Numismatics
Lots
Assorted Coins
a. Hindu Medieval
Vijayanagar Empire, Krishnadevaraya, Copper Kasu, Obv: humped bull to left, Rev: sword, looking like an arrow flanked by discus and conch, with two line Kannada legend above and below 'Sri Krishan/ra ya', 3.54g, 15.00mm, about extremely fine.
b. Independent Kingdom
Mysore Kingdom, Tipu Sultan, Patan Mint, Copper ¼ Paisa, AM 1226, Obv: Persian ‘Te’ above elephant, Rev: Retrograde date, 2.78g, 13.00mm, (KM # 121.7), about very fine.
c. Indian Princely State
(i) Mysore, Dewan Purniya regent, Copper 6-¼ Cash (2), Mysore Mint, Obv: Sardula (mythical tiger), Rev: Kannada legend, 2.81g, 11.00mm each approx, (KM # C185a), about extremely fine, Scarce.
(ii), Krishnaraja Wadiyar III, Copper 5 Cash (2), Type II, Obv: an elephant walking to left with legend above Kanarese legend “Sri” between Sun and Moon, Rev: legend in three lines, 2.15g, 12.00mm, (KM C # 171), about extremely fine, Scarce.
(iii) Krishnaraja Wadiyar III, Copper 5 Cash (5), Type V & VI, Obv: Sardula (mythical lion) below Kanarese legend “Sri” between Sun and Moon, “Chamundi”, Rev: Kanarese legend, “Krishna” in centre surrounded by mint name and denomination, 2.10g, 12.00mm each approx (KM # C191.1, 191.2), about very fine.
(iv), Anonymous, Copper Kasu, Obv: Garuda in virasana pose, Rev: chequred pattern, 3.08g, 11.00mm, (K.Ganesh # 14.22), about very fine.
Estimate: INR 12000 - 15000