT BRITAIN: Anne, , AR 1/2 crown, 1707-E, KM-525.2, S-3605, SEXTO edge, f-vf $ GREAT BRITAIN: Victoria, , AR trade dollar, Bombay, 1900-B, KM-T5, unc $ GREAT BRITAIN: George I, , AR shilling, 1723, KM-539.3, S-3647, SSC in angles, prooflike obverse, wonderfully lustrous, au $ GREAT BRITAIN: George V, , AR trade dollar, 1930-B, KM-T5, NGC graded MS63 $ Ottoman Local Greek Countermarked Coinage GREAT BRITAIN: George III, , AR ½ dollar (13.10g), ND (1797), KM-A622, countermark on Bolivia 4 reales, Potosi, 1781 PR, vf $ GREECE: AE 5 para, Atsiki (Lesbos), ND, Wilski-G-1-06, countermarked on Turkey KM-728, AH1293 year 4, vf on about fine host, R $ GREAT BRITAIN: George III, , AR 3 shilling bank token, 1811, KM-Tn4, S-3769, lightly hairlined unc $ GREECE: AE 20 para, Atsiki (Lemnos), ND, Wilski-G-1-06, countermarked A on Turkey KM-687, AH1277 year 1, bold countermark, vf on f host $ GREAT BRITAIN: George IV, , AE 1/3 farthing, 1827, KM-703, spot at hair tie on obverse, red and brown unc $ GREECE: AE 40 para, Atsiki (Lemnos), ND, Wilski-G-1-08, countermarked A on Turkey KM-670, AH1255 year 18, vf on f host $ GREAT BRITAIN: Victoria, , AR double florin, 1888, KM-763, unc $

145 World Coins GREECE: AE 20 para, Agra (Lesbos), ND, Wilski-G-1-20, countermarked on Turkey KM-701, AH1277 year 4, vf on fine host $ GREECE: AE 40 para, Vrisa (Lesbos), ND, Wilski-G-6-03, countermark of on Turkey KM-670, AH1255 year 21, vf on f-vf host, R $ GREECE: AE 5 para, ND, Wilski-G-1-66, countermarked + on Turkey KM-666.3, AH1255 year obliterated by countermark, bold vf on vg host $ This mint has tentatively been assigned to the town of Agios Nikolaos (Saint Nicolaus) on Crete GREECE: AE 40 para, Megalo Kazaviti (Prinos, Thasos), 1884, Wilski-G-10-12a, countermarked KAA 1884 on Turkey KM-670, AH1255 year 22 or 23, vf on f host $ With additional countermarks G-4-04, A-3-07ff, and G-16-01, all of Plomarion (Lesbos) GREECE: AE 5 para, ND, Wilski-G-1-75a, countermarked of + on Turkey KM-666.3, AH1255, regnal year obscured, vf on fair host $60-80 Struck at either Agiasos or Asomatos on Lesbos Island, with additional countermark for undetermined mint GREECE: AE 5 para, Bithynia (Bolu, Turkey), ND, Wilski-G-B-15, countermarked on Egypt KM-223, date obscure, vf on fair host, RR $ GREECE: AE 20 para, Rahoni (Thasos), ND, Wilski-G-10-27, countermarked of on Turkey KM-668.2, AH1255, regnal year obscured by mark, vf on vg host $ Also countermarked G ( ) on the other side, for Panagia (Thasos) GREECE: AE 5 para, Salakos (Rhodes), ND, Wilski-G-10-28, countermarked on Turkey KM-728, AH1293, regnal year obliterated, vf on good host $ GREECE: AE 40 para, Plomarion (Lesbos), AH1308, Wilski-A-3-10, countermarked in Arabic on Turkey KM-670, AH1255 year 17, lovely countermark, with earlier type G-4-04, also of Plomarion, ef on f host $ GREECE: AE 40 para, Plomarion (Lesbos), AH1308, Wilski-A-1-06 ff, countermarked in Arabic on Turkey KM-670, AH1255 year 21, bold countermark, vf on f-vf host $

