Lot No : 125
Auction No : 8
Mughal Empire, Akbar(c. 1556-1605CE), Damri, 2.90grms, Mintless Type, Hastam Hisa Error: Hatam Hissa is 1/4 Dam but on this coin its 1/8 Dam by weight, Very Fine+, Unlisted, Unique, Rare. Issued during Akbar’s monetary standardisation, this Damri bears the denomination Hastam Hissa. Traditionally, Hastam Hissa denotes 1/4 Dam, but the present coin weighs approximately 2.90 grams, corresponding instead to 1/8 Dam, indicating a clear denominational error. The absence of mint attribution places it within Akbar’s mintless copper series. An exceptional error piece.
8000
Lot No : 126
Auction No : 8
Mughal Empire, Akbar(c. 1556-1605CE), Damri, 1.90grms, Minted at Hazrat Delhi, AH97X, Very Fine+, Very Rare. This Damri was struck at Hazrat Delhi, the principal imperial mint under Akbar and the centre of Mughal monetary authority. Delhi issues formed the benchmark for copper standards during Akbar’s reign and circulated widely across North India, supporting everyday transactions alongside silver rupees. The coin reflects Akbar’s effort to maintain a uniform copper currency anchored at the imperial capital.
20000
Lot No : 127
Auction No : 8
Mughal Empire, Akbar(c. 1556-1605CE), Copper 1/2 Dam, 10.30grms, Minted at Hazrat Delhi, Very Fine+, Scarce. Under Akbar, Delhi remained the symbolic and strategic heart of Mughal power, even after the capital shifted to Agra and Fatehpur Sikri. Control of Delhi was crucial because it had been the seat of the Delhi Sultanate, and holding it legitimised Mughal authority against Afghan rivals, especially the Sur remnants after Humayun’s restoration. Militarily, Delhi secured the Upper Gangetic–Punjab axis, protecting the empire from north-western Afghan threats and serving as a base for campaigns towards Rajputana and the Punjab frontier.
3300
Lot No : 128
Auction No : 8
Mughal Empire, Akbar(c. 1556-1605CE), Copper 1/2 Dam, 10.00grms, AH96X, Minted at Hisar Firoza, Very Fine+, Very Scarce Hisar Firoza was an important Mughal mint under Akbar due to its strategic position in Haryana, guarding the route between Delhi and the Punjab. The region had earlier been a stronghold of the Sur Afghans, and Mughal control followed sustained campaigns to suppress Afghan resistance. Coins from Hisar Firoza reflect Akbar’s consolidation of the north-western hinterland and securing of supply and movement corridors vital for frontier defence.
3300
Lot No : 129
Auction No : 8
Mughal Empire, Akbar (c. 1556–1605 CE), Copper Dam, 20.60 g, Minted at Bairata, Very Fine+.Bairata functioned as a regional Mughal mint under Akbar during the consolidation of Rajputana. Its strategic importance lay in securing routes linking Agra with Ajmer and western India, a region influenced by Rajput resistance and shifting alliances. Coins from Bairata reflect Mughal military campaigns and diplomatic efforts to stabilise and integrate Rajasthan into the imperial framework following sustained conflicts.
1400
Lot No : 130
Auction No : 8
Mughal Empire, Akbar(c. 1556-1605CE), Copper Dam, 20.20grms, AH985, Minted at Malpur, Very Fine+, Very Scarce. Malpur is associated with Akbar’s western Indian operations following the Mughal conquest of Gujarat (1572–73 CE). The mint reflects efforts to stabilise newly subdued territories after the defeat of the Muzaffarid Sultanate of Gujarat and to secure routes linking Gujarat with Rajputana and the imperial core. Coins from Malpur indicate Mughal administrative penetration during an active phase of military consolidation.
3300
Lot No : 131
Auction No : 8
Mughal Empire, Akbar(c. 1556-1605CE), 2 Coins, Copper Dam & 1/2 Dam, 20.70grms & 10.90grms, Minted at Narnol, Very Fine+ Narnol (modern Narnaul, Haryana) served as a Mughal mint under Akbar due to its strategic position between Delhi and Rajasthan. The area was significant during Akbar’s campaigns against Rajput powers, particularly in the context of operations involving Amber and Mewar, and in containing residual Afghan elements in the region. Coins from Narnol reflect Mughal consolidation of the south-western approaches to Delhi during ongoing military expansion.
1400
Lot No : 132
Auction No : 8
Mughal Empire, Akbar(c. 1556-1605CE), Copper 1/32 Square Tanka, 1.30grms, Obv. Illahi 44, Month Bahman, Rev. See Wa Dom, Extra Fine condition with all letter clearly visible and a square dotted border on the reverse side, Very Rare. A remarkable and unusually well-preserved 1/32 Square Copper Tanka of Akbar, dated Ilahi Year 44 (1599–1600 CE), Month Bahman, representing the mature phase of his Ilahi calendar coinage reform. The clear rendering of “Ilahi 44” and the reverse legend “See Wa Dom,” framed within a precise square dotted border, is exceptional for such a small denomination. Struck with notable sharpness and fully legible inscriptions, this specimen stands out for both technical quality and historical significance. To the best of our research, this is the first recorded appearance of this specific type in the public auction market, marking an important and highly desirable offering.
55000
Lot No : 133
Auction No : 8
Mughal Empire, Akbar(c. 1556-1605CE), Copper Dam, 20.40grms, Ad-I-Falus Type, AH980, Minted at Lahore, Very Fine+ Lahore was one of Akbar’s most important mints after the city became a provincial capital (1585 CE) during sustained Mughal operations on the north-western frontier. It served as a base against Afghan tribes, Uzbek threats from Central Asia, and in campaigns linked to Kabul and Qandahar. Coins struck at Lahore reflect Akbar’s focus on securing the Punjab and stabilising the empire’s most volatile military frontier
2200
Lot No : 134
Auction No : 8
Mughal Empire, Akbar(c. 1556-1605CE), Damri, 2.20grms, Minted at Lahore, Very Fine+, Very Rare .From Lahore, Akbar conducted sustained campaigns to suppress Afghan tribal rebellions in the Punjab, counter Uzbek pressures from Central Asia, and manage military operations connected with Kabul and the Qandahar frontier, ensuring the security of the Mughal Empire’s volatile north-western border.
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