Western Gangas, 6-11 Cen AD, Gold Varaha, 3.83g, 13.00x13.89 mm, Obv: A beautifully decorated elephant to right, Kannada letters seen on its back, Rev: A floral design. Rare in this grade. About Extremely Fine, Rare. View Lot Details

Telugu Chodas of Nellore region, 7-13 Cen AD, Bhujabala, Gold Varaha, 3.55g, 13.48x13.33mm, Obv: Four punches 2xShri 1xLegend 1xTrishul, Legend punch reads ‘Ba’ or ‘Bu’, Rev: Uniface. Scarce. The Telugu Choda chieftains ruled several minor kingdoms in Andhra between 7-13 Cen AD. Thy claimed descendeancy from the legendary Sangam Chola king Karikala Chola. About Very Fine, Rare. View Lot Details

Hindu Shahi rulers of Oahind dynasty, Shri Samantadeva, 8-10 Cen AD, Silver Jital, 3.18g, 18.62x18.98 mm, Obv: Horseman to right with spear in hand. Dotted border around, Rev: Seated decorated bull to left, Legend on its back reading in Sarada script as “ShriSaMaNtaDeVa”. Dotted border around. Scarce in this grade . These ‘Bull and Horseman’ jitals had good silver content, hence they became popular currency in NorthWest India and circulated till the end of the Delhi Mamaluk Sultanate. Very Fine, Scarce. View Lot Details

Yadavas(Seunas) of Devagiri, Bhillamadeva, V 1187-91 AD, Gold Padmatanka, 3.75g, 18.43x16.67 mm, Obv: Five main punches consisting of 1xLotus 1xLegend 1xConch 2xShri, Legend reads in Nagari script in two lines “(ShriBhiLLa)/MaDeVa” with a spear below, Rev: Uniface. Ref: Coins of Karnataka K. Ganesh #7.3 pg 65. V Scarce. It was during the time of Bhillamadeva V that the Yadavas became independent from their overlords, namely the Western Chalukyas. Extremely Fine, Scarce. View Lot Details

Yadavas(Seunas) of Devagiri Bhillamadeva, V 1187-91 AD, Gold Padmatanka, 3.76g, 18.77x16.42 mm, Obv: Five main punches consisting of 1xLotus 1xLegend 1xConch 2xShri. Legend reads in Nagari script in two lines “(ShriBhiLLa)/MaDeVa” with a spear below, Rev: Uniface. Ref: Coins of Karnataka K. Ganesh #7.3 pg 65. V Scarce. It was during the time of Bhillamadeva V that the Yadavas became independent from their overlords, namely the Western Chalukyas. Extremely Fine, Scarce. View Lot Details

Yadavas(Seunas) of Devagiri, Bhillamadeva, V 1187-91 AD, Gold Padmatanka, 3.75g, 17.65x16.61 mm, Obv: Five main punches consisting of 1xLotus 1xLegend 1xConch 2xShri. Legend reads in Nagari script in two lines “(ShriBhiLLa)/MaDeVa” with a spear below, Rev: Uniface. Ref: Coins of Karnataka K. Ganesh #7.3 pg 65. V Scarce. It was during the time of Bhillamadeva V that the Yadavas became independent from their overlords, namely the Western Chalukyas. Extremely Fine, Scarce. View Lot Details

Paramaras of Malwa (c. 1200 AD), Anonymous issue, Billon Drachma, 4.24gm, Gadhiya Paisa, Obv: Bust of king in crude form facing to right side, Rev: Battle scene. J. Deyell # 167. (somkuwr 800-1000) View Lot Details

Chauhans of Ranthambore (Ranastambhapura), Rajasthan Jaitrasimha, 13 Cen AD, Silver, 4.38g, 12.68x12.72 mm, Obv: Lion to left with front paw raised. Double dotted circle around, Rev: Legend reads in Nagari script in three lines “Jai/TaSiDe/Va”, Sun and moon symbols flanking the letter on the third line, A dotted circle around. V Scarce in this grade. The Chauhans of Ranathambore were on and off vassals of the Delhi Sultanate. Jaitrasimha was the penultimate ruler of this dynasty. Alauddin Khalji finally occupied Ranathambore in 1301. Very Fine+, Scarce. View Lot Details

Local medieval Rajput rulers from Rajasthan, Copper, 2.89g, 14.61x14.52 mm, Obv: Lion to right within a dotted circle. A Sun/Flower symbol on its back, Rev: Nagari numerals 53 and letters “SuDi” below it. Possibly letter “Shri” on very top. About Very Fine, Very Scarce. View Lot Details

Western Chalukyas, 11-13 Cen AD, Gold Varaha, 3.44g, 18.79x20.22 mm, Obv: Nine punches 5xLion 2x Shri 2x Symbols or Letters, Rev: Uniface. Very Fine, Scarce. View Lot Details