146 Auction GREECE: AE 20 para, Plomarion (Lesbos), AH1308, Wilski-A-1-09b, countermarked in Arabic on Turkey KM-668.2, AH1255 year 2x, strong countermark, vf on f-vf host $60-80 Also countermarks G-4-04 of Plomarion and G-1-08 of Atsiki (Lesbos) HUNGARY: Francis II Rákóczi, , AE 10 poltura, 1705-CM, KM-264.3, Hus-1540, Malcontents Revolutionary issue, boldly struck, ef, R-6 $ IRELAND: James II, pretender, , AE shilling, 1690 Apr, KM-94, S-6582A, Gun Money issue, ef $ GREECE: AE 20 para, unknown mint, ND, Wilski-, countermarked (possibly two separate marks) on Turkey KM-668.1, AH1255 year 16, vf on fine host $ IRELAND: James II, pretender, , AE ½ crown, 1689 Sepr, KM-95, Gun Money issue, lower reverse a bit weakly struck, handsome chocolate color, au $ HUNGARY: Leopold I, , AR taler (28.81g), Kremnitz, 1692 KB, KM-214.3, bold vf $ IRELAND: James II, pretender, , AE ½ crown, 1690 Mar, KM-95, Gun Money, nice dark chocolate appearance, brown ef $ HUNGARY: Leopold I, , AR ½ thaler, 1695-KB, KM-220, vf $ IRELAND: George III, , AE ½ penny, 1805, KM-147, uneven toning, lovely proof surfaces, NGC graded PF64, ex. Eck Prud homme collection $ HUNGARY: Leopold I, , AR ½ thaler, 1701-KB, KM-251, light peripheral tone, ef $

147 World Coins Italian States CARMAGNOLA: Michele Antonio di Saluzzo, , AR cornuto (5.64g), ND, spread-eagle above helmeted shield / St. Constantius on horseback, vf, RR $ MILAN: Carlos II, , AR filippo (27.57g), 1694, Dav-4007, ornate bust right / complex coat of arms, based on Spain & Portugal, with arms of Milan in center, very broad flan with full inscriptions on both sides, much nicer than average, choice vf-ef, R $1,000-1, GENOA: Republic, AR scudo, 1650, KM-79, Dav-3901, CNI-7/8, Mir-292/2, L-260, initials BN, edge defect at 10:00, obverse rim nick, bold struck, nicely centered, light original tone, ef, R $900-1, NAPLES: Carlo VI, , AR tari (4.32g), 1715 IM/MF-A, KM-133, ef $ KINGDOM OF ITALY: Napoleon I, , AE soldo, 1809-M, Cr-3.2, small flan crack, ef $ NAPLES: Ferdinando IV, 2nd reign, , AR 120 grana, 1805, Cr Dav-162, initials LD, vf $ LUCCA: Commune, AR scudo (25.61g), 1653, KM-62, Dav-1375, crowned arms within wreath / St. Martin on horseback wielding sword and giving a cloak to a beggar standing to his left, lovely type, choice vf, R $ NAPLES & SICILY: Roberto d Angio, , AR gigliato (3.94g), Naples, Biaggi-1635, seated ruler, facing, holding scepter & globus cruciger / ornately decorated fleur-de-lis square, choice ef-au $ LUCCA: Carlo Lodovico, , AE quattrino, 1826, KM-A31, scarce one year type, NGC graded MS64, S $ NAPLES & SICILY: Carlos V, , AR tari (6.20g), laureate bust right / coat of arms, nice strike, ef, RR $

148 Auction NAPLES & SICILY: Ferdinando IV, 1st reign, , AR piastra of 120 grana, 1791, Cr-68, Dav-1408, popular zodiac type, f-vf $ PAPAL STATES: Pius IV, , AR testone (7.66g), Ancona, ND, Berman-1072, St. Peter enthroned / keys above coat-of-arms, f, R $ PAPAL STATES: Paul V, , AR ½ grosso (0.76g), year XIII, Berman-1575, bust of the pope / St. Paul standing, rare variety of this denomination for Paul V, vf, RR $ NAPLES & SICILY: Ferdinando IV, 1st reign, , AR piastra of 120 grana, 1794, Cr-66a, Dav-1406, initials P/M, AP, vf $ PAPAL STATES: Innocent X, , AE ½ bolognino (8.84g), Bologna, 1649, KM-41, local issue, choice vf $ NAPLES & SICILY: Ferdinando IV, 1st reign, , AR 20 grana, 1796, Cr-57, initials P/AP, light adjustments, tiny obverse rim nick, but unusually nice for this type, lustrous au $ PAPAL STATES: Clement XI, , AR giulio (2.91g), 1702, Berman-2421, inscribed SI / AFFLVANT / NOLITE / COR / APPONERE, nearly ef $ NAPLES & SICILY: Joseph Napoleon, , AR 120 grana, 1808, Cr-100, M-408/9, a few rim nicks, vf $ PAPAL STATES:GUBBIO: Benedict XIII, , AE baiocco (11.26g), 1726-II, KM-111, f $ NAPLES & SICILY: Ferdinando II, , AR 120 grana, 1846, Cr-153b. Dav-174, small scratch above head, light adjustment marks, lightly toned ef $ PAPAL STATES: Pius IX, , AE 5 baiocchi, Rome, 1849 year IV, KM Cr-170, lovely brilliant red luster, a gorgeous example, NGC graded MS64 $

149 World Coins SICILY: Roger II, , AV tari (1.01g), Siqilliya, ND, Spahr-63, single pellet in obverse center, about 10% flat, vf $ PAPAL STATES: Pius IX, , AE 5 baiocchi, Rome, KM-1356, lovely example with much red original luster, NGC graded MS65 $1,100-1, SICILY: Roger II, , AV tari (0.67g), Messina, AH54(9), Spahr-82, about 20% flat strike, vf-ef, R $ SICILY: William II, , AE ½ follaro (1.71g), Messina, ND, Spahr-119, one side in Arabic, the other in Latin, always undated, some weakness, above-average strike, pleasing vf $ PARMA: Maria Luigia, , AR 5 lire, 1815, Cr-30, lovely strike, beautiful iridescent toning, choice au, R $1,200-1, SICILY: Tancred, , AR ¼ tercenario (0.45g), Spahr-137, ruler s name & title in Arabic on one side, Latin on the other, vf, S $ SICILY: Tancred, , AE follaro (2.00g), Spahr-139, al-malik tancred in Arabic on one side, rogerius rex in Latin on the other, superb strike without any weakness and well-centered, lovely vf, S $ RAGUSA: Republic, AR 2 ducati, 1794, KM-21, Dav-1641, a bit weakly struck, vf $ TUSCANY: Leopold II, , AR paolo (2.64g), 1856, Cr-70a, unc $ TUSCANY: Leopold II, , AR ½ paolo (1.39g), 1857, Cr-68a, lightly cleaned, au $ RETEGNO: AR filippo, 1676, KM-14, Dav-4137, crude planceht (straight clip at 5:30), a few minor obverse scratches, vf $1,000-1, SICILY: Roger II, , AV tari (1.04g), Siqilliya, AH538, Spahr-63, single pellet in obverse center, nice strike, choice vf, RR $ The date is repeated on both sides, very clearly 538 on obverse, either 537 or 539 on reverse, 539 more likely URBINO: Francesco Maria II, , AR giulio, ND (ca. 1575), 27 mm, somewhat uneven strike, two figures standing/arms, ef $