Yadavas(Seunas) of Devagiri, Ramadeva, 1271-1308 AD, Gold Padmatanka, 3.83g, 17.31x15.51 mm, Obv: Five main punches consisting of 1xLotus 1xLegend 1xConch 2xShri, Legend reads in Nagari script as “ShriRaMa” with a spear below, Rev: Uniface. Ref: Coins of Karnataka K. Ganesh #7.19 pg 70. It was during the time of Ramadeva that Devagiri were raided by Allauddin Khalji and reduced to a vassal status Very Fine, Scarce. View Lot Details

Early Vijayanagar or contemporary issue, 14 Cen AD, Silver Tara, 0.15g, 5.83x5.87 mm, Obv: Warrior running to right, Rev: Kannada letter. Scarce. This coin type is usually found in Telangana region and has Kannada letter “Mi” on the reverse. Very Fine, Scarce. View Lot Details

Vijayanagara kingdom, Harihara II, 1377-1404AD, Gold Pratapa (Half Varaha), 1.69g, 10.12x10.41 mm, Obv: Lord Shiva seated in padmasana with his consort Parvati sitting on his left thigh, Trident and Damaruga are in his hands, Rev: Nagari legend in three lines reading “ShriPra/TaPaHaRi/HaRa”. It is interesting to note that the letter “Ha” in the center line is executed in retrograde. Ref: Studies in Vijayanagar Coins K Ganesh #24 pg 59. V Haraihara II succeeded Bukka I as the Vijayanagar ruler. It was during his rule that the Wodeyars were first appointed as governors of Mysuru region. Almost Mint State, Rare. View Lot Details

Vijayanagara kingdom, Harihara II, 1377-1404AD, Gold Pratapa (Half Varaha), 1.68g, 8.50x8.43 mm, Obv: Lord Vishnu seated in padmasana with his consort Lakshmi sitting on his left thigh, Vishnu is holding discus(chakra) and conch(Shanka), Rev: Nagari legend in three lines reading “ShriPra/TaPaHaRi/HaRa”. Ref: Studies in Vijayanagar Coins K Ganesh #26 pg 59. Haraihara II succeeded Bukka I as the Vijayanagar ruler. It was during his rule that the Wodeyars were first appointed as governors of Mysuru region. Extremely Fine, Rare. View Lot Details

Vijayanagara kingdom, Devaraya I or II, 15 Cen AD, Gold Varaha, 3.42g, 9.81x9.56 mm, Obv: Shiva seated in padmasana with his consort Parvati on his left thigh, Battle axe seen in upper right hand of Shiva, Rev: Nagari legend in three lines reading “ShriPra/TaPaDeVa/RaYa”, Full legend visible on this specimen. Ref: Studies in Vijayanagar Coins K Ganesh #40 pg 62. Devaraya I & II both belonged to the Saluva dynasty, the earliest lineage of the Vijayanagara rulers. Very Fine, Rare View Lot Details

Vijayanagara kingdom, Devaraya I or II, 15 Cen AD, Gold Varaha, 3.34g, 10.61x10.79 mm, Obv: Shiva seated in padmasana with his consort Parvati on his left thigh, Battle axe seen in upper right hand of Shiva, Rev: Nagari legend in three lines reading “ShriPra/TaPaDeVa/RaYa”. Full legend visible on this specimen. Ref: Studies in Vijayanagar Coins K Ganesh #40 pg 62. Devaraya I & II both belonged to the Saluva dynasty, the earliest lineage of the Vijaynagara rulers. About Very Fine, Scarce. View Lot Details

Vijayanagara kingdom, Devaraya I or II, 15 Cen AD, Gold Pratapa (Half Varaha), 1.72g, 8.98x8.81mm, Obv: Shiva seated in padmasana with his consort Parvati on his left thigh, Mruga seen in upper right hand of Shiva, Rev: Nagari legend in three lines reading “ShriPra/TaPaDeVa/(RaYa)”. Ref: Studies in Vijayanagar Coins K Ganesh #41 pg 62. Devaraya I & II both belonged to the Saluva dynasty, the earliest lineage of the Vijayanagara rulers. Almost Mint State, Scarce. View Lot Details

Vijayanagara kingdom, Krishnadevaraya, 1509-29 AD, Gold Pratapa (Half Varaha,) 1.68g, 9.29x8.65 mm, Obv: Well centered and beautiful motif of the divine baby Balakrishna seated wearing the sacred thread (Yagnopavita), He is holding a ball of butter in right hand and his left hand is stretched in ease, The seated Balakrishna is flanked by Conch(Shanka) and Discus(Chakra), Rev: Legend in Nagari script in three lines reading “ShriPra/TaPaKruShna/RaYa”. Ref: Studies in Vijayanagar Coins K Ganesh #112 pg 75. Krishnadevaraya was the most popular and successful of the Vijayanagara rulers. During his time, he defeated the Gajapathis of Odissa. Extremely Fine, Very Rare. View Lot Details