150 Auction ITALY: Victorio Emmanuel III, , AR 10 lire, 1936-R, KM-80, Y-90, Pagani-700, nice luster, scarce type, lightly hairlined unc $ GELDERLAND: AR gulden, 1762, KM-100.2, V-14.2, TEVMVR legend variety, nicely toned ef, S $ LIECHTENSTEIN: Prince John II, , AR 5 kronen, 1915, Y-4, choice unc $ HOLLAND: AR 10 stuivers, 1749/8, KM-95, Delm-1198, lightly toned aef $ LUNDY: Martin Coles Harman, , AE ½ puffin, 1929, KM-Tn1, struck at the Heaton mint, Birmingham, NGC graded MS65 $ OVERIJSSEL: AR ducaton (32.46g), 1733, KM-80, ef $ LUNDY: Martin Coles Harman, , AE puffin, 1929, KM-Tn2, struck at the Heaton mint, Birmingham, NGC graded MS65 $ Netherlands Provinces UTRECHT: lead medal (41mm) (24.96g), 1623, arm emerging from the clouds, holding 7 arrows / crowned provincial arms, some minor flan cracks, lovely vf, RR $ GELDERLAND: AR 24 stuivers (13.46g), 1640, KM-13.2, crude ef $ UTRECHT: AR ducaton (32.64g), 1761, KM-92.1, au $

151 World Coins PORTUGAL: João V, , AV 400 reis (1.08g), Lisbon, 1720, KM-201, superb quality, lustrous, au $ WEST FRIESLAND: AR ½ ducat (14.22g), 1620, KM -, choice vf $ TVER: Anonymous, late 15th C., AE pul (0.45g), Tver, Gaidukov, eagle standing right, head turned back, holding twig / POULO TBERbSKOE, lovely style, vf, S $ WEST FRIESLAND: AR 3 gulden (31.41g), 1794, KM-141.2, vf $ RUSSIAN EMPIRE: Alexander III, , AR rouble, 1883, Y-43, Dav-291. Sev-3939, cleaned, but retoning, attractive, Coronation issue, au $ RUSSIAN S.F.S.R.: AR 3 kopeck (3.12g), 1922, Petrograd Suitcase and Harness Factory, moose standing / denomination & date, ef, RR $ ZEELAND: AR silver ducat, 1777, KM-52.4, very light adjustment marks, lightly toned ef-au $ NORWAY: Haakon VII, ,AR 10 ore, 1918/6, KM-372, definitive overdate, unlisted in Krause and Norges Mynter! ef $ SCOTLAND: Dundee, JM & Co, AE farthing token (3.38g), ND (ca. 1795), D&H-39, Bell-5, sentry on duty / scales, lovely vf $ Spanish Coinage POLAND: Zygmunt I, , AR grosz (1.66g), Elbing, 1534, D&S 161, Kopicki 7084, choice ef $ VISIGOTHS IN SPAIN: Anonymous, before 576, AV tremissis (1.44g), NM, cf. Grierson, p. 80, #254, in the name of the Byzantine emperor Justinian I ( ), bust of Justinian right, wearing cross / highly stylized Victory standing, facing left, superb example, virtually unc, RRR $3,700-3, POLAND: Zygmunt I, , AR grosz (1.89g), Danzig, 1540, D&S 64, Gumowski 566, choice ef $ VISIGOTHS IN SPAIN: Sisenand, , AV tremissis (1.40g), Eliberri (Baetica), Miles-268, Eliberri is probably now the Sierra de Elvira near Granada, crude facing bust on both sides, bold strike, choice au, RR $2,400-2,