Vijayanagara kingdom, Achyutaraya, 1529-42 AD, Gold Pratapa (Half Varaha), 1.70g, 8.51x8.90 mm, Obv: Mythical twin headed bird Gandabherunda to left and holding four elephants, two in its beaks and two in its claws, Rev: Nagari legend in three lines reading “ShriPra/(Ta)PaChyuTa/RaYa”. Ref: Studies in Vijayanagar Coins K Ganesh #141 pg 80. Achyutaraya was the younger brother of Krishnadeva Raya and succeeded him in in 1529. However in 1540, Aliya Rama Raya imprisoned Achyuta Raya in a coup and became very powerful. About Extremely Fine, Rare. View Lot Details

Vijayanagara kingdom, Achyutaraya, 1529-42 AD, Gold Varaha, 3.39g, 9.46x9.16 mm, Obv: Mythical twin headed bird Gandabherunda holding four elephants, two in its beaks and two in its claws, Rev: Nagari legend in three lines reading “ShriPra/(Ta)PaChyuTa/RaYa”. Ref: Studies in Vijayanagar Coins K Ganesh #139 pg 80. Achyutaraya was the younger brother of Krishnadeva Raya and succeeded him in in 1529. However in 1540, Aliya Rama Raya imprisoned Achyuta Raya in a coup and became the de-facto ruler. About Very Fine, Scarce. View Lot Details

Vijayanagara kingdom, Sadashivaraya, 1543-67 AD, Gold Varaha, 3.43g, 9.56x9.32 mm, Obv: Lord Vishnu seated in padmasana with his consort Lakshmi sitting on his left thigh, Vishnu is holding discus(chakra) and conch(Shanka), Rev: Nagari legend in three lines reading “ShriSa/DaShiVa/Ra(YaRu)”. Ref: Studies in Vijayanagar Coins K Ganesh #159 pg 83. Sadashivaraya was the puppet ruler under AliyaRamaraya. After the gruesome battle of Talikota in 1565, Sadashivaraya was placed in Chandragiri where as Penukonda became the new capital of Vijayanagar. Very Fine, Rare. View Lot Details

Vijayanagara kingdom, Sadashivaraya, 1543-67 AD, Gold Varaha, 3.33g, 10.90x10.63 mm, Obv: Lord Vishnu seated in padmasana with his consort Lakshmi sitting on his left thigh, Vishnu is holding discus(chakra) and conch(Shanka), Rev: Nagari legend in three lines reading “(ShriSa)/(Da)ShiVaRa/YaRu”. Ref: Studies in Vijayanagar Coins K Ganesh #159 pg 83. Sadashivaraya was the puppet ruler under AliyaRamaraya. After the gruesome battle of Talikota in 1565, Sadashivaraya was placed in Chandragiri, where as Penukonda became the new capital of Vijayanagar. Very Fine, Rare. View Lot Details

Vijayanagara kingdom, Sadashivaraya, 1543-67 AD, Gold Pratapa (Half Varaha), 1.72g, 8.78x8.44 mm, Obv: Lord Vishnu seated in padmasana with his consort Lakshmi sitting on his left thigh, Vishnu is holding discus(chakra) and conch(Shanka), Rev: Nagari legend in three lines reading “ShriPraTa/PaSaDaShi/(VaRaYa)”. Ref: Studies in Vijayanagar Coins K Ganesh #156 pg 82. Sadashivaraya was the puppet ruler under AliyaRamaraya. After the gruesome battle of Talikota in 1565, Sadashivaraya was placed in Chandragiri where as Penukonda became the new capital of Vijayanagar. About Very Fine, Scarce. View Lot Details

Vijayanagara kingdom, Tirumalaraya, 1565-72 AD, Gold Pratapa (Half Varaha), 1.69g, 8.16x8.03 mm, Obv: Lord Rama and his consort Sita seated on a throne, Lakshmana standing to his right, Rev: Nagari legend in three lines reading ”ShriTi/RuMaLaRa/Ya(Lu)”. Ref: Studies in Vijayanagar Coins K Ganesh #199 pg 90. Tirumalaraya was the younger brother of Aliya Rama Raya and son-in-law of Krishna Deva Raya. He became the first crowned king from the Aravidu dynasty. After the battle of Talikota in 1565, he moved the Vijayanagar capital from Hampi to Penukonda in Andhrapradesh. Extremely Fine, Rare. View Lot Details

Vijayanagara kingdom, Tirumalaraya, 1565-72 AD, Gold Pratapa (Half Varaha), 1.70g, 8.11x8.19 mm, Obv: Lord Rama and his consort Sita seated on a throne, Lakshmana standing to his right, Rev: Usually has the king’s name in Nagari but in this specimen, the reverse has three bold dots. Ref: Studies in Vijayanagar Coins K Ganesh #199 pg 90. Tirumalaraya was the younger brother of Aliya Rama Raya and son-in-law of Krishna Deva Raya. He became the first crowned king from the Aravidu dynasty. After the battle of Talikota in 1565, he moved the Vijayanagar capital from Hampi to Penukonda in Andrapradesh. About Very Fine, Scarce. View Lot Details