152 Auction VISIGOTHS IN SPAIN: Chindasvinto, , AV tremis (1.17g), Toriviana, a Carl Wilhem Becker copy, ef $ This is a copy by Carl Wilhem Becker, who worked in the 1820 s and is considered by many to be the most talented forger of classical Greek and Roman coins that ever lived. His forgeries still fool the occasional collector and dealer, and are collected and have considerable value in their own right. This example had been purchased in Los Angeles in the 1960s VALENCIA: Alfonso III, , AR real (3.24g), Valencia, CC-1369, Crus-864.2, witihout any additional symbols around the crowned arms of Valencia, vf-ef, R $ CASTILE & LEÓN: Enrique II, , AR real (3.46g), Burgos, CC-727, mint mark B, plus three stars around the state arms, superb strike, choice ef, R $ According to Cayón, this is the much rarer of the two types struck at Burgos during this reign SPAIN: Philip V, , AR 2 reales (5.83g), Seville, 1729, KM-340, vf $ BARCELONA: Philip III, , AR real (1.48g), Barcelona, 1612, KM-4, choice ef $ CASTILE & LEÓN: Enrique II, , AR real (3.46g), Sevilla, CC-745, minimally creased, lovely bold strike, almost perfectly centered, ef $ BARCELONA: Charles II, , AR real, 1687, KM-40, Calico-666, crude flan a bit dish-shaped, better date, vf $ CASTILE & LEÓN: Juan I, , AR real (3.38g), Sevilla, CC-839, mint mark S, plus three flowers around the state arms, Cayón s type 3, ef, R $ SWEDEN: Gustaf II Adolf, , AE square 2 öre (51.19g), Säter & Nyköping, 1626, KM-107, vf $1,400-1, CASTILE & LEÓN: Fernando V & Isabella, , AE 4 maravedis (9.09g), Cuenca, CC-2043, ermine left & mintmark C right, lovely strike, vf $ VALENCIA: Fernando V, , AR ½ real (1.66g), Toledo, CC-2154, 5 points above the letter T for the mint, lovely vf-ef, R $ SWEDEN: Carl XI, , AE öre (40.70g), Avesta, 1677, KM-264a, choice ef $

153 World Coins Coins of the Americas CÓRDOBA: AR 1/4 real, ND (1853-4), KM-33.1, CJ , eight-pointed sun, vf-ef $ SWEDEN: Charles XV, , AE 5 öre, 1867, KM-707, mostly full red luster with prooflike fields, NGC graded MS65 $ Swiss Cantons BOLIVIA: Charles III, , AR 2 reales, 1780, KM-53, assayer PR, scarce grade for type, possible overdate (8/?), lightly toned ef $ SCHAFFHAUSEN: AR thaler (27.67g), 1621, KM-25, ram emerging from the door of a building / single-head imperial eagle, vf $ BRAZIL: Pedro II, , AR 320 reis, Bahia, 1696, KM-82, tiny nick in reverse field, pleasing strike, lovely vf $ VAUD: AR 20 batzen, 1810, KM-16, mintage of 6590 including the 1811 issue, pleasantly toned vf $ BRAZIL: Pedro II, , AR 640 reis, Pernambuco, 1701, KM-90.2, traces of original luster, choice au $ TANNU TUVA: 15 kopeks, 1934, KM-6, light surface oxidation, vf-ef $ BRAZIL: Pedro II, , AV 4,000 reis (7.66g), Rio de Janeiro, 1699, KM-98, very faint trace of mount, bold strike, choice ef $1,100-1, TERCEIRA: Miguel, , AE 80 reis, 1829, KM-4.2, light verdigris and casting pits on obverse (probably typical), cast from gun or bell metal, crude issue, f $

154 Auction NOVA SCOTIA: Victoria, , AE ½ penny, 1856, KM-5, NS-5A1, red and brown au $ MINAS GERAIS: Maria I, , AR 960 reis, ND (1808), KM-242, counterstamp on Bolivia Charles IIII host (c/s obliterates host date), host = toned gvf, c/s unevenly applied, ef $ CANADA: George III, , AE ½ penny token, 1815, Charlton-LC-54D2, red and brown unc $ BRITISH GUIANA: George III, , AE stiver, 1813, KM-10, Essequebo & Demarary, NGC graded lovely PF64, ex. Eck Prud homme collection $1,500-2, CANADA: Victoria, , AE cent, 1859, KM-1, narrow 9, low 9 variety, full red bu $ BRITISH HONDURAS: George III, , AR 6 shilling 1 penny, ND (1818), KM-2, countermark on 1818JJ Mexico City 8 reales, c/m unevenly applied, some marks and scratches, host is VF, vf $ CANADA: Victoria, , AR 25 cents, 1872-H, KM-5, 7/7, large 2 variety, light peripheral tone on obverse, good eye appeal, ef-au $ Canadian Coinage CANADA: Victoria, , AE cent, 1876-H, KM-7, red and brown unc $ NEWFOUNDLAND: Victoria, , AR 5 cents, 1890, KM-2, wiped reverse, lightly toned au $ CANADA: Victoria, , AE cent, 1888, KM-7, second 8 repunched, red and brown unc $ NEWFOUNDLAND: George V, , AE cent, 1919-C, KM-16, mostly red unc $

155 World Coins CANADA: Victoria, , AE token, ND (1891), Br-585, Jos. Leroux M.D., Montreal, mostly brown unc $ CHILE: Ferdinand VII, , AR 8 reales, 1814-So, KM-80, Cal-630, assayer FJ, die gouge (bar) in obverse field, album toning, hints of lustre, vf $ CANADA: Edward VII, , AE cent, 1907, KM-8, lightly toned, red and brown unc $ COLOMBIA: Charles IV, , AR ¼ real, 1799-NR, KM-63, Cr-41, light original tone, nice original piece, au $ CANADA: Edward VII, , AR 10 cents, 1910, KM-10, nearly choice, lightly toned unc $ COLOMBIA: Ferdinand VII, , AR 2 reales, 1822-P, KM-74, Res-115, initial O, now thought to be from the Pasto mint in Gran Colombia (Ecuador), typical flat strike, but showing full legends, undamaged, thought to be about 50 specimens in existence, crude flan, nice strike for these, vg $ CANADA: Edward VII, , AR 25 cents, 1902-H, KM-11, light peripheral tone, au $ CANADA: George V, , AR 25 cents, 1920, KM-24a, au $ COSTA RICA: AR 8 reales, 1849, Bruce-X20, Costa Rica countermark on 1882 U.S. Morgan Dollar! host:vf-xf, countermark is later strike with original rusty die, ef, R $ Considered a spurious issue CHILE: Charles IV, , AR 2 reales, 1806-So, KM-59, Cal-1053, assayer FJ, light patination, uneven toning, ef $ COSTA RICA: AV ½ escudo, ND [ ], KM-80, type VI countermark on 1847 Central American Republic type KM-13.2, assayer JB, lustrous ef-au $ CHILE: Ferdinand VII, , AR ¼ real, 1817-So, KM-73, Cr-64, au $ COSTA RICA: AV 2 escudos, 1855, KM-99, very pleasant, no problems, obverse 3, reverse C (scarce), above average strike, ef, S $1,000-1,

156 Auction CUBA: AR 40 centavos, 1915, KM-14.2, choice au $ GUATEMALA: AR peso, 1879, KM-200, El-128, assayer D, toned vf-ef $ CUBA: AR peso, 1933, KM-15.2, unc $ HONDURAS: AR peso, 1892/0, KM-52, 8" in date triple-punched, ef $ ECUADOR: AR 4 reales (12.27g), Quito, 1841 MV, KM-24, assayer MV, evenly worn, very attractive, f, RR $ HONDURAS: AR peso, 1903, KM-52, round top 3; 903" repunched (twice!), ef $ ECUADOR: AV 2 escudos, Quito, 1835, KM-16, assayer GJ, EL ECUADOR EN COLOMBIA, horizontal axis, reeded edge))))) in a clockwise direction, cleaned vf, R $1,000-1, GREENLAND: Thule Kap York, 5 Øre, 1910, KM-Tn5.1, normal type with central hole, bu $ MEXICO: Charles & Johanna, , AR real, Mexico City, ND ( ), KM-0009, crude periphery, otherwise nicely struck, aef $ GUADELOUPE: BZ 3 soles, 9 deniers (12.05g), ND (1793), KM-1, countermark on KM#6, 12 deniers, 1767, ef $ MEXICO: Charles & Johanna, , AR 2 reales (6.85g), Mexico City, ND ( ), KM-0012 var., Cal-121, assayer O (Mo-O), small flan (26-27 mm), PLVSVLTR letters larger than regular KM-0012, small natural planchet crack, crude au $

157 World Coins MEXICO: Charles & Johanna, , AR 2 reales, Mexico City, ND ( ), KM-0012, L/O assayer, vf $ MEXICO: Charles III, , AR 4 reales, 1770-Mo, KM-96, assayer MF, Pillar type, very pleasing, no problems, f $ MEXICO: Charles & Johanna, , AR 4 reales, Mexico City, ND ( ), KM-18, uneven strike, assayer O (Mo-O), aef $ MEXICO: Charles III, , AR 8 reales, 1769-Mo, KM-105, assayer MF, Pillar type, some lustre, vf $ MEXICO: Charles and Johanna, , AR 4 reales, Mexico City, ND ( ), KM-0018, Mo-O, strike a bit uneven, vf $ MEXICO: Charles III, , AR 8 reales, 1770-Mo, KM-105, Cal-912, assayer FM/F, minor light obverse scratches, attractive light tone, au, R-5 in Gilboy (1-3 known!) $ MEXICO: Ferdinand VI, , AR 8 reales, 1758-Mo, KM-104.2, assayer MM, several chopmarks, lightly wiped obverse, tiny obverse scratch, ef $ MEXICO: Ferdinand VII, , AR 4 reales, 1809-Mo, KM-101, assayer HJ, very apparent 8/8 in date, vf $ MEXICO: Philip III, , AR real, Mexico City, 1(6)10/09, KM-27.2, Cal-453 var., cob coinage, assayer F, second digit of date missing due to crude ragged edge of flan, nearly full cross, toned vf-ef $ MEXICO: Ferdinand VII, , AE 2 reales, 1813, KM-212, National Congress Insurgent Issue, light oxidation, somewhat uneven strike, crude vg, S $

158 Auction MEXICO: Ferdinand VII, , AE 2 reales, 1814/3, KM-212, National Congress Insurgent Issue, reverse edge defect, light scratches on relief; still, better than most for this type, unlisted overdate, crude f, S $ OAXACA: AE 20 centavos, 1915, KM-729.1, GB-327, LV-68, revolutionary issue, scarce in this grade, full red bu $ MEXICO: AE ¼ real (8.89g), San Luis Potosi, 1867, KM-361, vf $ REAL DEL CATORCE: AR (2 reales), ND (ca 1790), KM-Q72 var., Herrera-204, proclamation medal, Charles IIII arms/text outside and inside of circle with starburst at top, toned vf $ MEXICO: AR 1/4 real, 1863/53-Mo, KM-368.6, assayer s initials LR, obverse lightly toned, nice light rainbow tone, unc $ PERU: AR ¼ real, 1821-L, KM-108, vf $ MEXICO: AR 8 reales, 1824-Do, KM-376.6, hookneck type, crude flan with a few small reverse digs, vf $ PERU: AR 8 reales, Cuzco, 1840, KM-142.9, assayer A, lovely example, fresh luster, very rarely seen in this quality, choice unc $ MEXICO: AR peso, 1910, KM-453, Caballito type, fully lustrous, bu $ PERU: AR 8 reales, Lima, 1848/7/6, KM , unlisted overdate in Krause, ef $ AGUASCALIENTES: AE 20 centavos, 1915, KM-606, GB-23, beautiful piece, better than the Pittman specimen, brown unc $

159 1746. PERU: AR medal, 1921, conjoined arms of Peru & China / Recuerdo de la Colonia China Conmemorando el primer centenario del Peru, 28 de julio de 1921 (The Chinese community in Peru commemorating the centenary of Peruvian independence, July 28, 1921), struck by the Casa de Moneda in Lima, ef-au $ AUSTRALIA: AE penny, 1927, KM-23, nice luster, lovely brown au $ Numismatic Literature for Sale - Auction Special Album, Stephen, Checklist of Islamic Coins: 3rd Edition, Stephen Album, Santa Rosa, 2011, 3rd edition, Numbered list of coin-issuing Islamic rulers from c.652 to c.1890 by denomination and often by type; ±6000 listings. Brief introduction to Islamic coin collecting & short notes on coinage and standard references throughout. Bibliography with much background information. Six-level rarity guide. Includes North Africa, the Middle East, Anatolia & the Caucasus, and Central Asia, 324 pages, no plates, softcover NEW ZEALAND: AE penny token, ND (ca. 1881), KM-Tn49, Clark-T35, Milner and Thompson, Christchurch token issue, Maori warrior/native scene, brown ef $ Softcover Version This is the new version of the standard reference for Islamic coin types, $45 plus postage Album, Stephen, Checklist of Islamic Coins: 3rd Edition, Stephen Album, Santa Rosa, 2011, 324 pages, no plates, hardcover with gold inlay cover print, with dustjacket Hardcover Version This is the new version of the standard reference for Islamic coin types, $75 plus postage NEW ZEALAND: 3 pence token, 1905, beautiful head and shoulders of a native Maori warrior holding a spear over his shoulder with legend: WANGANUI / legend on three lines, the top and bottom curved: COSMOPOLITAN * CLUB * 3D, plain edge, brass, a few obverse toning spots, unc $ NEW ZEALAND: AE 4 pence, 1905, beautiful head and shoulders of a native Maori warrior holding a spear over his shoulder with legend: WANGANUI / legend on three lines, the top and bottom curved: COSMOPOLITAN * CLUB * 4D, plain edge, hints of red, au $

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161 Serving Collectors Since 1976 Auction 12 January 13-14, 2012 Errata (Revision of Typographical Errors) Lot # Corrections / Additional Information / Withdrawn lots 233 CORRECTION - Coin is Almoravid, not Almohad / Reference is A-464, not A CORRECTION Catalog is Album-485, not Album-491. Ruler is Abd Allah Muhammad, not Abu Hafs Umar. The obverse correctly bears the name and titles of Muhammad in the margin (Hazard #504). The reverse margin was listed by Hazard only for issues of Abu Hafs Umar, (Hazard #522), and was unaware of this type. The type was correctly published by Medina-Gomez, his # CORRECTION - Ruler is Ahmad III , not Mustafa II CORRECTION The ruler is Mustafa III, not Abdul Hamid I. 585 CORRECTION The weight is 8.12g, not 7.29g. 615 CORRECTION - The additional text about Pulad and Xinjiang does not apply to this lot. 775 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - This type has been speculated to be made as a fantasy piece during the early Min Guo period. 900 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - The only other example of this type we are aware of is in the collection of the British Museum and is a die match with this example CORRECTION AR rupee, not AE dam 1004 WITHDRAWN - New Pakistani fake, evidence of casting in the loop of the numeral WITHDRAWN 1045 CORRECTION - Ahmad Shah Bahadur, not Aurangzeb / AR rupee not AE paisa 1153 CORRECTION Mint is Amritsar, not Lahore CORRECTION - Reverse brockage, not an Obverse brockage. Date is 1908 not CORRECTION - Reference is KM-24 of Diu, not KM-5 of Bacaim 1359 CORRECTION Denomination is 1/12 rixdollar, not 12 stivers 1374 CORRECTION Catalog Reference is KM-16.1, not KM-17.1 Denomination is 10 cents, not 20 cents. Grade is NGC graded MS-66, not NGC graded Unc Details CORRECTION Catalog Reference is KM-79, not KM-80 Errata Last Updated: December 28, 2011 If you are aware of any errors that are not on this list, Please contact us. telephone mike@stevealbum.com fax

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